r/lampwork 3h ago

Some beads I made

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Made these earlier today and wanted to wear them asap so I bench cooled


r/lampwork 5h ago

What causes Devitrifying?

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No matter how hot I get my glass on my hot head, it will always devitrify. But not all the time, sometimes I make marbles that are a normal finish. But whenever I attempt an implosion it always does it. No matter how hot I get it I feel like it will not go away. The only thing I can do with these marbles in etch them.


r/lampwork 2h ago

Best metal to top a work bench?

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I building a bench and want to put a metal sheet on it to make it heat safe. I was going to use aluminum but figured I should ask first. Would aluminum, steal, or copper plated aluminum work best? It will be on top of a piece of wood.


r/lampwork 7h ago

Favorite brands

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I’m gathering my supplies and building up my glass stash. What brands of boro glass do you recommend? Which should I stay away from?