Topic: glass term?

[mrwatch]

I would like to know what the design technique "FAVERENE" means? As in Fenton glass. How does this compare to cameo cut which is usually two or more colors of glass. I just bought a vase on the bay that is sand blasted to leave a iridescent design. Thank you, Bob

[Glen]

Fenton’s Favrene is an iridescent effect achieved by adding pure silver to the glass formula. The Favrene effect is coaxed to the surface of the glass by a series of cooling and reheating stages. My understanding is that the “cut back” design is then achieved by masking and sand-carving the iridised surface of the item.

Fenton’s Favrene is a truly superb iridescent effect, often showing electric blues and greens. In 2003, wwwcga (the internet Carnival Glass club) was privileged to have our commemorative made in Favrene by Fenton. You can see two images of the piece here.

http://www.geocities.com/carni_glass_uk_2000/Favrene1.html
http://www.geocities.com/carni_glass_uk_2000/Favrene2.html

Glen

[mrwatch]

Thank you for the explanation. I will try to post a photo. Made by Jaross. 1983. Black glass.

[jsmeasell]

The Fenton term "Favrene" was coined by combining parts of Tiffany's "Favrile" and Carder/Steuben's "Aurene."

The key to creating the particularly vivid iridescent effect of Favrene is more than just cooling and reheating, as it involves a controlled temperature environment in the glory hole.

Was the vase pictured above sold to you as Fenton???

[mrwatch]

Thanks for the replies. No it is signed by Michael Jaross 1983. Black body and blue rim. The sand carved body leaves design around it with red to green sheen. Bob