Kevin enjoys the limitless possibilities
of lampworking, and especially hollow beads and reactive glass.
Not exact matches
A recent acquisition
of a glass torch means a new, exciting adventure in
lampworking where I can manipulate glass in the flame.
I use a wide range
of materials in my designs, from acrylic and glass beads, to artisan created
lampwork and some designs feature my own range
of polymer clay beads or pendants.
This is why
lampwork artists will talk about cleaning their beads so that all traces
of the bead release are gone before sale.
Dominique Aurientis oversized Pate de Verre fruit cluster earrings in tones
of topaz and citrine with wonderful
lampworked detailing.
Her work is in private collections and at the Corning Museum
of Glass and Kobe
Lampwork Glass Museum in Japan.
This juried exhibition celebrates all
of these elements and is open to all glass artists including, but not limited to blown, cast, fused,
lampworked, mosaic, neon, and painted.
KEVIN HEARD discovered
lampworking after taking a class with a group
of friends, and has been obsessed with art form ever since, participating in classes, open studio, and visiting instructor workshops.
About Blog Find collection
of designer
lampwork glass beads by Laura Sparling.
Jewelry is handmade using gemstone or bead components picked with care, exhibiting a deep appreciation for artisan cabochons,
lampwork glass and the rich depths
of copper, bronze or silver wire.
About Blog A blog about Handmade wearable glass art, made by the hands
of Astrid Riedel contemporary
lampwork artist.
About Blog A Touch
of Glass create unique artwork using
lampworking techniques, along with fusing and slumping glass.