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The Glass Dragons Club
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Добавлен 18 апр 2020
The mission of The Glass Dragons is to promote the diverse arts of glass beadmaking, fusing, and other glass techniques; to be socially responsible through support of worthy causes; to provide a nurturing environment to all members; and foremost, to have a good time together through our common passion for glass.
Fall Leaves
This is a demonstration of making Fall colored leaves. It is perfect for the lampworker who has some beginner skills but is looking for something a little more challenging. A leaf with a built in bale so it’s ready to slide on a chain or cord and go!
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Видео
Ice cream cone demo
Просмотров 932 года назад
A quick little demonstration for an ice cream cone. One scoop or two - this is the perfect thing for Beads of Courage as well. Demo also shows the option of adding a cherry on top.
Dragonfly Bead Demo by Janie Jones
Просмотров 822 года назад
This demonstration shows two different versions of a dragonfly bead. . Beginners will be able to make this dragonfly on a simple base bead without a hitch. The demo also explains the specifics for a base bead using a more advanced skill level. Based on your own level of confidence, make a basic base bead with a dragonfly on the surface, or the more detailed base bead with the same surface drago...
Zebra-Tiger Pattern Bead - Janie Jones
Просмотров 863 года назад
This demonstration is perfect for the beginning lampworker who has melted some glass but wants to expand their knowledge a bit. Perfect also for Beads of Courage. It covers both a Zebra bead and a Tiger bead and discusses several options on upping the skill level for the Tiger bead.
Making a Fan Pull from a Lampworked Bead
Просмотров 9053 года назад
This demonstration shows how to make a fan pull from the Ice Cream Cone Bead that was created in an earlier video. You can use this technique to turn any robust bead into a fan pull.
Smartphone Photography for Lampworkers
Просмотров 663 года назад
Welcome! This Zoom presentation focused on using your smartphone to photograph your work. Michelle will talk about the convenience of being able to photograph her beads without having to mess with big equipment and set ups. She says that she also struggled to get good color and white balance on a digital SLR camera setup. Using a smartphone is not only convenient, but also provides you with som...
Scrap Glass Stringers - Janie Jones
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.3 года назад
This video suggests there’s a perfect use for all those pieces of scrap glass left on a work table. Specific ‘folding’ of melted glass scraps yields large blocks of colors when stretched into a stringer for use with Lampwork beads.
Snowman - Janie Jones
Просмотров 4083 года назад
This video offers a slightly different idea of a Snowman. It’s a plant stake, which could easily be made as a bead - just a small change in the location of the top hat - and since there are no protruding parts, it’s perfect for Beads of Courage when made as a little smaller bead.
Making It Round & Two the Same Size - Janie Jones
Просмотров 1323 года назад
The purpose of this video is to give assistance to the beginner lampworker by learning the basic skill of centering hot glass on a mandrel with the hole in the middle of the glass. There is also a little trick to ensure two beads on one mandrel are the same size.
Nesting Bird - Janie Jones
Просмотров 1763 года назад
This video demonstrates how to combine two techniques into one: a bird and a flower. The result is a bird nesting in a flower. It may also be made as two separate plant stakes or beads. The bird may be adjusted for Beads of Courage by making the beak and tail smaller.
Ladybugs - Beads of Courage - Janie Jones
Просмотров 2233 года назад
This lampworking video focuses on a simple ladybug bead, it is perfect for the novice lampworker who is ready to try a bead with a little detail. This is a perfect bead to make and donate to Beads of Courage.
Finding the Stringer Sweet Spot - by Janie Jones
Просмотров 5923 года назад
The purpose of this lampworking video is to offer a new perspective on gaining stringer control, finding that spot in the flame that softens the glass enough for application but not so much that control is lost.
Witch bead - by Michelle Malone
Просмотров 1514 года назад
This lampworking tutorial demonstrates how to make a bead which features a little witch crashing into a pumpkin. Michelle has only been making beads a few years, and we really appreciate her sharing this cute idea with us! Go make some Halloween fun!
Cupcakes for Beads of Courage - by Janie Jones
Просмотров 1094 года назад
Inspired by making pieces for Beads of Courage, Janie thought some brightly colored cupcakes for the kids would be perfect. Instruction contains samples of 9 variations and lots of tips and tricks to help make these cupcakes easier to make. Have fun!
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Thank you for the totorial.
So beautiful! I loved this tutorial!
I sure needed to know how to do this ... THANK YOU.
Beautiful work 👍🏼
Great tips. Thanks for sharing!
I'm curious about the metal bowl you're using. Can you tell me more about where this can be bought?
My friend recently lost her husband due to cancer. She loves her potted plants… I think I can made a sweet little birdie like this for her - hopefully it will make her smile. Thank you! Thank you!
Well, I'll just be darned. Great tip. Thanks, Janie!
Great demo
awesome!