Tiffany glass

Tiffany glass art defines a facet of artisanal art of Louis Comfort Tiffany. It is actually a technique of glass processing, stylistically the decorative arts, however, closely associated with the Art Nouveau style.

This art, which connects individual pieces of glass by wrapping with copper foil and solder is ideal for designing three-dimensional structures. The soldered joints are provided with a patina. To do this, be copper, and then treated with chemicals. You get so its characteristic black or green color.

An example of three-dimensional structures provide glass shades for Tiffany lamps dar. also modern design, door glazing, window glazing, statues, lighting, Easter eggs, Christmas stars, angels and garden art produced in this foil technique.

With leaded windows (eg church windows ) and the lead came technique used, there are, however, comparatively generates only simple spatial forms.

A good design can lose by unsuitable or improperly -applied glass much of its effect. It is no coincidence LCTiffany chose with great care color and texture from. This attention to detail distinguishes its objects from many others and contributed to his great success. His style or his models to be imitated by numerous artisans.