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The Rising Cost of Pink Glass in Lampworking: A Closer Look

In the world of lampworking, glass artists often utilize a diverse palette of colors to create intricate and stunning glass beads and sculptures. Among these colors, pink holds a special, vibrant allure. However, many lampworkers have noticed a significant increase in the cost of pink glass in recent years, leading some suppliers to discontinue its availability. So why is pink glass so expensive, and what factors contribute to its rising price?
October 19, 2024 — Stephanie White
Pink Tourmaline Frit Lampwork Beads

Pink Tourmaline Frit Lampwork Beads

Are these colors gorgeous or what? The soft pinks with hints of fuchsia pink accents are just lovely together. This frit is from Arrow Springs and really created a lovely set of lampwork beads. In a few of these beads, I added some Val Cox Pink Lipstick. It is not obvious which ones contain this darker pink frit. 
August 18, 2023 — Stephanie White
The Allure of Pink Glass in Lampworking

The Allure of Pink Glass in Lampworking

Pink glass holds a special allure in the world of art and design, captivating the hearts of many artists and enthusiasts. However, pink glass, particularly in the world of lampworking, can be relatively expensive compared to other colors due to several factors. Here are some reasons why pink glass can carry a higher price tag
July 12, 2023 — Stephanie White
red lampwork beads

Playing with Frit

Yesterday, I made up several beads I thought might look nice together for the holidays. My goal was to find a pretty red color to use to make up some Christmas beads sets. This is my reason for logging this information because you think you will remember and then when you sit down to make the beads you cannot remember what you used last time.
September 09, 2021 — Stephanie White