Fumed pomegranate: Giving lampworked beads a 24k glow
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Fuming metals onto glass is a technique, which adds sparkle to the glass bead making. Fine silver or gold with high karat content much as 24k gold is used commonly for fuming along with pomegranate, which is a new striking color developed by Northstar Glassworks in ruby color family. Stepwise procedure of this fuming technique is described in detail.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2004
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Cactus "Boro" beads: lampworking cactus creation with borosilicate glass
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Methods for making cactus beads are illustrated by Lauri Copeland. It includes lampworking torch suitable for borosilicate glass, lampworking safety glass, mandrels, graphite marver, tweezers, glass mashers, glass alchemy borosilicate colors.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2004
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Lampworking tips
Article Abstract:
Several questions regarding the art of lampwork beadmaking are answered. Answers are provided for questions on annealing, glass COE incompatibility and bubble prevention.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1997
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