Chinese Liuli Glass

— Light, captured in form
“Molten glass shaped by hand —

turned into jewelry you can wear, and objects you can live with.”

What Is Liuli?

Liuli is a traditional Chinese form of high-temperature colored glass art.Unlike industrial glass, Liuli is:

  • Hand-shaped
  • Kiln-fired at high temperature
  • Rich in mineral pigments
  • Unique in every piece

Historically, Liuli appeared in palace architecture and ceremonial objects.Today, it is reborn in contemporary forms — especially jewelry and small-scale decorative works.

Its beauty lies in:

  • Depth of color
  • Transparency and light refraction
  • Internal textures formed during firing
  • A soft, luminous glow

Liuli is not painted —
its color exists inside the material itself.

How Liuli Jewelry Is Made

Step 01 · Material Preparation

High-silica glass material is prepared with mineral-based pigments.

Step 02 · Shaping

The molten material is shaped by hand or poured into molds.

Step 03 · Kiln Firing

Each piece is fired in a kiln at controlled temperatures. Color, transparency, and internal patterns develop during this stage.

Step 04 · Cooling & Polishing

Slow cooling prevents cracking. Edges are polished and surfaces refined.

Step 05 · Jewelry Assembly

The glass component is paired with:

  • Sterling silver
  • Gold-plated settings
  • Minimal metal frames

Every piece is slightly different due to the natural behavior of molten glass.

The Artisans

Song Miao

  • Contemporary Liuli Artist

Her practice emphasizes:

  • Botanical sculpture
  • Refined color layering
  • Integration of Liuli into modern interiors
  • Educational workshops and public cultural outreach

She actively promotes Liuli through exhibitions, cultural exchanges, and studio-based teaching.

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