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Updated in [July 17th, 2023]

This Lampwork Glass Rose Implosion Pendant course is designed to teach students the techniques needed to create a beautiful coiled rose implosion and mount it on a silver reduction glass vertebrae bead. The course is split into five separate lessons, each of which will teach specific techniques to build the final bead. In Lesson 1, students will learn how to make an encased cane for the coiled rose, as well as how to make the stem and leaf cane to finish the flower. Lesson 2 will focus on making the Vertebrae Base Bead, including resetting the glass, reduction techniques, spiral encasements to form the vertebrae ribs and final encasing, bicone shaping and mashing to form the base platform for the rose attachment. Lesson 3 will instruct the student on the technique of odd-mandrel implosions, and Lesson 4 will cover attaching the rose to the base bead. Finally, in Lesson 5, students will learn how to form a headpin and create the final pendant.
This tutorial is intended for the artist who has an intermediate level knowledge of lampworking. Beginning artists may find this bead challenging, but the techniques taught in each section will be helpful in advancing their skills in the lampworking arts. All artists creating this bead should have basic knowledge of lampworking safety precautions, including torch safety, glass handling skills, proper ventilation and using proper eyewear. All the materials, supplies and tools are available through lampwork glass suppliers and distributors, and it is highly recommended to use a kiln to properly anneal the bead after it is complete to ensure durability and strength.

Course Syllabus

Introduction