books for dichroic glass or lampwork beadmaking?

Making Glass Beads (on Amazon):

Fused glass books on Amazon: Corina Tettinger's book : On google: and also

and And especially:

Don't forget WetCanvas at

Hey Jennie. I have Crohns too. I think I've seen you on the Crohn's group. I too am interested in lampworking. Anyway, welcome. These ladies are so talented. I just keep my mouth shut and listen. LOL

Lynette in AL

On Sun, 26 Sep 2004 4:31:26 -0400, Lynette Peete wrote (in message ):

Both of you, please don't shut up and lurk. There's plenty of room for everyone, and we love newcomers. If you stick around and yak, you'll be an old veteran like myself in no time.

Let us know about yourself, the family (including pets) and what got you interested in beadwork. One thing I've noticed is that no one mentioned is that making quality lampwork bads takes a considerable investment in time and money.

One of our members, Su, has locked her husband in the SHED for what seems like months, and he isn't allowed out until he's a fantastically skilled lampworker. (Some of this story is fiction. Su can give you the truth, but my way sounds better)

The main thing is that we want to know you. Don't hide - post away. Everyone can need a friend or two, and there are whole lot of friends (most more normal than I am), just waiting here.

Kathy N-V

Oh, no, your way IS the truth! *grin*

He's in the SHED (sorry, Kalera) right now. On Sundays he does beads to order, MY order of course. Today it's blue and white if he has any left.

As for the rest, the handcuff key is the truth too but I don't lock other lampworkers in the SHED (sorry, Kalera), they get to sleep in the boat and have clotted cream and scones.

Honest.

-Su

Bead Moma is mean to Bead Daddy. Meanie........ /giggles to himself.

I could make an exception and put you in with Mike! Watch yourself, matey!

-Su

Yes mam, /Scott hangs his head low.

That's a shame. We'd love to talk with you, not just AT you! :-)

You too, Jennie. Both of you, join in and have fun with us! ~~ Sooz To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong. ~~Joseph Chilton Pearce

This bears repeating. There is no quick and easy way to do the dichro glass thing....and there IS a lot of competition. ~~ Sooz To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong. ~~Joseph Chilton Pearce

On Sun, 26 Sep 2004 10:13:09 -0400, Su/Cutworks wrote (in message ):

^^^^^

Sorry Su, "Talk Like A Pirate" day was September 19. Unless of course, British dates are different.

Kathy N-V

Hey, Scott, A trip to the British Isles _and_ lampwork lessons! Oh, and life on a boat! I couldn't pass up the opportunity.

Vicki V

Hi, Jennie!

If this is something you've never tried before, I would recommend you get Cindy Jenkins' "Making Glass Beads"... it's only about $15 on Amazon and it offers a good primer. It's an attractive little volume and fun to look at even if you end up not making beads.

If you can find an artist in your area who can give you a demo or a mini-lesson for a price you can afford, that's a really good idea, in order to get a feel for whether it's something you actually like before you invest in equipment. You can get started relatively inexpensively (less than $150) but it's always nice to be able to try your hand at it before buying.

If your main hope is to be able to make extra money, I should forwarn you that it will be a while before you break even. It's a rewarding craft, but the expenses are hard to recoup. If you work at it intensively, you may be able to start selling your work in as little as two months... but you probably won't have positive cashflow from lampworking for over a year. OTOH, I make my entire living at it, so I'm proof positive it's doable over time.

Check out www.artglassforum for some good information.

Good luck!

-Kalera

Chandra1950 wrote:

Har! I live on a boat, I can talk this way any time I want. Arrr. I may sound like I'm from Cornwall but Mike's completely unable to sound like anything but a Mancunian so I have to try harder!

Arrr.

-Su

Who said he'd get to live on the boat? Oh, no, it's the SHED for naughty boys like that.

However, if he arrives carrying a suitcase full of gifts such as Peeps and cococococcoooa cats (sorry, a banananaanana moment there) then he may be allowed to sleep on the boat.

-Su

Wow, Lynette, do we EVER have something in common. I would love to email with you now and then.

Have you started making any beads or such?

Jennie

Well, I certainly will do that. There is a place down the street from me where a glass blower has a shop and teaches classes (I think) and I was imagine perhaps I could rent his equipment since I don''t have much of an area for that.

Jennie

But always great to hear a success story like you !!!

thanks for the advice, Jennie