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Flamework, Glass Beadmaking with Harlan Simon
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Learn how to make glass beads by the ancient lampwound method. We work on oxygen-propane torches, and use italian glass
cane. Topics covered include: basic shape formation - donut, barrel, square, and tabular; making and using stringer and latticino;
design techniques including dotting, raking, plunging, and "pinwheeling"; clear casing; color and design theory, practical
aspects of glass science, and flamework safety.
A lover of glass since age three, Harlan has taught glass bead making at City of Oakland Studio One since 2000. As a
flameworker he has been active as a Bay Area Arts and Craft show exhibitor over the past eight years.
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