How Do You Make Glass Beads & Buttons?
You can make your own glass beads and buttons using the lampworking process, which is the method of melting and shaping glass pieces in the flame of a tabletop torch. Handmade beads and buttons are highly sought-after items that can be used to adorn jewelry, clothing and various craft projects, or can simply be collected. If you have access to a lampworking workstation, you can create your own beads and buttons and gain a better understanding about working with glass. Turn on your ventilation system and put on your didymium safety glasses. The ventilation helps remove harmful substances, and the didymium lenses protect your eyes from the sodium glare of the glass. Repeat this process before making a glass button in the next section. Place the end of your mandrels (about an inch) in the bead release solution and follow the directions on the container to determine how long you need to leave these to dry. The release solution makes the job of removing the finished bead(s) much easier. Lig
