Making a Starburst Cane Murrine with Lauri Copeland

Making simple murrine is easier than you might think. In this tutorial, Lauri uses soft Italian rods to create a star murrine cane. The same technique would be used for boro, which Lauri frequently works in as well. She begins by heating opaque white glass and popping it into an optic mold. Then she encases it with a contrasting color and draws it out. This is an excerpt from her DVD, "All Fired Up," sponsored by the Carlisle School of Glass Art. Murrine are rewarding to make, they just take a little practice...and a lot of patience! Like what you see? You can learn more techniques, in both soft glass and boro, by buying the DVD, available at www.firelady.com