THE MODERN MAGNIFICENCE OF AN ANCIENT ART
Passion, knowledge, art. The name “Vetrofuso” encloses the alchemy secret of glass, crystalline and pliable together that inspires itself to the life process given. Glass fusing is an ancient technique, known even by Egyptians and Phoenicians. A secret kept by glass masters during all these years and still considered the basis of craft work. Surprisingly nothing has changed since then: witnessing the phases of procedures gives the impression of being taken back in time. To disclose and express magic potentialities of this material, Vetrofuso appeals to the old procedures studied carefully and performed in the most rigorous way. A deep knowledge of glass manufacturing is harmonious with the modern inspiration and the continuous inspiration and research for new pieces of art. This make it possible to create unique design objects, new colourings with different materials matched together (precious or renewed). A perfect synthesis through tradition and modernity, art and craft, notion and technique.

CRAFTING TECHNIQUE FOR UNIQUE OBJECTS
A unique company all over the world, Vetrofuso is loyal to tradition, beginning from the glass sheets being carried by boat from Murano-Venice.
Here glass is famous worldwide for its extraordinary appearance as it is marked by an irregular surface, which magnifies light’s refractions.
This is one of the reasons why it is mostly used by Vetrofuso for its creations.
The artistic idea takes shape from semi-refractory casts, a material similar to clay, able to resist to really high temperatures.
The mould where glass will be melted is a piece of art itself, modelled with patience and skills; it anticipates the final shape of the object.
The cast can be used only for five or six fusions and then it has to be rebuilt.
Glass sheet cutting, indispensable for cast fitting, has to be done by hand with a diamond point glass cutter: the shape of the cut is unique.
Glass is then ready to be fused.
Oven temperatures together with fusion and cooling times are performed with the highest care. It’s essential to follow precisely the steps of glass tempering in order to prevent heat shock (hot-cold) which could create fatal flaws in the artefact.
Testing techniques are very important to assess the consistency of the various kind of glass used.
Ovens heat, going through different phases of temperature, can reach 850°c, after which 24 hours are needed to cool the piece of work down.