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If I could master one thing in my glass life it would be the technique used to make these beads. I have begun making vessels with this technique and in all reality I have a lot of work to do. The Zanfirico beads have a solid color background and that is a trick that I have had only experimental success with in vessels. The Zanfirico beads sell slowly because of the price/time thing, but they have been widely published and people seem to be encouraging, telling me to keep working on them and my vessels with the same look. I have seen a few finished pieces strung up with Zanfirico beads and I am always impressed that somebody has spent all that time with my glass work. For me, this is the oddest part of being a lampworker; people do stuff with my stuff. They wear it, they string it, they drink out of it, or they put it on a shelf. God bless them.
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It takes me a good bit of time to make one Zanfirico bead, but it's time well spent. I like to think that the Zanfirico bead is a look into the furture of my glass life. I hope so anyway. I want to know this technique, deeply if that is possible.
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Made in 2004 this one is big, about 3". Some people like big beads, some don't. I LOVE this style as big as I can make them.
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This photo and the one to the left is by Chriss at Neuvo Marketing Concepts. I have made a few goblets with Zanfirico bead stems, I like them but the cups need work.
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There are about 14 pieces of cane in each Zanfirico bead. I spend way too much time each week pulling cane. I know you can buy it from a few people but I just don't think it's right. Tempting but no. Pulling cane is not difficult, but it's hard work.
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This photo and some others here are by Azad Photo. The holes in my Zanfirico beads are at either 12 and 6 o'clock or at 10 and 2 o'clock. Makes for interesting stringing, you gotta know what you're doing to use them well.
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If you have a few bucks to spend as an investment in my life, go Zanfirico. I know a few very kind people that never had the intention to string them, they just like to hold them, check them out once and a while.
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Back to Parent Page:  Harold Williams Cooney
Going to conferences like GAS (2005,4,3,2,1), ISGB (2005,4,1) or Salem (2005), internet inspiration like this site, Flow Mag,and talking with glass friends on the phone is the only way I survive. I love to see people work hard, to make visions in glass come true, because I want that for myself. I am pleased with my work not because it's good glass (my pieces need a lot of improvement) but because I know I put my heart into it. I am proud to say that I learned from Big Daddy Bruce. The biggest inspiration I have and the only reason I can push myself, the only way I can find the energy to work hard and stay focused comes from my glass friends-teachers who also ‘get-er-done’ tough everyday: Jason Ryner,Keysha Whitsel,Jason Herring,Kevin & Keith Engelman,Greg Hoff,Andrew Brown,Will Menzies,Steve Sizelove,Rosburg,and Solfiel.If you see me not working, kick me in the head. One Love, God bless and above all else: KEEP IT HOT! hwc05
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Jaw droppers!
Are these mandrel wound beads? I am very interested in this beautiful technique. These are going to make wonderful artifacts for future peoples.Cheers!
» Posted by
FredRossi
on 3/25/2005 9:25:53 AM.
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Incredible!
Harold, your art is amazing! I want to be you when I grow up ;p
Teresa
» Posted by
LavenderCreekGlass
on 7/2/2005 1:12:21 AM.
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Yo Yo
I think I heard of this Zamfire guy... doesn't he play some sort of wood flute? LOL
Just wanted to say hello and bust a funny Zamfire joke. These rock and I agree, keep it up. I'm going to have to take a class or something on how to get the perfectly lined up Happy Harold holes. I'm pretty sure I just need to hone my hot tung skills. :) Would love to see you at AGI next year. Come out and play with us there for a while man.
» Posted by
Mr.Smiley
on 10/8/2005 5:05:20 PM.
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very well done...
italian glass inspired my love of the medium,your techniques inspired my love as well,well done.<<<<<<<<<>&#...
» Posted by
glasstroll
on 2/7/2006 6:14:55 AM.
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