Glass Bead Workshop: Building Skills, Exploring Techniques, Finding Inspiration
Jeri Warhaftig
ISBN 10: 160059123X ISBN 13: 9781600591235
Published by Union Square & Co., 2008
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Glass bead-making has exploded in popularity - and those artists who have successfully mastered the basics want more techniques to enhance their repertoire. Jeri Warhaftig, a respected and experienced teacher, offers intermediates her time-tested, workshop-based approach to expanding their bead-making skills. In each superbly illustrated and illuminating chapter, she focuses on using current tools, new materials and innovative methodology to produce a singular bead - with several variations for every one. The possibilities, from sandblasting to metal inclusions, are stupendous: craft sculptural flower beads; create a lightweight, hollow seashell-shaped bead; and go for the "wow" factor with geode beads that enclose decorative elements within a layer of glass. Helpful tips are sprinkled throughout and a gallery of additional work will inspire.
Synopsis: Glass bead-making has exploded in popularity - and those artists who have successfully mastered the basics want more techniques to enhance their repertoire. Jeri Warhaftig, a respected and experienced teacher, offers intermediates her time-tested, workshop-based approach to expanding their bead-making skills. In each superbly illustrated and illuminating chapter, she focuses on using current tools, new materials and innovative methodology to produce a singular bead - with several variations for every one. The possibilities, from sandblasting to metal inclusions, are stupendous: craft sculptural flower beads; create a lightweight, hollow seashell-shaped bead; and go for the "wow" factor with geode beads that enclose decorative elements within a layer of glass. Helpful tips are sprinkled throughout and a gallery of additional work will inspire.
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Title: Glass Bead Workshop: Building Skills, ...
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket