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Glass Bead Making: Flame Designs

Create interesting designs for your glass beads using a torch. Learn more about flame-treating your glass beads in this free bead making video from a professional bead making instructor.

Series Summary

From earrings and bracelets to single-stranded and elaborate multi-stranded necklaces, creating bead jewelry is fun, easy to learn and can even be done at home. All it takes is the desire to create, the willingness to learn and, finally, the practice of your newly acquired craft. In this free arts and crafts video series, you will learn how to create interesting designs for glass beads using a torch. Our bead making instructor will show you a variety of flame techniques to and interest and value to your glass bead projects. Find out how to make a pinwheel bead and a harlequin bead. Learn plunging, fritting and occlusion techniques from an experienced bead maker. Our expert will also demonstrate how to make a sea goddess pendant as well as a porthole bead. By learning the skills discussed in this video, you will no longer have to rely upon the beads you buy at the local bead store. Get the proper flame torch for flame-treating you beads and start getting creative in your bead projects.
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  • Glass Bead Flame Designs: Harlequin Bead

    Use alternating patterns for this glass bead design. Learn more about designing flame-treated glass beads in this free bead making video from a professional bead making instructor.

  • Glass Bead Flame Designs: Disc Bead

    These glass bead colors come from various metallic oxides. Learn more about choosing colors when flame-treating your glass beads in this free bead making video from a professional bead making instructor.

  • Glass Bead Flame Designs: Pinwheel Bead

    Always wear safety goggles during this bead making process. Learn more about adding colors when flame-treating your glass beads in this free bead making video from a professional bead making instructor.

  • Glass Bead Flame Designs: Occlusion Mavoring

    Very elaborate bead designs are possible with this bead making technique. Learn more design tips for flame-treating your glass beads in this free bead making video from a professional bead making instructor.