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What is a shear mark?

April 26, 2017Mark shear

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What is a shear mark?

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A shear mark is a slight puckering of the glass caused when the artisan snips off excess molten glass when shaping the piece, as for example the end of the handle of a pitcher. It is a normal characteristic of glass and should not be considered a flaw.