Definitions

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  • noun glassblowing A method for working with blown glass that does not require a furnace.
  • noun glassblowing Glass pieces made by this method.
  • noun glassblowing The activity of producing glass pieces using this method.
  • verb To produce items by means of this process.

Etymologies

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From lamp +‎ work

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Examples

  • Adding more each month, special Paters from fine glass 'lampwork' bead artists.

    Catholic Online > Daily Readings 2009

  • Then I peered through windows at skilled workers putting together intricate lampwork.

    BOOK VIEW CAFE BLOG » Worldcon Glasgow 2005 Part #8 2010

  • Still, he liked to turn out a nice set of goblets now and again, and most of what the Tayledras produced was lampwork and blown glass, so he was able to teach them molding techniques.

    Elephant in the City 2010

  • It's written by Rachel of Inferno Glass Beads, also a lampwork artist and jewelry designer.

    Handmade Chic & Interview Chatter Studio Marcy - Marcy Lamberson 2009

  • One of the lesser explored areas that some lampwork glass artists participate in includes knobs and pulls.

    Knobs and Pulls- Gorgeous and Not Traditional Studio Marcy - Marcy Lamberson 2009

  • She uses a variety of beads, including lampwork glass, Czech glass, and porcelain beads.

    Reflections from a Sun-Catcher 2009

  • She was admiring of your lampwork and humor : Same goes for me

    Squirrel is EVERYwhere! Studio Marcy - Marcy Lamberson 2009

  • Feel free to check out my lampwork beads in my Etsy shop and see whether you can figure out where I used them.

    My Favorite Tools Studio Marcy - Marcy Lamberson 2009

  • Here's a little lampwork bead that I made before I saw this handbag.

    From Purse to Bead? Studio Marcy - Marcy Lamberson 2009

  • Visit my Etsy shop for some fun, new lampwork beads that I've just listed.

    12 Tricks Studio Marcy - Marcy Lamberson 2009

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