Each ornament is hand-crafted using centuries old glass-blowing techniques. It takes several days to complete the step-by-step process that creates ORNAMENTS TO REMEMBER.
Step One: Over an Open Flame.
A small hollow bulb of glass is heated over an open flame until it is red hot.
Step Two: Blowing the Glass
Each ornament is individually mouth-blown.
Step Three: Conforming to the Mold.
The molten glass is put into a mold and the glass-blower blows to conform the glass into the shape of the mold.
Step Four: Silvering the Ornament.
After the ornament cools, it is silvered using a combination of silver nitrate, ammonia, distilled water, saltpeter and sugar. Then the ornament is allowed to rest overnight.
Step Five: Lacquer.
Each ornament is then dipped in a base coat of lacquer.
Step Six: Hand Painting.
Each ornament is hand-painted by artisans. Color lacquer is applied individually, layer by layer. Glitter and special coatings are added in the final step of the decorative process.
Step Seven: Capping the Ornament.
The stem of the decorated ornament is cut off and the ornament cap is put on.
Final Step: Individually Gift-boxed.
Ornaments are packed individually in special paper shred and are gift-boxed prior to shipping. The type of boxing may vary among the ornament designs.
