Beads of Glass (Hardcover)

by Cindy Jenkins (Author) "The following gallery pages celebrate the beauty and diversity of contemporary lampworked glass beads..." (more)
Key Phrases: optic mold, black stringer, glass beadmakers, Jim Smircich (more...)

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Product Description
Get ready to enjoy a wondrous journey into the fascinating world of glass beads. The tour begins with a vibrant gallery of beads and beaded objects from all over the world. Next is an intriguing behind-the-scenes peek at the artists, their work, and their philosophies. The extensive how-to section's step-by-step action photography allows you to see at a glance exactly how beads are nade. Imagine all the fun you'll have as you turn page after gorgeous page.

Whether you're a collector, a crafter or just plain curious, this book satisfies your need to know. If beads are your passion, this is your passport to paradise.

About the Author
Previous books:

You can Make Glass Beads 1993 Pyro Press
Making Glass Beads 1997 Lark Books

Product Details

• Hardcover: 152 pages
• Publisher: Pyro Press (May 9, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971964300
• ISBN-13: 978-0971964303
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #110,661 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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64 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have for budding beaders. A gorgeous book, October 5, 2004

By	Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

This exciting book on lampwork beads is a must-own for anyone getting into glass beads. The first part of the book is a gallery featuring a number of artists. They give biographies--how they got into glass, their vision, and insight into their approach to this demanding art form. Their work, of course, is breathtaking; this is the best of the best. The photography is clear and brings each work to best advantage.

Then the second half of the book shows HOW the beads are made, from simple techniques to some very advanced use of foils, enamel powders, shapes, molds, encasing and sculptural methods. I was surprised how some of the beads were created. My favorites were window-etched beads. Some of the flowers inside these tiny marvels don't seem possible to be made of glass-they look real. Incredible.

Even if you don't make beads (I don't, at least as of yet) and if you collect them instead, this book is fascinating reading, giving insight and knowledge into this ancient and exquisite craft. Highly recommended for anyone interested in lampwork beads.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beads of Glass, April 4, 2006

By	Michelle Mckenzie "Owner McKenzie Bookworks" (Grass Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This is an excellent reference for the glass beadmaker. The images are inspiring and provocative, and many of the glass artists explain their process in a step by step guide in the second half of the book. After learning their processes for creating their art glass, it's easier to create my own unique pieces. A super book!

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every Lampworker MUST Have This Book!!!, August 2, 2005

By	Denise "www.lampworketc.com" (USA) - See all my reviews

Gorgeous, Gorgeous, Gorgeous!!! The pictures of the beads in this book are amazing. I love seeing the pictures and reading a little about the people who actually made the beads!! And the whole last half of the book is Tutorials!!! WOW... What a wonderful and generous display of knowledge. Thank You Cindy for putting this together!! Well Done!!!