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Lea Avroch
ed of just that special something to complete
welry, lampwork has definitely taken a front
ss but I just love the intricate designs.
that goes into producing them?
e actual melting of glass begins, but before
k beginning with dipping mandrels. Mandrels
on. Before glass can be added to the rods, they
p the glass from sticking. Then stringers, twistmay be needed in the design have to be pred you have molten glass on your hands, there’s
p is to turn on the gas and light the torch.
. Holding the mandrel in one hand and the
ou heat up the rod at the same time as you
he glass, all the while turning the mandrel.
u can then add your decoration(s) of choice.
op that baby into the kiln where it will cool
he annealing stage that is so very important
want to invest all that time and creativity into
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