How Do You Create Lampwork Beads?
Lampwork beads are colorful glass beads handmade by talented craftsmen over an open flame. The colorful and unique character of these beads makes them a great choice for jewelry making, as coordinating accents or stunning focal points in dramatic designs. In addition to equipment, lampworking takes patience and practice but the beautiful results are well worth the effort. This guide will show you how to get started creating your own lampwork beads. Preheat your bead-making kiln to 940 degrees Fahrenheit. If your bead-making kiln comes equipped with a digital controller it is easy to set your kiln to stay at a steady 940 degrees while you work. Once you have preheated the kiln, turn on your propane and gas tanks and adjust the pressures to allow you to work using more oxygen than propane. Put on your Rose Didymium safety glasses. These glasses not only serve to keep sparks and stray shards of glass away from your eyes, but the lenses made of Rose Didymium allow you to see the glass you
