What is Lampwork? Lampworking is a form of glasswork that uses a torch to melt and shape the glass. It is also known as flameworking or torchworking, as the modern practice no longer uses oil-fueled lamps. Although the art form has been practiced since ancient times, it flowered in Murano, Italy in the 1300s, and spread from there to the rest of Europe. In the 1850's lampwork incorporated into glass domed paperweights, primarily in France, became a popular art form, still collected today.
Early lampworking was done in the flame of an oil lamp, with the artist blowing air into the flame through a pipe. Most artists today use torches that burn either propane or natural gas for the fuel gas, with either air or pure oxygen as the oxidizer.
From Wikipedia | Ochre Button 10% OFF SALE - SITE WIDE.... EVERYTHING ON SALE THROUGH DECEMBER 31. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! | | Site Updates & News ~11.10.08 Holidays... They're sneaking up quickly. This year has flown by so fast. I have some new ideas in store for 2009. In the mean time, I'm gonna have a sale. 10% off anything on the site. :) ~11.05.08 No shows till January... a tiny bit of a break. If your looking for handmade glass buttons, I have lots! Check out my blog for details. ~9.23.08 New blog post about math. Yes, seriously. Also, I've added buttons to the gallery. I really enjoy making them, so please check 'em out :) ~9.21.08 Finally, some new beads sets listed in the gallery. Also, in case you didn't know, I've added some of my other art work, listed as "my other art" :) at the top of the home page. Take a peek. ~8.19.08 Whhhewww! They're over. The bead bazaar at the ISGB's the Gathering was amazing! I had such a great time and did well... at least I think I did, since I really didn't expect much as an unknown bead maker... more on the blog page :) ~7.16.08 Working on the next show, sorry I haven't listed much. I have some small sets and buttons listed on Etsy.com, my shop name is, PrimaDonnaBeads :) If you see something you like over there, let me know. I'll pull it from that site and bring it over here. |
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