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Whimsy

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006581

A decorative glass object, often intricate or unusual in design, created by glassblowers as a demonstration of skill or for personal artistic expression. These pieces are not intended for practical use but showcase the artisan's mastery of glass manipulation techniques. Whimsies can range from delicate figurines to complex, abstract sculptures, frequently incorporating multiple colors and forms.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-006581
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectGlass and ceramics
TranslationsGerman: Whimsy; Spanish: soporte de desprendimiento; French: support de finition
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006581",
  "term": "Whimsy",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A decorative glass object, often intricate or unusual in design, created by glassblowers as a demonstration of skill or for personal artistic expression. These pieces are not intended for practical use but showcase the artisan's mastery of glass manipulation techniques. Whimsies can range from delicate figurines to complex, abstract sculptures, frequently incorporating multiple colors and forms.",
  "subject": "Glass and ceramics",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Whimsy",
    "es": "soporte de desprendimiento",
    "fr": "support de finition"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/whimsy/"
}

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