The crackling technique creates a striking fractured
texture in glass. Once the final layer of molten glass
is gathered on the blowpipe, the red-hot piece is
plunged into a bath of cold water, triggering thermal
shock that cracks the surface of the glass. The piece
is then reheated and blown into its final shape.
In the UNDER PRESSURE collection, this technique
is masterfully combined with a helical metal fixture,
giving the impression of the glass being dynamically
compressed onto a central spiral and accentuating
the interplay of light and form.
For these decors, the workpiece with the final layer
of molten glass is placed in a special preform mould,
which impresses distinctive patterns onto it. The rigatoni
technique, for instance, produces elegant vertical
ribbing just beneath the surface, while other moulds
create dimples, rhombuses, or diamond-shaped reliefs,
lending the glass a rich, sculptural dimension.
TEXTURED GLASS:
SCULPTING LIGHT AT DEPTH
CRACKLING:
THE ART OF CONTROLLED CHAOS
