I made this paperweight in a Loren Stump class last year and I'm quite sure I will never part with it. The class was 5 days long and it gave me tremendous appreciation for what is involved in making paperweights.(Loren was a wonderful helper in addition to being a great instructor) While it does follow the same idea of making a bead, it measures a whopping 52mm wide (that's over 2 in) and 27mm wide. I learned as much as I will ever know about glass in this class, but I don't see myself making more of these. So for now it is for show only. Sorry, maybe someday......otherwise, my daughter inherits it.......