EURONEWS: Digital Innovation in Paraćin Glass Engraving for Training and Craft Industry
In addition to Paraćin “šlifovanje” – the glass cutting and engraving technique recognised as intangible glassmaking heritage- a digital approach to preserving the skills of Serbian glass masters was also presented in the town of Kamenický Šenov, which is particularly renowned for its glassmaking tradition and glass artistry. “Digitalisation will help transmit and preserve traditional […]
Politika Magazine: Serbian Glass Goes Global
Serbian glassmaking and the authentic glass grinding and polishing technique developed in Paraćin were presented for the first time at the Engraving Symposium in the Czech Republic, a unique international event that brings together experts and artists who explore new forms of glass engraving. Full article is available on this link.
Politika: The Uniqueness of Paraćin Glass Engraving Presented in the Czech Republic
The authentic glass cutting and engraving technique developed in Paraćin was presented for the first time at the Engraving Symposium in the Czech Republic, a unique international event that brings together experts and artists exploring new forms of glass engraving. Full article available on Politika 19.06.2025.
24Sedam.rs: Serbian Glass Cutting and Engraving Gains Global Recognition
Do you know what Paraćin “glass cutting” is? This cutting and engraving technique for Serbian glass, recognised worldwide, is featured in an article by 24Sedam.rs about Paraćin glass engraving. The full article is available under the title: “Da li znate šta je paraćinsko “šlifovanje”? Tehnika poliranja i graviranja srpskog stakla priznata u celom svetu” 24Sedam.rs, […]
Glass that breathes with nature: a new tool for environmentally conscious glass artists
At the Energy Conference held from April 14 to 17, 2025, at the Zlatibor Resort Hotel in Zlatibor, an innovative online carbon footprint calculator was presented. This tool was developed within the international project Glassmaking Tradition Meets Innovation, funded by the Creative Europe programme. The digital tool is designed to help artists, artisans, and creative […]
Politika Magazin: Prof. Mikić – The Revitalization of Paraćin Glassmaking Is Planned in Three Phases and Will Benefit the Wider Community
19.01.2025. In the latest issue of Politika Magazine, there is coverage on the opportunities for small towns and the revitalization of Paraćin glass, highlighting the importance of this program for the development of the local community, the creative economy, and tourism. You can read the full article here.
Continuation of the Digital Transformation of Paraćin Glass
With the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Serbia, this year we are continuing the digital transformation of Paraćin glass. In the second phase of our project, “Revive and Revitalize Paraćin Glass,” we will focus on 3D modeling a new series of glass objects and their digitalization. Over the past two […]
Creative Glass LAB – Celebration of the International Year of Glass
29.10.2022. Experimental project for revitalizing glassmaking through the Creative Glass Laboratory, held to celebrate the International Year of Glass 2022. Our aim was to foster creative expression, acquire knowledge about glass, master manual processing, finishing, and enhancement techniques, and promote the development of creative entrepreneurship based on circularity principles. You can read more about this […]
Presentation: “Digital Glass Serbia”
16.03.2022. Dr. Mikić presented the “Digital Glass Serbia” initiative, which connects heritage with creative entrepreneurship. The international, invitation-only conference “Creative Industries & Heritage: Potentials and Challenges” brought together 40 participants to exchange experiences on protecting cultural heritage and linking it with the creative and cultural industries. Dr. Hristina Mikić, Director of Research and Development at […]
Radio Television of Serbia: How the Former Glass City Contributes to the International Year of Glass
The United Nations has declared this year the International Year of Glass. The goal is to promote glassmaking, and in Paraćin—once known as a glass city—the Local Heritage Museum has launched the project “Digital Glass Serbia” as a contribution to this international initiative. Report: February 22, 2022, Radio Television of Serbia, journalist: Vesna Lazić Radio-televizija […]