Elizabeth Johnson - Glass Blueberry Necklace

Glass Blueberry Pendant with Leaf on Sterling Silver 20" Chain


Elizabeth Johnson Glass Fruit Jewelry

Lampworking Process
Lampworking (also called Flameworking) is the process of sculpting glass in the 4000F flame of an oxygen propane torch. The Italian-made glass Elizabeth most often uses has a working range between 1,000F and 1,700F. In the upper part of that range, the glass can become as liquid as honey and must be constantly rotated to prevent it from dripping. Toward the lower end of the working range, the glass begins to solidify and develops plastic qualities much like clay or soft wax. The sculpture in progress must be moved back and forth in the flame to maintain it in that critical plastic temperature range. If the piece is allowed to get too hot, surface details will be melted away and the sculpture spoiled. If it is...

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