It's such a relief (and a pleasure!) to be back on the torch again, after an absence of several weeks, while I moved cross country, waited for my glass, tools and equipment to arrive, and organized a new, if temporary, studio space. It seemed fitting to play with some New Mexico colors! #handmade #handmadeglass #handmadebeads #glass #HotGlass #glassart #glassartist #lampwork #torchwork #flamework #artyoucanwear #lampworkjewelry #studioart #studioglass #lascruces #lascrucesnm #newmexicoartist

Friends, I'm excited to share that I'm now a vendor at the Las Cruces Farmers & Crafters Market, held in Downtown Las Cruces, every Saturday since 1971. I won't be there every Saturday, but a couple of times per month for sure. And I'll be doing other local markets. Stay tuned. I'll share my schedule monthly. #handmade #glass #hotglass #MastoArt #GlassArt #glassartist #lampwork #flameworking #torchwork #beads #glassbeads #studioglass #studioart #artyoucanwear #newmexico #newmexicoartist

In spite of everything that's happening globally and domestically, I'm still excited that the better part of my supply of glass rods and canes has finally caught up with me in my new City of Las Cruces, NM. I'm itching to get back on the torch, with lots of new ideas. Stay tuned! #handmade #MastoArt #glass #hotglass #lampwork #torchwork #flamework #beads #glassbeads #handmadeglass #handmadebeads #art #glassart #glassartist #studioglass #studioart #artyoucanwear #newmexico #lascruces

It's funny, when you've made so many objects over the years you find things in inventory you'd forgotten you'd made. Here are a few I stumbled across recently. First, a little fused glass drop pendant. Next, a delicate necklace in 2 shades of transparent blue with iridescent mica powder added. Finally, a necklace of disc beads in opaque teal with marbled blue overlay. #lascruces #newmexico #newmexicoartist #hotglass #glassart #glassartist #lampwork #flamework #torchwork #artyoucanwear #handmade

Just as I was setting out on my journey to Las Cruces, New Mexico, I received this image from a happy customer. It's always nice to get a pic from a satisfied customer. #handmade #HotGlass #lampwork #torchwork #flamework #glass #beads #necklace #jewelry #artyoucanwear #customerfeedback #buyartfromartists #ArtForSale

One more post with a few bits 'n bobs before I make the move to Las Cruces, New Mexico. See you again in about 10 days. Until then, visit my Ko-fi shop (copy and paste): https://ko-fi.com/christofmaupin07/shop #glass #GlassArt #glassartist #glassbeads #glassbeadsjewelry #hotglass #handmade #handmadeglass #handmadebeads #lampwork #lampworkglass #torchwork #flamework #StudioGlass #studioartist #ArtYouCanWear #ChristofMaupin #PastPresentArts #lascruces #newmexico

I mentioned in a post last week that I had some big news to share. Here it is: I'm moving to Las Cruces, New Mexico, and will permanently reside there. Las Cruces has a thriving arts scene and art markets, and will allow me to earn good income from my work while in retirement. There may be a pause for a while as I get settled. Until then, enjoy the end of Spring!
#art #glass #handmade #glassartist #HotGlass #lampwork #torchwork #flamework #LasCruces #NewMexico #artyoucanwear #beads
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Just completed, and hearkening back to early Roman jewelry using semi-precious stones like amethyst and rock crystal. Here, I've used transparent very pale blue and light purple Murano glass to make the beads, adding colored mica powders while white hot for shimmer, resembling iridescence. In my Ko-fi shop: https://ko-fi.com/s/af65ec746d #glass #beads #handmade #art #lampwork #hotglass #torchwork #flamework #buyartfromartists #GlassArt #GlassArtist #handmadeglass #handmadebeads #jewelry #necklace

Something new in my Ko-fi store: This necklace is 20 inches long. I used transparent red, transparent topaz, and various shades of opaque red and other warm colors of Murano glass, all with added trailing. The focal bead is red and yellow, with gold mica powder, all encased in clear. Here's the link: https://ko-fi.com/s/61a6da7e15 #handmade #art #artyoucanwear #glass #beads #handmadeglass handmadebeads #lampwork #GlassArt #GlassArtist #torchwork #flamework #necklace #jewelry

I sold these pieces and many more to a group of friends yesterday, all part of lightening the load for my big move to Las Cruces, New Mexico next month. #lampwork #hotglass #glassart #artyoucanwear #torchwork #glassartist #glass #handmade #beads #jewelry #glassbeads #athensohio #LasCrucesNM

Turns out today was Global Work From Home Day. Guess I was late to the party. Anyway, I work from home. And here are some images of what I do with some glass and fire. #workfromhomeday #handmade #art #glass #hotglass #studioart #studioglass #artyoucanwear #lampwork #flamework #torchwork #beads #glassbeads #jewelry #design #color #handmadeglass #handmadebeads #pastpresentarts #christofmaupin #athensohio #buyartfromartists

With Spring arriving, here's something new. I've used opaque glass in various shades of green and grey to make this, with added frit on the focal bead. It's in my shop here: https://ko-fi.com/s/d34d26b6cd #handmade #MastoArt #HotGlass #lampwork #necklace #jewelry #beads #GlassArt #GlassArtist #BuyArtFromArtists

Sometimes, when working on a larger piece, I pause for a bit and just make something else, like a random bead, pendant, or sculpture. This is a large, thick pendant bead with a core of fire engine red opaque glass, and marbling in other opaque colors, including teal, orange, grey, beige and yellow. I've mounted it on brass wire, before suspending it from a faux leather cord. #glass #beads #handmade #lampwork #glassart #glassartist #glassbeads #glasspendant #studioglass #artyoucanwear #athensohio

Back on the torch again, after a long break imposed on me by circumstances. Experimenting with some new colors and color combinations. Much more coming soon. #glass #hotglass #lampwork #torchwork #flamework #beads #glassbeads #studiolife #GlassStudio #handmade

Something very red. Transparent and semi opaque red and orange-red. You can find this in my Ko-fi shop (copy and paste link): https://ko-fi.com/christofmaupin07/shop #lampwork #hotglass #glassart #artyoucanwear #torchwork #glassartist #handmade #glass #beads #necklace #studioglass

Here's a little something I made at the torch, now in my Ko-fi shop. Various shades of opaque red and orange-red, with the large focal bead rolled in shades of blue enamel while white hot. You can find it here: https://ko-fi.com/s/1732aeeb9f #handmade #HandmadeArt #handmadejewelry #handmadebeads #handmadeglass #lampwork #torchwork #flamework #glass #beads #glassbeads #glassart #glassartist #studioglass #artyoucanwear

Something simple for Sunday. I used transparent emerald green glass to make these beads, then added a thick thread of opaque pale green for contrast. The punched out brass discs beneath I heated, then allowed to develop a natural patina over several months outdoors. The ear wires are pure copper. In my Ko-fi shop (link in my profile). #earrings #beads #glass #hotglass #lampwork #glassart #glassartist #jewelry #simplesunday #athensohio #handmade #MastoArt

It's always nice to get a good review from a customer! #Handmade #glass #beads #HotGlass #lampwork #flamework #torchwork #necklace #jewelry #buyartfromartists #MastoArt

In the midst of all this madness, I'm posting a pair of earrings. Why? Because it's a brief distraction, but also because I could never put these in my Etsy shop; it wasn't worth it. Now that I'm shifting my work to my Ko-fi store, I can share these online. For this silver pair, I made spheres of opaque light blue and rolled them in multicolored frit while white hot. https://ko-fi.com/s/bb8f0cd0f1 #handmade #hotglass #earrings #lampwork #glassart #glassartist #buyartfromartists #MastoArt #flamework