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View fullsize Do we like the patina on the hands (left), or do we prefer shiny silver (right)? I'm always prefer shiny, but what do I know. 😆
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View fullsize I bought some new (to me) glass colours that do fun things when you adjust your oxygen/propane ratio when working them. I'm still learning how to use them properly, but I thought these turned out.....very okay-ish.😅 Off to watch some tutorials be
View fullsize New heart pendants available at @artsmarket Danforth/Woodbine. 😊
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View fullsize I cleaned up my torch area. This is tidy. 😅 The before photo was so shameful that I deleted it. 😱
View fullsize I tried to make a tiny inlay ring with enamel. It's...okay. I'm going to use a darker glass next time because this pink just looks dirty. 😒

what is lampwork?

do you like gum? It’s one of those things you either love or hate, isn’t it?

Imagine wrapping gum around a pencil. That’s what lampwork is like. It’s extremely hot gum, but it’s a steel rod instead of a pencil.

To make a glass bead, I melt coloured glass together, and then I shape it, decorate it, and pop it into a kiln. There are more steps, but I’m sure your eyes are glazing over now.

What you can do is scroll down to the video of me explaining the process. It’s so old that it’s charming. I think so, anyway.

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