'Getting Started On Your Lampworking Adventure'

I have written a ten page document called 'Getting Started On Your Lampworking Adventure'.  It consists of all the information I am constantly asked for regarding starting beadmaking.  It doesn't cover the actual beadmaking process.  The document is aimed at UK-based people who are totally new to the idea of beadmaking and it contains my advice on torches, equipment, kilns, glass, tools, workspaces, safety and also features a list of recommended suppliers.

'Getting Started On Your Lampworking Adventure' costs £2.99 and will arrive in your inbox as a PDF file. 

Please use the PayPal button below to purchase your copy.

'Basic Round Donut-Shaped Bead' Tutorial

There are many beadmaking tutorials available out there but not many of them show you how to make a basic round, donut-shaped bead.  This tutorial is my take on the subject.

Over the past five years I've taught a lot of people how to make round beads and when I teach total beginners I tell them that in lampworking making a basic round bead is one of the hardest things to master.  There is so much to learn and so much to remember.

I've decided to write down all I know and all the advice I have when it comes to making a basic round bead.  This will hopefully be useful for beginners and intermediate beadmakers alike.  I've taught intermediate beadmakers who can't make consistently round beads.  I'm hoping that my waffle (and be warned, there's lots of it) will help you tame that molten glass.

In this ten page tutorial I'll show you how I make a round bead in detailed step-by-step photo sections and I'll show you how to get consistently-sized beads.  There's also a troubleshooting section which should help you with any wonky bead issues you may have.

The 'Basic Round Donut-Shaped Bead' tutorial costs £4.99 and will arrive in your inbox as a PDF file. 

Please use the PayPal button below to purchase your copy.

'Roly Poly Bead' Tutorial

This tutorial shows you how I make one of my 'Roly Poly' beads.

It's a relatively simple bead to make but you will need to have good heat control and nimble mandrel-turning fingers!

You'll also need a lentil press, a graphite marver and some mashers.

Feel free to sell any beads that you make with the aid of this tutorial.

The 'Roly Poly Bead' tutorial costs £4.99 and will arrive in your inbox as a PDF file.

Please use the PayPal button below to purchase your copy.

'Cupcake Bead' Tutorial

This tutorial shows you how I make one of my Cupcake beads.

I’m not the first or only person to make cupcake-shaped beads but this tutorial shows you how I make them. I’ve made literally hundreds and hundreds of these little beads and there is much fun to be had choosing colours and decorations.

This ten page tutorial shows you how to make a basic Cupcake bead and how to add a cherry to the top. I don’t cover the decorative elements in this tutorial. Decorating your cupcakes is up to you - you can add sprinkles in the form of raised dots, flowers, hearts or whatever else takes your fancy. This tutorial just gives you the low-down on how to make a basic cupcake shape.

For this tutorial you will need some glass in your chosen colours, a graphite paddle or marver and a razor tool or knife.

I use enamel for my Cupcake beads but this is optional and not imperative.

You will need to have good heat control to make the beads in this tutorial and as such I would not recommend it to an absolutely new beginner beadmaker.

Please feel free to sell any beads that you make with the aid of this tutorial.

The 'Cupcake Bead' tutorial costs £5.99 and will arrive in your inbox as a PDF file.

Please use the PayPal button below to purchase your copy.

'Beads By Laura PDF Bundle'

Buy my 'Basic Round Donut-Shaped Bead', 'Roly Poly Bead' and 'Cupcake Bead' PDF tutorials together for £12.00.

Bargain.

The 'Beads By Laura PDF Bundle' will arrive in your inbox as PDF files.

Please use the PayPal button below to make your purchase.