Introduction to Sculptural Lampwork - Silly Bird Introduction to Sculptural Beads: A Googleybird
Intermediate Lampworking Project in boro & softglass. Step by step directions on how to approach sculptural lampwork with both boro and soft glass directions. 20 pages and over 50 photos. Students should know how to create a round bead, to create a twistie, stringer and must have a kiln.
Peyote Chain Lampwork Necklace or Bracelet This lovely bracelet or necklace uses a basic bead weaving stitch called "peyote" and a lampwork glass bead. Its a great beginning project.
This class is level 1.5 out of 5. That puts it at an Advanced Beginner class. If you can thread a needle and have done any seed beading beforehand, you'll be fine! The instructions teach basic peyote. Both the options for the necklace and the bracelet are included.
Micromacrame Lampwork Pendant Take macrame to a new level using lampwork and Czech Glass beads. Make a micromacrame pendant using a lampworked acorn, bicone or tube bead as a base and heavy fringing as embellishment.
Recently reworked tutorial teaches beginning/basic macrame. Students should be comfortable in basic bead stringing. This instruction packet is for BEGINNING beaders.
Instruction packet covers flat and twisted micromacrame as well as adding in the beads for the fringe.
Sea Form Lampwork Pendant Fashion another over the top pendant piece using three different beading techniques, all based off of peyote stitch.
It is 12 pages, has over 20 photographs and 9 diagrams. Students need to have a working knowledge of peyote stitch in the round and be well versed in bead weaving. This instruction packet is for ADVANCED seed beaders.
Cascade Wirewrapped Lampwork Pendant This fantastic lapendant can be made with headpins and chain, and either swarovski crystal or pearls.
This is a beginning wirewrap project. These techniques can also be applied to charm bracelets and earrings.
This is a 30 page color tutorial on the different shades of pink in the 104 COE color line, and includes some techniques as well. Covered in the tutorial are various pinks from Effetre, Vetrofond...