How Do You Make Stringers For Glass Beads?
Making a plain glass bead is fun, but decorating it is even better! Thin glass rods called stringers can be applied to the bead surface to add lines, squiggles and small dots. They can also be used to manipulate glass on your molten bead. Make sure that your work area is safe and that your torch is secured to your work surface. See “How to Make Glass Beads” in the Related eHows. Wipe a glass rod with a clean rag to remove any oil, dust, dirt or contaminants. Put on your safety glasses. Light your torch with your sparker. If you use a lighter, be sure to put it someplace where it cannot possibly come in contact with hot glass. Melt the end of the rod in the flame until you have a round molten glob. Rotate the rod occasionally to heat it evenly. Remove the rod from the flame, pinch the end of the glob with needle-nosed pliers and remove the pliers to allow them to cool. This step will provide a good place to grab the glass for the pull. Allow the outside of the glob to cool slightly. Slo
