Beadmaking Videos

Video#	Title	Time
gb1	Basic Glass Beadmaking	80 min.
	The first video of the series starts with the basic fundamentals of the art of glass beadmaking. Beginning with an introduction of the principles of working with molten glass you will learn how to create two of the basic bead shapes - round and cylinder. Safety, set-up, use of tools and equipment are covered as well as how to "finish" your beads. Simple decorative methods are demonstrated with the "eyes" technique and you will learn how to get quick but amazing results using slices of colorful millefiori. You will also learn how to make your own stringers and twists of glass that you can use to decorate your beads.
gb2	Encasing Fundamentals	70 min.
	Learn how to make double cone shaped beads. This video concentrates on the art of encasing multiple decorative techniques beneath several thin layers of transparent glass. This technique will yield extraordinary results, achieving 3-dimensional effects with colorful, crystal clear depth
gb3	Sculptured Beads I	70 min.
	Learn how to work with the magnificent effects of dichroic glass. Giving the appearance of a metallic rainbow, dichroic glass gives an extensive dimension to beads and you will see how to make a square shaped pendant bead using this amazing glass. You will learn the basics of encasing designs under layers of transparent glass to create depth and magnification to patterns. Also, you will discover the secrets behind creating the magical “bead in a bubble”, a hollow bead that has a free-moving smaller bead trapped inside. A real rewarding challenge for any bead maker!
gb4	Sculptured Beads II	50 min.
	Learn how to make cone or pear shaped beads, then see how to take this basic shape a step further to create fabulous two handled vase beads that have only one hole at the top. Also demonstrated is how to make a charming version of the ever popular fish bead.
gb5	Making a Perfume Bottle	60 min.
	The ultimate challenge for the Torch Head bead maker! It takes an entire tape to demonstrate this single spectacular bead! Learn how to make a truly beautiful masterpiece, a miniature, two handled, hollow perfume bottle complete with a tiny little stopper. This video demonstrates the entire process, from starting up the torch to assembling it into a completed necklace. The successful creation of the bead is always cause for celebration!

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You will be impressed by the detail of the “close up” shots which allow you an onobstructed view of the teacher’s methods. Unlike a class, you can rewind to review the information time and time again until your technique is perfected. At your leasure you can learn a new skill without the commitment of a class schedule. If you enjoy taking classes, you will find that our tapwes will expand your knowledge even more. Many of the exclusive techniques shown are only available on these videos.

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Even though glass beadmaking is one of the fastest-growing arts, many beadmakers don’t have access to instructors or classes. Instead they rely on books and videos. Basic Glass Beadmaking with Tricia Campion instructs those students beginning with the basics - Hot Head torch and vermiculite.

Tricia begins with preparing the mandrels, making the bead and components, decorating the beads, removing the beads from the mandrels, then ends with how to finish the beads.

One of the highlights of the video is the addition of an insert video image - allowing the viewer to see a side view and close-up of the beadmaking action, as well as the frontal view. The video is in “real” time so the beadmaker sees the entire process, with the actual amount of time for each process.

Proper heating, application of the glass to the mandrel, and use of the marver pads and paddles are covered as she demonstrates the basic shapes - the round bead, the cylinder, and several versions of the “eye” bead. She takes the beginner through the process of creating decorating components, such as stringers, twists, and latticinos. Then she demonstrates how to use the components to add decorative elements to the beads. She also demonstrates how to decorate beads by inserting manufactured murrini or millefiori.

From beadmaking, to annealing in vermiculite, and finally to finishing the beads - Tricia unveils the mysteries of beadmaking for the beginner beadmaker. After watching this video, and seeing some of the beads covered in the future, the student is sure to be tempted to buy the remaining four videos in the series.