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.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006581 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Glass and ceramics |
| Translations | German: Whimsy; Spanish: soporte de desprendimiento; French: support de finition |
Record as JSON
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"translations": {
"de": "Whimsy",
"es": "soporte de desprendimiento",
"fr": "support de finition"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/whimsy/"
}
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