By the Way...What is Lampworking?
The beadmaker uses a propane/oxygen torch to melt rods of glass. The melted glass is then wound around a thin steel rod...shaped and decorated with dots and stringers of melted glass. Silver foil, gold leaf, glass shards, latticinos (twists of multiple colors of glass) and other materials can also be added to create these special beads. Lampwork beads are a wonder to see, to touch and to wear. All of my beads are annealed in a kiln at approximately 950 degrees F. This removes stress from the glass and prevents the bead from cracking. I primarily use Morretti glass from Italy and glass from Czechoslovakia. The winning bidder is responsible for shipping costs or may take this item home from the LIVE Event on September 29, 2006.