Amalgamation Lampwork Bead Tutorial

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Amalgamation is a style, suitable for bead sets (or focals), which combines several techniques in a unifying color palette into a single element. When a selection of amalgamation beads is combined into a set, they make a statement.
Glass:
Grey 252
Cobalt 242
Dark Lapis 280
Med Lapis 222
Light Aqua 232
Mint Green 213
Pea Green 212
Clear 006
Tools:
Brass bead press
Marvering pad
Locking tweezers (for pulling stringer)
Cane mandrels (I prefer the ones from Corina Beads)
Small dental tool for pressing in stringer work details
Use your imagination to create amazing amalgamation sets in any color palette!
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[@maybeme94]

I did this years ago and have missed it! I’m in a condo in a new town and I need to find a space to set up a studio. Love watching you work! Thank you!

[@allenmgreen99]

Nicely done. Steady and close up video, and clear explanations,.

[@annegrethaker866]

Wonderful. Thanks a lot!

Thank you !!!

[@sharihall2746]

Hello I’ve just learned so so so much from watching your video. You’re a very good teacher and your work is really really awesome. I’m curious at about 20.40 seconds in you have something that looks like a ballpoint pen and you’re pulling. When I use my dental pick I usually end up burning off the tip of a dental pick into the class. So what tool are you using? Also I use 104 glass with a minor torch what do you use?

[@travelwithspoon3846]

What is the size of these beads ?

[@ExaLectric]

The square set pictured are made using a small size lentil press, between .5" and .75" across. The larger pendant is formed in a large lentil press and is roughly 1.5" across.