torchworking
Torchworking, also known as flame-working or lampworking, is a glassworking technique that uses a handheld flame to melt and shape glass. Typically performed with a propane- or natural gas-fueled micro-torch, the method allows artisans to work with glass rods and tubes at an intimate, localized heat source. Torchworking is distinct from furnace-based glassmaking, which relies on larger furnaces, and it is especially popular for making small objects such as beads, animals, and detailed sculptural components.
The process involves gathering molten glass on a rod, bringing it to a workable viscosity in the
Materials and tools commonly used include soft glass or borosilicate glass, glass colors and frits, various
Applications range from jewelry beads and decorative objects to small sculptural works. The practice emphasizes precision,