Glass Bead Workshop: Building Skills, Exploring Techniques, Finding Inspiration

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 144 pages
• Published by: Lark Books May 6, 2008
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 160059123X
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1600591235
• Book Dimensions: 10 x 8.7 x 0.8 inches
• Weighs: 1.8 pounds

Product Description
Glass beadmaking has exploded in popularity—and those artists who have successfully mastered the basics want more techniques to enhance their repertoire. Jeri Warhaftig, a respected and experienced teacher, offers intermediates her time-tested, workshop-based approach to expanding their beadmaking skills. In each superbly illustrated and illuminating chapter, she focuses on using current tools, new materials, and innovative methodology to produce a singular bead—with several variations for every one. The possibilities, from sandblasting to metal inclusions, are stupendous: Craft sculptural flower beads; create a lightweight, hollow seashell-shaped bead; and go for the “wow” factor with geode beads that enclose decorative elements within a layer of glass. Helpful tips are sprinkled throughout, and a gallery of additional work will inspire.


Reader Reviews
This is an amazing book, very informative for someone like me who is new to the lampworking craft. I have not advanced to the mixed gases as of yet, but this book gives the information I would need. I love this book.