Observed arrival · 2026-09-03
Skulitabro: Notes from the Lampwork Bench
A Czech-language editorial guide to making glass beads over a torch, from flame adjustment and mandrels to decoration, annealing, cleaning, and workshop safety.
Field notes
The guide is arranged as a bench-side progression: tune the flame, select compatible glass, wind it onto a mandrel, build and decorate the form, then anneal and clean the bead. Its practical cues include changing flame settings during a single bead, using distance from the nozzle as a second control, and watching for bubbling, sparks, soot, or a suddenly cloudy color. The homepage also distinguishes borosilicate from soft glass by working pace and heat response.
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