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Have you ever done any lampworking? I have, and can see which types take skill and which do not. Perhaps that explains why my perspective is different.
I would be interested to see which Venetian beads you consider to be so exceptional. The vast majority of trade beads they made do not require a lot of skill. Basic millefiori beads, trailed beads, dotted beads, etc.
Throughout history, there have been some exceptional Venetian lampwork artists for sure. However, the bulk of the lampwork beads in both Venice and Gablonz have been made by craftspeople who made production beads of similar quality.
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