The last 2 weeks, students have focused on a project which involves a variety of techniques. During Week 1, the lesson covered copper mesh, encasing, shaping, flame enameling, and layered dots. The real fun came on Week 2 when students began to uncover the bead's core detail through cold working and create a highly polished window. Enjoy!
A Hodge-Podge of Beads. The entire set includes 31 colorful beads and measure 18+ inches in length. The total flame time: 10 hours (not including cane and stringer prep). It even includes a sweet duck in the upper left corner. Totally clipped him out of the photograph on accident. Love how the necklace turned out!
Smaller than the original focal, this smooth bi-cone measures approx. 50mm x 15mm. Same glass as before, however one can see the difference in reactions. The copper mesh took on a magenta hue, while the Double Helix Kronos is a jeweled sapphire with slight transitioning to a milky blue.
