Smurfy5
2009-07-25, 11:57pm
My Portrait Bead Tutorial is on sale from now through labor day.
The cost is usually 17.50, but for two weeks you can purchase it for $15!
***Don't miss your chance to learn a cool new technique at a reduced price***
Yes, my long awaited Portrait Bead Tutorial has finally arrived! \\:D/ I have listed it in my Etsy shop:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28360189
I also have listed a basic kit which includes the not-so-common items:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28360402
Included in the kit are:
4 blank sheets of decal paper
1/4 sheet of pre-printed practice image decals
2 oz of clear enamel powder
***the tutorial is not included in the basics kit... the tutorial must be purchased in order to buy the kit
Here is the information about the tutorial from my Etsy listing:
I have finally finished my tutorial that gives full instructions on creating and printing the decals and then using them for your own custom lampwork beads! You can use photos of loved ones, clip art, etc... anything you choose! You have probably seen this technique for fused glass, but I have adapted this technique to use for torch work.
My high quality tutorial is 20 pages of information that includes many pictures and quality instructions on:
*Removing chill marks to make a smooth bead
*Applying decals to lampwork beads so that they are durable and permanent
*Preparing images for decal printing
*Decoration techniques
... and more...
***Also includes the ink friendly torch & computer cheat sheets! For those who do want to save ink, I have taken the pages with the most important information such as what needs to be done at the torch or at the computer and removed most of the extras so that it will use much less ink. This comes as a second pdf file so that you will still have the high quality file for viewing on the computer.
The supplies and equipment used for this are:
-104 COE glass rods for base bead(light colors work best)
-Mandrel dipped in bead release
-Laser water slide decal paper
**must be the laser version**
-Thompson clear enamel powder for 104 COE/Moretti/Effetre
-Various colored rods and stringers for decoration (optional)
-Water dish for water slide decal
-Bead masher or other tool for flattening
-Annealing kiln with bead door or other way of accessing hot beads during torching process (gloves may be needed if mandrels get too hot in the kiln)
-Enamel tray
-Access to laser printer with high iron oxide toner. HP printers seem to have the best toner for this process... this is discussed in more detail later in the tutorial.
-Access to a computer with photo editing program
In order to follow my tutorial it is assumed that you know how to make a basic lampworked bead and have some basic computer experience (unless interested in having decals custom printed.
Of course, along with the purchase of my tutorial comes my help with any question you may have about the technique :)
I am super excited to present this to everyone as I know I have had many questions from other lampworkers about my technique. I hope you will find my tutorial informative and easy to follow.
Best wishes to everyone :)
-Kirsten
The cost is usually 17.50, but for two weeks you can purchase it for $15!
***Don't miss your chance to learn a cool new technique at a reduced price***
Yes, my long awaited Portrait Bead Tutorial has finally arrived! \\:D/ I have listed it in my Etsy shop:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28360189
I also have listed a basic kit which includes the not-so-common items:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28360402
Included in the kit are:
4 blank sheets of decal paper
1/4 sheet of pre-printed practice image decals
2 oz of clear enamel powder
***the tutorial is not included in the basics kit... the tutorial must be purchased in order to buy the kit
Here is the information about the tutorial from my Etsy listing:
I have finally finished my tutorial that gives full instructions on creating and printing the decals and then using them for your own custom lampwork beads! You can use photos of loved ones, clip art, etc... anything you choose! You have probably seen this technique for fused glass, but I have adapted this technique to use for torch work.
My high quality tutorial is 20 pages of information that includes many pictures and quality instructions on:
*Removing chill marks to make a smooth bead
*Applying decals to lampwork beads so that they are durable and permanent
*Preparing images for decal printing
*Decoration techniques
... and more...
***Also includes the ink friendly torch & computer cheat sheets! For those who do want to save ink, I have taken the pages with the most important information such as what needs to be done at the torch or at the computer and removed most of the extras so that it will use much less ink. This comes as a second pdf file so that you will still have the high quality file for viewing on the computer.
The supplies and equipment used for this are:
-104 COE glass rods for base bead(light colors work best)
-Mandrel dipped in bead release
-Laser water slide decal paper
**must be the laser version**
-Thompson clear enamel powder for 104 COE/Moretti/Effetre
-Various colored rods and stringers for decoration (optional)
-Water dish for water slide decal
-Bead masher or other tool for flattening
-Annealing kiln with bead door or other way of accessing hot beads during torching process (gloves may be needed if mandrels get too hot in the kiln)
-Enamel tray
-Access to laser printer with high iron oxide toner. HP printers seem to have the best toner for this process... this is discussed in more detail later in the tutorial.
-Access to a computer with photo editing program
In order to follow my tutorial it is assumed that you know how to make a basic lampworked bead and have some basic computer experience (unless interested in having decals custom printed.
Of course, along with the purchase of my tutorial comes my help with any question you may have about the technique :)
I am super excited to present this to everyone as I know I have had many questions from other lampworkers about my technique. I hope you will find my tutorial informative and easy to follow.
Best wishes to everyone :)
-Kirsten