With Spring arriving, here's something new. I've used opaque glass in various shades of green and grey to make this, with added frit on the focal bead. It's in my shop here: https://ko-fi.com/s/d34d26b6cd #handmade #MastoArt #HotGlass #lampwork #necklace #jewelry #beads #GlassArt #GlassArtist #BuyArtFromArtists

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

Back on the torch again, after a long break imposed on me by circumstances. Experimenting with some new colors and color combinations. Much more coming soon. #glass #hotglass #lampwork #torchwork #flamework #beads #glassbeads #studiolife #GlassStudio #handmade

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

Like so many artists, I'm moving my online presence away from Etsy. Despite their transparently defensive claims to the contrary, and an abundance of nonsensical "happy talk" by their marketing team, Etsy has become an outlet for cheap, machine made, imported junk. Artists with personal and creative integrity are fleeing the Etsy brand in hordes. Much of my work can now be found on my Ko-fi site: ko-fi.com/christofmaupin07 #goodbyeEtsy #Kofi #handmade #hotglass #glassart #glassartist #lampwork

Another pair of earrings, this with transparent yellow and semi opaque canary beads I made at the torch, and some brass pendants I cut out and hammered. In my Ko-fi shop. https://ko-fi.com/s/8fc53454b6 #handmade #HotGlass #MastoArt #lampworking #beads #glass #glassbeads #jewelry #design #buyartfromartists

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

Baking soda can be used to create a texture to glass beads or other glass objects. Far left, the only effect is blending of two colors around the equator of the bead, which retains it's shine. Further right, the blending is more thorough, with a "metallic" surface appearance. Far right, bubbly surface from bursting bubbles, like some cratered distant moon. #Beads #MastoArt #handmade #handmadegass #lampworking #glassart #glassartist #HotGlass #christofmaupin #pastpresentarts #AthensOhio

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

I'm now listed in the Ohio Arts Council's Artists Registry, which includes visual artists, writers, musicians, and more. My profile includes my Bio, a short Artist Statement, Portfolio and links to my social media and other websites. #ohio #ohioartscouncil #artistsregistry #pastpresentarts #christofmaupin #art #artists #glass #hotglass #lampwork #handmade #MastoArt

I tend to focus on symmetry, both in form and color, but for this piece I worked abstract and asymmetrical. I made the beads in a range of shapes, avoiding balance in the design. including mushroom, elongated pyramid, lentil, spherical, cone, irregular, one hollow blown bead, and "normal" beads in tubular and barrel shapes. Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1698792491/handmade-lampwork-torchwork-glass-bead?click_key=1703f95f0194da477845e3cae83d605ea59a9d03%3A1698792491&click_sum=c69b3e81&ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1 #Handmade #MastoArt #Glass #Beads #HotGlass #lampwork #flamework #torchwork #salemoregon #pnw #necklace #artgl ass #jewelry

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

A new piece in my Etsy shop, in which I used opaque blue and clear with encased blue enamel. Pretty happy with this one. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1689550609/handmade-lampwork-flamework-glass-bead?click_key=f3139ad9378139e8a8d0d242466a163aaa2ef54b%3A1689550609&click_sum=ea0a861a&ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1 #glass #beads #glassbeads #handmade #lampwork #torchwork #flamework #necklace #jewelry #GlassArt #GlassArtist #HotGlass #artistsonmastodon #MastoArt #oregon #pnw #salemoregon

I have 3 big markets to attend over the next 3 months, so of course I'm making lots more earrings. I usually have about 100 pair at every show, with every bead made by hand on my torch. #earrings #handmade #glass #beads #lampwork #art #buylocal #buyhandmade #handmadejewelry #glassbeads #handmademarket #hotglass #pnw #oregon #salemoregonlife #MastoArt

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

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