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Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:32:01 -0500

$50.00
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FREE SHIP - Beast - Mixed Media Boro Glass sculpture by Pipyr

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:48:52 -0500

$60.00
**FREE SHIPPING**

These tiny little creatures started coming out of my torch a while ago and have been continuing to come out of it ever since. They are fun, and each is uniquely one of a kind.

Gotta love this one...he has a very bird-like head and such a bright, fun rainbow of colors! His copper collar holds 3 lab-grown citrines. A great and unique addition to any beast collection! :D

Size: Please take a look at the last photo for a size reference, yes, that is a penny there...these guys are tiny!! ;)

Thanks so much! Always feel free to convo me with questions!

FREE SHIP - Wishing Tree - Boro Flameworked Sculpture - Pipyr

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:48:52 -0500

$23.00
**SALE!!** I'm offering free shipping on these little wishing trees!!

Really pretty tiny sculpture. Maybe it's from an underwater mermaid forest? or hiding under the mushrooms on a forest floor in a world of fairies and magic?? Great for a desk or little nook that needs a touch of art or a cabinet or...who knows?! Where would you put a little wishing tree?

Size: please see the last photo. There is a penny for reference :)

Made from Borosilicate glass and properly annealed :)

FREE SHIP - Wishing Tree - Boro Flameworked Sculpture - Pipyr

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:48:52 -0500

FREE SHIP - Beast - Mixed Media Boro Glass sculpture by Pipyr

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:48:52 -0500

$55.00
**FREE SHIPPING**

These tiny little creatures started coming out of my torch a while ago and have been continuing to come out of it ever since. They are fun, and each is uniquely one of a kind.

Another unique experimental beast. I love the way this one turned out! Feathers along the back and a great copper collar with a black star diopside and a couple small CZs. Awesome addition to a beast collection!!

Size: Please take a look at the last photo for a size reference, yes, that is a penny there...these guys are tiny!! ;)

Thanks so much! Always feel free to convo me with questions!

ORIGINAL ACEO - Flameworked Glass, Encaustic, and Found Objects Assemblage

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:48:52 -0500

$53.00
The short description:

ACEO (2.5"x3.5")

Encaustic (beeswax, resins, and pigment) on birch plywood panel.

Glass eye and stringers (also created by me).

Shed snakeskin

About this piece, inside and out...

This is one of my new ACEO pieces. The size is 2.5"x3.5". I am in the process of experimenting on these little ACEO sized panels and have been happy with the way they have been coming out, so I thought I would post them here :) Since these are experimental pieces, they are each very unique.

The background for this piece is encaustic (a medium consisting of beeswax, damar resin, and powdered pigment) on a high grade birch plywood panel. The panel is 3mm deep and the edges have been painted so there is no need for a frame. It will come with a hanger on the back for immediate enjoyment. ;)

If you have never seen an encaustic painting before, there are a couple things I should tell you. Encaustic paintings have a very luminous quality and a very alluring surface. The most common question most people ask is "will it melt?" There is a popular saying among encaustic artists about that... Wax melts at 150 degrees F. If the painting is melting in your house, your house is on fire!! As with all artwork, this piece should always be kept out of direct sunlight.

This ACEO will be signed, dated, titled, and all that good stuff on the back ;)

Please Note: Due to the nature of the wax, I need to use some common sense when I ship these pieces. If you are currently experiencing an extremely hot or cold time in your area, please get in touch with me so we can discuss the best option for shipping...whether it will be to wait or to ship via overnight mail.

Pipyr - ORIGINAL - ACEO - Flameworked Glass and Encaustics and found objects assemblage

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:48:52 -0500

$53.00
PLEASE NOTE: The photos do these pieces no justice at all. They have a "life" about them that can only be appreciated in-person.

The short description:

ACEO (2.5"x3.5")

Encaustic (beeswax, resins, and pigment) on birch plywood panel.

Tiny flameworked glass eye and sculptures (also created by me).

Mouse bone, metal shavings, gauze

This is one of my new ACEO pieces. The size is 2.5"x3.5". I am in the process of experimenting on these little ACEO sized panels and have been happy with the way they have been coming out, so I thought I would post them here :) Since these are experimental pieces, they are each very unique.

The background for this piece is encaustic (a medium consisting of beeswax, damar resin, and powdered pigment) on a high grade birch plywood panel. The panel is 3mm deep and the edges have been painted so there is no need for a frame. It will come with a hanger on the back for immediate enjoyment. ;)

If you have never seen an encaustic painting before, there are a couple things I should tell you. Encaustic paintings have a very luminous quality and a very alluring surface. The most common question most people ask is "will it melt?" There is a popular saying among encaustic artists about that... Wax melts at 150 degrees F. If the painting is melting in your house, your house is on fire!! As with all artwork, this piece should always be kept out of direct sunlight.

This ACEO will be signed, dated, titled, and all that good stuff on the back ;)

Please Note: Due to the nature of the wax, I need to use some common sense when I ship these pieces. If you are currently experiencing an extremely hot or cold time in your area, please get in touch with me so we can discuss the best option for shipping...whether it will be to wait or to ship via overnight mail.

Pipyr - ORIGINAL - ACEO 3 - Flameworked Glass and Encaustics and found objects assemblage

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:48:52 -0500

$53.00
The short description:

ACEO (2.5"x3.5")

Encaustic (beeswax, resins, and pigment) on birch plywood panel.

Glass staff, flame, lines, and horn

Mouse bones

Quartz crystal, star diopside

This is one of my new ACEO pieces. The size is 2.5"x3.5". I am in the process of experimenting on these little ACEO sized panels and have been happy with the way they have been coming out, so I thought I would post them here :) Since these are experimental pieces, they are each very unique.

The background for this piece is encaustic (a medium consisting of beeswax, damar resin, and powdered pigment) on a high grade birch plywood panel. The panel is 3mm deep and the edges have been painted so there is no need for a frame. It will come with a hanger on the back for immediate enjoyment. ;)

If you have never seen an encaustic painting before, there are a couple things I should tell you. Encaustic paintings have a very luminous quality and a very alluring surface. The most common question most people ask is "will it melt?" There is a popular saying among encaustic artists about that... Wax melts at 150 degrees F. If the painting is melting in your house, your house is on fire!! As with all artwork, this piece should always be kept out of direct sunlight.

This ACEO will be signed, dated, titled, and all that good stuff on the back ;)

Please Note: Due to the nature of the wax, I need to use some common sense when I ship these pieces. If you are currently experiencing an extremely hot or cold time in your area, please get in touch with me so we can discuss the best option for shipping...whether it will be to wait or to ship via overnight mail.

Pipyr - ORIGINAL - ACEO 4 - Flameworked Glass and Encaustics and Found Object Assemblage

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:48:51 -0500

$53.00
The short description:

ACEO (2.5"x3.5")

Encaustic (beeswax, resins, and pigment) on birch plywood panel.

Tiny flameworked glass eye and sculptures (also created by me).

Mouse bones, Quartz point, spring, gear.

This is one of my new ACEO pieces. The size is 2.5"x3.5". I am in the process of experimenting on these little ACEO sized panels and have been happy with the way they have been coming out, so I thought I would post them here :) Since these are experimental pieces, they are each very unique.

The background for this piece is encaustic (a medium consisting of beeswax, damar resin, and powdered pigment) on a high grade birch plywood panel. The panel is 3mm deep and the edges have been painted so there is no need for a frame. It will come with a hanger on the back for immediate enjoyment. ;)

If you have never seen an encaustic painting before, there are a couple things I should tell you. Encaustic paintings have a very luminous quality and a very alluring surface. The most common question most people ask is "will it melt?" There is a popular saying among encaustic artists about that... Wax melts at 150 degrees F. If the painting is melting in your house, your house is on fire!! As with all artwork, this piece should always be kept out of direct sunlight.

This ACEO will be signed, dated, titled, and all that good stuff on the back ;)

Please Note: Due to the nature of the wax, I need to use some common sense when I ship these pieces. If you are currently experiencing an extremely hot or cold time in your area, please get in touch with me so we can discuss the best option for shipping...whether it will be to wait or to ship via overnight mail.

Pipyr - ORIGINAL - 4x4 Panel - Encaustic, Glass, and Found Object Assemblage

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:48:51 -0500

$425.00
Short Description:

4"x4" Birch Plywood panel with a deep 1.5" cradle (sides shellacked, no frame needed)

Encaustic paint (beeswax and resin)

Flameworked glass face sculpture (also created by me)

Snake Vertebrae

Mouse bones

Shark teeth

Black shell

Horse Hair

This is the first piece in a series that will depict various "Minor Gods" or "Superhumans".

The background for this piece is encaustic (a medium consisting of beeswax, damar resin, pigment, and other waxes as the mood strikes me ;) ) on a cradled high grade birch plywood panel.

If you have never seen an encaustic painting before, there are a couple things I should tell you. Encaustic paintings have a very luminous quality and a very alluring surface. The most common question most people ask is "will it melt?" There is a popular saying among encaustic artists about that... Wax melts at 150 degrees F. If the painting is melting in your house, your house is on fire!! As with all artwork, this piece should always be kept out of direct sunlight.

This panel is signed and dated on the front

Please Note: Due to the nature of the wax, I need to use some common sense when I ship these pieces. If you are currently experiencing an extremely hot or cold time in your area, please get in touch with me so we can discuss the best option for shipping...whether it will be to wait or to ship via overnight mail.

Eye Cane Tutorial- Soft glass AND boro - Lampworking tut by Pipyr

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:39:45 -0500

$20.00
**Please note, I try to send this out within a few hours, but if you don't have it within 12 hours, please convo me or send me an e-mail at pipyr@pipyr.com to let me know. Thanks!!**

By popular request, I have created a tutorial about how I create, lens, and set my eye cane. I have shown the techniques in both ****BORO AND SOFT GLASS!****

Not only will you learn how I make my boro eye cane and TWO ways of making a soft glass eye cane with similar effects, but you will also learn how to use it once you've made it! Check out the table of contents and a sneak peek in the pictures!

You do not need anything special to use this tutorial in the way of glass, torch, or tools. You can even make soft glass eye cane on a hot head! There is a section that shows how to use silver glass in eye cane, but there is also a section using regular run-of-the-mill moretti glass to make an equally beautiful eye.

Please make a note in your order telling me what e-mail address to send the file to if it is different from the one you are paying with. I will do my best to get the tutorial out within a few hours of purchase so you will have it right away!

This tut is a 3.6mb PDF file with 52 pages and a bajillion photos...ok, maybe not a bajillion, but there are more pictures than I have an interest in counting. Let's say this tut is "profusely illustrated" ;) The layout is extremely simple and the whole tutorial is black and white except for the photos, in the hopes that it will be as easy to print as possible, if you choose to do so. The font is embedded for easy loading and printing on online printing sites.

Along with this tutorial I offer lifetime support through e-mail. I am always here for my students and I also love hearing their progress!!

Thanks so much and enjoy!!

Suspended Sculpture - Crank - Flameworked Glass and Metal

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:41:57 -0500

$350.00
The short description:

Flameworked Borosilicate glass

Stainless Steel supports

Various found metal gears and other bits

The long description:

Finally, he is finished! I made this glass figure months ago and the poor guy has been just waiting to be used in a piece. I tossed ideas back and forth, thought about different stands or backgrounds...until I made a few hanging sculptures a couple weeks ago and realized how much I love the movement and how endless the possibilities are.

So, I present to you a piece that my partner has termed a "suspended sculpture"...it's a cross between an assemblage, a mobile, a glass sculpture, and an art doll. A bit confused maybe, but he has his gears and springs, so he's moderately content ;) He is all metal and glass...gears and other bits are from broken stuff.

Thanks for taking a look!

Boro on a concentrator Tutorial - Lampworking tut by Pipyr

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:40:26 -0500

$20.00
**NOTE: I just updated this file with embedded fonts so that it can be printed through on-line printing services. If you have purchased this tut already and would like the updated file, please simply e-mail me (pipyr(at)pipyr.com) to let me know which tutorials you have and which e-mail address I sent the original file to. Thanks so much!**

I'm excited to present to you a tutorial geared towards the flameworker with a small torch run by concentrators. This entire tutorial is done on a minor hooked up to a single, standard 5 lpm concentrator. I show how to make colors pop in a bead and how to sculpt 5 different little things. This is a fun tutorial that should set you on the track to making great things out of borosilicate glass even with a set up that doesn't pump a ton of heat. Check out the table of contents and pictures of what I demo!

Please make a note in your etsy order telling me what e-mail address to send the file to. I will do my best to get the tutorial out within a few hours of purchase so you will have it right away!

This tut is a 4.2mb PDF file with 69 pages and a bajillion photos...ok, maybe not a bajillion, but there are more pictures than I have an interest in counting. Let's say this tut is "profusely illustrated" ;) The photos are taken using a didymium filter so you can see clearly what is happening while I'm in the flame. The layout is extremely simple and the whole tutorial is black and white except for the photos, in the hopes that it will be as easy to print as possible, if you choose to do so.

If you want to learn how to work boro and the techniques for making some fantastic sculptures on your low-heat set-up, this is the tut you want :)

Along with this tutorial I offer lifetime support through e-mail. I am always here for my students and I also love hearing their progress!!

Thanks so much and enjoy!!

The Creature Tutorial - Lampworking tut by Pipyr

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:39:47 -0500

$20.00
**NOTE: I just updated this file with embedded fonts so that it can be printed through on-line printing services. If you have purchased this tut already and would like the updated file, please simply e-mail me (pipyr(at)pipyr.com) to let me know which tutorials you have and which e-mail address I sent the original file to. Thanks so much!**

Finally, here it is!! A tutorial about how to make a creature from solid borosilicate glass rods (no tubing)! I have spent a lot of time on this, trying to make it as clear as possible so that anyone can make a creature.

Please make a note in your Paypal payment telling me what e-mail address to send the file to. I will do my best to get the tutorial out within a few hours of purchase so you will have it right away!

This tut is a 2.2mb PDF file with 46 pages and a bajillion photos...ok, maybe not a bajillion, but there are 87 pictures and when I was editing them it felt like a bajillion ;) The layout is extremely simple and the whole tutorial is black and white except for the photos, in the hopes that it will be as easy to print as possible, if you choose to do so.

I wrote this tutorial with the assumption that many people using it will have never used borosilicate glass before. I have info about proper seals, color, clear sizes that I commonly use, etc. Then I go into how to make the creature with photos to highlight everything from beginning to end.

You should have a torch with a decent oxygen supply to use this tutorial. It can be done on a minor with one oxygen concentrator with some adjustments that are noted in the tut, but it is painfully slow on a set-up like that. Ideally, you will be able to run a small torch at near full capacity.

I have a few words in this tut about the dreaded "copying" subject, but the gist is: make creatures! Sell them, keep them, give them away!! Do whatever you like with the information :)

Along with this tutorial I offer lifetime support through e-mail. I am always here for my students and I also love hearing their progress!!

Thanks so much and enjoy!!

THE BEASTS Tutorial - Lampworking tut by Pipyr

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:42:27 -0500

$20.00
Here be the Beasts!! ;) This tutorial covers the making of three different kinds of my "Beasts" out of borosilicate glass. At the end, there is a section on my favorite colors and color combos with pictures of the finished examples and tips on how to get the most out of each color. There is a heavy emphasis on Momka's Glass, because it's all awesome ;) It is my hope that this tutorial gives you lots of information to apply to any kind of borosilicate sculpture work. Check out the table of contents and a sneak peek below!

Please make a note in your Paypal payment telling me what e-mail address to send the file to if it is different from the one you are paying with. I will do my best to get the tutorial out within a few hours of purchase so you will have it right away!

This tut is a 6.6mb PDF file with 74 pages and a bajillion photos...ok, maybe not a bajillion, but there are more pictures than I have an interest in counting. Let's say this tut is "profusely illustrated" ;) The layout is extremely simple and the whole tutorial is black and white except for the photos, in the hopes that it will be as easy to print as possible, if you choose to do so.

Along with this tutorial I offer support through e-mail. I am always here for my students and I also love hearing their progress!!

Thanks so much and enjoy!!