Five Star Gift Ideas

If your husband is passionate about lampworking, there are many unique and thoughtful gift ideas that you can choose from to celebrate your love on Valentine’s Day. Here are some ideas that you could consider:

1. Lampworking Classes

Consider gifting your husband lampworking classes, especially if he’s at an intermediate or advanced level of skill. If he’s not yet enrolled in a class, this will give him the opportunity to learn from experts and enhance his lampworking techniques.

2. Lampworking Books or Magazines

There is a vast amount of literature available online and in print format that could enhance his knowledge of lampworking techniques, designs, and procedures. You could find books on basic glassblowing techniques, advanced glassblowing techniques, and specialized lampworking techniques. Additionally, a subscription to a top lampworking magazine like the Glass Craftsman could broaden his knowledge of current lampworking patterns and the latest equipment.

3. Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads

A beautiful Valentine's Day gift for your husband could be a set of handmade lampwork beads. Handmade beads can be added to his collection or used to create a new piece of jewelry or home décor. You could even commission a custom set or discuss with him what he might want to create that you can order ahead of time.

4. Flameworked Glass Pendants

Flameworked glass pendants, like those created by star glassblowers, are stunning, unique, and one-of-a-kind pieces. You could surprise your husband with a stunning heart-shaped flameworked glass pendant that he could affix to his favorite jewelry, or use it as a centerpiece in a piece of artistic home décor.

5. Glassblowing Equipment

If your husband is starting up his lampworking career, perhaps a new set of specialized tools could be an amazing gift. Depending on his preferred glassworking technique, you could gift him a new set of tungsten-carbide shears, T-pins, or propane torches that would help him create unique designs.

In summary, Valentine's Day is an opportunity to show your husband how much you love him. A Valentine’s Day gift that caters to his interest could show him that you recognize and appreciate his interests and hobbies. A memorable lampworking-themed gift could be one that reflects his passion, talent, and creativity.

Or you can get him a star map with the date of your first kiss.

Chasidee Howard says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I loved the valentines addition! I got it for my husband and he was so shocked and loved it! Definitely recommend for a gift idea. Simple. Sentimental. ❤️”