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The art of making glass beads. This is sometimes referred to as [[lampworking]]. | The art of making glass beads. This is sometimes referred to as [[lampworking]]. | ||
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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 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]]. | Glass is heated using [[propane]] and a [[torch]]. | ||
Revision as of 16:00, 12 November 2008
Definition
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.