SECRETS OF RAKU REVEALED
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Lampwork Etc Thread
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Ever wondered what "Raku" or Iris Orange will produce? It can be tricky, but once you have it mastered it will bring a lot of joy and pleasure.
There is a fantastic thread that Dawn Scannell started on LampworkEtc.com in 2006 that has become a reputed reference for anyone wanting to get the most from Raku. Dawn posted many of her amazing Raku beads (below left and bottom right - click on the pictures to see the full photos) in this thread that are very worthy of taking a look at. What Dawn can get out of Rauku is fantastic. Also pictured below right is a marble using Raku by Richsantaclaus in the same thread. It's a long thread with lots of tips and hints and wonderful pics of Raku creations, certainly worth a full read. 
You can see Raku (Iris Orange) Frit and Rod in 104 or 96 coe on the store here. 
 See the full LampwokEtc thread here. See Dawn's website here |
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PERFECT PRESSING WITHOUT CHILL MARKS
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GlassBeadmakers Thread
Raymond aka "The Alchemist" on GlassBeadmaker.net initiated a post of how to use brass presses and not get those unsightly chill marks.
Raymond wrote ... "For soft soda glasses I use brass moulds extensively. Needing to get perfect surfaces on my pressed beads and large preforms I replaced the wooden handles with stainless steel rods, this does not conduct the heat very well and allows you to handle the hot brass blocks. I heat the moulds with a bunsen burner prior to use." Read the rest of Raymond's post here |
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| SWIRLY WINGED HEART |
You Tube Video
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 Linda of BellaBellaBead sure is a fast worker! Watch this just over 5 minute video where Linda quicky and deftly creates a wonderful Winged Heart. Many of us will envy her stringer control!!
Watch the video here. Don't miss this one! |
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HOW TO MAKE MATCHING SIZE BEADS
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Lampwork Etc Thread
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Do you ever get frustrated trying to get your spacers the same size? Or perhaps trying to get the right sizing for a graduated necklace.
If so, here is a great tip by Sue Walsh aka Sue in Maine in a thread on Lampworketc.com that could work for you!
See the thread here.
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BASIC FLAMEWORKING SKILLS - Bending
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YouTube Video
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 TimiaGlass has a range of movies on YouTube instructing from flameworking basics through to more advanced techniques. This one is great for those starting out in boro. Here he shows you how to bend boro effectively. Believe me, it's not as easy as he makes it look :)
See the video here |
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LAMPWORKING TUTORIALS FOR BEGINNERS
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JayChantell Studio Designs Website
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For beginners, or for those that may have forgotten, JayChantell has some downloadable .pdf tutorials on her website that show some basic lampworking techniques. Jay has some other good lampworking information on this page as well!
These tutorials demonstrate - Floating Bubble Bead, Sprial Wrapped Bead, Simple Stripes and Graden Party Lentil. See the downloadable tutorial here.
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GETTING DOTS TO BEHAVE
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Art Of Hand Blog Post
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Diana Ferreira of Art Of Hand posted this short tutorial that gives you some tips on how to evenly space dots and also how to drag dots to get a delightful effect.
Click on the picture to the left to see the full picture of a set of beads by Diana
Here is what Diana said in her post.... "When in chat on Lampwork Etc this morning, I was asked how I get my dots to behave and evenly spaced around the bead. This is just a quickie tutorial that I did on how I get evenly spaced dots. For fun I also show you how to drag dots ..."
Read the rest and see the pictorial tutorial here
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| 3-IN-1 BEAD TUTORIAL |
Starlight-Beads.com
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Debby Gwaltney of Starlight Designs Lampwork Beads & Jewelry has a good tutorial on her website on how to make 3-in-1 beads. These are really appealing focals and would look great stand alone on a chain or cord.
A good concept/technique that can be taken and applied as part of your own creative process. See the tutorial here
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