I made these beads at the torch using transparent red and topaz glass, arranging the red beads to one side, and topaz to the other. The focal bead is red glass encased in clear, with fused gold mica on the surface. Handmade glass art from my studio.

It's here (copy & paste link): https://ko-fi.com/s/0e84bd8cdb

Sometimes, when working on a larger piece, I pause for a bit and just make something else, like a random bead, pendant, or sculpture. This is a large, thick pendant bead with a core of fire engine red opaque glass, and marbling in other opaque colors, including teal, orange, grey, beige and yellow. I've mounted it on brass wire, before suspending it from a faux leather cord. #glass #beads #handmade #lampwork #glassart #glassartist #glassbeads #glasspendant #studioglass #artyoucanwear #athensohio

Another little something simple: opaque green and orange-red beads I made on the torch, along with brass pendants I made by cutting, annealing and stamping the metal. In my Ko-fi shop here: https://ko-fi.com/s/b6b2440635 #handmade #MastoArt #hotglass #glassart #glassartist #lampwork #lampworkbeads #lampworkglass #earrings #buyartfromartists #artyoucanwear #studioglass

I won't be shipping any holiday purchases after today, but if you are local (Athens County, Ohio area) other arrangements can be made. Dozens of pieces in my Etsy shop here, and many more than are not (copy and paste the link): https://pastpresentartcraft.etsy.com #etsyshop #etsyseller #handmade #hotglass #glassart #glassartist #artyoucanwear #glass #holidaygifts #shophandmade #buyartfromartists #MastoArt

The only thing that's as much fun as working with some new colors is opening the box! #Lampwork #lampworking #lampworkbeads #lampworkglass #torchwork #flameworking #hotglass #artyoucanwear #effetre #morettiglass #pastpresentarts #christofmaupin #handmadeglass #handmadeglassbeads #glassbeads #glassbeadsjewelry #beads #studioglass #artglass #glassart #glassartist

I haven't been posting much lately, as I've been busy in the studio with multiple works in progress. Here's a sneak peek at one of them. #glassart #flameworking #handmadebeads #HandmadeGlass #madeinohio #artyoucanwear #glassbeads #artyoucanwear #handmade #MastoArt

I have over a dozen pieces available now at the Athens Hot Glass shop! Flamework glass bead necklaces in enamel colors, flameworked pendants, glass bead bracelets, and earrings in copper and sterling silver featuring my glass beads. Stop by the shop, at 21 Kern Street in Athens, to see my work and make a purchase for yourself or a friend. #handmade #lampwork #torchwork #flamework #glassbeads #glassart #glassartist #HotGlass #artyoucanwear #christofmaupin #pastpresentarts #athensohio #ohioartist

Yesterday I shared the earth tones I've been favoring lately. Today it's blue -- my personal favorite. There are so many shades of blue! Here are some of my blue pieces. Again, some are already sold, with some in my Etsy shop ( https://pastpresentartcraft.etsy.com ). #handmade #glass #beads #jewelry #glassart #glassartist #lampwork #artyoucanwear #glassbeads #blue

Here's a fun piece I made recently, featuring little tropical fish beads, combined with flat beads impressed with a simple clamshell pattern in low relief. It's 22 inches long. Well suited for a Summer garden party, perhaps? https://www.etsy.com/listing/1698770363/handmade-lampwork-torchwork-glass-bead?click_key=a4344fed393783e05f6d5d3e993d4ef442a2c03e%3A1698770363&click_sum=2c41a1c9&ref=shop_home_active_2&frs=1 #art #handmade #glass #beads #jewelry #necklace #artyoucanwear #HotGlass #GlassArt #GlassArtist #lampwork #flamework #torchwork #MastoArt #pnw #salemoregon

I'll be a vendor at this market at the State Fairgrounds here in Salem. I'll be there Saturday, March 9 only. Looking forward to seeing some of my Oregon friends there. #glass #beads #handmade #jewelry #HotGlass #artyoucanwear #lampwork #torchwork #flamework #glassbeads #handmadeglass #handmadebeads #glassart #glassartist #studioglass #christofmaupin #pastpresentarts #vendormarket #artisanmarket #makersmarket #handcrafted #supportlocalbusiness #shoplocal #supportlocalartists #salemoregon

I used simple clear glass to make these beads, rolling them in colored enamel powders while red-hot, then encasing them in another layer of clear glass. Spring isn't quite here, but these remind me of a field of wildflowers. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1683374829/handmade-lampwork-torchwork-glass-bead?click_key=d42ca07c9ca13306311f26c7307745aaa7c2fc14%3A1683374829&click_sum=6c1a691d&ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1 #handmade #MastoArt #glass #beads #necklace #jewelry #Etsy #oregon #pnw #salemoregon #ArtYouCanWear #GlassArt #GlassArtist #ArtOfTheDay #MuranoGlass #lampwork #torchwork #flamework #HotGlass

Something new. I used various shades of red and amber glass as a base, overlaid with trails of blue and teal, which I then raked. Inspired by historic Venetian beads, so I naturally used Murano glass. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1680263273/handmade-lampwork-torchwork-glass-bead?click_key=f73401ad77c93b559a97495e72139ca8bd1ffda8%3A1680263273&click_sum=3cd20202&ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1 #handmade #MastoArt #glass #beads #necklace #jewelry #Etsy #oregon #pnw #salemoregon #ArtYouCanWear #GlassArt #GlassArtist #ArtOfTheDay #MuranoGlass

Valentine's Day may be over, but red is still hot. I used 2 shades of transparent red to make these beads. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1613549716/handmade-lampwork-torchwork-glass-bead?click_key=223e3f0cc22e3e6d9f63819d7d40a52e168771c8%3A1613549716&click_sum=ea7d2ada&ref=shop_home_active_16&frs=1 #handmade #MastoArt #glass #beads #necklace #jewelry #HotGlass #GlassArt #GlassArtist #oregon #salemoregon #pnw #craft #art #artyoucanwear #studiolife

Added to my shop today: I used transparent shades of violet-blue glass, and opaque blue and purple glass to make the beads. This necklace is 19 inches long. In my shop here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1651636425/handmade-lampwork-glass-bead-necklace-in?click_key=2b4f04e395bb4f4d97921c80a434e64c302660ed%3A1651636425&click_sum=5d1980d6&ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1 #handmade #MastoArt #HotGlass #GlassArt #GlassArtist #ArtYouCanWear #StudioGlass #beads #GlassBeads #HandmadeGlass #HandmadeBeads #Lampwork #Torchwork #Flamework #PNW #SalemOregon #StudioGlass #StudioArt #EtsyShop

Finishing up a new piece with shades of blue encased in clear, and bits of shiny coppery gold. Not in my shop yet, but will be soon, along with a few more new pieces. Stay tuned... #handmade #MastoArt #hotglass #glassart #glassartist #lampwork #studioglass #glassbeads #handmadebeads #handmadeglass #artyoucanwear #pnw #salemoregon

One last piece to share before the holidays and a break until the new year. Here's a simple dichroic fused glass pendant. I was thinking of an old mirror, in which the silvering is slowly rubbing away from the metallic backing. To achieve this look, once the piece was out of the kiln and cool, I sanded away little areas of the silver-pink dichroic coating. Here's the link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1639725173/handmade-kiln-fired-fused-glass-pendant?click_key=54a73dc6776c81b3231b5005845dbc38c4cc8588%3A1639725173&click_sum=c8e0d1db&ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1 #handmade #MastoArt #fusedglass #DichroicGlass #glassart #glassartist #kilnglass #artyoucanwear

Back to one of my old favorite techniques: raking; i.e., applying trails of colored glass over a darker background, then dragging them with a pointed metal tool. Never gets old -- though the technique is quite ancient. Here it is in my shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1627609911/handmade-lampwork-torchwork-glass-bead?click_key=dc7cc0695ef1e730688ba0b99b24dfb736715e90%3A1627609911&click_sum=9bcecdaf&ref=shop_home_active_3&frs=1 #MastoArt #handmade #glass #glassart #glassartist #beads #etsy #BuyHandmade #artyoucanwear

My final in-person show of 2023: Saturday, December 2, 10 AM - 5 PM, Salem Etsy Team Handmade Market at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. 150 artisan vendors, free admission, free parking, loads of raffle prizes. I'll be in booth B-9. See you then! #Handmade #handmademarket #buylocal #buyhandmade #glassart #glassartist #handmadeglass #artyoucanwear #salemoregon #holidaymarket #holidayshopping

A bracelet I've just finished and added to my Etsy shop. I've used silver leaf, fusing it to the darker glass while in the torch flame. All Murano glass. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1598155167/handmade-lampwork-glass-bead-bracelet-in?click_key=5e3202fc9f79613e92c4864a5545654ec6ef67f6%3A1598155167&click_sum=90841705&ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1 #handmade #MastoArt #glass #glassbeads #HotGlass #studioglass #glassart #glassartist #artyoucanwear #lampwork #torchwork #flamework #jewelry #bracelet #christofmaupin #pastpresentarts #etsy #HolidayShopping #buyhandmade #buyartfromartists

Just 45 days until the big Salem Etsy Team Handmade Holiday Market. 150 vendors (including me) at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. We've had thousands of attendees in past years, buying every kind of handmade goods. Free parking, free admission, door prizes and more. I'll have lots of new work for you. More details as we get closer to the day. #handmademarket #MastoArt #holidaymarket #salemoregon #buyhandmade #buylocal #pastpresentarts #christofmaupin #hotglass #lampworkglass #artyoucanwear