Why is it called Lampworking?
Lampworking, also known as torchworking or flameworking, is an old glass technique probably dating back to the fifth century BC. ...
Combining Glass Techniques: Fused Glass, Lampworking, and Stained Glass
I thought that I'd make a project combining my favorite glass-working techniques: lampworking, glass fusing, and stained glass. It was...
Finishing my Studio - Lampworking, Fused Glass, and Stained Glass
I took some time off from producing pieces to work on my studio. I spent a good portion of the weekend moving all of the movable...
Raised Fused Glass Dot Pieces
I really enjoy creating pieces out of my own fused glass dots. The process is very time consuming, especially since I design every piece...
Lessons from A Craft Show
Not making the entrance fee is not the worst that can happen.
Swirly Glass Pieces - Fused Glass Necklace completed
After way too long neglecting to photograph and post my pieces, I finally am getting back to it. Here is the completed fused glass...
Finding Time - Glass Fusing, Lampworking, and Blogging
One of the most challenging things for me is to find the time to do everything that I want to do. I'm lucky that for my full-time job I...
Lampworking - Lighting the Torch
When using my smaller torch, I always lit it with a flint and striker (like the ones in High School Chemistry labs.) Much to my...
Lampworking - Lessons Learned
When I started lampworking, I had a Hothead torch, and a small three pound tank of propane attached directly to the torch and mounted on...
Glass Fusing - Adding Decorations Found in Nature
I started experimenting with leaves and ferns, seeing how they work with fused glass. I've had mixed results, but one of my favorites so...
