Buckaroo Beads: Gemi's Revisited

A Bit About Lampworking

I use glass known as soft glass (or soda lime) from Italy, the United States, and China.

The glass is melted in the torch until it reaches approximately 1400 Deg. F. then melted around a mandrel to form the base bead. Shaping is done with a combination of heat, gravity, and tools. Decoration is achieved by adding more glass, glass frits and powders, or even thin metal foils. The possibilities are endless.

All of my finished beads are annealed and cooled at a controlled rate in my kiln, which removes internal stresses and enhances durability. Beads that haven't been annealed are prone to cracking, and even shattering, and should be avoided.

Below, in my postings, are photos and prices of bead sets for sale. I'm happy to recreate most any set you see on my blog, with more or less main beads or spacers. Just ask!

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Gemi's Revisited

I've made gemi's many times, on several different base colors. I'm continually amazed at the different colors that show up under the bubble of clear. The -5 set is on transparent topaz, with green tints. The -3 set is on lavender, and the colors range from pinks, to blues, to greens. The -6 set is on transparent amethyst, and the colors are greens and aquas. Click on the photo to see a larger image. The large size is $8 each, the small is $4 each.