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技法
draping
Japanese: ドレーピング
A large plate is placed over a convex mold to create folds (drapes) during shaping (600–680°C). / Note: This creates umbrella-shaped folds.
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Draping is a forming process in which a large sheet of glass is placed over a convex mold, and the edges are allowed to hang down to create folds (drapes). This process is performed at temperatures ranging from 600 to 680°C.
An umbrella-like, pleated shape is formed.
This entry is written in Japanese by Rei Chikaoka and translated for readers outside Japan. If something reads oddly, the original is the source of truth.