Making Glass Beads
Making Glass Beads by Cindy Jenkins, published by Lark Books in 2004, is a comprehensive guide designed for those interested in the craft of bead-making. This edition, written in English and spanning 112 pages, provides detailed instructions on various techniques, from preparing mandrels to advanced methods like creating your own millefiori. The book serves as a practical resource for both beginners and experienced artisans, offering insights into the materials and processes involved in glass bead creation.
Readers will find a structured approach to bead-making, with sections dedicated to igniting the torch, shaping beads, and applying surface treatments. The book covers a range of topics, including mixing colors and incorporating metals, ensuring that crafters can explore their creativity while mastering essential skills. With its clear instructions and helpful appendices, this guide aims to enhance the reader’s understanding of glass and its properties, making it a valuable addition to any craft enthusiast’s library.
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Table of Contents Making a Basic Bead Preparing Mandrels 27 Igniting the Torch 28 Forming a Bead 30 Extinguishing the Torch 34 Removing Your Bead from the Mandrel 34 Finishing Touches 36 Simple Variations Shaping Your Beads 38 Overwraps 43 Multicolored Beads 44 Spots, Dots & Eyes 45 Stripes & Trails 47 Pulling Stringer 49 Fun with Stringer 53 Raked Patterns 56 Taking the Next Step Mixing Colors 59 Ribbon Cane 60 Twisties 61 Making Your Own Filigrana & Cased Stringer 64 Combing, Feathering, Side-Shifting & Furrowing 68 Pinching, Poking, Snipping & Plunging 71 Adding Metals 74 Inclusions & Surface Treatments 77 Commercial Millefiori 78 Advanced Techniques Making Your Own Millefiori 82 Cased Beads 87 Dichroic Glass 90 Sculpted Beads 91 Hollow Beads 98 Buttons 99 Marbles 101 Core Vessels 102 Appendix A. Jewelry-Making Basics 105 Appendix B. The Nature of Glass 108 Appendix C. Troubleshooting 110 Contributing Artists 111 Acknowledgments 112 Index 112.
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