DRAGON BEADS - Lampwork Beads

LAMPWORKING and Hot Glass Interest Links
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. I want to make beads... tell me how. .....see below!
2. Where can I buy glass rods, tools, etc.? See Suppliers list.
3. I want to learn hotglass or get instruction in lampwork techniques Where can I learn?
Many places - see the class info below - or Glass Line's Links . Also check your local college or university art school. Some of the listed suppliers and individual artists offer classes and instruction: Arrow Springs, Brian Kerkvliet, Robert Mickelsen...
4. What about Safety? - see Tank, Torch and Fire Safety below
5. What about EYE PROTECTION?
Some of this information duplicates from site to site - but you should read all of it - as each offers a different perspective or a special tip that you may find useful.

URBAN MYTHS - not glass but if you don't know what it is read this- so you don't embarass yourself sending false warnings and fake "win money" schemes to your friends and family.

Glass Line's links to Lampwork...

Henry Halem's Glass Notes - the best, the "bible" of hotglass

ROBERT A MICKELSEN - wonderful set of articles on lampworking basics, great gallery of his works.

Brad Shute's Wicked Good Handmade Glass Site
Nice Glass good links, info and Bulletin board

Articles about Marble Making by Drew Frits

Effetre - murano glass, industrial lighting, ...
just for fun - where Effetre rods originate!
The Enamelist Society and "Glass on Metal" magazine

SOCIETY OF GLASS BEADMAKERS

Contemporary Marbles - by Drew Frits

Chris Heilman

GOSSAMER GLASS - Brian Kerkvliet

ROBERT A MICKELSEN

Kristen Frantzen Orr

Mark Selleck - Glass Impressions - Borosilicate lampwork and glass carving.

Larry Selman Ltd
- major seller of Paperweights, the International Paperweight Society and more - many major artisits, and their works, featured at this site... don't miss!

The LOOKING GLASS - multiple links to glass sites - all forms

Mid-Atlantic Society of Glass Beadmakers

KRYPTON NEON

HOT BITS - an accumulation of tips and discussion on lampworking, beadmaking, and hot glass.
- My clear glass is scummy when I try to encase ....
or - how to get your glass rods really clean.
- Why do you get bubbles in soft glass (Moretti/Effrete) while winding beads?
- Do I really need an annealing kiln?
includes article on safety of vermiculite

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