Loren Stump
Advanced Murrine, Franchini-style shaded faces. Sculptural
techniques, cold assembly, hot sculpture and detail overlay.
Complete creation of a paperweight.
February, 2006
Loren Stump and from left to right Genelle, Shelby and Yvette.
Beginning of a Shell
Initial bubble
Glass blow for shell
Adding definition
More definition
Finished Shell - Gorgeous! |
Loren Stump Amy watching Loren These are parts of "Franchini" style Murrine that are in themselves parts that were set together one eye, one nose, a set of lips at a time. Then they are set together to make this gorgeous piece. Katherine working intensely The chip on the right is placed (after warmed) onto a form of pink and then the chip after molded comes to life. Loren helping shirley with her paperweight. Terry hard at work perfecting her murrine. |