| Glass Beads: Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Learning the Craft Contributor(s): Mehaffey, Louise (Author) |
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ISBN: 0811703762 ISBN-13: 9780811703765 Publisher: Stackpole Books OUR PRICE: $24.26 Product Type: Spiral - Other Formats Published: July 2008 Annotation: A how-to guide to making lampworked glass beads, providing instruction on setting up a studio, buying the necessary tools and materials, and learning the basic skills. Twenty-two projects are included. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Beadwork - Crafts & Hobbies | Glass & Glassware |
| Dewey: 748.85 |
| LCCN: 2007052939 |
| Series: Heritage Crafts Today |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 9" W x 11.22" (1.83 lbs) 132 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Louise Mehaffey is a master with the torch, melting glass and wrapping it around a metal rod called a mandrel to create beautiful glass beads. In this book she provides safe and easy techniques for making beads of all shapes and sizes, with tips on setting up a studio, buying the necessary tools and materials, and learning the basic skills. Helpful step-by-step instructions and photographs demonstrate how to make various shapes, from round to rectangle, and add interesting effects, such as etching and gold leaf inclusions. There are 22 projects featured, including a dot bead, hollow eye bead, petal bead, Christmas tree, and snowman. |