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. After forming the hot glass on a rod to form a lampwork bead, the glass artist can use stringers to add dots and lines to the bead while it is still hot. While you can purchase pre-made stringers, they are easy to make and are also a good way to introduce yourself to glass torch work.

To make your own stringers, you will need the following equipment and supplies:

Glass rods (at least one)
Torch (in a stand or bolted to table)
Metal table top
Long handled tweezers
Safety glasses
Bowl of water