Murano Collectors Resources
This page is designed as a starting point for the Murano Glass collector, one who is either looking to learn more about collecting or researching a particular piece. We will continually add to this page, when we become aware of new content. If you have anything that you think would be helpful to other collectors, please let us know, and we will add it!
News Articles
For articles found in the news about Murano Glass, visit our Murano Glass in the News page, where we review and save articles related to Murano and Venetian Glass from over 1500 newspapers and magazines. Updated frequently.
History of Murano Glass
For a detailed, but not overbearing history of the glass making
island and its influences on the world from Marco Polo through Napoleon's conquest of the city up until the present day. to the Cto the present day.
Murano Glass Glossary
If you are uncertain of the difference between inciso and inclamo, this is your page. A primer on the language of Murano
Ca'D'Oro
A description of both the history of the Ca'd'Oro building in Venice, and the technique of embedding gold dust in clear glass for a sparkling finish.
Creating A Murano Glass Pendant
Have you ever wondered how a millefiore pendant is made? Well, now here is your chance to learn. A short page on exactly how a pendant is created from start to finish.
A Beginners guide to Collecting Murano Glass
An article on collecting Murano glass for novices, it reviews the basics on researching and beginning a collection and helpful resources.
Murano Glass Repair
Internet Resources
A list of some of websites that you may find interesting:
Muranoglass.com:
the offuicial consortium of Murano Glass manufacturers
olnickspanu.com: The website of
the largest private collection of Murano Glass in the US, with many images
of some very rare pieces. Worth a look.
Murano Glass Society
Message Board: A helpful message board with a specific thread on Murano
Glass, with helpful enthusiasts, where you can post questions.
Corning Museum of Glass: The United States
premier glass museum located in Corning, New York.
Venicblog A blog on the daily
living in Venice by an expatriate.
Piazza San Marco webcam
Good for a quick view of Venice, if you can't make it there in person.
Save Venice The official website
for the restoration of art and architecture threatened by "Aqua Alta" or
the rising sea level.
Carnivale A website with terrific info on the Venetian carnival.
Squero An American Gondola builder in Venice. Site has a webcam of the workshop and a lot of information on Gondolas.