Millefiori

History: Glass makers in Murano, Italy have been producing exquisite Millefiori ("thousand flowers") since the 15th century. In the late 15th century the skillful Murano glass craftsmen expanded their craft to include the production of glass rods made with different coloured layers, with some of the centre layers resembling rosettes, stars and other shapes. Thus was born Millefiori. The same processing techniques used then are still used today. All of our Millefiori is made to order in Murano.

Sizes: The sizes are approximations and may vary by 1mm. We sell Millefiori by the weight.

Opaque v Transparent: Opaque millefiore is brighter and combines well in ceramic and mixed media mosaic. Transparent millefiori has a wider range of pastel colours and is best used in glass mosaic especially glass on glass applications.

Fusing: Millefiori can be fused or melted in ceramic or glass ovens to create hand made tesserae or jewellery. COE is 104 - Compatible with Moretti Glass (not compatible with Uroburos or Borosilicate).
Variations in size, colour and thickness of all glass products are to be expected!