US Patent:
20050103053, May 19, 2005
Inventors:
Mark Segill - Framingham MA, US
Michael D'Angelo - Seekonk MA, US
David Pelletier - Taunton MA, US
Guran Arzu - Istanbul, TR
International Classification:
C03B031/00
C03B027/02
US Classification:
065060300, 065DIG003, 065063000, 065069000, 065116000, 065111000
Abstract:
A decorative glass ornament may be formed from glass material and then caused to crack to produce an effect similar to that exhibited by naturally-occurring quartz: the glass is cracked or veined in random patterns. Glass material is heated and molded into a desired shape, and then, prior to substantial cooling, is dipped in a liquid medium having a lower temperature, causing cracks to form. Alternatively, a pre-shaped glass crystal may be caused to crack to produce a decorative ornament displaying similar effects. Epoxy paint may be applied to the ornaments after they have cracked, to produce additional visual effects.