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Silver Leafed Sea Life Designs

03 Wednesday Jun 2015

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Amedeo, fish, glass vase, hand painted, handcrafted, handmade, home decor, italy, ocean, process, sea horse, sea life, turtle, verona, video

I recently visited my friend Amedeo at his third-generation workshop in Verona, Italy, the town of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet. There he works with his two sons, Valentino and Roberto, to transform ordinary glass into luminous works of functional art. Their latest masterpiece features our artisans’ interpretation of the sea and some of the magnificent life forms it contains.

To create this spectacular sea life vase, Amedeo begins by applying his original stucco designs – including a sea turtle, fish and seahorse among various aquatic plants – onto each glass vase, uno alla volta. His sons then apply layers of glistening silver leaf and rich, colorful glazes to the designs to complete each sea life scene. Once each piece is dry, it is polished to a gleaming luster and Amedeo engraves his signature onto the bottom of the vase as his finishing touch.



Click here to see more of Amedeo’s hand-painted glassware.

Terri Alpert, CEO and Founder of Uno Alla Volta

Terri S. Alpert
Founder & CEO
T.alpert@unoallavolta.com

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Celebrating The Infinite Connections Among Us All

23 Tuesday Dec 2014

Posted by unoallavolta in Letters from Terri

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Each and every day, my team and I strive to live true to our vision – to bring the human connection into every interaction!

Many an entrepreneur can build a business that brings products to market, but how many can be as proud as I am to have shaped a company around a common set of values and a unified vision?

It brings me such joy to hear of the various ways we have made a difference in your lives and those of our artisans.

Let this holiday season – and always – be a celebration of the individuality of each of us, and the infinite connections amongst us all.

AVPageView 8282014 15152 PM.bmpTerri S. Alpert
Founder & CEO

T.alpert@unoallavolta.com

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Meet Our Jewelry Designer, Avi Soffer

06 Saturday Dec 2014

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avi soffer, handcrafted, infinity, infinity design, infinity jewelry, lapis, meet the artisan, sterling silver, uno alla volta

AVSOARTISANAs an apprentice to jewelry makers in Israel and Denmark, Avi developed a decidedly international perspective on design – and life. Throughout his career, he has used and shared his talents to help others, mentoring new artisans as well as employing people with disabilities in his workshop. An avid supporter of human rights causes, he participates in empowerment programs for Arab women in Israel, and volunteers at a refugee center for African women in Tel Aviv, bringing the same passion to helping his community as he does to jewelry design.

AVSOLAPIS2Featuring: Avi’s Lapis And Sterling Infinity Collection

For more than 30 years, Israeli jewelry designer Avi Soffer has been creating unique, eye-catching works of wearable art. This stunning collection features hand-forged sterling silver in the shape of the infinity symbol and polished natural lapis stone accents.

See more of Avi’s designs here: http://bit.ly/1FZgIll

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Meet The Artisan: Sue Rioux

26 Wednesday Nov 2014

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artisan, collectible, coppyer, from the hearts and hands of artisans, handcrafted, kaleidoscope, stained glass, sue rioux

riouxartisanSue began her art career at the age of 12, selling watercolor paintings at art shows in Maine. After moving to Southern California, she began working in stained glass, and since moving back to Maine has focused solely on crafting kaleidoscopes. Today, in her home studio overlooking the scenic Kennebunk River, Sue designs and creates breathtaking kaleidoscopes, many of which can be found in private collections and museums worldwide.

From her home studio, Sue designs and creates collectible kaleidoscopes. She begins with pieces of hand-cut glass framed in hand-soldered copper and brass rods. Inside, a three-mirror magnification system displays an endless array of colors.

riouxTo see all of Sue’s collectible kaleidoscopes, visit: http://bit.ly/1yA6R2L

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Meet The Artisan: Donna

24 Monday Nov 2014

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artisan, gemstone, handcrafted, pottery; crystals, uno alla volta, yarn bowl

healtpartisanWhen Donna, our New Hampshire artisan, first took up pottery, she dreamed of ways to put the healing energy of crystals into people’s hands – literally! Today, she handcrafts gracefully shaped and artfully glazed pieces from clay infused with quartz crystals, believed to promote healing.

Donna handcrafts each crystal-infused ceramic piece on her potter’s wheel in her New Hampshire workshop. She paints each piece with layered glazes in soothing natural tones. To finish, each mug is topped off with natural gemstones, each thought to convey metaphysical properties.

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#TBT 2004 Polish Stoneware Votive Holders

20 Thursday Nov 2014

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christmas, Christmas tree, hand painted, handcrafted, holiday, luminary, poland, polish, tealight holder festive, uno alla volta

Then & Now

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Our Polish artisans continue the centuries-old folk art tradition of their ancestors as they have masterfully handcrafted our Polish pottery tree tealight holders for over a decade. To this day, each one is meticulously hand-painted in festive patterns with carved sponges and fine brushwork, uno alla volta. Our artisans then glaze and fire each ceramic tree at high temperatures for everlasting beauty.

To shop our exclusive Polish stoneware collection, visit: unoallavolta.com/PolishPottery

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Woven Golden Grass Treasures Of Brazil

17 Monday Nov 2014

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Artisans from the local communities of Jalapao, Brazil use techniques handed down from the indigenous people of the Amazon to create our shimmering woven jewelry. Master weavers intricately craft this unique collection from naturally golden-colored grass found in the remote desert-like lands of Brazil’s Jalapao region. Each piece of grass is dried, then wrapped with gold-colored thread and finished with amethyst stones and crystal accents.

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View our exotic collection here: http://bit.ly/1uid5U4

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#TBT 2004 Edition Venetian Glass Tree

13 Thursday Nov 2014

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Some things never change! Thank you to all our customers for making this your favorite product for over a decade.

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To learn about our 2014 edition, “True Blue”, visit unoallavolta.com

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A gift from Uno Alla Volta is a gift from the heart

12 Wednesday Nov 2014

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Dear friends,

A gift from Uno Alla Volta is a gift from the heart, shaped by the human imagination, and crafted by human hands. I like to believe each handcrafted gift contains a bit of the spirit of the artisan. From what you tell me, you do too. To all of you who write to me and share your stories of the ways in which we and our artisans touch your life and the lives of those whom you love – THANK YOU!AVPageView 11122014 34253 PM.bmp

In gratitude,

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Terri S. Alpert
Founder & CEO
T.Alpert@unoallavolta.com

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For The Love Of Cats

28 Tuesday Oct 2014

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This week we are celebrating our feline companions in honor of National Cat Day, which is held on October 29th. To our many customers who have requested more cat-themed collectibles, keep a look out this week for more posts featuring our favorites!

VENACATSIn the small village of Boleslawiec, Poland, skilled artisans continue the tradition of Polish folk art with our hand-painted Polish Pottery cat sculptures that we couldn’t help but name. Each piece is handcrafted of stoneware, meticulously hand-painted using hand-carved sponges and fine brushwork, then glazed and fired at high temperatures for everlasting beauty.

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Celina & Delfina: http://bit.ly/1wyxwNx, Lusia: http://bit.ly/1FSv2i7

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