Author : Louise Mehaffey
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 0811744205
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (117 download)
Book Synopsis Glass Beads by : Louise Mehaffey
Download or read book Glass Beads written by Louise Mehaffey and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2010-12-30 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.