Making beautiful beads from antique glass! Recycling our mudlarking trash into treasures!

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  • Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
  • Join us on our bead-making adventure to find and transform victorian rubbish into beautiful glass beads!
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  • @NorthernMudlarks
    @NorthernMudlarks  3 года назад +44

    • @Lecknye1961
      @Lecknye1961 3 года назад +1

      I have subscribe, I live in Rogers Arkansas.

    • @dragonflydecorators
      @dragonflydecorators 3 года назад

      Sorry I thought I had 😂🤣 been watching every night after work on telly so probably forgot to click sorry girls.....great content keep it coming xx

    • @jaybrown991
      @jaybrown991 3 года назад +2

      Your welcome

    • @lisacates4185
      @lisacates4185 2 года назад +1

      I absolutely love love your beads❤️❤️❤️

    • @marcobrazil8956
      @marcobrazil8956 Месяц назад

      How can I buy some beads or seaglass from you?

  • @alicks9966
    @alicks9966 4 года назад +174

    “It’s got a funny glob on it”
    “Haven’t we all”
    Words of wisdom

    • @conken5623
      @conken5623 2 года назад +2

      Caught that too, very wise young lady

  • @madbee3
    @madbee3 3 года назад

    They sound like two little girls ! Very happy little girls .

  • @justannalena7512
    @justannalena7512 4 года назад +24

    Gail, please wear your wonderful hair up or at least away from the flame! But your hands say thank you for wearing the gloves! Wonderful work.

  • @mischiefmouse
    @mischiefmouse 3 года назад +8

    The beads are GORGEOUS!!! What a delightful way to repurpose and redeem broken glass 💞

  • @amandabell8827
    @amandabell8827 4 года назад +44

    OMG ladies, you have excelled yourselves! The beads are stunning! What a wonderful video, I will never look at a shard of old glass in the same way ❤❤❤ x

  • @lorimangold2890
    @lorimangold2890 3 года назад

    I Love this Mother daughter, duo, you two are so creative, I remember when your Mother made her daughter, you. A ring, from ruby, or garnet it was so sweet

  • @eileenwade8971
    @eileenwade8971 4 года назад +1294

    I am a lamp worker and you really should have didymium glasses, it will protect your eyes but the main reason is to see what you are doing. The blue violet color filters out the orange flare from the glass melting. You might want to try working those pinks really far out in your flame and it will be less likely to burn or turn gray. I was told the reason that pinks are problematic is because of the gold content. Lastly please please please make sure your work area is really well ventilated. This glass was made with h high lead content and you are melting it and releasing lead into the air. We have a special hooded vent above to pull the lead out when we work with czech glass ( especially high lead content) Most of todays modern glass rods have the lead removed. Also while watching this a thought occurred to me if you hold the glass with hemostats it might help your hands with fatigue. What a great idea!!!!! Also flash ( wave your row of beads through the flame before you put in the blanket so all are same temp to prevent cracking. Hope some of these ideas help you. I love you guys so much. Watching you remove the beads from mandrels you can soak them in water to remove bead release to help come off mandrel. Great video. Hope this helps you. I have been lamp working 11 years and teach at a local studio. Much love.

    • @TheAccidentalViking
      @TheAccidentalViking 4 года назад +67

      I wanted to reach through and open that window. I work with chemicals with my nerdy hobby, as well.

    • @samlomb2093
      @samlomb2093 4 года назад +66

      Also that fire blanket sheds fibers that can get in your lungs and kill you. Blacksmiths coat them so maybe some respiratory protection too

    • @christofmaupin2023
      @christofmaupin2023 4 года назад +79

      Amen to all the above, from another torch worker / lamp worker. Especially with the glasses. Don't want to burn out your retinas!

    • @terricobb6496
      @terricobb6496 4 года назад +49

      I agree! You particularly need good ventilation since you don’t know what chemicals were used in that old glass. And didymium glasses are worth the cost. Your technique is pretty good. You should take a class. It’s a very addictive hobby.

    • @picklesnoutpenobscott3165
      @picklesnoutpenobscott3165 4 года назад +56

      This! As a blacksmith, I cringed when she fluffed it open.
      Be safe, because we care!

  • @megd3927
    @megd3927 4 года назад +5

    This is amazing, each bead has amazing history surrounding it. Each bead has an story of a life that’s lived. Beautiful craftsmanship x

  • @morningdewgarden7432
    @morningdewgarden7432 4 года назад +5

    Both of you ladies are absolutely amazing! You did this, you created beautiful beads using a process that you had never done before and have just about perfected your own process all without being taught or shown how by others! I am in awe of you both! You just don't stop until you have achieved your desired out come! I hope eventually you will be selling your beads on Etsy. I will surely be a buyer! What a story we lucky customers will have to tell about our lovely beads!!

  • @lorrainewhitlock5377
    @lorrainewhitlock5377 4 года назад +9

    Wow!😍 I never knew one could make homemade glass beads. That's amazing! Thank you for showing us this wonderful Hobby💗

  • @momof2n8993
    @momof2n8993 2 года назад

    Love watching you over and over, amazing talent, turning trash into treasure

  • @wingstoflymusictolife7443
    @wingstoflymusictolife7443 3 года назад +8

    The goofy looking orange bead at 35:47 looks like a cute little croissant and I'm just in love with it. Please make more croissant beads!

  • @larrycox7092
    @larrycox7092 2 года назад

    Hello, I am Kathy from Fulton,Missouri. I love you both. Your fun to watch. Also, you both are very kind to show others new crafts. I’am hooked on watching you ladies.

  • @danielleschlotzhauer
    @danielleschlotzhauer Год назад

    I love you two. Your beads turned out lovely! I also love how much you showed them off to us afterward! So often I'm like WHAT THE HECK? at the end of a video because I'll watch it forever and then they will only take seconds to show the result!! Bravo to you both. I could have looked at your beads forever more! 🥰😁 and then how you color organized and showed next to the glass pieces that made them. I adore both of you. Thank you for bringing happiness, adventure, and awe into all of your viewers' lives.

  • @sherryrector2275
    @sherryrector2275 4 года назад +15

    So lovely. Well done you. Totally enjoyed watching the process.

  • @Skeptic2006
    @Skeptic2006 2 года назад

    Alex for the president of the world.

  • @ruthbond1581
    @ruthbond1581 4 года назад +10

    Beautiful beads ladies. As Gail said we learn from our mistakes.

  • @shelbywinter3097
    @shelbywinter3097 2 года назад

    Your beads turned out very well, they would make very unique jewelry.

  • @pyrenity
    @pyrenity 4 года назад +7

    Wow!! That's so amazing and mesmerizing! All those beads came out beautifully, I wish I could like this video more!!

  • @wackyrice1
    @wackyrice1 4 года назад

    Have you yet tried layering one color onto another ? The irregularities in the beads is what makes them most attractive, giving them personality . . . character . . . and uniqueness.

  • @christineingram55
    @christineingram55 3 года назад

    These beads have turned out beautiful..For your first time you should be proud of yourselves..I loved watching and joining in the fun 🥰

  • @Cherivillberg
    @Cherivillberg 3 года назад +12

    This is so much fun to see. I had a beautiful glass huge vase that my dog broke and I didn't have the heart to throw it out hoping to use the glass one day. I make jewelry and these types of glass beads with that glass would be perfect for me. I've worked with glass blowing before so going to look into classes for this. Thank you.

  • @lorellstoneman74
    @lorellstoneman74 7 месяцев назад

    I am a crafty type too, so I very much enjoy watching your work or play. Thanks for sharing.

  • @sharongayle5150
    @sharongayle5150 3 года назад +3

    Yet another lovely upcycle!! The beads are , oh, SO pretty!!! Loved watching y’all make them!! Thank you for sharing!!

  • @nickghost1320
    @nickghost1320 4 года назад

    Last time I made glass beads was over 20 years ago for a jewelry class. Watching this makes me want to get back into it. And also get a rock tumbler for broken glass, make sea glass pendants

  • @pamcolechadwell1302
    @pamcolechadwell1302 4 года назад +6

    WOW, I am in shock I think, you guys have truly made one of a kind glass beads. I have been wanting to make glasswork beads my whole adult life. I purchased a tiny used kiln about 2 years ago and it's still in the box. Your beads are gorgeous ladies. congrats.

  • @dicktracygarden
    @dicktracygarden 3 года назад

    The pink beads look like caviar. All gorgeous, love the shades of green beads.

  • @elizabethmosley360
    @elizabethmosley360 3 года назад

    Those beads turned out beautiful.

  • @vivianwinford3681
    @vivianwinford3681 4 года назад

    The textures you get on the beads make them extremely beautiful. Such a wonderful art form. I'm going to be collecting broken glass from now on and begin a new hobby. I've watched videos from Corning glass artists and knew on that level it was impossible for me to do but your method is doable. Thank you ever so much for this tutorial. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 💘 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 S. Carolina.

  • @wendysea1693
    @wendysea1693 2 года назад +3

    How stunning!!! Such a treasure to treasure, beautiful work and thank you for sharing👏❤️

  • @jasminhembrow9400
    @jasminhembrow9400 4 года назад

    Love watching you go mudlurking along tge beach. Excited when yiu found yiyr treasures. Loved watching you heat the glass, make the beads. Enjoy 🙏🦋🌻🌹

  • @hennamelender
    @hennamelender 4 года назад +6

    so beautiful, I really want to try making beads too ! :)

  • @bluzshadez
    @bluzshadez 4 года назад

    I enjoyed watching this video. I do not have skills like you do. Which is why I appreciate your skills and artistry. God bless you both and your families! Stay safe and healthy!

  • @jazzys8240
    @jazzys8240 3 года назад +1

    Wow Beautiful

  • @kraftyiam
    @kraftyiam 3 года назад

    Howdy, this is my firsts glass bead session as it were. Lovely. I enjoyed the music and scenery too. The find is always exciting no matter what one is searching for. Stay safe. Thanks for sharing.

  • @janicehayes5059
    @janicehayes5059 4 года назад +4

    Oh my goodness ladies you both are sooo talented! I just loved the adventure along with the amazing bead making demo! Outstanding❣️Cheers❣️enjoy your week be safe keep creating❣️❣️☀️🇹🇴❌⭕️

  • @lizh1988
    @lizh1988 3 года назад

    Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, wow. The green and blue together
    💚 🔵 🍏 💙, or separate. The "beer bottle" brown asi call it, the turquoise. Thank you so much, it was so fun to see. I also like the pink and the different shades of white. The white would be good with a white or beige blouse or sweater/jumper.
    Thanks, so lovely. 💙💚🔵🍏✌️

  • @silverlady1118
    @silverlady1118 4 года назад +5

    Fascinating concept and what a great success!!!
    So creative ladies, coolest thing I have seen in ages and the best recycling project too
    Really enjoyable video, thank you for sharing 😉

  • @nancyquinn3578
    @nancyquinn3578 3 года назад

    WOW, Gail and Alex you are amazing what a team, beautiful beads. Stay safe and healthy, Ontario Canada ❤️🇨🇦

  • @JosephineGray-oe8jt
    @JosephineGray-oe8jt 2 месяца назад

    those beads are Beautiful when you were making them i couldn't really see what color they were but when you gave us a close up, i could really see all the different colors .they are so nice you really did a great job.now you are learning to make really beautiful beads love you two wonderful ladies-from Josephine in America

  • @garywilliams1759
    @garywilliams1759 2 года назад

    Brilliant bead work ladies. When you were melting the glass in the flame it looked like a comet burning through the atmosphere 🙂

  • @alisavogt2892
    @alisavogt2892 3 года назад +7

    I just found your channel and am in love. I'm in the US and few years ago a friend gave me a bucket load of broken glass that came from a creek on their farm. Most is from the early 1900's. I had just planned to tumble it and use as cabochon's. I never thought about making glass beads! I'm so excited to try this. I've also read through viewer comments and just love all the wonderful tips and advice! Thanks so much!! 😊❤

  • @AccusedHD
    @AccusedHD 3 года назад

    THIS IS SO ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!MEOWZA!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @felishapenney6
    @felishapenney6 3 года назад

    I just wanted to let yall know I now make glass beads and charms from bottles and all sorts of glass beacus of this video thank you and your mom so much I love finding bits of glass for new beads and I love your channel yall are great

  • @--ashleyashleyashley--
    @--ashleyashleyashley-- 4 года назад

    I think you just showed me my new hobby ❤️

  • @edgar-j6h
    @edgar-j6h 10 месяцев назад

    i can only comment with one word...... beautiful

  • @debbiewagenaar933
    @debbiewagenaar933 4 года назад

    What glorious beads! You ladies really have the best adventures

  • @kylerowe666
    @kylerowe666 4 года назад +5

    Could you put the bead release on the stick then put a silver tube over that so when cool the beads just need to be cut flush at either end and you don’t have to file the release off?
    I’m not a jeweller and have no idea if it would work but it could be time saving if it does...

  • @sazennonumber
    @sazennonumber 4 года назад

    Beautiful. Like colourful bubbles. So much work, but each bead is one of a kind.

  • @FeatherstoneApothecary
    @FeatherstoneApothecary 3 года назад

    I'm a jewelry maker and this is my goal too except with metal. fantastic! I hope more people do this.

  • @jamiecee4960
    @jamiecee4960 3 года назад

    Those beads are Beautiful. 💖

  • @julymoon4815
    @julymoon4815 2 года назад

    A wonderful array of beautiful beads, well done to both of you. I think glass beads are very tactile, rolling and just holding them and thinking how many secondary art that can be created with them. Watching your process was brilliant, i thoroughly enjoyed this film. Thank you for sharing.

  • @patjohnson9287
    @patjohnson9287 Месяц назад

    Beautiful, had a great time! Thanks 😊

  • @shellbellexx3
    @shellbellexx3 3 года назад

    Wow !! You girls made the most beautiful beads. I loved watching you both create them. I wish my mom and I were as close as you two.i love the light green and the turquoise ones. Just lovely !!

  • @oddanneout
    @oddanneout 4 года назад

    Outrageously beautiful on so many levels!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @dharmadoodles
    @dharmadoodles 3 года назад

    You guys look like you having so much fun.... Love the Peacock.!!!!

  • @frankiecowsert9364
    @frankiecowsert9364 3 года назад

    absolutely beautiful beads,,,,I MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE!!!!!!

  • @juanitaskelton448
    @juanitaskelton448 3 года назад

    Amazingly beautiful beads

  • @onamissionize
    @onamissionize 2 года назад

    All I can say is wow!

  • @traceybreakell6545
    @traceybreakell6545 4 года назад

    Very nice! And, no, not hard to watch! I had no idea how ‘easy’ it was to make beads!

  • @searchindex3438
    @searchindex3438 2 года назад

    love those peach and sea foam ones

  • @diannmcdonald4949
    @diannmcdonald4949 4 года назад

    This was absolutely wonderful!. I tried lamp working but was very nervous with the flames and the fumes. So I sold all my equipment but so enjoy watching the beads being created. Fabulous idea to repurpose all the broken class. Please though take the safety advise given here. Your health is important so that you can continue to experience the joy of all your mudlarking adventures and the art spin off created with your finds. ❤️

  • @indysmith4437
    @indysmith4437 2 года назад

    Absolutely gorgeous beads! Love them!

  • @christinegerard4974
    @christinegerard4974 3 года назад

    You are charming ! ...and your discoveries too !

  • @essejd
    @essejd 4 года назад

    Well done girls, they are simply beautiful ❤️

  • @deborahadelescraftroom6150
    @deborahadelescraftroom6150 3 года назад

    I really enjoyed watching your video. Such fun to see where the glass came from and how it ended up.

  • @aparnabhardwaj8500
    @aparnabhardwaj8500 3 года назад

    The enthusiasm and fun add to the beauty of the beads. Love from India.

  • @TraceyKorol
    @TraceyKorol 3 года назад

    i am absolutly enjoying watching you...i never seen making beads with stain glass pieces.....i have only seen it being made with glass rods so i am very glad for i do stained glass and i have so much glass just not the glass rods....very nice to know i can use my left over glass...thank you!

  • @cathyerley3057
    @cathyerley3057 4 года назад

    Beautiful work, ladies! Well done, both the beads themselves, and your excellent camera work.

  • @saraalvarez8990
    @saraalvarez8990 3 года назад

    Wow they are beautiful I didn't you can make beads from broken glass.
    Fantastic idea.
    Beads in the arts and crafts stores a really high in prices.them colors are amazingly beautiful.

  • @gwir6306
    @gwir6306 3 года назад

    I love this sooo much, i love making jewelry with glass beads,♥️

  • @PeaceLuvnUnderstanding
    @PeaceLuvnUnderstanding 3 года назад

    You ladies are quite charming and your work is awesome

  • @katerachel-boslem3153
    @katerachel-boslem3153 Год назад

    Wonderful to see you at work....absolutely fascinating process...🌸

  • @diannamoore1522
    @diannamoore1522 3 года назад

    I now "get" binge-watching thanks to you and the Icelandic volcano (live). Because I subscribed I have been watching your videos backwards in time...still love them! This bead-working one was very cool and I enjoyed the whole process. Thanks for the bead-making explanation.

  • @kristie2013
    @kristie2013 4 года назад

    You two are so sweet! What a great idea!

  • @willynthepoorboys2
    @willynthepoorboys2 4 года назад

    Lovely work ladies, thank you for sharing your work with us.

  • @sarahlarson7797
    @sarahlarson7797 4 года назад

    Wow I absolutely love this video thank you God bless you guys 💚

  • @claireybobs2362
    @claireybobs2362 4 года назад

    Clever sausages! They are beautiful ❤️

  • @belladonna70
    @belladonna70 3 года назад +1

    lovely ladies .Alex has such a beautifull calming innocent voice.

  • @bigmoney3405
    @bigmoney3405 3 года назад

    Delightful and inspiring! Thank's!

  • @christinap.2258
    @christinap.2258 3 года назад

    Absolutely Gorgeous!

  • @martiadams1534
    @martiadams1534 3 года назад

    Lucky Ladies!!!

  • @markallison1141
    @markallison1141 3 года назад

    thanks for sharing your lovely craft skills. I enjoyed watching and learning.

  • @Geopholus
    @Geopholus 2 года назад

    I never knew You could make beads this way. Great video. The Young lady looks a little like the Filipino actress Erich Gonzales.

  • @elainefeather9465
    @elainefeather9465 2 года назад

    I came across your video by accident, and so glad I did ! I loved watching you collect the glass and “play” with it . The beads are so pretty . I am new to bead making, but ,wondered whether or not it would be easier to pull the chunks into rods / stringers first ? Perhaps someone with experience could offer advice ? As someone with an interest in several different crafts and just love walking up and down a beach hunting for ANYTHING interesting, you lovely ladies are a real pleasure to “ spend time “ with ! Thank you.

  • @heathaar1
    @heathaar1 4 года назад

    Love recycled glass and realllly loved this. So relaxing watching you guys make things 😊

  • @algiordano9214
    @algiordano9214 3 года назад

    Great job ladies.....

  • @maryannknox7158
    @maryannknox7158 2 года назад

    My new favorite channel I Love you guys you both make me Smile 😊 thank you both

  • @marytwilliams1497
    @marytwilliams1497 4 года назад

    They are so beautiful

  • @easterazali9237
    @easterazali9237 4 года назад

    Wow they’re gorgeous ! You guys are so talented and creative ! You did a great job 💗🌹🌹

  • @nilsalaboy2042
    @nilsalaboy2042 3 года назад

    So beautiful! Thank you 🙏

  • @cynthiahawkins2389
    @cynthiahawkins2389 3 года назад

    Absolute gobsmackers, my dears!! Really lovely. I have always been interested in old glass. But never gave thought of taking it a step further - using old shards, to make beads. What a delightful video discovery, during my New Orleans early coffee time...7 a.m....post hurricane Zeta, October 2020!! Cheers from the French Quarter!

  • @unknowncreature-0069
    @unknowncreature-0069 3 года назад

    You guys find glass the way we find arrowheads where I live!

  • @lindaopperthauser2284
    @lindaopperthauser2284 3 года назад

    This song is pretty too🦋

  • @PINKTOES5150
    @PINKTOES5150 4 года назад

    I use all broken glass ! I make it small enough to put in my coffee grinder and make druzzy .. for rings or pendants . Or geodes

  • @lauryniti1807
    @lauryniti1807 4 года назад

    The geese are so cute

  • @tinaharvey356
    @tinaharvey356 Год назад

    So beautiful and yall are so smart

  • @allyncollins359
    @allyncollins359 4 года назад

    Amazing! What a brilliant idea!! Congratulations and Good Luck!

  • @AmaratMamu
    @AmaratMamu 4 года назад

    so pretty... i love glass