OK, I have made it through my family's version of the holiday madness, and now that it's over (*whew*) I have some new auctions listed! Looking forward to spring...
Gorgeous beads Kalera. I love the morning dew one. Love Shirley
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Thank you! The colors on that one are just like sunrise.
I don't understand. What part do you make? Do you mold the plastic yourself or something? Thanks. They look nice.
She makes the beads by melting glass (NOT plastic!) in a torch flame and wrapping it around a rod called a mandrel. This is what's called "lampwork glass". There are a number of lampworkers in this newsgroup.
Celine
Love that Green Granite!!
Tina
Like this:
On Fri, 26 Dec 2003 00:53:16 GMT, "jm" wrote: This may help you also John. How to make glass beads:
Harry's Happy Place
On Thu, 25 Dec 2003 19:53:16 -0500, jm wrote (in message ):
No, I don't think it's pricey. Pam East doesn't make lampwork beads, she makes enameled glass beads on copper tubing. From what I understand, everything in Pam's kit is everything you're ever going to need. (within reason)
Beginner's lampwork kits aren't even in the same category. I recently saw one that had a very inexpensive bottom of the line torch, a bunch of no-name glass rods, and was missing a vital piece of equipment for anyone even considering lampworking: eye protection. I cannot imagne anyone making even the most basic beads with that kit, and anyone with talent would "outgrow" it almost instantly.
Pam's kit will allow you to make beautiful beads (not lampworked beads, but gorgeous all the same) without making another huge investment for materials.
Just my $0.02,
Kathy N-V
Thank you, John! They are made by melting glass rods with an oxygen/propane torch system. If you are interested in knowing more about the process involved in making these beads, here is a very simple and clear explanation of the process and equipment:
Thank you! It's amazing in person... and it better be, it was a PITA to make! My supplier was out of the frit color I wanted so I had to make it myself. I really hope they get more, because I love making that style but I'm not so fond of making frit! Lol!
p.s. ignore my previous reply to this post if you saw it *blush*
I have no idea.. was just trying to help out John about how glass beads were made. Harry
Harry's Happy Place
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