Item Name: The Flow Magazine (Spring 2014) SKU: FLOW-SPRING-2014 Description: The Flow Magazine (Spring 2014) is a print back-issue of The Flow focused on flameworking and related glass arts, featuring step-by-step project instruction from working artists. This issue, themed around marine and aquatic subjects, includes tutorials by the following artists: Nanette Charif: Whimsical Fish Deb Crowley: Blown Borosilicate Fig Shell Pendant Brent Graber: Fishy Fish Beau Tsai: Rainbow Trout In a lampworking studio, an issue like this is typically used as a bench-side reference for learning new processes, building repeatable project workflows, and picking up small production tips that improve consistency and finish quality. How it is used: Nanette Charif: Whimsical Fish Create cartoon character-style fish with large, three-layer eyes Apply multicolored layered dots for decoration Use a V-shaped marver as a guide for body width and length Shape fins with tweezers and attach along the top and bottom of the body Deb Crowley: Blown Borosilicate Fig Shell Pendant Roll clear tubing in Butterscotch frit for base decoration Add design patterns using Caramelo rod Shape the piece using marvers and round-sided tools Learn tips for successful shell creation Brent Graber: Fishy Fish Create fish designs using dichroic glass rod Form large fins and set them aside before attaching to the body Draw fins into flowing shapes after attachment Add lips to finish the fish design Beau Tsai: Rainbow Trout Build realistic trout sculptures using Silver Strike rod and grit Form the body as a football shape Stripe with peach rod and finish with Shamrock frit, Blue Amber Purple, and black stringer Add premade yellow and black murrine eyes
