Item Name:
The Flow Magazine Summer 2014
SKU:
FLOW-SUMMER-2014
Description:
The Flow Magazine Summer 2014 is Volume 12, Issue 2 of The Flow, the premier glass journal for the flameworking community. This issue celebrates the art of marble and paperweight creation, featuring the work of fifty-nine accomplished glass artists. The magazine explores the evolution of the paperweight as an art form and includes specialized techniques for photographing glass underwater. Additionally, the issue highlights innovative approaches to funding charitable causes through flameworking events. Six full-color tutorials provide comprehensive instruction from master artists, covering advanced marble techniques and specialized encasement methods essential for both intermediate and advanced lampworkers.
How it is used:
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Murrine Marbles Tutorial by Josh McDaniel - Learn decorative techniques for creating stunning marbles using large coin murrine and millefiori, enhanced with Blue Stardust rod for a sparkly effect. This tutorial covers cutting murrine chips and applying them to marbles, with emphasis on patience and precision.
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Memorial Marbles Tutorial by Marc Kornbluh - Discover the meaningful practice of creating hollow marbles that contain cremated remains of loved ones. This tutorial demonstrates forming marbles from heavy-wall tubing and decorating them with frit, latticino, and favorite canes to create beautiful glass shrines.
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Sidewall Encasement Techniques Tutorial by Nate Thatcher (Grandpa) - Master advanced opal encasement methods for complex shapes such as stars and skulls without trapping air bubbles. This tutorial covers techniques for pushing opals into glass, surrounding them in tubing, and managing correct annealing times specific to opal work.
