Discussions about lampwork beads

For those who use lampworked beads Hi! For those of you that use lampworked beads in your creations, I was wondering what types of sets/focals do you like to purchase? Does it make a difference if the person includes spacers? Do sets have to be matching beads, or is coordinating colors... Started by emmadogdesigns on Tuesday, January 04, 2005, 15 posts by 14 people.   Read the full thread at wetcanvas Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at wetcanvas): Odd .... I have some bead sets with other beads. I like to work with focals and a few coordinating beads, or focals alone. I just buy what I like. I never have anything in mind when I purchase a bead or beads. And Barb.

Color Changing Lampwork Beads Charm Bracelet galleries These beads change color (light blue in fluorescent light and lilac in natural or incandescent light). Started by on Thursday, February 16, 2012, 5 posts   Read the full thread at jewelrymakingmagazines Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at jewelrymakingmagazines): Makes a terrific piece.. Very pretty, good job! Fantastic beads. Beautiful beads and a beautiful bracelet! Jane Thank you very much, Jane.

British Lampwork Hiya ... I just thought I'd let those of you who don't know, that you can apply to become a member of British Lampwork http://www.britishlampwork.co.uk/ for that extra bit of internet exposure Su explains it better than I can on their website ... "Apply... Started by mizgeorge on Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12 posts by 9 people.   Read the full thread at frit-happens Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at frit-happens): Captivating at first glance though...it would be nice to see some stunning pictures of beads.

Art Glass House Gets an A+ - Lampwork Etc. I have to gush. My order came quickly, packaged perfectly, they were out of a couple of colors but contacted me first to see if I wanted to substitute anything (I did). Great prices, great service. Thanks! Liz Started by Elizabeth Beads on Friday, January 27, 2012, 21 posts by 11 people.   Read the full thread at lampworketc Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at lampworketc): I can't wait to see what the bead looks like! Ron purple rose or EDP with a clear core..... Made a bead with it, and MAN is that nice glass!! It turned a gorgeous vibrant purple/pink and was not shocky AT ALL even though it was a thick rod.

I am learning to make beads AND I receive BOC Hello! My name is Beth and I am very new to lampworking. I learned about two months ago while undergoing radiation in Florida and, long story short, I now make beads for the Legacy Beads program which is the same as Beads of Courage but is only at St.... Started by belliott18 on Sunday, January 15, 2012, 13 posts by 13 people.   Read the full thread at lampworketc Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at lampworketc): How exciting to be making beads.... Hi Beth Welcome to LE. You warmed my heart. Welcome Beth,I bet your beads are far from boring.So there is another program out there that uses beads for kids.Maybe you could tell us a little more about this.

Beads & Beyond Competition Hi peeps Just a reminder that Beads & Beyond have a jewellery maker of the year competion - and there is a superb prize from Off-Mandrel up for grabs for the lampwork category! If you need more details, please click on the link ... but you need to be ... Started by Kaz on Monday, January 30, 2012, 15 posts by 11 people.   Read the full thread at frit-happens Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at frit-happens): I think that the Lampwork - Lampwork category Send us a good high resolution picture with your email of the bead(s) you would like melting! .... In the January issue of Beads & Beyond and we have 7 categories for you to enter.

Encasing beads....? I am still somewhat new to lampworking, and I am self taught. The biggest problem I have still is encasing beads! I can't seem to figure out how the best way to do it is!! If you have any tips or tricks any help would be wonderful Started by A Dragonfly's Journey on Monday, November 21, 2011, 13 posts by 8 people.   Read the full thread at lampworketc Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at lampworketc): Moment for encasing was understanding to not have the bead in the flame as I am adding the hot.

Celtic Glass Beads I thought, after the glass bracelet post that it would be great to post info and sites on glass beads. The topic is so under documented and soooo hard to find photos. Glass bead making (lampworking) has become a popular hobby and costs about $100 to get... Started by Heather Smith on Monday, January 31, 2011, 20 posts by 12 people.   Read the full thread at kelticos Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at kelticos): Historically speaking, much of the Celtic beads, many bead makers take the bead.... Based on the work of a friend of mine, I have started to recycle broken bottle glass into beads rather fascinating about recycling broken glass.

After 2 years I managed to replicate one of my own beads!!! It's the one on the far left!!! I made it after I had had a lesson with Lorna and could never manage to replicate it again (it's one of the things that makes me laugh every time the C discussion comes up - I can't even c*** my own darn beads!) I thought... Started by Mandy on Monday, January 23, 2012, 15 posts by 14 people.   Read the full thread at frit-happens Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at frit-happens): I've had customers casually say they would like several of one of my beads, and I have to explain that all I can do is have! Kazx Just love them Kaz and I think.... I know what you mean about replicating a bead, especially one I'm proud of.

Beads of Courage Opens in the UK Hello All, My name is Robert Simmons and I'm the Bead Donations Director for Beads of Courage in the US and I'm new to Frit Happens. Some of you may know me from LE. We're just opening programs in hospitals in the UK and I'd like to provide some specific... Started by mizgeorge on Thursday, August 18, 2011, 15 posts by 11 people.   Read the full thread at frit-happens Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at frit-happens): Welcome to Frit Happens Robert! i'm really excited to hear beads of courage is coming to the UK, i will have to get making some beads.... Hi Robert, Welcome to Frit Happens Thanks for all the info, I'm now of to make beads and get ones lol.