Talblog: a few techniques

August 22, 2007

a few techniques

a few techniques
Originally uploaded by beckyb

jer got me an awesome 4-day glass flameworking workshop for my birthday this year. it's REALLY cool, a really great present. glass is a lot of fun - pretty tough, but inspiring. i've learned to make marbles several different ways, pendants, paperweights and today we started blowing glass. you can check out more photos if ya want: crucible workshop
Posted by becky at August 22, 2007 9:36 PM

Comments

Man, that is so cool! Looks like a lot of fun. Can't wait to see more of what you're making. Those marbles are really pretty!

Posted by: li_oz at August 23, 2007 9:19 AM

thanks l! it's a lot of fun, for sure. pretty challenging though. the instructor went over like 10 techniques that will take years to master - it's a lot to absorb, but so cool!!! looks like i might have a new expensive hobby...

Posted by: beck at August 23, 2007 10:24 AM

i chuckled at your tragically beautiful first attempt at blowing glass. my coworker really liked it...the asymmetry of it all. i thought it was like a glass blowing version of charlie brown's christmas tree. the key point being, i LOVE charlie brown's christmas tree. =D

great work.

Posted by: missy at August 24, 2007 9:58 AM

very cool!!
your should try stained glass..you'd be great and you can do it at home!!

Posted by: rob at August 24, 2007 2:46 PM