#Lampwork

Today we are going to create a fun and easy-to-make 5-bead set. We'll do so using the basic skill sets we already have in our bead-making arsenal. Plus we'll look at #FlatteningBeads, #AddingDots in a grid pattern, squaring bead edges, utilizing different parts of the flame and some tips on how to successfully recreate bead styles. We'll even delve into the Zen of glass bead making...
The goal of this FREE video series is to simulate a one-on-one glass bead making lesson. Step-by-step instruction - Great for beginning #BeadMakers!
0:00 Intro
0:30 Lesson Begins: Spacer Beads
6:13 Adding Dots
10:05 Striking EDP Glass
11:04 Begin Making The Focal Bead
14:07 Melt Process
14:41 Avoiding Air Bubbles
15:21 Left-To-Right-To-Left Across The Surface Of The Flame
16:04 Rotating The Surface Of The Bead Across The Marver
18:27 Squishing The Bead
19:12 Chill Marks As An Indicator Of Bead Center
19:43 Removing Chill Marks
20:13 Fixed-Height BBQ Mashers
20:41 Unrestricted Height BBQ Mashers
21:31 Full Rod Dots
22:49 Flattening The Big Dots
24:59 The Benefits Of Flattening Balanced & Centered Beads
27:28 Companion Beads
33:49 Square The Edges Of A Bead
36:19 The Zen Of Glass Bead Making
FUNDRAISER: Help Tim LIVE With Stage 4 Cancer.
This video was filmed before I was told that I had stage 4 throat cancer. Now, as I update this video text I am in an alternative care center in Germany.
I am unable to speak properly because of the tumor on my tongue and have lost more than 80 pounds (36 kilo). But we still have hope and YOU can help. Please consider donating to our cancer fund. Link below:
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Another Way To Help: We invite you to visit our online shop. If what we do is of interest to you, your purchase is equally helpful, as is sharing our website link with family and friends.
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The bead set created in this tutorial is available for purchase at the link below:
bijouartedesigns.com/collecti...
Tim James is a glass bead maker and instructor. He lives in Tuscany, Italy with his jewelry designer wife Lily. He has been working with glass since 2002 and teaching glass bead making since 2005. His client list includes Chanel, Ferragamo and Escada as well as thousands of independent designers.
#MatchingBeads #BeadPairs #MultipleSpacers #lampworking #GlassSpacerBeads #FlameAnnealing #BeginnerLampwork #BarrelBeads #DonutBeads #BalancedBeads

[@MissBangBang13akabologna]

I really like this process. 😮

[@PrettyLittleNoShame]

I want to learn this so badly

[@yamitaggutaggu1491]

Beautiful❤ beads making

[@fromthebeadmaker]

FUNDRAISER: Help Tim LIVE With Stage 4 Cancer.
Tim and Lily are American artisans who live in Italy. Feeling poorly for quite some time, Tim went to see the doctor; after more than a year of symptomatic illness and clinical tests, they were informed that he had stage 4 throat cancer. YOU can help!! GoFundMe Campaign Link:
gofund.me/dce9e591
Another Way To Help: We invite you to visit our online shop. If what we do is of interest to you, your purchase is equally helpful, as is sharing our website link with family and friends.
BijouArteDesigns.com
#TimLivingWithCancer

[@yamitaggutaggu1491]

Sir where you from