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  • my handmade lampwork beadies

    just thought i'd show off some of the recent beads i've made, i'm getting quite proud of them now







    i'd love to know what you think
    www.craftedgems.co.uk

    http://www.beadartists.org/Gal1300_C..._s_Gallery.asp

  • #2
    Love the aqua ones - I'm more into colour than shape.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by carolinemhannon View Post
      just thought i'd show off some of the recent beads i've made, i'm getting quite proud of them now



      [The second picture]



      i'd love to know what you think

      These are beautiful. Where can I find out about making this kind of bead please?

      Jane
      For his hat was a hundred and two feet wide,
      With ribbons and bibbons on every side

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      • #4
        Hi Jane

        i good book to get is cindy jenkins 'making glass beads' or 'you can make glass beads', the later one is a more basic book but either will give you and idea on the process and tools involved

        this tutorial should show you the process of making a simple-ish bead

        http://www.beadworx.com/HowToMakeABead1.html

        there's also a uk based forum for lampwork and glass artists

        www.glassharmony.co.uk, there's loads of information on there and lots of people who teach lampworking, i hope this helps and if you need anymo more help just ask me
        www.craftedgems.co.uk

        http://www.beadartists.org/Gal1300_C..._s_Gallery.asp

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        • #5
          They're gorgeous. I just love glass things and always have - I used to collect special glass marbles when I was little!
          How much do you think it would cost to buy the basic equipment for setting up a little lamp working corner (as if I don't already have enough hobbies that I don't have time to do!) Are any of the starter packs that are on offer good value or is it better to buy better but more expensive equipment?
          Right, the baby's asleep and I should be making some mirrors! Better go and do some work...
          www.andamento.co.uk ...my website
          http://andamentoblog.blogspot.com/ ... my blog

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          • #6
            in the uk you can get starter kits from

            http://www.tuffnellglass.com, i got the £130 kit which contains the most equipment and the torch is a hothead which runs on Mapp gas (from b&q) or you can get the kit to run it on bulk propane

            you can get duel fuel torches which are more expensive and run on propane and oxygen mix, this is going to be my next upgrade

            i'm currently on the hothead, which i feel is perfect for beginiers and learning the techniques as it dosen't run as hot as other torches so melts the glass slower allowing you to get a better shape

            if you want to use the beads for jewellery you'll need a kiln to`anneal them
            www.craftedgems.co.uk

            http://www.beadartists.org/Gal1300_C..._s_Gallery.asp

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            • #7
              How gorgeous is that little snowman!!
              https://folksy.com/shops/GrimmExhibition


              http://poisonedapplecraftuk.blogspot.co.uk/

              Poisoned Apple Theatre - Handmade Crafts on Facebook

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Seahorse View Post
                How gorgeous is that little snowman!!
                thanks, i love them, i can't seem to stop maing them, guess whats going to be on my xmas tree
                www.craftedgems.co.uk

                http://www.beadartists.org/Gal1300_C..._s_Gallery.asp

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                • #9
                  lovely as ever! i want a snowman!!
                  Steph http://www.handmadeheaven.biz
                  Contemporary, fun, funky fused glass gifts, art and jewellery

                  BLOG: http://glassygoodies.blogspot.com The life, times, work and waffle of a fused glass artist...

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                  • #10
                    You should sell them as sets of christmas decorations.
                    https://folksy.com/shops/GrimmExhibition


                    http://poisonedapplecraftuk.blogspot.co.uk/

                    Poisoned Apple Theatre - Handmade Crafts on Facebook

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                    • #11
                      Thanks for those links. I think I could really get into this -- not quite sure where to fit in all the gear!

                      Jane
                      For his hat was a hundred and two feet wide,
                      With ribbons and bibbons on every side

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Jane_Russell View Post
                        Thanks for those links. I think I could really get into this -- not quite sure where to fit in all the gear!

                        Jane
                        i know what you mean, i bought a shed as my first studio and when we moved the house had a garage so know i'm in there, i do know people who do it at there kitchen tables
                        www.craftedgems.co.uk

                        http://www.beadartists.org/Gal1300_C..._s_Gallery.asp

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Seahorse View Post
                          You should sell them as sets of christmas decorations.
                          i hadn't thought about that, i have sold a few of the beads on their own, i'm just making sure i keep some for my tree

                          and one for a necklace
                          www.craftedgems.co.uk

                          http://www.beadartists.org/Gal1300_C..._s_Gallery.asp

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