Here are some photos from the lampworking demonstration at The Bead Bag in Elk River, Minnesota.  Thank you Patti for hosting this event.  Photo credits go to Yvette LaVallee.

 

Starting a bead.

Finishing a round bead.

 

Preparing to pull twistie.

 

Pulling twistie.

 

 

The grand finale' of the day was a blown vessel.  Here it is just starting to form.

 

Heating the glass to a molten state.

 

Blowing the vessel form.

 

Preparing for additional shaping.

 

Final body shape.

 

Adding handles.

 

This vessel is available for sale.  Check the vessels page for details.