The Quirkiest Murano Glass Items To Welcome Your Favorite People To Adulthood

Murano glass is a type of glass made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. The island is known for its beauty, craftsmanship, and tradition of glassmaking, which dates back to the 13^th century. Murano glass is often given as a gift to mark special occasions, such as welcoming someone to adulthood.

There are many different types of Murano glass products available, ranging from vases and figurines to jewelry and home decor. You can find Murano glass in a variety of colors and styles, including clear, colorful, and hand-blown.

If you're looking for quirky birthday gifts to welcome someone to adulthood, you'll find the perfect items on MuranoNet. We have everything from fish bag necklaces (yes, scroll down to see) to Picasso-style hands showing different types of symbols.

MuranoNet is the world's first-of-its-kind shop where you can buy  Murano glass online. Here are just a few of the quirky gift items you'll find on our website.

Murano Glass Picasso Hand Showing a Middle Finger

While this may not be an appropriate gift for every teenager, it's certainly a fun option—and then again, we're talking about quirky Murano glass items. Each individual hand is unique as they're handmade in Venice.

These particular pieces are crafted using a technique called Vetro a Lume, a traditional method of glassmaking that originated in Murano, Italy. It involves the use of a torch or lamp to heat and shape the glass, rather than a furnace. In the Vetro a Lume technique, the glassblower begins by heating a gather of glass on the end of a pipe using a torch or lamp. The glass is then shaped and formed using a variety of tools, including tweezers, paddles, and jacks.

The glassblower can add color to the glass by introducing metal oxides or other materials during the shaping process. The result is as quirky as it's impressive. This piece is shipped with a certificate of authenticity directly from the artist. Visit the product page to see other quirky hand symbols by the same artist.

Fishbag Necklace

A Murano glass necklace can be a beautiful and meaningful gift for a loved one’s 18^th birthday. There are many different styles of Murano glass necklaces available, ranging from simple and elegant to colorful and artistic. One that we find particularly beautiful is this Fishbag Necklace. On second thought, we can't decide if this one is funny or cute—but it's definitely quirky.

This piece is made using a technique called "al lume". The term "al lume" is Italian for "at the lamp." The al lume technique is also known as the Vetro a Lume technique which we discussed in the earlier section.

In the "related products" section, you'll find various similar art pieces such as transparent penguins and cats with fish inside as well as a larger version of a glass fish bag. Visit the product page to learn more.

Blown Murrina and Gold Vase

This Blown Murrina and Gold Vase is a unique yet unmistakably luxurious gift for someone who likes flowers. It can also be an excellent housewarming gift if the birthday person is moving or has moved into a new house. This vase has 24 karat gold leaf applied to its surface, adding to its value. Two brilliant techniques are used to create this masterpiece. The first, as mentioned in the name, is called the Murrina technique.

Murrina is a traditional method of glassmaking that originated in Murano, Italy. It involves the creation of garish patterns and designs in glass using a combination of color, pattern, and technique.

In the Murrina technique, the glassblower begins by heating a gather of glass on the end of a pipe using a torch or lamp. The glass is then shaped and formed using a variety of tools, including tweezers, paddles, and jacks. The glassblower can add color to the glass by introducing metal oxides or other materials during the shaping process.

The second technique is called blowing. It is used in glassmaking to create hollow glass objects by inflating molten glass into a mold or a free-form shape. It is a traditional method that has been used for centuries for creating a wide variety of glass objects, including vases, bottles, and figurines.

MuranoNet has a wide collection of vases crafted using these and various other techniques. Start exploring now!

Calcedonio Horse

This Murano glass product is quirky not because it's odd, but because it's stunningly impressive. Measuring 13.39" in height and 14.96", the Calcedonio Horse is one of the most majestic Murano glass pieces you can give as a gift.

The body of the horse is completely clear as it's made of crystal glass. The tail and forelock are made with a special kind of glass said to be invented in Murano in 1450.  This type of glass is called Calcedonio glass, which is where this piece gets its name from.

Calcedonio glass is made by adding small amounts of calcite to the glass mixture. The calcite creates a milky or opalescent appearance in the finished glass, which is often used to create decorative or ornamental objects.

Also unlike other pieces in this article, the Calcedonio Horse is hand shaped. Hand shaping is a technique used in glasswork that involves shaping hot glass using hand tools and physical manipulation. The glass is heated to a high temperature in a furnace, and then it is removed from the furnace using a pair of tongs or a pipe. The glass is then shaped using a variety of hand tools, including marvers, jacks, and paddles.

We offer these pieces talked about here and more in our MuranoNet product range. You can find anything from Murano glass lamps and glass ceiling lights to modern elegant glass chandeliers and tiffany double pendant necklaces online.

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