Archive for October 2010
About Vetrofond ELO and ELO-Pale
There has been a number of unusual “Odd” Ivory based glass colors coming from the Italian glass factory called Vetrofond lately. Read more
Glass Colors I Like and Why (10-15-10)
October 15, 2010 | Posted by Keith in 104 COE Glass Review, Flameworking 104 Glass, Lampworking, PromotionNo comments
The new shipment of “Odd” neutral colors from Vetrofond are a fabulous base color for working with many of those expensive silvered glass colors made by Double Helix, Trautman Art Glass and Precision 104. Read more
Skeleton Keys and Lampworked Beads
October 8, 2010 | Posted by Keith in Flameworking 104 Glass, Lampworking, lampworking techniquesOne comment
Over the past few years there has been a growing number of bead artist making beads on old skeleton keys to use as necklace pendants. Read more
Tips and Techniques: How to Deal with Shocky Glass Rods
October 2, 2010 | Posted by Keith in 104 COE Glass Review, Flameworking 104 Glass, Lampworking, lampworking techniques4 comments
The quickest and easiest way to reduce the shockyness of certain glass rod colors is to set up a warming station for the glass rods that is within reach of where you sit to make beads. Read more