Off- mandrel acorn

[Kez1986]

Hi I’m new to lampworking and here . I am wondering if anyone has a tutorial for off-mandrel acorn. Thanks in advance


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[echeveria]

https://www.etsy.com/listing/8747939...search_click=1

Etsy. Adapt it to off mandrel.

[Kez1986]

Originally Posted by echeveria

https://www.etsy.com/listing/8747939...search_click=1

Etsy. Adapt it to off mandrel.

Thank you for your help, I’ll look in to that one.


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[Three Muses Glass]

I used to make a lot of those. These pictured are boro. Basically take the rod you want the acorn to be and make a gather, shape it somewhat. A flattish top, somewhat rounded is good. Take the cap color and either make a gather and heat and smoosh both side together or wind that color on. A marble mold is a quick way to make the cap rounded but a marver will work also. Put on a small gather/blob of the same color and make a loop...or however you like to make loops. I preferred Handy Andy's. Either hold your loop with tweezers or add a punty. Heat the bottom of the acorn, stretch into a point and that's about it.


Oh, just a quick addition that's optional- Frit on the cap (before the loop) gives implied texture, or actual texture if not melted in completely, a tool like a brass fork gives actual texture.

[Kez1986]

Originally Posted by Three Muses Glass

I used to make a lot of those. These pictured are boro. Basically take the rod you want the acorn to be and make a gather, shape it somewhat. A flattish top, somewhat rounded is good. Take the cap color and either make a gather and heat and smoosh both side together or wind that color on. A marble mold is a quick way to make the cap rounded but a marver will work also. Put on a small gather/blob of the same color and make a loop...or however you like to make loops. I preferred Handy Andy's. Either hold your loop with tweezers or add a punty. Heat the bottom of the acorn, stretch into a point and that's about it.


Oh, just a quick addition that's optional- Frit on the cap (before the loop) gives implied texture, or actual texture if not melted in completely, a tool like a brass fork gives actual texture.

Thank you, I’m so very grateful for your help.


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[Jenfire]

Rebecca,
You have always been awesome!
Thanks

[Three Muses Glass]

[KJohn]

Rebecca thanks so much, those are wonderful!!

[beadbroad]

How did I miss this! I love acorns. Thanks Rebecca.