Posted 14 years ago
MuranoChan…
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Are you a lover of Murano art glass? Well if you are, then you won't find a better modern day Maestro or master glass blower than Afro Celotto. Afro began blowing glass at the tender age of 14 and was mentored by a legend in the Glass blowing industry - Lino Tagliapietra. Afro earnt the title of Master glass blower after only 12 years, way before most who take 15 to 20 years to earn the title of Maestro or Maestri. By mastering the most difficult hot and cold glass blowing techniques such as Batuto, Inciso and Filigree, Master Celotto creates item of exquisite beauty and technical brilliance that are held in awe the world over. If you would like to share your Murano art glass stories, please leave a comment we will respond and help in any way we can.
beautiful -- thanks for sharing the info on the artist -- will keep an eye open for one for myself -- if it doesn't require a second mortgage on the house
very nice also famous for murano aquarium new style