Lamp working glass

[Victoria Baker]

Lamp worked beads are thought to originate form the 14th century and became a popular technique throughout Europe. Modern lamp workers use gas torches which have air blown through them as an oxidiser in the process. The burning flame used to heat the glass to a molten state is so bright it's difficult to look at! Read the rest - http://www.littlewrenpottery.co.uk/2012/09/lamp-working-glass-beads/