Irina Derevyankina
Fine Art Glass Craftsperson
Since 2017, I have dedicated myself to lampworking. My creative path began with glass magic; today, in my Haifa studio, each piece is born from the harmony of intense fire and artistic vision.
Working with glass is a dialogue. I guide the flame, but glass dictates its form. My philosophy is simple: creating jewelry that highlights your personality and keeps the warmth of the maker.
Flame Magic: The Art of Lampwork
Working with glass is a dialogue with fire. In its fierce dance, solid matter becomes alive, allowing me to capture the moment of transformation in an eternal pattern. It is an alchemy of light and heat.
Temperature & Fire
The creation starts at over 1000°C. In the burner flame, glass melts and becomes fluid like honey, allowing the artisan to control every single drop of the glowing, molten crystalline mass.
Mandrel Technique
A mandrel — a steel rod — serves as the base for every bead, as glass is layered onto it. This is where the architecture and the unique geometry of the future jewelry piece are finally formed.
Professional Annealing
To ensure perfect strength, the finished piece undergoes controlled cooling in a muffle furnace. This annealing cycle removes internal glass stresses, making the work truly durable for life.