Terra Glass

Terra glass by Double Helix, is just so beautiful and like a lot of beautiful things extremely expensive. I got a 1/2 pound of Terra glass right after my birthday . For days I just look at it, I was really afraid to even use it because I didn't want to ruin it . But for the last couple of weeks I have been working with it. In my first glass class, my instructor told us to keep a journal, write down glass reactions, color combinations , what each glass did under the flame, etc. I still keep that journal and write down everything. With Terra the least little thing could determine if the glass would strike or not. Many factors play a role : Oxygen ratio to propane , how hot I let the glass get , whether or not to use a reduction flame or a high oxygen flame so many things makes such a big difference . But I love a challenge and I can say Terra, is definitely giving me one . I haven't mastered Terra yet but I do like the progress I am making . It has slow my work down , and I haven't been able to add anything to my shop this week but Terra is just so gorgeous it reminds me of a rainbow or a oil sleek in a puddle on a rainy day . I tell myself don't get frustrated enjoy the journey and I do. One day the lampwork angels will smile on me and Terra will become second nature to me under the flame. thanks for listening Lou