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Lampwork Bead Making

Learn various techniques for using glass to create lampwork beads.
How to Make Glass Stringers for Lampwork or Fused Glass Jewelry
Stringers are thin piece of glass used to decorate lampwork beads as well as fused glass jewelry components.
Lampwork Bead Quality Tips
Even if you don't make lampwork beads, you may buy them at some point, so it is helpful to know what to look for when determining the quality of a hand-crafted lampwork bead.
Annealing Metal, Beads, and Glass Jewelry
Learn about this important jewelry making technique that is essential for ensuring the inegrity of your lampwork beads, fused glass, wire, or metal jewelry.
Glass Jewelry and Torch Work
Here is a little bit of information that discusses the use of a torch for making glass jewelry.
Making Raku Lampwork Bead
Learn the process for turning a normal lampwork bead into a Raku-style lampwork bead.
Lapidary Journal's Lampworking Projects
You'll find a number of lampwork related projects under Lapidary Journal's lampworking and bead making project list.

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