JamesAkers · @JamesAkers
98 followers · 336 posts · Server fimidi.com

As the studio was closing down I was able to carry out plans to sneak these pieces into the big kiln and move the manifold over for a proper bakeout. Excited to get these pieces filled. Some indeed. Studio is closed today, but we should be filling tomorrow. Fingers crossed!

#borosilicate #neon #experimental #workinprogress #krypton #argon #sculpture #light #mirror #scientific #urbanglass #nyc #brooklyn #art #glass #annealer #highvacuum #bakeout #flameworking #onwheels

Last updated 1 year ago

JamesAkers · @JamesAkers
93 followers · 283 posts · Server fimidi.com

Some phosphor dust coated tube in tubes. I was going to be filling them all today- but I forgot how unannealed borosilicate glass has a tendency to just crack in it's own when left for prolonged periods. I got the heat in part- but it's the heat out that I am forgetting.

Time to patch up holes and wait for the kiln and technician stars to align once more.
Excited to see how these coatings look.

#glass #neon #scientific #sculpture #lamp #brooklyn #flameworking #art #phosphor #borosilicate #nyc

Last updated 1 year ago

Christof Maupin, Artist · @PastPresentArts
245 followers · 235 posts · Server mastodon.art

What a great day I had yesterday, teaching this little group of students the basics of lampworking and glass bead making at the amazing Hopewell Hub in Hopewell, OR. Not only were they eager and very focused, they looked super cool in their matching protective eyewear!

#MastoArt #oregonartists #oregonart #christofmaupin #pastpresentarts #teaching #students #hotglass #torchworking #flameworking #lampworking #glassart #glass

Last updated 2 years ago

Christof Maupin, Artist · @PastPresentArts
245 followers · 235 posts · Server mastodon.art

What a great day I had yesterday, teaching this little group of students the basics of lampworking and glass bead making at the amazing Hopewell Hub in Hopewell, OR. Not only were they eager and very focused, they looked super cool in their matching protective eyewear!

#MastoArt #oregonartists #oregonart #christofmaupin #pastpresentarts #teaching #students #hotglass #torchworking #flameworking #lampworking #glassart #glass

Last updated 2 years ago

Christof Maupin, Artist · @PastPresentArts
238 followers · 224 posts · Server mastodon.art

Catch me 2 weeks from today at the Willamette Heritage Center 10 AM-4 PM for the 38th Annual Sheep to Shawl Festival. I'll have lots of new hot glass work for sale. There will be sheep (of course), llamas, alpacas and other furry friends, textile artists, lace makers, a blacksmith, and more. Free, plenty of parking. See you then.

#madeinoregon #glassartist #glassart #pastpresentart #christofmaupin #mothersday2023 #flameworking #torchwork #lampworkglass #hotglass #sheeptoshawlfestival

Last updated 2 years ago

rowan :nonbinary_flag: · @storybead
184 followers · 423 posts · Server wandering.shop

Well, things have been just a little bit chaotic, and today has been just a bit extra, so here, have a recent seashell. One of my larger ones at just under 7 inches. I really like how I managed to give the tail such a graceful curve.

#glassart #myart #mastoart #flameworking #seashell

Last updated 2 years ago

rowan :nonbinary_flag: · @storybead
164 followers · 400 posts · Server wandering.shop

Things dried out enough here for me to make a handful of glass seashells last week, and I found a moment to photograph them yesterday. Unfortunately my annealing kiln needs a replacement part, so I'll have to wait a few days until that gets back to make anything more. Then I can start making again.

#glassart #flameworking #myart #mastoart

Last updated 2 years ago

Christof Maupin, Artist · @PastPresentArts
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Christof Maupin, Artist · @PastPresentArts
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Kevin · @pezazul
32 followers · 10 posts · Server mstdn.social

Do these beads look like sweets? I encased lampworking enamel in clear Moretti glass. Now they're a bracelet with a pewter toggle. This and 300 other pieces I've made at: The Handmade Market: Saturday, December 3, 10 AM-5 PM, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Jackman-Long Building 2330 17th Street NE, Salem, OR. I'll be in booth B-9.

#holidayshopping #pacificnorthwest #oregont #bracelet #jewelry #artforsalebyartist #flameworking #torchwork #lampwork #enamel #hotglass #etsy #salemoregon #handmade

Last updated 2 years ago