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about the artist
Jenna Beatrice
I began my flameworking apprenticeship in Boulder, CO, in the autumn of 1999, and glass has captivated me ever since.
Flameworking has given me a freedom and allowed me a creative expression I haven't found anywhere else. Glass is like no other medium.
Some people think that flameworkers are controlling the glass and moving it around in order to create the vision. Personally, I've found it's more of a dance. It's a collaboration between me and the flame and the glass.
When I can help to create the proper flame and movements for the moment, the glass will naturally form itself into the vision. In that way, I'm just a partner in the dance.
My inspirations come from Nature and The Great Beyond. Who knows where this magic comes from? I’m just grateful to be part of it all.
If my glass touches your heart or inspires your mind, then I'll count my time at the torch as well spent.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I have a torch that runs on propane and oxygen. It’s mounted on a table in front of a ventilation system.
When I pick up the glass, it’s in a solid state. When I put it in the flame, it melts into a consistency kind of like honey, and I can move it around and shape it.
The whole process is absolutely mesmerizing!
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I did a glassblowing apprenticeship in Boulder, CO. There was a big glassblowing scene there at the time, and it was a great environment to learn and share and grow together.
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I did my glassblowing apprenticeship in 1999, which means I have been doing this for decades. Wow! Time flies :)
I’m so glad we found each other, and I’m really glad you’re here.
For more about me and my other projects, check out the links below.