How is lampwork different from glassblowing?

Lampworking differs from glassblowing in that glassblowing utilizes a blowpipe to inflate a glass gob by blowing air into the blowpipe, whereas, lampworking manipulates glass either by the use of tools, gravity, or by blowing directly into the end of a glass tube.

New Fenton Lampwork Beads

Now you can experience the ancient art of lampwork at Fenton Art Glass.

Watch up close as Fenton artisans create beautiful glass beads from Fenton glass.

A large variety of colors, treatments and even beautifully handpainted designs are available and each bead is lined in sterling silver.

Visit the Fenton Gift Shop in Williamstown, WV

and select your favorites today.

Call 1-800-319-7793 x 282 or 323 for more details or to order Fenton Lampwork Beads.

Watching the Fenton lampwork artists is a popular part of our free factory tour.

A very fine glass frit is sometimes added to

the bead to give various colors and designs.

The bead may be reheated in the flame several times during the lampworking process.

Enjoy Custom Fenton Bead Day!

Choose your design!