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If you can't get to a class or want to teach yourself how to make glass beads then this is the DVD for you. Molly runs through how to make beads on a Hot Head. The DVD covers Tools and Equipment, Safety, basic bead, Bead variations, Frit and Millefiori, Dichroic Beads, Making Twisties, Making Stringer and lots of tips.

Available in DVD only. Runs for 85 minutes

A fantastic tutorial for the intermediate beadmaker. Step by step guide to creating sculptured roses.

Available in DVD only.

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In the same style as 1000 Glass Beads this book illustrates 100 glass bead makers.

This is a summary of the fifth Japanese Lampwork Festival in Nagara in 2006. Seventy-nine Japanese and twenty other lampworkers are represented. Each artist has two pages displaying their work. Written in Japanese, all artists names are also in English, as is the artist's statements of the English speaking artists and the introduction.  208 pages NOTE it is not in English!

This is not an instructional book.

The 500 Bracelets is a showcase of  unique craftsmanship and design. The designs range from glass to the unusual in paper

This is not an instructional book.

Another in the series of jewellery inspiring books. With over 360 pages of brooches, in every shape and style. 

This is not an instructional book.

A heavy book that will make for light reading and lots of inspiration. With over 400 pages of glass beads, in every shape and style. This is a great book for those looking for inspiration on colour, design or just to admire. 

This is not an instructional book. 

A heavy book that will make for inspiring reading. With over 400 pages of rings, in every shape and style. This is a great book for silversmiths or those using silver art clay as it provide a great range of inspiring rings.

This is not an instructional book.

The second in the Fusing series this book covers using Bas relief, glory holes, how to build a glory hole, pattern bars, stringers, enamels and lusters, design techniques, applications for slumping and sagging.

A great booklet on great murrine creations that can transform a blue bead into an aquarium. 

Instructions for BOTH beginners and experienced gold and silver clay artists. Practical times with excellent illustrations.

Written with a glass bead buyer in mind, the book focuses on 14 Bead Artists and how they create jewellery with their beads

Beads of Glass covers a number of well known US beaders and provides a step by step guide to one of their favourite beads. Excellent book for the intermediate beader looking for more challenges. 

The fifth book in the Kervin series show you how Heather Trimlett creates thin disk, hollow beads and vessels. The beads illustrated are very colourful designs with excellent step by step guides. 

The signature beads of Jim Smircich, the bicone, is the focus of the third book in the Kervin series. A sample of the step by step tutorials includes a goddess bead, making buttons,  using intense black and colour mixing. 

The fourth book in the series looks at Kate's use of enamels and electroforming. The step by step guides show how to make the beads on the cover.

The eighth book in the series covers Diana East's techniques on using enamels and sandblasting. 

This book is for floral bead lovers. The second book in the Kervin series cover a number of flower styles and cane types.

Fan light is one of four project plans that provide an instructional guide and a large paper pattern. Fan Lights contains four kiln fired glass projects. The projects are designed to help develop your fusing skills. Also see Fusing Kits for project kit with all supplies.

Flameworking includes a number of projects with step by step instructions. The book is aimed at Borosilicate Glass flameworkers.

The third book in the Fusing series.

The latest book in the Art of Beadmaking Series, takes a look at the use of Brass presses to create shapes. A well illustrated colour book with clear step by step tutorials on getting the best use out of your press.

A stunning insight into the Japanese bead making techniques. While the book is written in Japanese the picture are very easy to follow step by step instructions with some English captions.

This book covers six projects which range from bending Beads into watch bands, bracelets and more.

This book covers a number of projects which show you how to enhance your beads with Fine silver and silver clay.

Take a look into Simpson's studio and get an intimate look at the inspirations, experiences and techniques Simpson uses to create his magnificent glass worlds.

An excellent resource for Glass Fusers. It covers tools, glass compatibility, annealing, design, kilns, kiln firing cycles, slumping  and the use of moulds.

This project kit  is one of four project plans that provide an instructional guide and a large paper pattern. Leaf Motifs contains seven kiln fired glass projects. The projects are designed to help develop your fusing skills. Also see Fusing Kits for project kit with all supplies.

Low Tide is one of four project plans that provide an instructional guide and a large paper pattern. The kit contains seven kiln fired glass projects. The projects are designed to help develop your fusing skills. Also see Fusing Kits for project kit with all supplies.

Cindy's book is the most recommended book for Glass beaders. Its a fantastic first book, illustrating basic principles of beading in safety, tools and techniques. A must for every beader.

The jewellery in this book is made strictly with cold connections, no soldering or heating involved. This makes it an excellent beginner book with 21 projects to try.

A fantastic reference book for every level of glass beader. While it lacks colour pictures throughout it makes up for that with the enormous amount of information between the covers. No book on the market is as through as this one!

This one is for the glass fusers. A fascinating insight into creating holes using copper wire and faceting the pendants once finished. 

The ideal book for a beginner to intermediate bead makers. Excellent illustrations and step by step guides using the Minor torch (still applicable for Hot Head users)

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This project kit is one of four project plans that provide an instructional guide and a large paper pattern. Snowflakes and Crystals contains a number of kiln fired glass projects. The projects are designed to help develop your fusing skills. Also see Fusing Kits for project kit with all supplies.

This is the second edition of the Spotlight series. Everyone loves Silver and this booklet covers everything from safety issues, material types and application techniques.

This is a special black and white edition with 48 pages of information on how to photograph, market and sell your lampwork beads on the internet.  

This hardcover book covers a wide range of techniques with the detailed instructions and practical applications. A fantastic book to start on or expand your current knowledge. 176 pages - Hardcover only.

The ninth book in the Kervin series focuses on Bronwen Heilman's painted beads. There is a great tutorial on making your own bead caps as well as an easy sculptural flower.

From fusing and slumping to casting and pâte de verre, everything is covered. Not only a beautifully illustrated book but informative as well.

OUT OF STOCK - This book is out of print. We are hoping they will reprint it as its a beautiful book.

Sharon is renown for her critter beads and in the first book of the Kervin series you can see a fantastic array of creation. A great book to help you look beyond the initial tutorial as it will help you develop your own cartoon creatures.

This is a great little instructional book for those wanting the basics of glass bead making. Excellent book for the beginner.

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