Fire and glass

Dad has started playing with fire... again.

This time with glass. He has started making beads for mom to use when she makes beaded necklaces. At this point he is using a MAPP torch to melt glass around a mandrel, then adding colored glass to it and making a design. As you can see from the pic, it is very pretty when it is hot and runny like thick honey.

Lets count the ways dad has played with fire in some way with his hobbies. 1) Firearms, 2) High Power Rocketry, 3) Pyrotechnics, and now Lamp work. I still think I am missing a few others.

Dad is having fun, but so far the beads look a bit rough. However mom has taken some pictures of her work. You can find them by using the photo link on the right.