Free Butterfly tutorial with youtube video

[glassbead]

Well, I'm excited. Made a few butterflies for Beads of Courage last weekend- Here is a link to my blog, which has pics and written instructions for the way I make butterflies.
http://isinglassdesign.blogspot.com/2009/07/lampwork-glass-butterflies-for-beads-of.html
And there is a companion video on youtube here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj5z--E_jj8

Hope y'all enjoy this!

[GiGiC]

Great Work! Thanks for sharing with everyone.

[glassbead]

Thanks for looking. I hope it's useful.

[Diane Woodall]

What a great tutorial! =D>

One of the things I love about it is that you used the same transparent color for the body as the beginning of the wings. By doing this the two blend seamlessly together. I use black a lot for the bodies of my butterflies because other transparents don't show if the wing color overlaps the body a little. The transparent just disappears onto the black. But I love the clear body. Your butterflies are just beautiful!

[glassbead]

Thanks, Diane. The clear bodies were recommended by a couple of folks, and I liked it when I tried it.
I wish the video was a bit better- I didn't realize there was audio at first, and I should have taken the butterfly out of the flame so you could see what was going on better. It was my first time being filmed, and I had no idea that it could end up on youtube. I've learned some things for next time (if there is ever a next time).
I do think the wing shaping step comes through fairly well- hopefully that and the tut together will help it all make sense to folks!

[glassbead]

Just here to pop this up to the top of the list again! 'Cause I'm still kinda excited.

[glassbead]

Just me again. A couple of hundred folks have gone to see the video. I know it's not great, but with the tut on my blog, I think it's worthwhile. It's a bit different from the other butterflies I've seen out there.
Let me know what you think!