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Gohobi

Gohobi Pate de Verre Cat Shaped Coloured Glass Tea Cup Drinkware Pitcher

Gohobi Pate de Verre Cat Shaped Coloured Glass Tea Cup Drinkware Pitcher

£34.90 GBP
£69.80 GBP £34.90 GBP
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Discover the artistry of the Gohobi Pâte de Verre Cat-Shaped Coloured Glass Tea Cup and Pitcher, a beautifully handcrafted glassware collection featuring charming cat-shaped designs and exquisite custom engravings. Combining artistic craftsmanship with everyday functionality, each piece makes a wonderful gift for cat lovers and those who appreciate unique glassware.

Enjoy your favourite hot or cold drinks with this one-of-a-kind piece, bringing a touch of artistry and elegance to your tea-drinking experience.

The Art of Pâte de Verre

Pâte de Verre is French for "glass paste", an intricate glassmaking technique that involves combining finely powdered glass with colouring agents to create a paste. This mixture is carefully applied into a heat-resistant mould and fired in a kiln, allowing the glass particles to melt and fuse together.

The technique dates back to ancient Rome and Egypt and was later developed into a highly regarded art form during the Art Nouveau period in the early 20th century. Artists such as Gabriel Argy-Rousseau, Amalric Walter and Georges Despret helped establish Pâte de Verre as a distinctive decorative glassmaking tradition.

A Carefully Crafted Twelve-Step Process

Each piece is made through a detailed lost-wax casting process involving twelve stages:

  1. Designing and sculpting the original prototype.
  2. Creating a multi-layer silicone mould.
  3. Filling the mould with wax.
  4. Removing the silicone mould to obtain the wax model.
  5. Refining and detailing the wax model.
  6. Creating a refractory plaster mould around the wax model.
  7. Removing the wax through steam dewaxing.
  8. Firing the plaster mould in a kiln.
  9. Melting the coloured glass paste within the mould.
  10. Carefully removing the plaster mould after cooling.
  11. Detailed trimming, grinding and polishing.
  12. Final quality inspection, packaging, engraving and signature.

The coloured glass paste is carefully applied in layers to achieve the design's colours, textures and raised details. The piece is then fired and allowed to cool gradually through an annealing process, helping reduce internal stress and minimise cracking.

Uniquely Handmade

Every piece is individually crafted by hand, making each vessel unique. Subtle variations in colour, texture, shape and detailing are natural characteristics of this traditional glassmaking process and are part of its individual charm.

Please note: The listed price is for one item.

We aim to use reused or recycled packaging wherever possible when shipping your order.

Care Information

This handcrafted Pâte de Verre glassware is suitable for both hot and cold drinks. However, glass is sensitive to sudden temperature changes, so please follow these guidelines to help prevent cracking or damage.

Using with Hot Drinks

  • Before pouring hot tea, gradually and evenly warm the glass cup.
  • Keep the temperature of hot drinks below 80°C.
  • Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as pouring hot liquid directly into a cold glass or exposing the glass to extreme heat or cold.

Cleaning

  • Before first use, clean with white vinegar or lemon juice.
  • For regular cleaning, use mild dish soap or lukewarm water.
  • Dry immediately with a soft cotton cloth to prevent water stains.

Handling and Storage

  • Handle with care, as the glass is delicate and may break if dropped or knocked.
  • Avoid collisions, scratches and friction against hard surfaces.
  • When moving the piece, place it on a soft cloth or padded surface.
  • Avoid exposing any glued joints to chemical solvents, such as acetone, toluene or other organic solvents.

Dimensions

A luxurious tea cup of approximate diameter 5.6 and height 5 holds 90ml of your favourite brew, while the pitcher boasts approx. dimensions of 7x7 and 200ml of capacity.

Materials

Glass

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