Artisan Lampwork Beads from the Blue Between

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Art Glass Lampworking has been around for thousands of years but has recently begun a revival in the United States. Lampwork beads are made by melting colored glass rods in a flame, then winding the glasson a metal mandrel - adding layers and decorations as you go. Once the bead is finished, it is then placed in a kiln where it goes through an annealing process - to get the stress out of the glass and cool it down without cracking - making the beads very durable.

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The Blue Between - Artisan Lampwork Beads

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