Lampwork
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003236
A glassworking technique that uses a torch or lamp to melt and shape glass rods and tubes. This method allows for precise control over small pieces of glass, enabling the creation of intricate designs and delicate objects. Lampwork is commonly used for making beads, figurines, and scientific glassware.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003236 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Glass and ceramics |
| References | Flameworking (Corning Museum of Glass) |
| See also | Lampworker |
| Translations | German: Lampwork; Spanish: soplado con soplete; French: travail au chalumeau |
Record as JSON
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"translations": {
"de": "Lampwork",
"es": "soplado con soplete",
"fr": "travail au chalumeau"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/lampwork/"
}
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