Lampwork Beads & Glass Jewelry

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6965	$19.95	$17.95

Delicate yet durable, cold to the touch, but full of charm: glass beads are amongst the world's most ancient forms of art. Today, they are enjoying a popular revival, as people discover their miniature magnificence, and are using them to create vibrant pieces of unique jewelry. Glass beads are not only beautiful to behold; they are also a pleasure to create.

With some fundamental tools and careful instructions, amateurs and artists alike can form colorful glass beads, and use them to make bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and more. The first section provides clear guidelines on how to make glass beads, from start to finish.

Readers receive a full explanation of the tools and materials they'll be working with. Following this are step-by-step instructions, accompanied by full-color photographs, for making a variety of beads. Some of the beads are perfect for beginnings; others will spark the imaginations of experienced beadmakers. The second section provides instructions for making necklaces, bracelets, and other pieces of jewelry using handmade glass beads. The projects show readers how to combine handmade beads with other beads to maximize their splendor and really show off their distinct beauty.

Table of Contents

Introduction Materials and Tools Setting Up Your  Work Area Part 1: Making Glass Beads Basic Techniques Preparing the Mandrels Lighting the Torch Winding the Bead Decorating and Shaping The Bead Cooling the Bead Removing the Bead from the Mandrel Cleaning and Filing the Bead Round  Bead Cylindrical Bead Bi-Cone Bead Stringer Porcupine Bead Flush Dotted Bead Dotted Sandwich Bead Dotted Disc Bead Rocky Bead Textured Bead Freehand Decorated Bead Eye Bead Forget Me Not Flower Bead Encased Gold Leaf Bead Encased Filigrana Bead Dotted Pressed Bead Encased Triangle Bead Tri-Color Cube Bead Feather Bead Beautiful Blue Eyes Bead Transparent Flower Bead Textured Leaf Bead Swirled Striped Bead Twisted Swirl Bead Powdered Enamel Bead Protruding Flower Bead Part 2: Glass Bead Jewelry Useful Tips Golden Leaf Choker Strawberries in Spring Necklace Garden Necklace Delicate Denim Pin Charming Elephant Charm Necklace Bumblebee and Rock Necklace Surreal Sky Necklace Stellar Earring Candy Apple Earrings Hanging Garden Earrings Autumn Fire Necklace Bold Beaded Ball Necklace Aquatic Marine Necklace Forget-Me-Not Bracelet Lavender and Rose Cube Bracelet Porcupine Bracelet Meadows of Green and White Necklace Turquoise and Coral Harvest Necklace Swirls of Twirls Necklace Fairy Leaf Necklace Lemony Lime Enamel Necklace Lucky Eye Charm Bracelet Resources

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