Making Inside Out Beads Making Inside Out Beads Video First Process First you must open one end of the tubing by scoring and breaking off the tip. Then heat up a narrow section, and pull a thin point. Flame cut it at the shoulder of the closed point. Flare open the lip slightly using a graphite reamer, and preheat the… read more →
Demonstration video of flameworking / lampworking a glass mushroom pendant, tools, and safety. Tools used included: graphite tools shaping rods brass tweezers torch – red rocket boro glass tube 25x4mm boro rod 12mm color rods powdered glass exhausting fans kiln Safety is improtant due to leads, gases, potential inhalation of powdered glass. With so many option to create different styles… read more →
Watch as Madeline Rile Smith, MadHotGlass Channel, does a demonstration of working with borosilicate glass tubing with a torch: blowing bubbles, popping holes, pulling points, and sculptural technique. What types of techniques do you use when flameworking? We would enjoy seeing some of the creations you have made with ABR Imagery’s huge selection of glass, equipment, tools, and supplies. h/t:… read more →
This video covers loopstitches, also known as, spun glass or lace work, and can provide some creative options for the flame worker. In this video the the demonstrator uses an 8mm and 6mm rod to develop the lacework. You make a maria with the 8mm and use the 6mm to attach to the maria. Watch above to see the demonstration… read more →
Demonstration video by the Toledo Museum of Art. Watch the artist create an elaborate flask. This glass flask was made by a glass artist, Gideon Rockwood. However it was not made using a furnace and blowpipe, but another process called flameworking. In the past, glassmakers might use an oil lamp, with a bellow air pump. But today’s flameworker most often uses a torch.… read more →
Meet Mary Dougherty, 5th generation of a glass family, and President of Carlisle Machine Works. Carlisle Machine Works is a small family owned manufacturing company located in Millville, New Jersey. Carlisle has been manufacturing equipment to support the glass industry for over 98 years. They put their heart and soul in every piece they produce because of their passion for… read more →
Bethlehem Burners has been manufacturing burners for over 60 years. Recently, Bethlehem has decided to completely revamp its entire line of torches. They have been upgraded to accommodate the modern flame worker. All Bethlehem torches are constructed out of stainless steel. This not only makes the torches a beautiful piece in any shop, but they are stronger and more heat… read more →
I call this image PRE-BOOM! Crazy stuff… To see the whole thing go down, check out this video here: If you think about it, you are working with a certain degree of danger… melted glass, hot metal, hot liquids, potential for severe burns, and potential for explosions. That is why you need to make sure your work space… read more →