There are so many colours and shapes in nature that inspire me... |
I love the art of lampworking to create one-of-a-kind beads. Each bead is as individual and unique as we are.
Lampworking, or flameworking, is an ancient art, where artists used an oil lamp to melt glass. Now a torch is primarily used to this. Once in a molten state, the glass is formed by blowing and shaping with tools and hand movements. It is then placed in a kiln where it goes through a process known as "annealing". This will harden the bead so that it can be used to create beautiful jewelry. |
Come and see what I've been working on now... |