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Flamework
Lampworking
The art of combining flame and glass is called lampwork. This ancient technique dates back to 800 BC. Contemporary lampwork has been influenced by earlier artists from the Egyptian and Phoenician time period as well as the Renaissance. Beadmaking has been a piece of every culture around the world. Traditionally, glass was melted by using a very hot oil lamp. The flameworker would create their bead then place it in a rock oven for hardening. Modern lampworkers use these same techniques. Luckily, technology enables today's lampworker to create with special glass torches and kiln-anneal their beads.
A variety of colors, textures, and shapes are created by the glass artist. Each glass bead is unique and no two beads can be exactly alike. Jewelry designs range from the use of basic, simple designed beads to the most sophisticated, sculptured beads. Jewelry created with glass beads are considered heirloom pieces as well as artwork.
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Care of Jewelry
Sterling silver and 14k gold should be cleaned with an appropriate silver and gold cleaning solution. Please do not expose the satin and linen cording to water. Water and a mild soap used on the lampworked glass will restore it's exquisite luster. Please take special consideration for the surrounding components of your piece of handcrafted jewelry. Onyx and turquoise should not go into sterling silver cleaning solution. |
