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Lampworked sandblasted beads

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Lampworked sandblasted beads can be made by using transparent and/or opaque glasses arranged on top of each other then cut deeply to show hidden colors underneath. When making such beads, color combination and type of design are important considerations. Step by step instructions are presented.

Author: Heilman, Bronwen
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1998
Jewelry making

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Porcelain beads

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Porcelain slips used for making beads are dried first before being rolled into sheets. The pieces are sliced vertically in half and trimmed to produce a rectangular bar. After drying the cut portions, rough edges are sanded and glaze is applied to the finished product.

Author: Kahn, Vicki
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1996
Production processes, Porcelain

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Netted beads

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Netted beads can form the basis of some very fine jewelry. Step-by-step instructions for creating nets out of small beads and thread are provided and discussed.

Author: Klotz, Mary T.
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1996

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Subjects list: Methods, Beadwork
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