Item Name:
The Flow Magazine (Volume 1, Issue 2)
SKU:
FLOW-VOL1-ISSUE2
Description:
The Flow Magazine Volume 1, Issue 2 is a print magazine focused on flameworking and lampworking techniques, artist profiles, and practical studio knowledge. This issue features the Rasmussen Family discussing generational approaches to glassblowing, Monty Roach covering lathe maintenance, technical discussions with Henry Grimmett, coverage of West Coast collaborations, and an article by Milon Townsend on making pipes and creating art. The issue includes two step-by-step tutorials: Bob Taylor's Simple Colored Bracelet and Steve Gelb's Double Patterned Disk Flip, making it a valuable reference for both foundational and intermediate beadmaking techniques.
How it is used:
- Use the Rasmussen Family article to understand how experienced glassblowers approach technique and studio philosophy across generations, helping you develop your own artistic voice.
- Follow Monty Roach's lathe maintenance guide to keep your equipment in optimal working condition and extend its lifespan.
- Reference Henry Grimmett's technical discussions to deepen your understanding of flameworking principles and troubleshooting.
- Study Bob Taylor's Simple Colored Bracelet tutorial to practice creating patterned beads using color control and symmetry, building foundational beadmaking skills.
- Follow Steve Gelb's Double Patterned Disk Flip tutorial to learn advanced disk-forming techniques and pattern manipulation, expanding your sculptural bead vocabulary.
- Use the Milon Townsend article on making pipes and art to explore the intersection of functional and artistic glassblowing.
