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is a Milliefiori a type of murrine, or are they one in the same?

Yes in a since.  Millefiori is really a group of flowers or a design, while a murrine is more like a face.  They can be made the same, but are not exactly the same.

Why are the butter colors, a verb away from, being named a full sentence?

Butter colors are named what they are because we are the makers.  We get do have fun, and why not have fun and name a color Erik B. and Rakim Paid In Full?  It is about having fun! We like to do what we want and have fun.  This is the Elev8 adventure

In some glass colors tiny bubbles just naturally form, does this suggest its durability would be less as well?

With these small air bubble the glass is just as durable, it just gives the glass a bubbly look.  These bubbles are caused from the minerals that are put in the glass to give it its color.

What makes “China glass” or “imported glass” bad ?

Nothing is really bad about China or imported glass.  What makes someone say this?  Well, the idea that jobs are sent over seas.  But this also allows people to get into the glass game at a more affordable price. Another thing China glass or import glass does allow is that blowers can use parts, color …

Elev8 at 8 Glassblower Interviews

See them here Here are the short promo videos for the blowers

Elev8 Premier Daily, Weekly and Monthly Maintenance Schedule

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What tools are used for cold work such as facets?

A Lapping Wheel Maybe A Diamond Saw And a facet holder.