Item Name:
The Flow Magazine (Fall 2010)
SKU:
FLOW-FALL-2010
Description:
The Flow Magazine (Fall 2010) is a print magazine issue focused on flameworking and lampworking, featuring a comprehensive collection of tutorials from eleven contributing artists. This issue serves as a step-by-step learning resource with detailed project instruction and technique articles designed to be kept at the bench for reference when expanding your skill set, refining specific methods, or learning new approaches from working professionals. The Fall 2010 issue includes tutorials from Laurie Ament on glass winglet techniques using scissors, Michael Cade on reptilian pattern creation, Scott Griffin on sculptural forms, Mark Hall on kiln-formed glass cylinders, Jesse James on electroformed marble wrapping, William Boxfan Menzies on advanced techniques, Craig Milliron on specialized methods, Melanie Moertel on penguin bead creation, Laurie Nessel on blow hose assembly techniques, Don E. Parker on perfume bottle construction, and Ken Schneidereit on shipping and business practices for glassblowers.
How it is used:
- Learn to create glass winglets using scissors to clip, crease, and cut flameworked glass pieces into flared bead forms with Laurie Ament's detailed demonstration
- Master penguin bead encasing techniques with Melanie Moertel's step-by-step instruction on complex bead construction
- Discover how to wrap marbles in copper wire and electroform them into finished jewelry pieces following Jesse James's method
- Understand kiln-formed glass cylinder techniques with Mark Hall's guidance on combining glass with heat-forming processes
- Explore reptilian pattern creation and other sculptural approaches demonstrated by Michael Cade and Scott Griffin
- Learn practical blow hose assembly techniques that extend beyond borosilicate work with Laurie Nessel's tutorial
- Gain business and shipping knowledge from Ken Schneidereit's guide to packaging and selling your work
- Use as a bench-side reference when troubleshooting steps or reviewing processes before starting your projects
- Keep as a studio library resource for ongoing inspiration and skill development across multiple glassworking disciplines
