About Flameworking

Flameworking is a type of glassblowing that uses a gas-fueled torch to melt rods and tubes of clear and colored glass. Once in the molten state the glass is formed by blowing and shaping using a variety of tools and hand movements over the open flame. You can view a brief slideshow of Eric creating an ornament using the flameworking method here. This form of glassblowing has been used since ancient times, but was popularized in 14th century Italy. Flameworking is also commonly referred to as torchworking or lampworking.

About Eric

Eric Bailey began his B.F.A. at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and finished his degree in Visual Arts at Oregon State University (OSU) in 2000. In 2001 Eric went to work for a small, nationally-recognized glassblowing business where he learned the art of flameworking. He spent the next seven years designing, creating, and producing functional glass art. In 2008 Eric built a glassblowing studio in his backyard (with the help of friends) and established e.b. glassworks. Eric personally designs and creates each piece of unique glass in his studio in Corvallis, Oregon.