Verre églomisé
The technique of verre églomisé is named after Jean Baptiste Glomy, a Parisian picture-framer to Louis XV.
The phrase verre églomisé literally means ‘Glomy-ised glass’ but, although he popularised the art form in the 18th century, Glomy lent his name to a far older technique, examples of which predate the Roman era.
The production of verre églomisé involves many stages; using a gelatine-based liquid adhesive, the reverse side of a piece of glass is gilded with gold or silver leaf. Once dried, the leaf is burnished, resulting in a highly mirrored surface. We can combine this with Japanese washi papers and our own recipes and processes of applying layers developed by Emma in the studio over the years.
When creating a verre églomisé piece, alongside the aesthetic considerations, suitable glass type, dimensions and installation methods must also be planned.
