| 3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W X Y Z |
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| 3 grandmothers |
granted, this name sounds a bit peculiar. but it actually makes sense! this collection is a mix of our albina, antanina and anna linens, which are named for three of our grandmothers. get it?
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| a4 |
an international standard (iso) paper size, a4 measures 210 x 297 mm (8.2677"x11.6929"). iso paper sizes are based on the metric system, and the height divided by the width of all formats is the square root of two (1.4142). a4 is considered standard letter size paper in countries using the iso system. |
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| aamu |
a finnish name that means "morning". |
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| acrylic |
a water-soluble paint made with pigments and synthetic resin. although acrylic is relatively new, it has gained wide popularity due to its versatility and ability to simulate all of the traditional mediums, such as watercolor, tempera and oil paint. acrylic paint also boasts a number of impressive qualities: it binds to most materials, and remains flexible over time; it does not discolor with age, and does not cause deterioration of the surface; it is water-soluble when wet, and waterproof and insoluble when dry.
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| ada |
short form of "adelaide", from the germanic name "adalheidis", which was composed of the elements "adal", meaning "noble" and "heid", meaning "kind, sort, type". |
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| adam |
english, french, german, polish, russian, romanian and hungarian name derived from the hebrew word for "man". |
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| aderyn |
a modern name which means "bird" in welsh. |
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| adi |
a hebrew name which means "jewel" or "ornament". |
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| adino |
a biblical name which means "ornament" in hebrew. |
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| adrienne |
french feminine form of "adrian", a name which finds its origin in hadria. hadria is a town in northern italy which gave its name to the adriatic sea. |
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| aerona |
a name derived from the welsh "aeron", meaning "berry". |
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| agne |
lithuanian form of "agnes", which is the latinized form of the greek name "hagne", derived from the greek word "hagnos", meaning "chaste". |
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| agota |
latinized form of the greek name Αγαθη [agathe], derived from the greek αγαθος [agathos] meaning "good". |
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| aidan |
a scottish name which originated from the old irish name "Áed", meaning "fire". |
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| aileen |
a greek name of celtic origin which means "light, green field". |
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| ain |
an arabic name which means "precious; eye". |
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| aina |
a scandinavian name which means "the only one". |
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| aine |
a traditional lithuanian name meaning "ancestor", aine is also an irish name derived from the gaelic word for "radiance". aine was the name of the queen of fairies in celtic mythology. |
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| aisling |
this name was created in the 20th centurey, and means "dream" or "vision" in irish gaelic. |
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| aya |
a japanese name which means "woven silk". |
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| ayla |
a turkish names which is though to mean "moonlight, halo". |
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| akako |
a name which means "red child" in japanese. |
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| akina |
a name which means "spring flower" in japanese. |
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| akira |
a name that means "intelligence, brightness" in japanese. |
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| alanta |
lithuanian name, derived from the alanta river (moletai, lithuania). |
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| alba |
name which means "dawn" in italian or spanish. |
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| albina |
lithuanian and italian form of the roman cognomen "albinus", which was derived from latin "albus" meaning "white, bright". |
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| alexander |
anglicized form of the greek name "alexandros", which meant "defending men" (from the greek "alexein", meaning "to defend, help", and "aner", meaning "man"). historically, the most famous bearer of this name was alexander the great, king of macedon, who, in the 4th century bc, built a huge empire out of greece, egypt, persia, and parts of india. |
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| alexia |
an english and german name which derives from the greek word αλεξω [alexo] - "to defend, to help". |
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| algiecas |
nickname for "algis", a lithuanian name originating from a name in lithuanian mythology, which meant "messenger of the gods". |
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| alina |
an arabic name which means "noble". |
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| alona |
native american name, which means "oak tree". |
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| alpha |
an english name derived from the name of the first letter in the greek alphabet - "a". |
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| amadahy |
an american indian name which means "forest waters". |
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| amaya |
this name means "night rain" in japanese. |
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| amanda |
created in the 17th century by the playwright colley cibber, this notable name is based it on the latin word "amanda", meaning "lovable". |
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| amber |
an organic gem, amber is petrified resin exuded from trees that grew 30 to 60 million years ago. amber can be translucent or opaque, and although usually golden in color, it can also be red, brown, black, green or blue. amber is light in weight and warm to the touch. historically, amber was used for its medicinal properties, and was believed to cure everything from fevers and jaundice to poisoning and depression. amber represents attunement to nature and an intellectual understanding of the mystery of life. it has protective qualities and is deemed to be the bearer of good fortune. amber is often referred to as "baltic gold", since the baltic coast is the most famous source of the world's amber. |
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| ambra |
italian name which means "amber".
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| ambra |
italian name which means "amber". |
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| ami |
japanese name which means "friend". |
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| amparo |
a name which means "protection, shelter" in spanish. |
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| andrius |
lithuanian form of "andrew", from the greek name "andreas" (andreios), meaning "manly, brave". andrew is the patron saint of scotland, russia, and greece. |
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| anfisa |
russian form of the greek name "anthousa", which was derived from greek "anthos", meaning "flower". |
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| angelina |
italian name, which means "little angel". |
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| anil |
indian name from hindu mythology. derived from sanskrit "anila", meaning "air, wind". anil was another name of vaju, the hindu god of the wind. |
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| anke |
low german pet form of the name "anne". |
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| anna |
latinate form of the name "hannah", from the hebrew name "channah", which meant "favor, grace". |
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| antanina |
feminine form of the roman "antoninus", which was derived from the roman family name "antius". |
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| aoife |
an irish name which means "beauty" - from the gaelic word "aoibh". In irish legend, aoife was a warrior princess. |
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| aolani |
a hindu, hawaiian name meaning "cloud from heaven".
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| apepi |
in egyptian mythology, apepi was a giant serpent that lived in the waters of nun (the primordial ocean from where all life was created). apepi chased the sun god ra as he travelled across the sky every day, and was blamed for bad weather and solar eclipses. but apepi was never a serious danger - prayers and rituals performed by the priests prevented him from devouring ra entirely! |
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| aponi |
a native american name which means "butterfly". |
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| apple wood |
associated with healing, prosperity, love and perpetual youth, innocence, the apple tree also represents a choice. ranging in color from reddish gray to light red, apple wood is a medium strength wood used in ornamental woodwork and carving. apple wood is even textured and has a very pleasant smell when burned or routed. |
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| applique |
a decoration or ornament, as in needlework, made by cutting pieces of one material and applying them to the surface of another. |
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| aquatint |
intaglio printing technique that creates tonal areas of subtle, solid color - similar to watercolor. powdered resin is dusted onto a metal plate as an acid resist. the plate is then submerged in acid, and the areas that are not protected by the resin are "bitten", creating recesses. once the plate is extracted from the acid, the plate is inked and covered with damp paper. when run through a press, the ink-filled recesses print tonal areas of color. aquatint is often used together with etching. |
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| aramis |
the youngest of alexandre dumas' "three musketeers", aramis enjoyed theological discussions and claimed that his true calling was to become a priest. however, he was always ready to defend his honor or anyone elses from insult or injury.
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| arata |
a name which means "freshness" in japanese. |
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| artist's proof (a. p.) |
a proof of a print reserved for the artist, and not included in the numbered edition, even though it is identical to those prints. usually 5 to 10 artist's proofs are created for each print. |
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| arturas |
lithuanian form of "arthur", derived from the celtic name "arturus" (arthurus), meaning "mighty bear, strong as a bear". |
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| asdis |
an icelandic name derived from the old norse elements "áss", meaning "god", and "dís", meaning "goddess". |
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| astra |
lithuanian name short for the scandanavian "astrida". astra is also an english name derived from the greek "aster" meaning "star". |
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| athos |
considered to be the leader of alexandre dumas' "three musketeers", athos was distinguished for his intellect, appearance, bravery, and swordsmanship.
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| atlantic mackerel |
the atlantic mackerel is an energetic beast of prey. cliquey by nature, mackerel like to gang up on other (smaller) ocean inhabitants and consume them without the least bit of moderation or remorse. mackerel often weigh as much as 5 kg (11 lbs), and can reach 70 cm (26") in length. the atlantic mackerel can be recognized by the dark, wavy bars on its back and stylish silvery belly. |
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| audrius |
name derived from the lithuanian word "audra", meaning "storm". |
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| aure |
a greek name which means "breeze, soft-air". |
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| ausra |
a name derived from the lithuanian word meaning "dawn". |
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| austra |
lithuanian name of unknown origin. made popular by lithuanian athlete austra skujyte, who took second place in the 2004 olympic heptathlon. way to go austra!
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| ava |
german name, meaning "a bird". |
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| aviva |
feminine form of "aviv", which means "spring" in hebrew.
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| avril |
french form of the name "april", which originally derives from the latin "aperire" - "to open", referring to the opening of flowers in that month. avril is a also an english form of "eoforhild", derived from the old english elements "eofor", meaning "boar" and "hild", meaning "battle". this name was rarely used after the norman conquest. |
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| bashkim |
an albanian name which means "unity". |
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| bastet |
in egyptian mythology, bastet was a goddess of fertility, pregnancy and the sun. she was often depicted with the head of a cat. |
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| batik |
a method of dyeing print into a fabric. before dyeing the fabric, the artist covers the areas that are not to be dyed with a dye-resistant substance such as removable wax. after dyeing, the dye-resist is removed, leaving the design in the original color of the fabric against a background of the new color. |
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| beata |
a name derived from the latin "beatus", meaning "blessed". |
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| beate |
a german name derived from latin "beatus" meaning "blessed". |
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| belinda |
an english name, most likely derived from the italian word "bella", meaning "beautiful", and the germanic "linde", meaning "soft, tender". |
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| benoite |
french feminine form of "benedict", from the late latin name "benedictus" which meant "blessed". |
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| bisque |
a term which refers to ceramic ware that has been fired once without glaze. |
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| bjrg |
a norwegian name derived from the old norse "bjrg", meaning "protection, help". |
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| black ceramic |
an ancient form of water and heat resistant pottery that is distinctive for the fact that it is not glazed. lithuanians have practiced the art of black ceramics since 1000 b.c., and are one of the few countries still practicing it to this day. black ceramic earthenware is fired in outdoor kilns. the kiln is heated with firewood to reach the maximum burning temperature, and then the burner is loaded with resin-rich pine. finally, the kiln is sealed with earth and covered with grass or wet moss. it is the smoke and soot created in this process that gives black pottery it's slate gray color and metallic sheen. sometimes the hot earthenware is also immersed in bread, cabbage or beet ferment to make it darker and more speckled. unlike ordinary ceramic ware, black pottery rings when struck. |
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| blaithin |
an irish name which means "little flower", derived from the irish word "blath", meaning "flower", and a diminutive suffix. |
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| brazil nut |
one of the largest trees of the amazon region, the brazil nut [bertholletia excelsa] is highly valued for its nuts, which grow in hard, round woody pods that contain about 20 to 30 nuts each. its heartwood is a uniform pinkish brown which turns light chestnut brown after exposure to light. its texture is coarse to medium, and it is of medium luster. brazil nut is said to symbolize love. |
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| brennan |
a name ultimately derived from the irish word "braon", meaning "tear drop". |
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| bryn |
a name which means "hill, mound" in welsh. |
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| brynja |
an icelandic name which means "armour" in old norse. |
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| bronius |
lithuanian name derived from the slavic "branislav", meaning "to defend, protect". |
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| bronze |
traditional name for a broad range of alloys of copper, usually with zinc and tin but not limited to those metals. bronze was first used during the bronze age, to which it gave its name. it was used to make tools, weapons and armor that were either harder or more durable than their stone and copper predecessors. bronze is the most popular metal for top quality cast metal sculpture. common bronze alloys often have the unusual and very desirable property of expanding slightly just before they set, thus filling in the finest details of a mold. |
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| bruna |
feminine pet form of "bruno", which means "brown" from germanic. |
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| c-type |
this term, originally coined by kodak in the 1950s to designate an early type of color-coupled printing paper, is now used to describe a print in which colored dyes are coupled with light-silver compounds. |
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| cade |
an english name, from a surname which was originally derived from a nickname meaning "round" in old english. |
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| calix |
short form of "callistus", a late latin name which was derived from the greek "kallistos" meaning "most beautiful". the name is also identical to the latin word "calix", meaning "wine cup". |
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| caltha |
a name meaning "yellow flower". |
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| carey |
a name of irish/english origin, carey is derived from the name "ciarda", meaning "dark" in gaelic. |
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| cashmere |
this magnificent material is made from the down of the kashmir goat, which is found in kashmir india, tibet, iran, iraq, china, persia, turkestan and outer mongolia. the fiber of the down is cylindrical, and has a soft, silky finish. although light in weight, cashmere is very warm. |
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| celeste |
french feminine form of "caelestis", from a late latin name which meant "of the sky, heavenly". |
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| cerberus |
in greek myth, "cerberus" was the name of the three-headed dog that guarded the entrance to hades. |
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| chantal |
a french name originally derived from a place name meaning "stony place". |
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| charlotte |
feminine pet form of the name "charles". |
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| chiffon |
plain-weave, lightweight, sheer, transparent fabric made of cotton, silk, or synthetic fiber; it is made of fine, highly twisted, strong yarn. chiffon is difficult to handle, but it drapes and wears well and is very durable despite its light weight. chiffon is piece-dyed or piece-printed and may be given a soft or stiff finish. |
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| chine colle |
a printing technique that creates subtle differences in texture and ink absorption by adding a layer of tissue-thin paper as a backdrop to the image. this sheet of paper is usually cut to the size of the plate and glued to a larger sheet. both the tissue and the support sheet are then placed on top of the inked plate and run through the printing press together. "chine" is french for "china", in reference to the thin asian paper originally used for this technique. "colle" is french for "glued". |
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| chloro-bromide |
a variation of the gelatin silver print, chloro-bromide prints are printed on chloro-bromide paper with an emulsion containing both silver chloride and silver bromide. this process produces a warm, black-toned, sharp image. |
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| chrysanta |
english name derived from the word "chrysanthemum", which means "golden flower" in greek. chrysanthemum is also the name of a flowering plant. |
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| coil |
one of the oldest ways of forming ceramics. long coils of clay are rolled out and then joined together using the hands or tools. |
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| colbert |
a germanic name made up of the elements "col", possibly meaning "cool", and "beraht", meaning "bright". |
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| collage |
a technique where different materials and objects are pasted on a surface to create an artistic composition. |
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| connor |
a name derived from the gaelic name "onchobhar" which means "dog lover" or "wolf lover". |
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| corazon |
a phillipine name which means "heart". |
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| corina |
a german name derived from the greek "κορη" [kore], meaning "maiden". |
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| cornelian |
cornelian (also called carnelian and carneole) is a reddish form of chalcedony (a type of quartz). cornelian has been an important gem in nearly every great civilization the world has ever seen. from the royalty of ur (the mesopotamian capital of pre-biblical times), to napoleon and tibetan buddhists, cornelian has long been revered for its healing, spiritual and creative qualities. |
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| craquelure |
cracks that occur in ceramics or glass by using glazes and clay with different firing temperatures. artists often use this effect as a unique form of decoration. |
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| crystal glaze |
crystal glaze is generally regarded to be the most difficult glaze effect to achieve, and has therefore earned the reputation of being the "king of glazes". the crystals are grown during the cooling process in glaze that has been fired at very high temperatures. the placement and number of crystals that form is impossible to control, making each glazed piece completely unique. crystals vary in size, and the largest take up to twelve hours to grow. also known as crystalline glaze. |
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| crocoite |
crocoite is a compound of lead and chromium (lead chromate). it is the chromium that gives this rare mineral its vibrant reddish-orange color. the best crocoite in the world is found in tasmania, where it was once mined for lead. crocoite is also considered the unofficial gem of this auspicious australian island state. |
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| cubic zirconia |
although discovered in 1937 by two german scientists, cubic zirconia only made its way to the masses in the 1970's, when russian scientists finally found a way to create it in a laboratory.
cubic zirconia is formed through a complicated process from zirconium oxide and yttrium oxide. these two chemicals are melted together at almost 5000 degrees fahrenheit, and then carefully cooled to create flawless crystals.
due to their clarity and brilliance, cubic zirconia stones are often compared to diamonds. cubic zirconia is extremely durable, and can come in almost every color of the rainbow. |
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| culhwch |
a legendary name which means "hiding place of the pig" in welsh. |
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| curonian bay |
located on the west coast of lithuania, the curonian bay is separated from the baltic sea by the curonian spit. also known as the curonian lagoon. |
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| curonian spit |
also known as neringa, the curonian spit is a sandbank approximately 97 km (61 miles) in length that separates the curonian bay from the baltic sea. the spit stretches from klaipeda, lithuania to kaliningrad, russia - one half of the peninsula belongs to each of these two countries. the widest part of the spit is 3.8 km (2.4 miles), while the narrowest is about 380 m (415 yards). the curonian spit is home to the highest sand dunes in europe. |
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| dagon |
a name derived from ugaritic "dgn" meaning "grain". this was the name of a semitic god of agriculture, usually depicted with the body of a fish. |
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| dagrun |
a norwegian name from the old norse name "dagrún", which was derived from the old norse elements "dagr", meaning "day" and "rún", meaning "secret lore". |
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| daiva |
a lithuanian name from sanskrit, meaning "destiny, fate". |
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| dakota |
a name which means "friend". this is the name of a native american people of the northern mississippi valley (u.s.a.). |
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| danielle |
from the hebrew name דָנִיֵּאל (daniyyel) meaning "god is my judge". |
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| danika |
this name is from a slavic word which means "morning star". |
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| dara |
this name means "oak tree" in irish gaelic. |
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| daria |
a name derived from the persian name "dârayavahush", which was composed of the elements "dâraya", meaning "to possess", and "vahu", meaning "good". |
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| david |
a name possibly derived from the hebrew "dod", meaning "beloved". |
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| de scripto dicere |
latin - "to speak from the script".
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| diana |
lithuanian, english, spanish, italian, portuguese, romanian and russian name, probably derived from an indo-european root meaning "heavenly, divine". diana was the roman goddess of the moon, hunting, forests, and childbirth, and was often identified with the greek goddess artemis. |
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| digital print |
a print made by using computers rather than chemicals. digital printmaking is used widely in contemporary fine art. ink jet printers are able to apply ink to a variety of media, and the digital printmaking process is capable of producing exceptional results for both original printmakers and for the reproduction of original works of art. because of its extended color gamut and continuous tone characteristics, digital printmaking is considered a superior technology for printing all forms of art including photography.
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| dirk |
short form of the name diederik, "dirk" is also the word for a type of dagger. although always popular in its native countries, in recent years "dirk" has become a household name across the globe thanks to german basketball genius dirk nowitzki! |
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| douglas |
anglicized form of the gaelic name "dubhghlas", which meant "dark river" (from gaelic "dubh", meaning "dark" and "glais", meaning "water, river".) douglas was originally a river name, and later became a scottish surname. the surname belonged to a powerful line of scottish earls.
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| dry point |
intaglio printing technique where the image is drawn directly into a metal plate with a diamond-pointed needle. as a result, ridges of metal are displaced, and adhere to the edges of the incised lines. this displaced metal is called burr. when the plate is inked, the ink fills the incised lines and clings to the burr. damp paper is then placed on the plate and run through a press. the pressure causes the paper to pick up ink from the incised lines and the burr, which creates the distinctively fuzzy line that this technique is known for. dry point print editions are limited because the lines on the plate tend to lose their sharpness. dry point is often used together with etching in order to soften the image. |
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| dulce |
a name which means "sweet" or "candy" in spanish. |
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| eanna |
an irish name, which possibly means "bird-like" in irish. this was the name of several Irish kings and heroes. |
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| earthenware |
a general term for ceramic pieces made from low-fire clay. earthenware is porous and not waterproof - to be functional, it needs to be glazed. |
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| ece |
a name which means "queen" in turkish. |
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| edita |
the lithuanian, czech and slovene form of the name "edith", a name derived from the old english element "ead", meaning "rich, blessed", combined with "gy", meaning "war". |
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| edition |
an edition is a limitation on the number of copies in which a work is produced. in printing, the edition refers to the number of prints that are produced from a single surface. in photography, the edition refers to the number of prints of a photograph that are produced from a single negative. in sculpture, the edition refers to the number of pieces produced using the same form. in design, the edition refers to the number of pieces produced of a certain model. the edition of a specific work is traditionally noted in the form of a fraction, with the numerator is that particular work's sequential number in the series, and the denominator is the number of total pieces in the edition. if only one work is produced, the edition is considered unique. |
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| eel from the curonian bay |
although it's nickname - "snake of the seas" - does not exactly make your mouth water, the eel is considered a delicacy in lithuania. like all eel, the ones found in lithuania spawn in the sargasso sea. from there they take the gulf stream to the baltic sea, and then proceed to their final destination - the curonian bay. curonian bay eels measure up to one meter (3.3') long and weigh anywhere from 2 to 4 kg (4.4-8.8 lbs). |
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| egle |
this name, which means "fir-tree", is originally from lithuanian mythology. egle was the wife of zilvinas, the king of grass-snakes. after her husband was killed, she turned herself into a fir-tree so that she could grieve him on the seaside eternally. |
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| eija |
a finnish name, possibly derived from the happy exclamation "eijaa". |
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| eira |
a name which means "snow" in welsh. |
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| eirwen |
a welsh name which means "white snow", from the welsh elements "eira", meaning "snow", and "gwen", meaning "white, blessed". |
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| eydis |
an icelandic name derived from the old norse elements "ey", meaning "island", and "dís", meaning "goddess". |
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| ekaterina |
derived from the greek "aikaterine", the etymology of this name is in question. many believe it is related to hecate, a goddess from greek mythology who was associated with witchcraft, tombs, demons and the underworld. |
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| elada |
lithuanian form of the greek name "hellados" (helladios), which was derived from "hellados", meaning "of greece". |
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| elbert |
a dutch name derived from the germanic "adalbrecht", which was composed of the elements "adal", meaning "noble" and "beraht" - "bright". |
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| elena |
a name common in lithuania, italy, spain, russia, bulgaria, romania and macedonia. cognate of "helen", which is believed to by derived from the greek word "helene", meaning "torch", or the greek word "selene", meaning "moon". in greek mythology helen was the daughter of zeus and leda, whose kidnapping by paris was the cause of the trojan war. |
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| eleonora |
lithuanian name, which originates from the hebrew name "eleonora" (ellinor), meaning "god is my light". |
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| elgan |
a welsh name which means "bright circle". |
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| elke |
dutch diminutive of "adelheid", ultimately derived from the french form of the germanic name "adalheidis", which was composed of the elements "adal" - "noble" and "heid" - "kind, sort, type". |
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| elvyra |
a lithuanian name derived from the old german "edel", meaning "generosity, nobleness", and "ward", meaning "guardian". |
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| embroidery |
to ornament, create or embellish with needlework. |
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| emi |
name which means "blessed with beauty", from the japanese "e", meaning "blessed" or "rich", and "mi", meaning "beauty". |
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| enamel |
a vitreous, usually opaque, protective or decorative coating that is baked onto ceramics, metal or glass. enamel is also a term used for paint that dries to a hard, glossy surface. |
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| encrustation |
a technique where decorative materials, such as precious metals or stones, are applied to another surface as an inlay or overlay.
this technique is also used in ceramics, when clay is embedded into another surface. |
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| engraving |
an intaglio printing technique known for its crisp, precise lines. the image is engraved into a copper or steel plate using a burin, which is a tool with a sharp, v-shaped blade. the plate is then inked, covered with a piece of damp paper, and run through a press, which forces the paper into the incised lines to pick up the ink and absorb the image. this technique is also known as line engraving. |
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| erna |
a name derived from the germanic "eornost" meaning "seriousness". |
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| etching |
an intaglio printing technique that yields prints which are characterized by their freedom and vitality, as opposed to the relative stiffness of engraved prints. a fine-pointed tool called an etching needle is used to draw the image on a metal plate coated with a waxy layer. this surface is much easier to draw on, and allows the artist to create fluid, expressive lines. the plate is then placed in acid, and the lines that have been etched are incised ("bitten") by the acid. the coating is then removed so the plate can be inked, covered with a piece of damp paper, and run through a press, which forces the paper into the incised lines to pick up the ink and absorb the image. |
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| etsu |
japanese name which means "delight". |
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| eva |
latinate form of "eve", from the hebrew name "chavvah", which was derived from the hebrew word "chavah", meaning "to breathe" or the related word "chayah" - "to live". according to the old testament, eve and adam were the first humans. |
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| fabian |
a dutch name from the roman family name "fabius", which was derived from latin "faba", meaning "bean". |
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| faience |
from the french name for faenza, an italian town known for it's tin-glazed (majolica) earthenware. the term faience is now used as a generalization for earthenware decorated with opaque glazes. |
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| fata morgana |
named after morgan le fay, the mythological half-sister of king arthur, a fata morgana is an optical phenomenon which results from a temperature inversion. objects on the horizon, such as islands, cliffs, ships or icebergs, appear elongated and elevated, like "fairy tale castles".
in calm weather, the undisturbed interface between warm air over cold dense air near the surface of the ground may act as a refracting lens, producing an upside-down image, over which the distant direct image appears to hover. fata morgana are usually seen in the morning after a cold night which has resulted in the radiation of heat into space. |
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| fausta |
feminine form of the name "faustus", a roman cognomen meaning "auspicious, lucky" in latin. |
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| fechin |
an irish name which means "little raven". from the irish "fiach", meaning "raven", combined with a diminutive suffix. |
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| felt |
thought to have been around for about 8,000 years, felting is one of the oldest textile techniques in the world. hand-made felt is made by subjecting natural fibers (usually sheep or camel wool) to heat and moisture, and then rubbing the mass together by hand. soap is also commonly used to aid in the felting process. the primary mechanism of felting is abrasion. every strand of wool is covered by tiny scales, so when the individual fibers are rubbed together, the scales catch on each other, which causes the entire mass to shrink and mat. felt is unique in that it allows construction of textile objects without the use of thread. felt, which is a non-woven material, is often used for functional items such as hats, bags, shoes, vests, and decorative ropes. however, it is also used in textile art to create wall hangings, textile sculptures, carpets and interior design elements. felt is considered to be one of the most ecological textiles, and hand-made felt is said to radiate warmth and energy. |
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| femke |
pet form of germanic names beginning with the element "frid", meaning "peace". |
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| ferrer |
a name derived from a surname, which meant "blacksmith" in catalan. |
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| fiona |
a name derived from the irish word "fion", meaning "vine". |
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| fire-clay |
a variety of clay that is entirely free from lime, iron or an alkali, and is therefore infusible. ceramic wares made of fire-clay are fired at 1380 degrees c (2516 f), making it a unique - and difficult - material to work with. |
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| firing |
the process of heating ceramic pieces in a kiln at a specific temperature in order to bring about a particular change in the clay or the surface. ceramics are usually fired twice. the first firing is called the bisque firing, when the piece is fired without glaze. the second firing is the glost (glaze) firing, when a glazed piece is fired to seal the glaze to the surface. |
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| fly agaric |
a classic mushroom distinct for it's deep red color with contrasting white spots. it grows on the ground in many different woodlands, although it is most common in birch, pine, spruce and fir forests. it is considered poisonous, though rarely fatally so. although named for its european use as an insecticide, the fly agaric is sometimes consumed for its psychopharmacological effects. some believe it to have been an ingredient in "soma", which was drunk as part of the vedic sacrifice. the fly agaric was also used in siberian shamanism. |
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| florian |
a name used in german, polish and french, florian is from the roman name "florianus", derived from the latin "flos", meaning "flower".
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| folke |
a scandinavian name which is the short form of various old norse names that contain the element "folk", meaning "people". |
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| francesca |
an italian name from the late latin name "franciscus" which meant "frenchman". |
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| fraser |
a name derived from an old french word meaning "strawberry". |
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| freja |
a name from the old norse "freyja", meaning "lady". this is the name of the goddess of love and beauty in norse mythology. |
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| friederike |
a name derived from the germanic "frid", meaning "peace" and "ric", meaning "ruler, power". |
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| gabija |
a lithuanian name, this was also the name of the pagan goddess of flame. |
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| gabrieliukas |
diminutive form of the lithuanian name "gabrielius", derived from the hebrew "gabhriel" (gabriyel) which meant "strong man of god", "god is my strength". |
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| galina |
russian feminine form of "galen", from the roman cognomen "galenus", which meant "calm". |
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| gates of dawn |
located in vilnius, lithuania, the 16th century gates of dawn was built into the original city wall and originally formed part of the town fortifications. in 1671, carmelites from neighbouring st. theresas built a chapel in the gates to house a holy image of the virgin mary, reputed for miracle-working powers. |
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| gemini |
latin name which means "the twins". |
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| genesis |
a name which means "birth" in greek. genesis is the name of the first book of the old testament in the bible, which tells of the creation of the world. |
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| gerd |
a name derived from the old norse "garðr" meaning "enclosure". in norse mythology, gerd was a fertility goddess. |
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| gerlinde |
a name derived from the germanic element "ger", meaning "spear", combined with "linde" - "soft, tender". |
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| gicle |
french for "to spray," gicle is the term commonly used for what is currently the most advanced digital fine art printmaking technology. images are generated from high resolution digital scans and printed with archival quality inks onto various surfaces. the gicle printing process provides better color accuracy than other means of reproduction.
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| giedre |
name derived from the lithuanian word "giedras", meaning "serene, clear". |
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| gigi |
french pet form of "georgine" or "virginia". |
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| gilded |
a decorative technique where the object or detail is covered with, or as with, a thin layer of gold. |
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| gintare |
a lithuanian name derived from the word "gintaras" - "amber". |
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| giselle |
a name derived from the germanic element "gisel" meaning "hostage" or "pledge". |
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| gitana |
of spanish origin, this name means "gypsy". |
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| grace |
this elegant name ultimately derives from the latin word "gratia". |
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| grazia |
a name which means "grace" in italian. |
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| guboja |
the lithuanian word for "baby's breath". |
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| gudrun |
a scandinavian name from the old norse name "guðrún" meaning "god's secret lore". in norse legend, gudrun was the wife of sigurd. after his death, she married atli, but when he murdered her brothers, she killed her sons by him, fed him their hearts, and then slew him. yikes! |
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| gul |
an iranian name, which means "flower, rose" in persian. |
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| habika |
an african name which means "sweetheart". |
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| hakan |
an icelandic name derived from the old norse name "hakon", which meant "high son" (from "há", meaning "high" and "konr", meaning "son"). |
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| haldis |
a teutonic/norse name which means "stone spirit; reliable, assistant". |
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| hand-blown glass |
hand-blown glass is produced by gathering molten glass onto the end of a hollow blowpipe and blowing it into an elongated balloon shape. the artisan then rotates the blowpipe to manipulate the glass into the desired form, while periodically blowing air through the pipe. color is added to the glass as it is blown. it is also common for glass blowers to use forms and tools to assist in the creation of the shape. once the glass is formed, it is cooled, cut, filed and polished to create the desired design. although glass blowers often repeat shape and color combinations, no two pieces are ever identical. |
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| hand-built |
any ceramic technique where the piece is built using only the hands or simple tools, rather than a potter's wheel. |
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| hand-glazed |
any technique for decorating ceramics where the piece is glazed by hand, rather than machine. the glaze is often applied with a paint brush, a sponge, or by dripping it onto the surface of the ceramic object. |
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| hand-tufted |
hand-tufted rugs are made on frames rather than looms. canvas is stretched over the frame, and the design is traced onto the cloth. the artist then uses a tool to shoot yarn into canvas to implement the design.
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| hedley |
this name was ultimately derived from a geographical name which meant "leather clearing" in old english. |
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| heilwig |
a name derived from the germanic elements "heil", meaning "happy, hearty, healthy", and "wig", meaning "war". |
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| helmi |
a finnish name which means "pearl". |
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| helmut |
from the germanic elements "helm", meaning "helmet", and "muot", meaning "spirit, mind". |
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| herkus |
an abbreviated form of the lithuanian name "henrikas", from the germanic "heimerich", which meant "powerful ruler of the home". |
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| hikari |
name which means "light" in japanese. |
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| hikari |
name which means "light" in japanese. |
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| hyacinthus |
a name from greek mythology. hyacinthus was a beautiful youth adored but accidentally killed by apollo. out of remorse, apollo caused the hyacinth flower to grow from his blood. |
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| hont |
a hungarian name which means "friend of dogs". |
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| hrafn |
an icelandic name which means "raven" in old norse. |
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| ida |
lithuanian, english, german, scandinavian, italian, spanish, portuguese, hungarian and slovene name, derived from the german word meaning "youthful, full of youth". |
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| idril |
a name from h.r.r. tolkien's "silmarillion" which means "sparkle brilliance" in sindarin. |
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| ilma |
a finnish name which means "air". |
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| ilona |
a lithuanian, finnish and latvian version of the name "helen". also an ancient hungarian name for a tree fairy, most likely derived from the hebrew word for tree, "ilana". |
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| ilta |
a name which means "night" in finnish. |
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| indra |
indian name from hindu mythology which means "possessing drops of rain" (sanskrit: indu - "a drop" and ra - "possessing"). indra is the name of the hindu warrior god of the sky and rain. |
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| indraja |
from the upper-lithuanian "indre", meaning "reed". this was the name of a lithuania pagan goddess, the eldest daughter of the sun. indraja is also the lithuanian term for the planet jupiter. |
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| indre |
a lithuanian name derived from the word "nendre", meaning "reed". |
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| industrial felt |
thought to have been around for approximately 8,000 years, felting is one of the oldest textile techniques in the world. modern technology has made it possible to create felt with a machine. industrial felt is a non-woven material made from natural (usually wool) and synthetic fibers. it is used in both industry and textile art. industrial felt wall hangings are created in several stages. first the picture or design is created by placing colored fibers on a textile base (usually linen). the artist then tacks these fibers to the base fabric. the hanging is then passed through a basting machine and the fibers are felted to the base. |
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| inga |
lithuanian and swedish short form of the name "ingeborga", "ingrida", in reference to the norse god of fertility "ing". |
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| ingeborg |
this name, which is common in scandinavia and germany, means "protection, help". |
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| ingeborg |
a scandinavian name from the old norse name "ingibjrg", which was derived from the name of the norse god ing combined with "bjrg" meaning "protection, help". |
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| inlay |
a technique where decorative materials, such as precious metals or stones, are embedded into recesses of another surface. |
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| intaglio |
a general term used for printing techniques which involve metal-plates. as opposed to relief prints, intaglio (which means "to incise" in italian) prints are created by incising the image into a metal plate. the plate is then inked, and the ink is held in the engraved area, below the surface of the plate. damp paper is then applied to the plate and run through a press. the pressure of the press forces the damp paper into these incised areas to pick up the ink, thus transferring the engraved lines onto the paper. the most common types of intaglio are engraving, etching, mezzotint and aquatint. |
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| irena |
lithuanian, dutch, polish, czech, slovene, croatian and serbian name derived from the greek "eirene", meaning "peace". |
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| iris print |
the trademarked name for a digital print produced by an iris graphics inkjet printer. these printers produce better quality prints than standard inkjet printers. |
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| irma |
a feminine name which means "whole, universal". |
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| iroko |
the iroko tree (chlorophora excelsa) is native to the west coast of africa. although sometimes called african, or nigerian, teak, the iroko is unrelated to the teak family. the wood is tough, dense, and very durable. it is usually light brown to deep golden-brown, and similar in grain to teak.
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| isis |
in egyptian mythology, isis was the goddess of the sky and nature. |
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| isla |
a scottish name which traces back to the island of islay, which lies off of the west coast of scotland. |
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| yasu |
japanese name which means "calm". |
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| ylva |
a scandinavian name which means "she-wolf", a derivative of the old norse "úlfr", meaning "wolf". |
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| york |
from a surname, which was derived from "york", the name of a city in northern england. the city name was originally "eburacon", meaning "yew" in british, but it was altered by association with old english "eoforwic", meaning "pig farm". |
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| yuki |
japanese name which means "snow" or "lucky". |
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| yumi |
a name made up of the japanese elements "yu", meaning "a bow", and "mi", meaning "beautiful". |
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| yves |
a french name derived from the germanic word "iv" meaning ""yew"". |
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| jacquard |
a fabric with an intricately woven pattern made on a jacquard loom. the jacquard loom was invented by joseph m. jacquard (1752-1834). |
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| jacques |
french form of the name "jacob", ultimately from the hebrew name "ya'aqob", which meant ""holder of the heel"" or ""supplanter"". the biblical jacob [later called israel] was born holding his twin brother esau's heel. he was the son of isaac and rebecca, and the father of the twelve founders of the twelve tribes of israel. |
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| jana |
czech name which means "a harvest of fruit". |
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| janina |
lithuanian, polish, finnish and english name which originates from the hebrew "johanan", meaning "god is gracious". |
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| jasmine |
from the persian "yasmin", the name of a climbing plant with fragrant flowers which is used for making perfumes. |
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| jelka |
a slovene and croatian pet form of the name "helen". "jelka" also means "fir tree" in slovene. |
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| jet stone |
known in the middle ages as "black amber" because of its ability - like that of amber - to become electrically charged, jet stone is a compact black variety of lignite. although usually characterized as dense and homogeneous, jet stone usually exhibits a woody structure, which manifests its derivation from conifers. jet stone is believed to calm, and also to enhance confidence and optimism. |
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| jin |
a unisex name which means either "gold, metal, money" or "elegant" in chinese. |
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| jolie |
a name which means "pretty" in french. |
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| jolita |
lithuanian form of the hungarian name "johelet", a variation of the name "helene". |
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| jone |
feminine form of the name "jonas", which is the lithuanian of "iohannes", meaning "yahweh is gracious". |
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| jore |
an archaic lithuanian name, which means "green, spring greens". |
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| julija |
lithuanian and slovene form of the name "julia", meaning "youthful, downy-haired, gentle". |
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| jurate |
this popular lithuanian name is from mythology - jurate was the goddess of the sea who lived in a beautiful amber palace under the baltic sea. |
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| jurga |
a lithuanian name, derived from the greek word γεωργος [georgos] meaning "farmer, earthworker", itself derived from the elements γη [ge], meaning "earth" and εργον [ergon], meaning "work". |
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| jutta |
a german name which finds its origins in the hebrew name יְהוּדִית [yehudit] - "woman from judea". |
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| kaipo |
a hawaiian name which means "sweetheart". |
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| kala |
hawaiian form of "sarah", which means "lady" or "princess" in hebrew.
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| kana |
japanese name which means "powerful". |
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| karishma |
an indian name which means "miracle" in sanskrit. |
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| katia |
short for "ekaterina", the russian from of "katherine" (catherine). |
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| keanu |
a name thought to mean "cool breeze" in hawaiian.
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| kenan |
a biblical name which possibly means "possession" in hebrew. |
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| kerry |
from the name of the irish county, which means "ciar's people" in gaelic. |
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| kiln |
the furnace in which ceramics are fired. kilns can be electric, natural gas, wood, coal, fuel oil or propane. ceramics can be manipulated by using different materials to heat the kiln, or by introducing chemicals into the kiln to influence the effects of the firing. |
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| kinge |
pet form of "kunigunde", a name derived from the germanic element "kuoni" - "brave" - combined with "gund" - "war". |
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| kirabo |
an african name which means "gift" in luganda. |
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| kiran |
an indian name derived from the sanskrit word किरण (kirana), which can mean "dust" or "thread" or "sunbeam". |
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| kiri |
indian name which means "amaranth flower" in sanskrit. the amaranth is an imaginary flower that never fades. |
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| kyla |
a gaelic name which means "narrow, narrow channel, honor". |
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| knut |
a scandinavian name derived from the old norse "knútr" meaning "knot". |
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| kohaku |
a name which means "amber" in japanese. |
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| kotryna |
lithuanian name with greek origin, kotryna means "clear, clean". |
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| kristina |
lithuanian, swedish, czech, russian, german, and slovene cognate of "christina", from a medieval latin name that meant "christian". |
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| kukka |
finnish name meaning "flower". |
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| kumiko |
a japanese name which means "braid". |
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| kveta |
a name derived from the czech "kvet" meaning "flower, blossom". |
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| labradorite |
labradorite was first found in 1770 on the labrador peninsula in canada. it is also found in northeastern europe.
labradorite is considered a power stone, allowing you to see through illusions and determine the actual form of your dreams and goals. many believe that it helps trengthen intuitions.
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| lachtna |
an irish name which means "milk-coloured" in gaelic. |
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| lahja |
a name which means "gift" in finnish. |
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| laima |
a name derived from the lithuanian word "laime", meaning "luck". in lithuanian mythology, laima is the goddess of birth and fate. |
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| lala |
bulgarian name from the slavic "tulip". |
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| lamb's wool |
lamb's wool is taken from sheep before they reach the age of 7 months. it is extremely soft and smooth, and has superior spinning properties. |
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| lapland |
region of extreme northern europe, including northern norway, northern sweden, northern finland and the kola peninsula (russia).
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| lara |
icelandic form of "laura", the feminine form of the late latin name "laurus", which meant "laurel". |
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| lata |
indian name meaning "a creeping plant" in sanskrit. |
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| laura |
a popular name in many countries around the world, laura is derived from the old latin name "laurus", meaning "laurel". in ancient rome, the leaves of the laurel tree were used to create garlands or wreaths as a mark of honor or victory. |
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| leilani |
a hawaiian name which means "heavenly flowers". |
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| len |
hopi indian name meaning "flute". |
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| leonas |
lithuanian form of "leon", derived from the greek "leo", meaning "lion". |
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| leopoldas |
lithuanian form of the name "leopold", derived from the germanic elements "liut", meaning "people", and "bald", meaning "bold". |
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| leron |
a french name which means "round". |
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| lieke |
a dutch diminutive name of "angelique", ultimately derived from the latin "angelicus" meaning "angelic". |
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| lili |
german pet form of "elizabeth". |
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| lin |
a chinese name which means "forest" or "fine jade, gem". |
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| linda |
an english name, either from the spanish "linda", meaning "beautiful", or from the germanic "linde", meaning "soft, tender". |
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| line engraving |
an intaglio printing technique known for it's crisp, precise lines. the image is engraved into a copper or steel plate using a burin, which is a tool with a sharp, v-shaped blade. the plate is then inked, covered with a piece of damp paper, and run through a press, which forces the paper into the incised lines to pick up the ink and absorb the image. this technique is also known as engraving. |
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| linen |
one of the oldest textile fabrics in the world, linen is made from fibers of the flax plant. linen fibers are much stronger and more lustrous than cotton, and linen fabric is cool and absorbent. production of linen is highly ecological, and uses five to twenty times less water and energy than the production of cotton or synthetic fabrics.
the production of linen was encouraged by charlemagne, and linen became the principal european textile of the middle ages. although ireland has long been the largest producer of fine linen, lithuanian linen is renowned for its exceptional quality. |
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| linocut |
a relief print technique where an image is cut into wood blocks covered with a layer of linoleum. the blocks are then inked and printed, by hand or in a press, onto paper. although linocut does not yield the fine details of wood engraving, the lines are easier to incise into linoleum, which allows the artist more freedom of expression. linocut prints are usually characterized by flat, clearly delineated areas of color. also called linoleum cut. |
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| lithography |
a planographic (surface) printing technique based on the repellence of grease and water. the image is drawn or painted with litho chalk or crayons on specially prepared limestone, zinc or aluminum. the surface is then moistened with water, which takes to the areas which have not been covered with chalk or crayon. the stone or plate is then treated with an oily ink, which is repelled by the damp areas, and adheres only to the image. paper is then pressed against the inked drawing to create a print. lithography is distinctive for its soft lines and blurry images. |
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| lithuanian carp |
lithuania has over 3,000 natural lakes which cover almost 1,000 km2. considering that lithuania itself is only 65,300 km2 - that's a lot of water! this abundance of lakes creates excellent training conditions for lithuanian fishermen, who are among the best in the world. these fishermen are very fond of the lithuanian carp, known for their delicious meat. in lithuania, the carp is known as the king of the lakes. these fat beauties can weigh as much as 25 kg (55 lbs). |
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| liv |
derived from old norse "hlif", meaning "protection", this name has also been influenced by the modern scandinavian word "liv", meaning "life". |
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| lokta |
lokta paper is handmade in the mountains of nepal from the inner bark of the lokta (daphne cannabina, daphne papyracea) bush. the lokta fiber is very long and textured, making the paper extremely resistant and durable. after harvesting, the lokta bush naturally regenerates, reaching full maturity again in six to seven years. the paper and the process of making it are completely natural, posing no threat to the himalayan ecosystem. |
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| lore |
a name which means "flower" in basque. |
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| luce |
french feminine form of "luke", a name derived from the greek name "loukas" which meant "from lucania". lucania was a region in italy. |
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| lukas |
lithuanian and german form of the greek name "loukas" (lucas) which meant "from lucania". lucania was a region in italy. |
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| lumi |
a feminine name which means "snow" in finnish. |
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| luster |
a solution of metallic salts used to create a brilliant iridescent film on ceramic pieces. |
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| lustering |
a technique for decorating ceramic pieces where a solution of metallic salts is applied onto a glazed surface to create a brilliant iridescent film. |
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| lusterware |
ceramic pieces which have an iridescent metallic sheen; decorated with luster. |
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| madelen |
form of "magdelene", from a title which meant "of magdala". |
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| maya |
a member of a race of indians in southern mexico and central america whose civilization reached its height around a.d. 1000. |
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| maynard |
a name which means "brave strength", from the germanic elements "magin", meaning "strength" and "hard", meaning "brave, hardy". |
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| maja |
german, scandinavian, slavic and polish form of "maia", from greek mythology, the goddess of land and growth. |
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| majolica |
a technique used in ceramics where a piece of pottery is fired at a low temperature and then covered with a layer of tin enamel which forms a white opaque porous surface when it dries. the piece is then fired again after being decorated with a design and covered with a transparent glaze. the majolica process is exacting, and requires careful technique and good technical understanding in order to be successful. the name majolica is associated with the spanish island of majorca. |
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| majolica glaze |
a usually white opaque glaze with a glossy surface. tin oxide is usually used as an opacifier for majolica glaze. often used as a base for colored stain overglaze decoration. |
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| malaika |
african name which means "angel" in swahili. |
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| marcia |
an english name, ultimately derived from the name of the roman god "mars". |
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| mareike |
german pet form of the name "maria". |
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| margarita |
lithuanian, spanish, and russian form of "margaret", derived from the greek "margarites", meaning "pearl". |
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| margot |
french short form of "margaret", derived from greek "margarites" meaning "pearl". |
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| mariko |
japanese name meaning "true reason child", "child of mari". |
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| marina |
from the latin word "marinus" - "of the sea". |
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| marinus |
a dutch name ultimately derived from the latin word "marinus", meaning "of the sea". |
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| marja |
a dutch and finnish form of "maria", this name also means "berry" in finnish. |
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| marka |
nickname for the lithuanian name "marius" (marijonas), which is derived from the latin "mare", meaning "sea". |
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| martanda |
an indian name from sanskrit meaning "bird". |
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| matsu |
a japanese name which means "pine". |
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| matte glaze |
a vitreous, usually opaque, protective or decorative coating fired onto ceramic ware. also known as enamel. |
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| matthew |
english name which originates from a hebrew name meaning "gift of yahweh". |
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| meinir |
a name which means "slender and tall" derived from the from the welsh word "main", meaning "slender", and "hir", meaning "tall, long". |
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| meinir |
a feminine name which means "slender and tall", from the welsh "main" - "slender" and "hir" - "tall, long". |
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| meri |
a finnish name which means "the sea". |
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| mette |
danish and norwegian pet form of "margaret", meaning "pearl". |
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| mezzotint |
an intaglio printing technique where the plate is first textured using a rocker, leaving a series of dotted lines and burrs, and then burnished to create tonal contrasts. this technique yields areas of smooth tone rather than clean lines. |
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| michelle |
from the hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (mika'el), which meant "who is like God?". |
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| mielikki |
a name derived from the finnish "mieli", meaning "mind, mood". mielikki was the name of a finnish goddess of forests and hunting. |
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| miki |
japanese name which means "beautiful tree". |
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| milda |
name derived from "milda", the lithuanian goddess of love and affection.
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| mindaugas |
a lithuanian name meaning "remembered by many; well-known" ("min-" from the lithuanian word "mineti", meaning "remember, celebrate"; "daug-" from the word "daug", meaning "many"). in lithuanian history, grand duke mindaugas (1203-1263) was the sole king of lithuania. |
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| minija river trout |
lithuania has 816 rivers over 10 km long, 21 of which are more than 100 km long. one of these is the 202 km (323 mile) minija, a river popular among the local trout population for it's crystal-clear waters. the trout is considered to be the most beautiful and mysterious fish in lithuania. although usually weighing in at about 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs), these trout sometimes reach 4 kg (8.8 lbs). and it is precisely this prospect that keeps the fly-fishing stores in business! |
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| mira |
a name which means "sea, ocean" in sanskrit. |
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| misu |
a native american name which means "ripples in the water". |
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| mneme |
a name which means "memory" in greek. in greek mythology, mneme was one of the original three muses, the muse of memory. |
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| mohair |
mohair is from the angora goat and is highly resilient and strong. the value of mohair is determined by it's luster, rather than by it's softness. |
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| mold-blown glass |
a type of hand-blown glass which became popular in the early 1800's. a blowpipe with a gather of hot molten glass is inserted into a mold. the glass blower then blows through the pipe to inflate the glass, which consequently takes on the shape and design of the mold. once the form is complete, the mold is removed while the piece is still attached to the blowpipe. the piece is then finished using the usual blown glass techniques. as opposed to pressed (machine-cast) glass, mold-blown glass is lighter and thinner, and also seamless. |
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| molded whiteware |
ceramic pieces made of white clay using a mold to create the desired shape or form. |
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| molding |
technique where flat slabs of clay are pressed into molds in order to create the desired shape or form. |
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| monoprint |
a technique where a print produced by painting directly onto an already etched surface and printing the image by hand onto paper. |
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| monotype |
a print made by painting on a smooth metal, glass or stone plate and then printing the image on paper. the pressure of printing creates a texture not possible when painting directly on paper. no two monotypes will be exactly alike. |
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| morgane |
french feminine form of "morgan", from the old welsh name "morcant", which was possibly derived from welsh "mor", meaning "sea" and "cant", meaning "circle".
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| moriko |
a name which means "forest child" in japanese. |
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| morta |
lithuanian cognate of "marta" (martha), meaning "mistress of the house" or "lady" in aramaic. in lithuanian history, morta was the wife of mindaugas and the sole queen of lithuania. |
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| mostyn |
a name which originates from a welsh geographical name meaning "moss town" in old english. |
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| mountain crystal |
a name used for natural crystals of clear, colorless quartz. also known as "rock crystal". |
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| munisha |
indian name believed to be derived from the sanskrit "munih", meaning "sage, wise one". |
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| nadia |
short for the russian name "nadezhda", meaning "hope". |
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| nagendra |
an indian name which means "elephant of indra"; from the sanskrit "naga", meaning "elephant", combined with the name "indra", who was the hindu warrior god of the sky and rain. |
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| nami |
a japanese name that means "wave". |
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| naoko |
a japanese name which means "obedient child". |
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| natalie |
from the late latin name "natalia", which meant "christmas day" (from the latin "natale domini"). |
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| natsumi |
a name which means "beautiful summer" in japanese. |
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| neringa |
name originating from the lithuanian legend of neringa and naglis. neringa was a beautiful giantess who lived on the coast of lithuania. she was courted by a dragon, but when she refused to marry him, he began terrorizing the local fishermen. in order to save them, neringa placed a ribbon of sand between the bay and the sea to keep the dragon away, and the neringa peninsula (curonian spit) was created. neringa is now the name of the city which covers the lithuanian part of the curonian spit, and includes the settlements of alksnyne, juodkrante, pervalka, preila and nida. covering a length of 50 km (31 miles), neringa is the longest town in lithuania. neringa is also home to the highest sand dunes in europe, reaching an impressive 67 meters in some places. the name "neringa" is from the german "neringe", meaning "a long and narrow strip of sandy land". |
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| neringa sand dunes |
located on the curonian spit on the west coast of lithuania, the neringa sand dunes are the highest in europe, reaching an impressive 67 meters in some places.
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| nest |
nest is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the lives of women in developing countries. the mission of nest is to support women artists and artisans in the developing world by helping them create sustainable entrepreneurial businesses. nest does this by providing micro-credit loans to be used for the purchase of the supplies and materials necessary to begin and/or maintain art or craft-based businesses. when you buy from nest, you have not only have purchased a unique and beautiful item for yourself or your home, you have participated in a proven effort to better the lives of women all across the globe. through nest's work, and your participation, women all over the globe will be able to plant their roots in a refuge filled with warmth, solace, comfort and joy. to learn more about nest, go to www.buildanest.com.
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| nevan |
an irish name which means "holy, little saint". |
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| new hermitage |
located on the embankment of the neva river in st. petersburg, russia, the new hermitage is one of the four buildings that make up the hermitage museum. the hermitage was founded in 1764 by catherine the great, and today, with over 2.7 million exhibits, is one of the most prominent art museums in the world. |
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| new zealand wool |
sheep were first successfully introduced to new zealand in the early 1800s by british colonists. today, new zealand has approximately 46 million sheep. that's more than 11 sheep per person! thanks to them, new zealand is the second largest wool producer in the world. new zealand wool is renowned for it's excellent quality. |
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| nicol |
the scottish form of the greek name "nikolaos", which means "victory of the people". this name is shared by saint nicholas, a 4th-century bishop from anatolia who is also known as santa claus, the bringer of christmas presents. saint nicholas is the patron saint of children, sailors and merchants, as well as greece and russia. nicholas was also the name of two russian czars and five popes. |
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| nicole |
a name which means "victory of the people"- from the greek "νικη (nike)" meaning "victory" and "λαος (laos)" - "people". |
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| nida |
a common lithuanian name, nida is also the name of a settlement on the tip of the curonian spit known for it's magnificent sand dunes. |
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| noella |
feminine form of the name "noel", which means "christmas" in french. |
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| nova |
a native american name which means "butterfly chaser". |
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| nuri |
a masculine name from the hebrew "my flame". |
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| oak |
any of various deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs of the genus quercus, bearing acorns as fruit. oak is one of the strongest and most durable types of wood in the world. in many cultures, oak is regarded as a sacred tree, and symbolizes strength, courage, endurance, protection, faith, honesty and generosity of hospitality and spirit. with it's rich color and centuries of rings, oak is considered the king of the forest. |
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| odette |
a french name derived from the germanic element "od" meaning "wealth, fortune". |
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| oil |
one of the most traditional paint mediums, oil paint is made from ground pigments suspended in oil (usually linseed). it is believed that oil paint was developed in the middle ages for decorative and functional purposes. it was used to paint shields, since this was a more durable coating than traditional tempera. oil paint became a popular artistic medium in northern europe during the 15th century. jan van eyck is credited as the inventor of artistic oil painting.
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| oksana |
ukranian form of the greek name "xenia", meaning "hospitality". |
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| olav |
name common in norway and denmark, from the old norse name "aleifr", meaning "ancestor's descendant". olav was the name of five kings of norway, including saint olaf (olav II). |
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| olivia |
a name created by shakespeare for a character in his comedy 'twelfth night'. |
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| onni |
a name which means "happiness, luck" in finnish. |
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| op-art |
term used to describe the optical art movement in the 1960's. optical art is a mathematically-oriented form of (usually) abstract art, which uses repetition of simple forms and colors to create various visual effects. |
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| oranienbaum |
located on the shore of the gulf of finland, near st. petersburg, russia, the town of oranienbaum was renamed lomonosov in 1948. the town was founded in the beginning of the 18th century, when peter the great presented the territory to duke alexander menshikov for contruction of his residence. |
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| organza |
a fine, stiff, transparent, lightweight silk or synthetic fabric. it crushes and wrinkles fairly easily, but is easily pressed. organza sometimes has a silvery sheen.
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| oriana |
an italian name possibly derived from the spanish word "oro", meaning "gold". in medieval legend, oriana was the daughter of a king of england who married the knight amadis. |
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| oriane |
french form of "oriana", possibly derived from spanish "oro", meaning "gold". |
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| oscar |
derived from the gaelic "os", meaning "deer", combined with "cara", meaning "lover", "oscar" is an english and irish name which means "deer lover".
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| ova |
a latin name which means "egg". |
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| oxide |
a compound containing oxygen and other elements. sometimes refers to metallic chemicals used for coloring stained glass, clays or glazes.
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| pablo |
spanish form of "paulus" ("paul"), which meant "small" or "humble" in latin. spanish painter and sculptor pablo picasso was a famous bearer of this name. |
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| pala |
icelandic feminine form of "paul", from the roman family name "paulus", which meant "small" or "humble" in latin. |
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| papier mâché |
technique for creating forms by mixing wet paper pulp with glue or paste. the form hardens as it dries, and becomes suitable for painting. it is said that the name "papier mâché" (french for chewed paper) is from french workers in london papier mâché shops, who did just that! however, despite the french name, papier mâché was actually originated by the chinese - the inventors of paper itself. the chinese used papier mâché to make helmets, which they then strengthened with layers of lacquer. examples of these helmets have been found dating back to the han dynasty [bc 202 ad 220]. |
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| papillion |
a name derived from the word "papillon", meaning "butterfly" in french. |
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| parisa |
a name which means "angel-face; like a fairy" in persian. |
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| patricia |
english, spanish, portuguese form of the roman name "patricius", which meant "noble" in latin. |
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| penelope |
a name which originates from the greek "πηνελοψ" [penelops], a type of duck. |
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| pepita |
spanish feminine pet form of the name "joseph". |
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| perla |
italian and spanish name meaning "pearl". |
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| perspex |
also know as plexiglas, perspex is the brand name of a type of acrylic glass. |
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| petra |
a name derived from the greek "petros", meaning "stone". |
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| philip |
from the greek name Φιλιππος (philippos) which means "friend of horses". |
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| photoetching |
an intaglio printing technique where a metal plate (usually copper) is exposed to photographic film under ultraviolet light. during this process, the clear parts of the image are hardened onto the plate and act as an acid resist. |
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| pia |
feminine form of "pius", meaning "pious, dutiful". |
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| piala |
a traditional uzbek cup, usually used for tea. uzbekistan is known for its traditions in tea culture, which are often compared to the rituals practiced in japan. |
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| pim |
diminutive of the dutch name "willem", from the germanic elements "wil", meaning "will, desire" and "helm" - "helmet, protection". |
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| pine |
pine is any of various evergreen trees of the genus "pinus". these trees have needle-shaped leaves that grow in clusters, and they also bear cones. pine wood is soft, fine, and of uniform texture. its color ranges from creamy white to light brown, and usually yellows with age. pine is believed to symbolize healing, fertility, protection and money. |
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| pippin |
the name of a hobbit in "the lord of the rings". pippin's full first name was "peregrin", a semi-translation into english of his true hobbit name "razanur" meaning "traveller". |
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| pyrrhus |
from the greek name Πυρρος [pyrros] which meant "flame-colored, red", related to πυρ (pyr) "fire". |
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| placide |
french feminine form of the late latin name "placidus" which meant "quiet, calm". |
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| planography |
a printing technique where t |
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