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terminology

Flameworking

The technique of forming objects from rods and tubes of glass that, when heated in a flame, become soft and can be manipulated into the desired shape. Formerly, the source of the flame was an oil or paraffin lamp used in conjunction with foot-powered bellows; today, gas-fueled torches are used.

source Corning Museum of Glass

alternate terms

Flame working, flamework, lamp working, lamp-worked, At-the-lamp