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What is a Lampwork Bead? How Do You Tell?

This isn't a beading question - it's more like a bead question. I have a necklace I need to describe - I know the beads are silver foil backed. I know that each bead is slightly different than its...

Just Listed: Handmade Beads Supply

For all Beads lover out there, please feel free to visit http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5701704 you would find beads supply from bone beads to lampwork beads all in new and good condition! Eco...

Glass blowing - does anyone know the specifics about the 'GLORY HOLE'?

A Glory Hole is a piece of equipment used by glass blowers (well sometimes) to reheat a piece that is currently being worked on, after it has started to cool off. Other artists reheat their work in...

Pink Power Necklace

It’s pink. It’s powerful. It’s inspirational. It’s a necklace made by a bead buddy of mine, Judy, and then she let me photograph and write up the directions so she could...

William Holland Lapidary School

A super inexpensive get-a-way slash jewelry school experience is found at the William Holland School of Lapidary Arts located in Young Harris, Georgia. This is sort of camp-ground setting, so those...

Glass Class with Barbara Becker Simon

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,...

To Make Lampwork Beads or Not?

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...

Arrow Springs for Glass Folks

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...

Tumbleweed Glass Tutorial

I found this glass bead making tutorial at the Tumbleweed Glass website. I think the images are a little on the small side, even when you open the thumbnails, but she shows how to make a fish bead,...

Making Lampwork Beads

So, I told you about books, but what about some freebie instructions on the web. I’ve got some more surfing to do to dig them up for you, but here’s one to start. It’s got some...

Get Flamed in Tucson this Fall

Now that is hot stuff! Lampwork and fused glass artists will want to check out the Second Annual Fall Tucson Best Bead Show this September running from the 7th to the 9th. Admission is free...

Lampwork Tutorials

Cattwalk, a company that specializes in tools for the lampwork artist, has some pretty cool lampwork tutorials on its site. Of course, you’ll notice the tutorials use many of their tools, such...

Bead ID

A beady friend of mine gave me a bag of these very cool looking glass beads. She found them at our LBS (local bead shop for those not in the know there). I have recently started seeing a lot of...