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Striking Drip by *AJGlass:iconAJGlass:

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©2006-2009 *AJGlass
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Title: Striking Drip
Artist: AJGlass
Image created by: AJGlass using an Epson Perfection 1200U scanner and PhotoShop.
Medium: Glass
Type: Soft Glass, 104 Coefficient of Expansion (Moretti/Effetre, Vetrofond, Lausha)
Description: Glass Bead

Details: The dime provided is for scale of the larger image. Inset image is of the reverse side. White and striking red glass were used to create this bead which has been annealed in a kiln. This bead took 30 minutes to make and 18 hours to anneal. It has been cleaned to remove the bead release/separator. No image color correction was necessary.

Discussion: It was difficult for me to create this bead for four reasons:

1. This bead is large and large beads are prone to thermal shock (i.e. cracking).

2. White soft glass when molten has the consistency of water and is thus difficult for me to work with.

3. Striking red glass can be difficult for me to strike (change from light yellow to dark red) in the flame.

4. The unique shape and symmetry of this bead are both hard for me to produce at this size.

Further comment: I really like how this bead looks. Its color banding reminds me of agate while keeping the flow-like, orange glow of molten glass.

Legal: Copyright © Aaron J. Greenblatt. All rights reserved. Commercial use prohibited. This image and commentary may not be used for any reason without expressed written consent.

Please click here for more images of my glass work.

Please click here for images of my studio.

Daily Deviation

Given 2007-12-13

Striking Drip by *AJGlass The striking colors and morphing swirls in this handmade glass bead makes me think of candy, others see speedos, sheep's head and axe. What do you see? (Suggested by `Tepara and Featured by `Myana)

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*immortaldesigns Jul 12, 2006, 10:30:11 PM
I love the colours and the bands of different shades, it reminds me of a planet or something very other worldly. You've done a great job!

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`Myana Jul 13, 2006, 3:39:46 AM
woahoo! That's amazing! I just love the organic shape and the colors. Fantastic work! :thumbsup:
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~SuperClown Jul 13, 2006, 1:37:25 PM
I realy love this bead, the stripes of color are so deliciously organic. kudos.

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=axcelia Jul 13, 2006, 2:38:03 PM
Pretty :) the shape is almost like a cat at least it is the way it's sitting. Great job... I wouldn't have a clue how to make something like this. :)

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~Izar Jul 15, 2006, 1:31:46 AM
Looks like a piece of orange and cream candy to me! Hey I have a sweet-tooth! :D It's lovely, it would make a great centerpiece for a necklece.
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~Trash-Dogg Jul 15, 2006, 2:50:02 AM
Wow, this is really nice ^^ I love the colours and the unique shape

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~MaxSipowicz Jul 15, 2006, 4:43:30 AM
woah! this looks fantastic!

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*kleinmeli Jul 15, 2006, 10:50:18 AM
This is like :wow:
Never saw something like that...its amazing. I absolutly love the colors!
I admire people who can do stuff like that.

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~slowly-falling-apart Jul 16, 2006, 4:12:57 AM
Wow.. The colours and the patterns! :wow:

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=Snapperz Jul 16, 2006, 8:48:55 AM
I really like the blend of the colours.
It reminds me sort of... of Inuit soapstone art, looks like it could be in the form of something and should be propped up like that.
Nice.

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