Gaffer
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A skilled craftsman, a master
glassworker. |
| Garland |
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Any spacing scheme using one or more chains
of millefiori canes in an undulating pattern. |
| Gather |
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Molten glass collected on the end of a
pontil rod.A swag design used especially in marbrie weights.
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| Gauze |
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See lace
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| Glass a retorti |
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A Venetian specialty
featuring varying patterns formed by the threads of filigree glass found
in the base of paperweight related objects.
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| Glory hole |
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A fabricated
unit with an intensely hot flame used for reheating glass.
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| Gold inclusion |
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A gold or enameled
gold design enclosed within crystal.
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| Goldstone |
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A gold aventurine glass used primarily
by Italian glassmakers.
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| Grid cutting |
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A set of shallow narrow grooves cut into
the base of a paperweight to form a grid.
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| Ground |
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A cushion on
which the decorative element of a paperweight rests; usually convex in
appearance when viewed through the top or sides of the weight.
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