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Lampwork beads are created by the process of melting glass rods in
a torch and winding the molten glass around a metal rod called a
mandrel. After the base bead is formed, different glass colors are
added and the glass is manipulated with tools to get the shapes,
colors, and designs I want. All of my lampwork beads are annealed
for strength.
a torch and winding the molten glass around a metal rod called a
mandrel. After the base bead is formed, different glass colors are
added and the glass is manipulated with tools to get the shapes,
colors, and designs I want. All of my lampwork beads are annealed
for strength.
Many lampwork bead artists create strands of beads that they sell to jewelry designers.
Many wire work artists purchase lamp work beads to incorporate into their designs. I
enjoy both parts of the process and love making of a piece of jewelry from start to finish.
Many times, I have a particular glass color combination in mind when I sit down to my
torch. That color combination might have been influenced by a fabric pattern, nature, or
a particular strand of gemstones.
I usually have an idea of the piece of jewelry I want to create before I actually make the
beads. Sometimes the beads turn out differently than I anticipated and I am off on
another path. Sometimes the beads turn out exactly as I had hoped and I am ready to
make the piece I imagined. After the glass beads are ready, I sit down at my design
table and begin to match the beads with gemstones and sterling silver components.
Each piece takes on a life of it’s own as the glass and gem colors play off of each other
and are complimented by the sterling silver.
Many wire work artists purchase lamp work beads to incorporate into their designs. I
enjoy both parts of the process and love making of a piece of jewelry from start to finish.
Many times, I have a particular glass color combination in mind when I sit down to my
torch. That color combination might have been influenced by a fabric pattern, nature, or
a particular strand of gemstones.
I usually have an idea of the piece of jewelry I want to create before I actually make the
beads. Sometimes the beads turn out differently than I anticipated and I am off on
another path. Sometimes the beads turn out exactly as I had hoped and I am ready to
make the piece I imagined. After the glass beads are ready, I sit down at my design
table and begin to match the beads with gemstones and sterling silver components.
Each piece takes on a life of it’s own as the glass and gem colors play off of each other
and are complimented by the sterling silver.
I started making jewelry in 2001 as a creative outlet. As I made more pieces, I
realized that I wanted my work to include as many hand made parts as possible.
That led me to begin taking classes in lampwork bead making and wire work. I
started learning these skills at the Bead and Button show in Milwaukee.
My first lampwork bead class was with Kim Hickox. I have also taken glass
classes from Robert Jennick and Dustin Tabor. Passing the Flame, by Corrina
Tettinger has been an invaluable book to advance my bead making skills.
realized that I wanted my work to include as many hand made parts as possible.
That led me to begin taking classes in lampwork bead making and wire work. I
started learning these skills at the Bead and Button show in Milwaukee.
My first lampwork bead class was with Kim Hickox. I have also taken glass
classes from Robert Jennick and Dustin Tabor. Passing the Flame, by Corrina
Tettinger has been an invaluable book to advance my bead making skills.
My first wire work class was with Lisa Niven Kelly. Other wire teachers have
been Kris Silva, Lisa Claxton, Marilyn Moore, and Mary Hettmansperger. Self
studies have included tutorials and books from Connie Fox and Enie Oken.
One of my new passions is silver art clay. This is clay made of fine silver
particles and a binder that burns off when fired. Silver art clay has opened the
door to a whole new world of jewelry design because I can create silver pieces
without casting or metal smithing. I received my Level 1 Certification in silver art
clay in June 2008.
The more I learn, the more I dream, and the more I want to create – how lucky
am I?
been Kris Silva, Lisa Claxton, Marilyn Moore, and Mary Hettmansperger. Self
studies have included tutorials and books from Connie Fox and Enie Oken.
One of my new passions is silver art clay. This is clay made of fine silver
particles and a binder that burns off when fired. Silver art clay has opened the
door to a whole new world of jewelry design because I can create silver pieces
without casting or metal smithing. I received my Level 1 Certification in silver art
clay in June 2008.
The more I learn, the more I dream, and the more I want to create – how lucky
am I?
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