Скачать или смотреть Contemporary Craft Demonstration - Flame Worked Glass by Elizabeth Welch

Sussex Guild Member Elizabeth Welch demonstrates the processes and craft skills she uses in her contemporary flame worked glass. All her work is made by hand on a high temperature oxygen and propane torch. Each piece starts as a gather of molten glass that Elizabeth shapes into a multitude of different creatures and shapes. The glass starts out as a clear rod that is then encased in coloured glasses. Additional different colours are then added by using a fine stick of glass called a stringer for adding detailing and patination to each piece. More complex pieces are made in components and then assembled hot later in the craft process. Elizabeth’s most valuable tools are her torch and gravity. Elizabeth uses the flame to build up a nice heat and can then use gravity to make the glass flow the way she wants it into a taper to add character to the piece.

The video showcases Elizabeth Welch’s skill, innovation, quality of craftmanship and creativity. Birds and animals that are featured during the video include a Kingfisher, Octopus Kraken, Puffin, Robin, Frog, Mouse and Wren.

Full details on Elizabeth and how to contact her is on her member page on The Sussex Guild Website.

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