Making a glory hole reheating chamber
Article Abstract:
A small glory hole is a device for blowing small glass vessels and hollow ornaments. The method is different from using a torch because in a glory hole, the glass is gathered at the torch end of a blowpipe and vessels are made in a semi-closed, heated environment. Detailed instructions are presented.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1998
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Mushroom pendant
Article Abstract:
The procedure for making a mushroom pendant is presented. The procedure provides a useful exercise for learning glass beadmaking. The use of Norton's Minor Bench Burner is suggested because it allows two adjustments needed for the glass beadwork project.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1997
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Checkered mobile choker
Article Abstract:
The procedure for making a checkerboard-patterned mobile choker from polymer clay is presented. The project requires black acrylic paint, polymer clay, a V-front choker ring, eye pins and black onyx cylinders.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1997
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