About Liuli Glass
In the world of Art and High Fashion, an ancient
tradition is becoming a new vogue. Originally unknown outside of Asia,
Liuli crystal glass artwork and jewelry is seeing a surge in popularity
not only in Asia, but also Europe and North America. While ?Liuli
or ???? is literally the ancient Chinese word for Glass, it
is used in modern times to refer to multi-hued crystal glass created by
hand using an ancient glass casting technique. This method of glass
styling closely resembles the long popular French form of glass shaping
known as ?pate-de-verre? that literally translates to
?glass paste?.
The Beginnings of Liuli Glass
The creation of Chinese Liuli Jewelry is
different from the processes for most modern day glass. For tableware
or jewelry, glass blowing is favored since one re-useable mold can be
employed. Liuli creation uses a type of kiln casting method sometimes
referred to as a ?lost-wax? technique that uses finely
powdered glass mixed with a binding substance, colorants, and lead.
Depending on the mold used, solid or semi-hollow shapes are achievable.
Like other types of crystal glass, Liuli normally
possess high lead content that gives Liuli its characteristic weight,
shine, and sound when clinked together.
This method of glass creation is notoriously
difficult due to a number of factors including the instability of the
molds used and the high firing temperatures needed to meld the glass
paste into solid form. The method each artisan and studio uses differs
slightly, but most require a total of 10-16 steps to complete a single
piece
Archaeological evidence suggests that Liuli was being made and
used some 2500-1500 years ago, most likely around the Tang Dynasty era.
In its earliest form, Liuli may have served as decorative tiles used in
the construction of beautifully designed roofs for nobles and the
wealthy commonly seen in ancient Chinese architecture. Eventually,
Liuli was likely incorporated into stand alone artwork pieces and
further modified into wearable form. It?s not surprising that an
art form like Liuli could evolve into so many areas during this period,
as the Tang Dynasty was an era that saw a proliferation of art and
culture with numerous art forms reaching their apex.
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