Lampworking Books

[Leann]

Hi all...

Can anyone tell me if the book Contemporary Lampworking by Bandhu Scott Dunham is good for beginners? It's a 2 volume set .

thanks again
Leann

[Gartifact]

Hi Leann
I'm a beginner and bought the set last year. I found it to be incredibly helpful. He has a very "zen-like" approach. Still, there is nothing like taking a class or 2 and having someone "walk" you through a few things.
Best of luck!
Eric

[Leann]

Hi Eric,

Thanks for your reply....i had 1 class 2 weeks ago so i've very new........:lol:
I have a very hard time making the beads round....is there a secret or tip to help me?

thanks so much
Leann

[Gartifact]

I bought Jim Smircich's DVD which is full of info on various shapes (Check out the thread below).
You might try the "search" function here, but basically I don't think there is any "secret"...It takes practice and time........rotate slowly and keep the mandrel level....I still get wobbles when I make beads.....applying the wrap in an even way helps too...I always have a bump left which takes forever to melt even.
If you're only making beads, you might want to invest in one of Cindy Jenkins books. She has 3 great publications......Dunham's books cover so much more they can be a bit daunting at first.....
I just started looking at threads on this site and am finding there is a wealth of info here...It just takes time to search it all out...Good luck and have fun!...:wink:


Watch "Smircich Makes Beads" at 1.5x

[parisgal]

Second vote for "Smirchich makes beads", and you can rent it on the web... I think the site is Technical Video Rental, but don't have the link.

I also found Corina's "Passing the Flame" good, though it's pricey compared to the others. I found it more helpful than the Cindy Jenkins book I have. I haven't looked at Dunham's book.

[JanMD]

For book reviews, DVD and video reviews, and summaries of contents, see: http://www.sgb-midatlantic.org/book_reviews.html

That might help you decide what books to invest in.

JanMD

[Leann]

Hi all,

I want to thank everyone for all their help...

Leann

[Nejoum]

I really like More Than You Ever Wanted To Know About Glass Beadmaking by Kervin great!
Diana

[Itzallmyne]

Leann,

Take the bead out of the flame to shape it...it wants to be round, let it.

Contemporary Lampworking is the glass Bible. Passing the Flame is expensive, but for a beginner..worth every penny. Everything you wanted to Know About Beads, also excellent book.

Have Fun!

Marilyn