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Glass Christmas ornaments originated in Germany in the 1800s. The German glass makers discovered a way to coat the inside of the glass with silver oxide and make it appear solid. This had two effects one of making the glass reflective, and secondly making it able to be easily painted. These hand painted ornaments were made in made different shapes and became very popular glass Christmas tree ornaments. This is an example of a vintage glass Christmas ornament, see how much detail there is in the face and body. The producers of these ornaments were very skilled. Hand painted glass Christmas ornaments are still available today, made using the traditional techinques, and are just are sought after as the antique versions.
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