malte vetrate o perlate

English translation: glassy (glass-like) or pearly (mat) putties/pastes

08:38 Oct 19, 2017
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting
Italian term or phrase: malte vetrate o perlate
Taken from an interview with an artist:

"Successivamente, mi dedico alla decorazione della tela utilizzando malte vetrate o perlate, pietre Swaroski, paillettes, perline, polveri glitterate o, in certi casi, rose stabilizzate."

Any ideas? Is 'mortar' the best term to use here?

Here is an example of one of the works decorated with 'malta vetrata': http://www.lucreziagiarratana.com/portfolio-item/bacio-klimt...
Many thanks!
Ian Mansbridge
United Kingdom
Local time: 18:37
English translation:glassy (glass-like) or pearly (mat) putties/pastes
Explanation:
No, I wouldn't use "mortar"

she takes varias pastes that after solidifying become glass-like or pearl-like (mat); and puts them on her fabrics like strass etc...

I think...
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Michael Korovkin
Italy
Local time: 19:37
Grading comment
Thank you - I went for something along these lines.
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Summary of answers provided
3glassy (glass-like) or pearly (mat) putties/pastes
Michael Korovkin
3glazed or iridescent plaster
Janice Giffin


  

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glassy (glass-like) or pearly (mat) putties/pastes


Explanation:
No, I wouldn't use "mortar"

she takes varias pastes that after solidifying become glass-like or pearl-like (mat); and puts them on her fabrics like strass etc...

I think...

Michael Korovkin
Italy
Local time: 19:37
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in RussianRussian
PRO pts in category: 44
Grading comment
Thank you - I went for something along these lines.
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glazed or iridescent plaster


Explanation:
I have seen many descriptions of materials used in paintings "iridescent plaster on canvas"...

Example sentence(s):
  • Mixed media / oil painting 36" x 48" by ... 2014. Original commission. Oil paint over iridescent plaster on canvas
Janice Giffin
Italy
Local time: 19:37
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 19
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