Item Name:
The Flow Magazine Spring 2015
SKU:
FLOW-SPRING-2015
Description:
The Flow Magazine Spring 2015 is a printed, full-color instructional magazine created specifically for flameworkers, beadmakers, and lampworkers who want project-based skill building and fresh design ideas. This issue focuses on nature-inspired glasswork and includes five detailed tutorials from established artists. Inside, you will find a 3-D encased floral bead project by Corina Tettinger, a jumping hare bead by Marcy Lamberson, sea turtle perfume bottles and matching stoppers by Deb Crowley and Pat Laundrie, a realistic spider project by Wesley Fleming, and an electroforming project that uses organic materials by Scot Bennett. The magazine also includes new product highlights, guidance on finding inspiration in nature for glass design, and updates on glass industry events.
How it is used:
- Follow Corina Tettinger’s tutorial to build layered floral beads using controlled heat, clean encasement, and dimensional placement so the flower reads clearly through the clear glass.
- Use Marcy Lamberson’s jumping hare bead tutorial to practice shaping and proportion, building a recognizable animal form with careful heat control and clean transitions between body parts.
- Apply Deb Crowley and Pat Laundrie’s sea turtle perfume bottle and stopper tutorial to learn how to construct small hollow forms, manage wall thickness, and fit a stopper so the set functions cleanly.
- Work through Wesley Fleming’s spider tutorial to develop sculptural assembly skills, including building segmented legs and adding surface detail that makes the form look more realistic.
- Use Scot Bennett’s electroforming tutorial to learn how to incorporate organic materials into finished work by preparing pieces for copper plating and turning natural textures into durable design elements.
