Tutorial: Making a Cone Pendant

Step 3: Initial Shaping

In order to fit the gather into the mold, they need to be aproximately the same shape. In this case the gaffer is stretching the bubble to match the cone shape of the mold. At the same time he is twisting the gather. You will be able to see the twist in later photos.

This move has probably more to do with the success of the piece than any other.
It is here that the wall thickness and bubble placement are determined.

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