Glass bead making: Difference between revisions

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-=Definition=
+#REDIRECT [[Lampworking]]
-The art of making glass beads. This is sometimes referred to as [[lampworking]].
-=How is it done=
-Glass rods are heated to melting point and wound onto mandrels that have been dipped into [[bead release]]. There is also a subcategory of lampworking that is referred to as "[[off mandrel]]". Sculptural glass pieces and [[marbles]] can be made in this way.
-Glass is heated using [[propane]] and a [[torch]].