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'''1. What is lampworking?'''<br> | '''1. What is lampworking?'''<br> | ||
The term of lampworking started thousand years ago. Artist used oil lamp to melt glass rod, and wind the melt glass on a mandrel(i.e. steel stringer) to make beads. Although the art form has been practiced since ancient times, it became widely practiced in Murano, Italy in the 14th century. It is also known as flameworking or torchworking. Most artists today use torches that burn either propane or natural gas with pure oxygen. | The term of lampworking started thousand years ago. Artist used oil lamp to melt glass rod, and wind the melt glass on a mandrel(i.e. steel stringer) to make beads. Although the art form has been practiced since ancient times, it became widely practiced in Murano, Italy in the 14th century. It is also known as flameworking or torchworking. Most artists today use torches that burn either propane or natural gas with pure oxygen. | ||
Revision as of 12:25, 24 July 2008
Description
Grace Beads specializes in offering handmade lampwork beads. These lampwork beads are made using high quality Italian and German glass. Grace Beads follows the policy of strict quality control in the bead making processes to ensure that their customers get only the best quality products. All handmade lampwork glass beads offered by Grace Beads are designed by Grace Ma, a self-taught lampworker. Grace Ma and her beads were featured by Ruby magazine (published by Whole Bead Show) in 2007 fall issue. The products offered by Grace Beads include large hole (4mm) silver core beads, which are compatible with the smaller European Bracelet Systems such as Troll beads and Lovelinks Petite. These silver core beads are currently being offered in six different designs. Grace Beads will be releasing its 5mm hole silver core beads in August. Grace Beads are available in more than 50 stores across the United Stats.
Languages
English
Address
- 1551 McCarthy Blvd, STE 111
- Milpitas, CA 95035 (San Jose Area)
Contact
- Grace Ma
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- +1 408 806 1788, Fax: +1 866 504 7023
Additional Information
Frequently Asked Questions
"I love to share my vision, designs, happiness and success with others. With my beads, you can turn them into a piece of beautiful unique jewelry. There is too much similarity in the commercial world. The unique lampwork beads will show off your own characters and personality. It will make you feels good."-
– : – --Grace Ma
1. What is lampworking?
The term of lampworking started thousand years ago. Artist used oil lamp to melt glass rod, and wind the melt glass on a mandrel(i.e. steel stringer) to make beads. Although the art form has been practiced since ancient times, it became widely practiced in Murano, Italy in the 14th century. It is also known as flameworking or torchworking. Most artists today use torches that burn either propane or natural gas with pure oxygen.
2. What is annealing?
Annealing is a process of slowly cooling glass to relieve internal stresses after it was formed. The process may be carried out in a temperature-controlled kiln. Annealing glass is critical to the durability of glass. If glass is not annealed, it will retain many of the thermal stresses caused by quenching and significantly decrease the overall strength of the glass. All of beads made by Grace lampwork Beads are annealed.
3. What is difference between imported lampwork beads and Grace Lampwork beads?
The difference between imports and artisan beads is quality. Inexpensive import beads are made of cheap glass. The raw material costs one-thirtieth to one-twentieth of Italian and German glass (ratio is 1:30). Due to the massive production, it’s a lack of quality control for each bead. There is no annealing process applied, which means those beads crack easily. You get what you pay for. If you want to make fine lasting jewelry, artisan beads will be a better choice.
4. How long does it take to make a bead?
For the roundel, lentil and pillow shape bead set, it takes about 5-10 minutes to make ONE bead. It depends on the design. It doesn't include the time spending on annealing, cleaning up or other process. The faster you do, the less quality control you have. It's a balance. We don't want to loose the detail and quality by pursuing the quantity.
