Glass Christmas Reindeer Tree Decoration
This handmade glass reindeer with its big red nose is a perfect unique addition to any christmas tree. Would make a great Christmas gift or Secret Santa. The reindeer is hung with strong clear nylon string.
My lampwork artisan glass items are handmade by myself, Darrelle in my cosy little studio in South Devon, UK. Each one is made individually and shaped by hand so each one can be a little different giving them character.
Approximate Size: 4cm tall by 3.5cm wide by 0.5cm thick (each one might slightly differ in size)
Materials: Glass hung with strong clear nylon string
Quantity: 1 Reindeer
How it's made:
The glass is melted until molten using a 1700° flame from a dual fuel torch. When the glass is hot and melted it acts like honey, the hotter it is the more it moves and drips. So, when the glass is acting like set honey, I can start wrapping it around stainless-steel rod and then its formed using both gravity and tools. Once it is complete it’s put into a kiln for several hours to bake then cooled down slowly, this is how the glass is hardened to make it durable. When the glass is cooled, it's taken off the stainless-steel rod and cleaned. Using strong glue, the nylon string is attached.
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