From forest to glass
The Kingdom of Crystal is situated in the region part of Sweden, known for its flat nature and where lakes and forests alternate in brisk pace. That precisely this area one of the most famous regions in the glass world has become is no coincidence. The lady of Kosta Boda Art Gallery presents a historical overview of the development of this region, because this was not always the beautiful heart of the glass world.
Glasriket
Glass and crystal gallery in the Glass Factory.Glass and crystal gallery in the Glass Factory
Riket once belonged to one of the poorest parts of Sweden. The landscape is wild and difficult to cultivate because of the many rocks, so there was only a limited ability to farm. A shortage of fertile land and income was offset by a large surplus of space and lots of trees. Driving through the region, you will surely have noticed that the forests seem endless and it is precisely these forests which ultimately very successful in this area. Then in the 18 e century glassworks made his attendance, there was plenty of fuel to get good temperature furnaces, ie, there was need wood. Lots of wood. And that's something here was to be found in abundance. Other ingredients for the making of glass include sand and lime. The former was initially also won locally, but there is one stepped from because the Swedish sand contained too much iron which hit off the glass green. Today it takes the sand from the Netherlands and Belgium.
From 1918, the glass industry also changed in this region. No longer was only produced for practical matters, but they also began to invite artists from all over the world. This has created a culture in which the glass art has become famous. Even today, the Swedish glass art is among the most famous in the world by visiting this region you can experience in every way.
glass boats
Fortunately, professional glassblowers also sometimes make some shards ...Fortunately, professional glassblowers also sometimes make some shards ...
Kosta Boda Glass Factory
In the small village of Kosta is the largest glass factory in Sweden. As soon as you arrive in the village you get a bit of a campus feeling: really everything turns in the village to glass. Around the square you will find the oldest glass factory, but also several glass shops, galleries and workshops. The Kosta Boda glassworks is open seven days a week and is always open to visitors. It is definitely worthwhile to take a look inside, because the intriguing process of glass blowing is simply performed live here! Blistering hot ovens and tough men and women hold the glass production literally running. A swirling white-hot mass into an elegant wine glass, you will see the transformation happen right in front of your nose! Magnificent and impressive to see. Who had previously dared to think that at least 15 people are needed to produce one such wine glass ..?
The glass must remain hot continuous good to be able to edit it.The glass must remain hot continuous good to edit it In total, about 15 people work on one wineglass.In total about 15 people to a wine glass
Know your glass artist
With a bit of luck when you come into this factory just one of the glass artists at. Perhaps this people do not yet know, but once you're in Glasriket, your brand itself who the big names in this world. We got a little peek into the kitchen design Bertil Vallien, the big brain behind the immense glass boats. These true works of art made -on order- and shipped worldwide for the paltry sum of one million dollars. But then you also have a unique art object, incorporating weather many small colorful glass objects.
Of all the colors that you can give to glass, red is the most expensive. In order to achieve this, there must in fact gold to be processed, which is the price of the glass, of course, does increase considerably!
The good thing is that the glass world here is very approachable. They tell they loved about the glassblowers find no point if you look at them for their work and the artists like Bertil are full of stories about the world of glass art. A great way to immerse yourself in this world so!
Glass artist Bertil Vallien at his glass boat of one million dollars.Glass artist Bertil Vallien at his glass boat $ 1 million
Sleeping in a glass palace
Kosta is all about glass, so you rush here obviously also have a themed hotel - the Kosta Boda Art Hotel - which is the famous Glass Bar. This solid glass bar of the genre that you'd consider going to encounter in your life. Whether it is to determine your taste, you mostly self serve, but if you're in the neighborhood, anyway it is nice to do a drink! The entire hotel is decorated by the famous glass artists and also functions as a gallery, bringing the total value of glass art objects in this hotel on more than 50 million. Rightfully called a unique location so! Each corridor is the theme of a different artist, and each room is different dressed again; glass swords above your bed to glass fish in your glass sink. Luckily you can book a tour of the hotel for as many aspects of glass art to get it here!
The Glass Bar at the Kosta Boda Art Hotel has even solid glass bar stools!The Glass Bar at the Kosta Boda Art Hotel has even solid glass bar stools! One-of-a-kind bar! One-of-a-kind bar!
glass blowing
The glass world approachability makes you yourself can participate in the process. At several locations in the Glasriket you can attend a workshop to blow your own glass object, such as the Glass Factory or Kosta Glass Center ! For just a few bucks you leave the Glasriket with the most unique souvenir possible and also a richer experience! It turns out quickly that blowing so easy is not. If you do not consistently keeps turning the glass mass is 1100 ° C as the pipe and if you blow too hard revamp your Christmas ornament in the making so different! Fortunately, that is no point for the pros, who will help you with pleasure and patience in making this special glass ball! Plan your workshop on time to cool down during your trip, as the glass art object will be another 24 hours before you can take it.
Blow your own Christmas ornament? That may in Glasriket!Blow your own Christmas ornament? That may in Glasriket!
Kingdom of Glass
In the Kingdom of Crystal in Småland you can immerse yourself here in a non-everyday world, the world of glass blowing. Or as soon as you are here now know much or little of this art form, you learn an awful lot about. The tricks of the trade can be taught with great pleasure by the dedicated blowers and after visiting this region you will never look the same to an average wine glass!
The Glasriket you reach best by car or by flying at the small airport Kalmar. From there most of the glassworks and other hotspots are within easy reach by car. Visit the website Glasriket For more information about this region.
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