Crackleware Art Glass is not particular style and it isn't by any means limited to one designer or another. It isn't from any one time period and isn't limited to any certain era. In fact it is still being produced today. Crackle is method of finishing the decorative glass that is applied to the glass once it has been made to give the illusion of being cracked all over. The finish is added while the piece is still hot from making, by dipping it into cold water, which causes a very sudden change in temperature making the outside crack. The pieces are then reheated, smoothed and strengthened while the lines of crackling remain.
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| Image. Victorian crackle design pitcher. |
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| Image. Unmarked Gibson “10 Gallon Hat” in crackle glass. |
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