Barbara Becker Simon really has a distinct look to her lampwork beads. When you see them, you know them. This talented artist also has a number of classes she teaches. Check out her class listings, and then go drool over her gorgeou beads!
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I’ve been talking about fused glass jewelrylately because, when it comes to glass, that’s where I have a lot more experience. In fact, I found lampwork beads to be “not my thing,” at least not now. So, when I get asked about how to get started, one of the suggestions I give is to do what […]
One of the most often asked questions I get about glass in general is how to go about drilling a hole through it. It’s actually surprisingly easy if you use a drill press. A few years ago, I took a trip to a girlfriend’s house (DD Hess) and she gave me the OJT on how […]
This is a rare look at my glass studio (slash garage) when it is semi-organized. It doesn’t stay like this for very long unfortunately. I opted for the garage because of the mess you make with glass and the fact that I have a lot of precious little hairy feet running around my house, so […]
If you are thinking of trying your jewelry talents on fused glass or lampwork bead making, then one supplier to check out is Arrow Springs. Besides selling pretty much all the supplies you need from kilns to glass, they have a lot of useful information on their site such as a long list of classes available around […]
Art Bead Scene
From the Art Bead Scene archives, Ms. Bead-it-All helps a lost beader with some tips on using beads that are headed in the wrong direction.
Katie’s Beading Blog
Jumpstart your creativity with some subversive guided journaling. This week, Katie shares the 411 on Keri Smith’s book, Wreck this Journal.
Naughty Secretary Club
Catch up on Jennifer’s […]
I received an email about a job those who are in the publishing/marketing/crafting field might be interested in. I’ll post the info below, but it’s also posted over at Media Bistro:
Marketing Specialist: Crafts and Hobbies
Publication or Company Quayside Publishing Group
Industry Book Publishing
Salary Under $55,000
Benefits 401K, Dental, Health
Job […]
What makes a quality lampwork beads? This is something to consider even if you don’t ever want to make them. In fact, if you buy lampwork beads, then it is even more important to consider this because you want the best quality beads included in your strung designs. And, as some who has made some […]
This tutorial is called Blooming Beads, posted at the Lapidary Journal Step by Step web site. The designer who created these beads is Lauri Copeland. Again, this may be a challenge for newbie lampworkers, but it is something to tuck away when you get to the intermediate level perhaps.
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Nothing says glass like Murano Italian glass! And talk about technique! Well, for beginners to glass bead making this may be a stretch, but it is definitely inspirational. Venetian Bead Shop.com has some wonderful photos of a glass artist at work, making his magical beads.
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