Fabulous glassware decoration

Glass-wares, the clear colour and transparent materials are considered precious items, as their beauty is exquisite and at the same time decorative. And that's why we, Myanmar, like to use glass-wares not only in the kitchen but also use them as home decorations. Nowadays, Myanmar glass-wares are starting to compete in international markets. Though they are produced by machine, many of the glass-wares are hand-crafted, thus they are regarded as Myanmar handicrafts. There are many private glassware enterprises. Among them Naga Glass Factory situated in Hlaing Township is well-known and sought out by buyers from with-in and out of the country. Many of the products have handicrafts designs. The raw materials are pieces of glass, lime, sand and silicon compound which are systematically mixed for the production process. Among the many items produced for decoration, the fish-shaped vase is very interesting. The main glass furnace has 8 crucibles that can be used to melt simultaneously 8 colours of molten glass. First, take required molten glass from the furnace, heated to 1200`C. Then make it round by turning it in a cup mixed with a little bit of water and oil. Then the round tip is taken out by long pliers. That's the amazing skill of handicrafts maker. It's very important to create the desired shape in time, as molten glass can cool in a moment. That's the head of the fish. Moreover tactile skill is also essential in making the body. Later on, the eyes of the fish are placed. So also spines and fins are then made. To mould the molten hot glass, like wax, it depends on the skills of the glass craftsman. And it is also important to give heat if needed to the glass while moulding. How to make fish tail in a short time using long pliers is also artistic.
Making of glass-mug is also amazing. After taking molten glass from the furnace, blow it into the cast iron mould. The mug is shaped out not only with mouth but also with skilful hands. When the molten glass handle is added, the mug is completed. Making glass tube for science laboratory is also a speciality of this workshop. To produce these glass-tubes, two employees stand facing each other and one blow the molten glass into a well-proportionate glass-tube. To get fine glass-wares, one needs to anneal all the finished products in the kiln for 24 hours and cooled again for 24 hours. Molten glass is also used for cutting glassware.
After polishing with abrasive machine, the smooth and wonderful glass-wares are ready to be used. Glass-wares are well-worth, priceless handicrafts and these fabulous glass-wares will always make fine precious household decorations.