I have been studying lampwork beadmaking with the amazing glass artist (and even more amazing teacher) Renata Langenegger Lehner. After three semesters I can make beads that I think are beautiful, though I still need years more study and practice before I’ll feel comfortable calling myself a serious student of the art.
Lampwork is a wonderful technique, especially if you love glass and fire. It’s a very gentle, contemplative way of making beads, and requires submitting oneself to the medium — too fast or too slow, too hot or too cool, and the glass simply won’t cooperate. Thus, I’ve been learning patience and cultivating inner peace along with making beads.
Here are some images of necklaces I’ve made over the past nine months…
Orange and Red Lampwork Bead Necklace
Polka Dot Necklace
Ivory, Pink & Copper Foil Lampwork Necklace
Green & Turquoise Lampwork Necklace