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I
make beads in my home studio by
melting glass rods in the flame
of a torch and winding the glass
around a metal mandrel, which has
been coated with a release agent.
This process is also called Lampworking,
or wound glass, and dates back many
centuries (but I've only been doing
it for 11 years!). It's a mesmerizing
and fascinating process. You can
find out more about How
Lampwork Glass Beads Are Made
by clicking on the link.
I
am also a Beadmaking Instructor,
and I teach classes in my home studio
in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I love
working one on one with people,
teaching to each individual's strengths,
so most of my classes are individual
instruction. However, I do have
four torches, and can accomodate
up to four students at a time. To
find out more about taking a class
with me, please see the Classes
page.
The
purpose of this website is not just
to sell beads; In fact I'm pretty
bad about keeping that part updated!
I am passionate about educating
people on how these miniature works
of art are created, promoting the
renaissance of modern art glass
beadmaking, and opening people's
eye to the miniature worlds trapped
in glass. I hope you'll be intrigued
enough to explore the website, and
find out more. (There are also some
funny parts, if you look hard enough.)
Best Beady Regards, Ann
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