Flamework Demonstration - How I Make a Long Glass Bead With Surface Decoration

This is a close up view over my shoulder as I flamework a long glass bead. You can see how work in my studio and how I create and shape a very long bead and then decorate the surface with a detailed dot pattern.
I am using COE 104 Effetre and Double Helix glass
Torch: GTT Lynx
Flameworking, beadmaking, lampworking and glass art

[@StephaneOlivier-q7z]

Thank you very much Kristina for sharing this video. I am Impress by the skills that you have developed and by your sens of meditative time. The quality of the video is magnifying the quality of your work. We don't only learn some technics but we learn a lot on the spirit of what you are doing. Thanks a lot 🙏

[@kristinaloganglass]

You are very welcome. I appreciate you taking the time to write this. My goal is to not only share technique, but to share my approach to making in general. I hope you continue to benefit from watching. 🥰🙏🏼

[@J4Julz]

Your work has always inspired me, and I am so happy to see your video pop up in my home feed. Thank you Kristina!

[@kristinaloganglass]

Yay! Thank you for watching and also for your kind words. 🙏🏼😊

[@Ron-Ayres]

This is absolutely _glorious_ - you're so clever, Kristina!

[@kristinaloganglass]

Many thanks!!!😊

[@annetterose-shapiro9082]

This was so helpful! Thanks so much, Kristina.

[@kristinaloganglass]

Glad it was helpful! 🔥😊

[@veronicamoralesdesigner]

I just admire your precision so much!!!❤❤

[@kristinaloganglass]

Thank you! 😊

[@veronicamoralesdesigner]

​@@kristinaloganglass❤

[@teenygozer]

You're a great teacher and a talented artist.

[@kristinaloganglass]

Thank you so much 🔥🥰

[@kathleenelliot1608]

Amazing! As someone who can't draw straight lines or create symmetry, I am in awe of your skills. Even more so though, I love your aesthetic. Just beautiful!

[@kristinaloganglass]

Many thanks Kathleen! Perhaps you say you can’t draw a straight line yet your work is absolutely beautiful!

[@CC-ec6py]

Oh Kristina, so beautiful! I LOVED watching and listening to your process. Wonderful teacher. Happy Making! ❤

[@kristinaloganglass]

Thank you Cynthia! 😘🌸

[@PattiBullard]

I tend to have a short attention span and move very quickly, but I adore your videos and savor every second. They are inspiring and I can even say that they are grounding. I enjoyed every dot of this video!

[@kristinaloganglass]

I'm so happy to hear how you enjoyed this video. The pace and feel is exactly the way I like to work.🔥

[@lazysourdough720]

Thank you for sharing your process with us!

[@kristinaloganglass]

You are very welcome 🥰 Thank you for watching!🔥🔥🔥

[@lizblood5435]

Wonderful video, so informational. Love the bead. The music is so perfect for the way you explain the process.

[@kristinaloganglass]

Thank you so much!🙏🏼😊

[@chericrow2507]

Wonderful. Thank you for all the great tips. And the reminder of patience and reflection. Love it!

[@kristinaloganglass]

You are very welcome! 🥰

[@shunshyne2000]

Thank you for sharing. I learned so much from this video and now understand some solutions to issues I've been having making long beads. Your work is stunning, masterful, and captivating. 🤩💜

[@kristinaloganglass]

You are so welcome! And I’m happy to hear that it was useful to you. Happy making 👍🔥

[@michelleg773]

Very beautiful bead!!! TFS ❤

[@kristinaloganglass]

Thank you! 😊

[@christinecaronnabeard1369]

Wow, stunning execution of both the bead and the video. My heart rate actually went down. Question: do you prefer using transparent glass as a base for your totem beads? Do you then typically use opaque rods for the majority of the surface decoration? Thank you for mentioning the time frame. Thinking, too, that this takes years of practice to master. Do you soak your beads in water before putting them in the vice? I love your totem beads! Thank you for the great tutorial, please take good care! We treasure you!!

[@kristinaloganglass]

What a kind note 🙏🏼
My color choices are based on the aesthetic look I am after. Yes, normally a dark transparent with opaque decoration. I do like to soak beads in water before taking them off mandrels. I will make a video about that sometime! 😊

[@christinecaronnabeard1369]

@@kristinaloganglass thank you!!

[@dcox3]

So mesmerizing. Thank you - these videos are so well executed ❤️

[@kristinaloganglass]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@wynetteritchotte1427]

Absolutely love your work!

[@kristinaloganglass]

Thank you!! 🙏🏼😊

[@AnneBrown-o9e]

Gorgeous ty

[@kristinaloganglass]

Thanks! And you’re welcome.

[@darcyabbott6105]

Thank you❤❤❤

[@kristinaloganglass]

You're welcome 💕

[@zulnoeart]

Que bellezas todo lo que haces, soy de Argentina ❤❤

[@kristinaloganglass]

Thank you! 🙏🏼🌸🥰

[@jirup]

Beautiful.

[@karenaaron2844]

thanks again

[@kristinaloganglass]

Always welcome!!

[@dawsie]

The bead is gorgeous, all I kept seeing was how it would look fantastic with seed bead worked with it to make a stunning necklace but saw no mention of where on could buy this or any of your beads.
Added: I just found your website 🤗

[@kristinaloganglass]

Glad you found my website! And thank you for your kind note 🙏🏼😊

[@gayleleier8115]

That is so beautiful - but it took you a full hour to make. How do you go about pricing your work? I couldn't stay in one place for that long in order to make one of those beads.

[@kristinaloganglass]

Thank you! This bead actually took me just over two hours to make. Pricing can be complicated and there are so many things to take into account. Time is only one of the aspects that I consider. The more I work the less I think about time and the more I like to think about what I want the outcome to be design wise. The meditative process of making is what makes me very happy.