1)
Lampwork
or
Flamework means melting and shaping glass
with a torch. The first glass beads made
were created using oil lamps with a wick.
Modern beadmakers now have a variety of torches
and fuels to consider when setting up a studio.
Here is a picture of the torch I use, made by
Carlisle Machine Works.
2)
Ah
yes..... the LazyCats. There are actually two of
them here at Hilltop. Sophie (in front) and
Sadie are in charge of most everything and
seldom let us forget it. Our job is to cater to
their every whim and in return they will sit
here on our laps and purr when it is convenient
for them.
3)
The SRA logo
means "self representing artist". The members of
this group strive to create glass objects of
long lasting beauty and quality. We share
techniques and ideas and help educate people
about the process of creating our art. When a
glass artist displays this logo you can be sure
they are creating each work of art by hand one
at a time. I am pleased to be registered
artist #T51 in this organization.
