Let's Have a Positive Tutorial Thread [Archive]

gemsinbloom

2010-11-15, 6:43am

Hey guys, with all the fuss around tutorials these days I thought I would start a thread giving kudos to all the talented lampworkers who write tutorials. I enjoy them immensely.

Also, do you have a favorite lampworker or a few who you wish would write tutorials? I sure do!

My list:

Astrid Riedel, please write a tutorial on your pleated beads. I will never be able to attend a class but I would love to learn from you. When I have seen others who have attend your class post their new beads, I am pea green with envy!

Lisa Fletcher, you know I love your beads, please write a tutorial!

Calypsos Beads, I admire your detailed beads and would love to learn from you.

What is your wish list? And please keep this thread positive:)

glasslass2

2010-11-15, 7:09am

Anything from Kalera or Anastasia. I'm sure there are more, but those are the first two I can think of. What a great thread to start Jacqueline!

pgaglass

2010-11-15, 7:24am

Absolutely ANYTHING that Astrid Reidel would share! I love all of her beads!! Please, please, please........ :)

gemsinbloom

2010-11-15, 7:28am

Absolutely ANYTHING that Astrid Reidel would share! I love all of her beads!! Please, please, please........ :)

Hehe, yupp I believe begging is in order!

jillybead

2010-11-15, 8:00am

Ditto to alll of the above :-)

glassactcc

2010-11-15, 8:09am

Just the other day I was bugging Lea Zinke about her Hydrangea bead. I sent demands, and threats, and all kinds of things:hide:

carrieb

2010-11-15, 8:18am

This is an excellent thread! I am so thankful for the authors of tutorials. I have been to classes and enjoyed them and learned a great deal. However, I also really like tutorials because they are written and photographed and I can work at my own pace using them. I feel they are a great value and I have purchased many of them.

My favorite paid tutorial is the Island Waves tutorial by Sorta Flowering Designs. I learned how to make a lovely waves bead from this tutorial. How to create a seafoam effect with my waves.

My all time favorite freebie & I'm so thankful she shared the information is Mary Moth's How to make a complex creased petal tutorial. I can make a decent looking floral because of the information I learned in this tutorial.

http://lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27991&highlight=complex+creased+petal+tutorial

Here is my wish list: I would dearly love for Lavender Creek, Teresa Laliberte to make a tutorial on her kneeling godesses or houptdavid for his goddess vessels. Or Brad Pearson's dots which I seem to recall that he in the process of making one and I'll be a happy customer when it is ready :) CarrieB

gemsinbloom

2010-11-15, 8:24am

Just the other day I was bugging Lea Zinke about her Hydrangea bead. I sent demands, and threats, and all kinds of things:hide:

Haha I love it! I stalk Lisa F's beads and annoy her on a regular basis via pms

Frit Diva

2010-11-15, 10:24am

Glad to see a positive thread on tutorials! This might be a good place to announce that I'm working on the third "how to make your own" tutorial... this one is on how to make your own bead liner for under $20. Yep, that's what I said. BEADLINER, $20. Hoping to have it available mid-December, but it may be a little longer due to the Holidays.. ever notice how they creep in and take over our lives? LOL.
Thaks again, Gems, for starting this lovely thread on a cloudy Monday morning, it is much appreciated!

Jo

JanithS

2010-11-15, 10:43am

Jeannie of DesertSky - I love her Shipwreck Beads (from Sherry Bellamy's tutorial) - I would love for her to write a tutorial on her implosions, they are awesome.

Flaming Fools, love that Mrs. Harris bead - it is outstanding

Anouk - we need another tutorial for the beautiful focal on S&T October 26th. I've seen this same bead on several galleries, so any would do...not just Fire Lotus. I have all of your tutorials to date and there is an empty space on my hard drive for this tutorial too.

I second Astrid, would love to see that pink bead on S&T October 25th and today's picasso bead (ok, I've named it)...well, anything would be great

I also want to thank the many artists that have taken the time to create tutorials, they are greatly appreciated.

gemsinbloom

2010-11-15, 11:29am

What is a bead liner and do I need then? hehe . I am glad you are enjoying this thread.

Glad to see a positive thread on tutorials! This might be a good place to announce that I'm working on the third "how to make your own" tutorial... this one is on how to make your own bead liner for under $20. Yep, that's what I said. BEADLINER, $20. Hoping to have it available mid-December, but it may be a little longer due to the Holidays.. ever notice how they creep in and take over our lives? LOL.
Thaks again, Gems, for starting this lovely thread on a cloudy Monday morning, it is much appreciated!

Jo

gemsinbloom

2010-11-15, 11:31am

I would like to add Naos to the list. Come on , bring us an organic tutorial, pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

PattyK

2010-11-15, 11:42am

I love tutorials and I agree with all the above but I would LOVE to have a tutorial from Jacqueline with frit-working tips and tricks!

gemsinbloom

2010-11-15, 11:45am

I love tutorials and I agree with all the above but I would LOVE to have a tutorial from Jacqueline with frit-working tips and tricks!

Oh wow, thats weird as I thought of this during the past weekend. Just give me more time to develop more skills............I also have no clue how to write a tutorial. Meh, maybe I will just post tips in my five month thread as they come to me. As I posted in the bathroom one night.

1. less is more
2. make your frit move

I am experimenting with some bullseye glass today with frit and florals. yum.

*Naos*

2010-11-15, 11:58am

I would like to add Naos to the list. Come on , bring us an organic tutorial, pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

~sniffle~ I don't have the time, otherwise I would. :(

Frit Diva

2010-11-15, 12:10pm

What is a bead liner and do I need then? hehe . I am glad you are enjoying this thread.

Gems ~ a beadliner is a tool for doing silver (or other metal) cores in big hole beads. You know, Pandora style and larger? For bead caps and bead linings. The tutorial will be about how to make your own bead lining tool rather than buying a very expensive one. Make your own tool for about $20.

Yes, you will need one! LOL

Jo

gemsinbloom

2010-11-15, 12:15pm

Oh my.......I believe I do need one!

Gems ~ a beadliner is a tool for doing silver (or other metal) cores in big hole beads. You know, Pandora style and larger? For bead caps and bead linings. The tutorial will be about how to make your own bead lining tool rather than buying a very expensive one. Make your own tool for about $20.

Yes, you will need one! LOL

Jo

PattyK

2010-11-15, 12:15pm

1. less is more
2. make your frit move

I saw this but it's number 2 that eludes me. :) I'm very good though at making the frit sink into my bead. ;-)

gemsinbloom

2010-11-15, 12:22pm

Ohhhhhh..........well I find that certain opaque glasses love to make the frit spread. You can also heat your bead and let it droop, or heat the side and let it spread to one size and then the other.......or whatever you prefer. It also spreads nicely on top of silver foil and transparent glasses. I don't quite understand why some opaques allow the frit to move and some make it sink. Maybe the softer glasses have the sinking quality. If someone knows, please chime in.

Go try some frit on top of poi............yum yum, or if you don't have that, try another opaque purple cim glass.

The reason less is more is then you have room for the frit to spread.

I saw this but it's number 2 that eludes me. :) I'm very good though at making the frit sink into my bead. ;-)

PattyK

2010-11-15, 12:47pm

Thanks Jacqueline - I'll give one of the CIM purples a try!

merigypsy

2010-11-15, 1:00pm

I have nothing but Great things to say about all the tutorials I have purchased. I think I am up to 12-15.
I think all the authors have done a great job. I learned new things without having to travel and take a class. Of course, I Love to take classes but, this is a great way to learn at home.
I am happy,
Merilee

chrissy

2010-11-15, 1:03pm

ooo i would love to see at least 4 more tutorials from Cynthia Tilker and i definately think it is about time that Anastasia get's the writing bug and share soem of her AMAZING skills with us.

And don't let me forget Amber aka Naos i would love to see a tutorial on your beads. I won't be picky... i love them all!!

Listenup

2010-11-15, 1:15pm

I saw this but it's number 2 that eludes me. :) I'm very good though at making the frit sink into my bead. ;-)

That is exactly why I included an "extended heating" column in my frit tests (second column). I wanted to know what colors would sink and what colors would spread. You can see what I'm talking about here:
http://listen-up.org/kitty/beads/frit.htm

PattyK

2010-11-15, 1:31pm

Oh thanks Kay - that sounds hugely helpful! :)

bshelle

2010-11-15, 2:14pm

Have you guys seen Cynthia's pumpkins? I own two, and they are treasures. I don't think I could make them, but one day I'd love a tutorial on them!

I'd like Ayako Hattori to do a tutorial! And Loren Stump on shaded murrini. :D

And wouldn't it be awesome to have a waterfall bead tutorial by Juniemoon!?

chrissy

2010-11-15, 2:25pm

Hell Yeah! i have seen the pumpkins it is on my tutorial wishlist. together with the monkey, the pleated beads and the fish.

Cynthia... just encase you come in this thread. I am not picky, just start with oen of these 4 and i will be a happy camper :):):)

asimeral

2010-11-15, 2:27pm

I LOVE Anouk, Astrid, and all of the ones mentioned above. But I would also like to see one from SHARI SLONSKI!

Also, I'd like to express my extreme gratitude for everyone who makes their knowledge available (free OR paid!!). It is a lot of work writing tutes, and they are so appreciated! Not everyone can afford to take every seminar that comes their way and tutes really have helped me along the path.

THANK YOU!

Ekkie

2010-11-15, 3:57pm

I am grateful to all tutorial writers and I love the ones I have purchased. I like to see techniques in tutorials and not how to make a specific bead, e.g. Sherry's techniques for inclusions and implosions in beads or Mary Moth's creased flower petals can be used in many original ways. I look at the actual bead made in the tutorial as a way of demonstrating the use of the techniques not as a way to make beads the same as someone else. For me a large part of the joy of beadmaking is discovering how to create effects and learning about the possibilities of working with glass.

Nimbus

2010-11-15, 5:59pm

Ha Ha, I feel like an old hillbilly that was mistaken for the Queen of Sheba! :) But seriously, JanithS (sorry but I don't know what your name is)if you have any questions you could just post them to that shipwreck thread if you want. I would be happy to answer questions for you.

Now back to the subject.... I am the all time ho for tutorials! I love them. Even just one little new technique is worth it for me. Classes are so expensive and sometimes the teacher doesn't even live in the vicinity of where you are. And if you are like me, you just love to have that new tutorial in your hot, sweaty little hands, slowly trying to make sense of it all. Everyone works so differently and have such different approaches to working glass and I love to see the pictures of just how other people set their torches or where they put the glass in the flame. I also have learned so much from the people on this forum who have taken the time to post tons of info. So Thank You to all of those tutorial writers!

If I am making a wish list on tutorials, it would be Astrid or maybe a mystery writer, someone who has info on making off mandrel pieces and incorporating them into the 3-D beads. I am just beginning in this area and it would be great to have info from someone who really knows what they are doing.

Jeannie

Moth

2010-11-15, 6:19pm

Thanks, you guys. :-)

~~Mary

Sherry

2010-11-15, 6:35pm

Adding my thanks for the kind words!

Sue in Maine

2010-11-15, 6:36pm

I can't believe nobody has mentioned Pipyr's tutorials yet. She works boro but the eye cane tutorial, which makes the most realistic eyes, she did in both soft glass and boro. Fantastic tutorials.

I also love MaryMoths and I have Anne Rickett's too.

I love ALL my tutorials!

Sue

Oenone

2010-11-15, 8:06pm

I love all of my tutorials too. I am a tutorial junkie and even though I don't seem to ever make myself reproduce any of the beads from any of them, I've learned valuable things that I have incorporated into my own work, such that it is.

I can't wait for the beadliner tutorial Jo!

I would love to see a tutorial from Astrid on her encased organic lentils (with pleats!) and I am also really hungry for a tutorial on silver glass murrini from Hayley. And finally, I would really like Kimberly Affleck to write a tutorial about her encased organics. I've seen her demo them twice, but it's just not the same as having something to refer back to.

glassactcc

2010-11-15, 8:09pm

Thank you from me too:waving: Wow, you made my day here. God, those fish and monkeys are HARD. I have to follow my own tutorial for those two beads, seriously. I have written directions in front of me:rolleyes: If you forget the sequence, the whole thing is messed up. Plus, I use two torches when I make those. A Japanese torch to keep it warm, and my Herbie to do the detail work. It's quite the dance. And by the time I'm done, my shoulders are up over my ears.

I still want Lea's Hydrangea bead. Lea, where are you. I'm stalking you8-[

Frit Diva

2010-11-15, 9:14pm

Thanks, Oenone! I'm pretty excited about the beadliner tut too, I hope it will make lining beads available to lots of folks who don't have the spare cash for a fancy lining tool. I know the "how to make your own tools" tuts are not quite as exciting as some of the other eye candy tuts, but I hope people are finding them helpful.

Jo

Lea Zinke

2010-11-16, 3:17am

glassactcc

2010-11-16, 8:20am

I found the magazine at the Kalmbach website, but I didn't know if you were in Bead and Button, or in the Bead Dreams issue. Funny thing is that I had that Bead Dreams issue, and when we moved, I sent all of my magazines to the recycle. I just couldn't deal with the amount of "stuff" I had.

gemsinbloom

2010-11-16, 8:25am

Oh my gosh , this pains me to read! I adore my books and mags......

I found the magazine at the Kalmbach website, but I didn't know if you were in Bead and Button, or in the Bead Dreams issue. Funny thing is that I had that Bead Dreams issue, and when we moved, I sent all of my magazines to the recycle. I just couldn't deal with the amount of "stuff" I had.

meadowesky

2010-11-16, 8:26am

the layered petal tutorial from grateful bead was awesome!

blong2001

2010-11-16, 8:46am

I love all of the tutorials that I have! I really appreciate the effort that the artist put into them. Just wish I had more $ so that I could have them all!

Lea Zinke

2010-11-16, 10:17am

Hey Cynthia, I was in both (probably do a search for 'Lea Zinke' on the B&B site because there are several issues over the years).

Meanwhile I'm not in studio today, but will look again tomorrow.

Frit Diva

2010-11-16, 10:21am

Thanks, Cynthia, for all the kind words! I'm sure I have an extra of that issue stashed somewhere!!! I-know-it's-here-I-know-it's-here...you know the routine!!! Yikes, I need to hire an organizer...:twisted:

I'm wondering if I could get permission from Kalmbach to re-release that tutorial??? Anyone know of such "rules" for once something is published already???

Lea, the "standard" agreement is the magazine has the first publication rights and the right to sell article reprints, but the author retains separate publication rights as well, for instance to put the tutorial into a larger book or whatever. But, it depends on what your specific contract says. Unless you gave them an exclusive, worldwide copyright on your tutorial, you should be able to do with it what you please after the initial publication period. Some contracts include conditions, like you cannot republish elsewhere within a year, or whatever.

In my experience, it would be rare for a magazine to expect a perpetual copyright on your work in exchange for publishing your tutorial one time. Book publishers are different, but I would suggest you call them and ask what your terms are, if you don't have a copy of the original agreement. Don't take their word for it, ask for a copy of the original agreement. As an author, you have a right to control your own works!

Jo

ingetraud

2010-11-17, 11:09am

I highly recommend Sarah Hornik's tutorials on rubino oro and on goldstone. I enjoyed her favorite color combinations tutorial also, but wish she would update it with glass colors that are currently available.
Please post tutorials that are truly worth the money in this thread. I am looking to buy my next one.

PerfectDeb

2010-11-18, 8:54pm

i would love a tutorial on vessels by Tink - sadly i dont think thats gonna happen :( where has she gone?

upinflames

2010-11-18, 10:35pm

I've purchased many tutorials and am planning on purchasing many more! I am so grateful that the lovely artists who share their talents are willing to do so. Each one is a treasure.

______________________________________-

Dawn

dla

2010-11-19, 3:41am

i would love a tutorial on vessels by Tink - sadly i dont think thats gonna happen :( where has she gone?

I believe she has left the glass world for now and has been working a full time job. I can't seem to remember what she is doing though. Geesh.......

bead-meltdown

2010-11-20, 8:07am

glassactcc

2010-11-20, 8:48am

:lol:

my tuts would all be on "what not to do". i admire those w/ there talent and kindness.

just noticed i am a senior member, i want my junior status back so you can think i am really young and have tight skin on my face.

FishBulb

2010-11-20, 9:26am

my tuts would all be on "what not to do". i admire those w/ there talent and kindness.

just noticed i am a senior member, i want my junior status back so you can think i am really young and have tight skin on my face.

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Listenup

2010-11-21, 12:40am

shari-kim

2010-11-21, 10:58pm

Ayako Hattori - I can gaze at those beads with such envy and would love to learn how....

ironmountainglass

2010-11-22, 7:54am

I love all the tutorials the free ones or the for sale ones. If I had the money I would have them all NOW. I really am thankful for anyone that makes them. :)

patienthand

2010-11-25, 6:20am

Lea,

I have a vessels series of tutorials on the drawing board, as well as perfumes and bells. But life has been insane this last year dealing with family issues, and now my health aint so hot. Depending on when my surgery date is set for my neck.I may get the pictures taken and be able to work on text while I am laid up. But no promises.. a lot depends on things outside of my control.

for vessels.. are you wanting one done on hollow mandrels or from pulled points? one to hang on a necklace, or put on a table? or all of the above?

Candice

emoon

2010-12-02, 1:50pm

There is a blank space in my Big Book of Tutorials, and it I reserved for anastasia's tiny precise implosions! My BBoT is very precious to me, because classes aren't an option!

Thanks everyone! Great thread!

Fine Folly Glassworks

2010-12-17, 4:03pm

The first lampworking tutorial I ever purchased was from Lydia Muell. It was a beautiful work of art independent of what she was teaching. It really brought home to me that quality of design and presentation, clear and simple explanation and abundant photography are all important in a tutorial.

I have a Technical Publications background, so it was wonderful to get her tutorials and find each one so carefully done. Since then I have purchased tutorials that I have immediately regretted, and there's nothing to do once you have them except not order from that artist again.

I try to create thorough, heavily photographed, well explained tutorials now. And I thank all the tutorial artists out there who put their heart into their tutorials, like they do their creations!

glasslass2

2010-12-21, 10:43am

Jo, any update on the beadliner tut? Anxiously awaiting......

2010-12-29, 1:30pm

I would love a tutorial from ASTRID RIEDEL!!!
I would buy any tut from her. I love all her beads!
Most her pleated beads and her murrinis.

Happy new year!
Anneli

gemsinbloom

2010-12-29, 1:38pm

I would love a tutorial from ASTRID RIEDEL!!!
I would buy any tut from her. I love all her beads!
Most her pleated beads and her murrinis.

Happy new year!
Anneli

Ha me too! I would buy a tutorial from her that teaches you how to inhale and exhale. Okay, maybe not but you get my point;)

dianeconroy

2010-12-29, 8:31pm

After watching the 5 month challange in the gallery, I'm wondering when gems is going to do a tutorial! Those have been some beautiful beads! As well as all the artists mentioned.

Listenup

2010-12-29, 10:40pm

After watching the 5 month challange in the gallery, I'm wondering when gems is going to do a tutorial!

Well, she kind of did in the bathroom today. Something along the lines of "Don't take your Ventilation for granted."

Frit Diva

2010-12-31, 1:01pm

Jo, any update on the beadliner tut? Anxiously awaiting......

I am working away on it as we speak. I like for my tuts to be overflowing with helpful info, so it's a kinda slow process.... I am hoping for mid-January right now....

Thanks for asking!

Jo

Nohline

2011-01-04, 9:40am

Found this thread last night and was surprised to see that many requests for Astrid Riedel. I have been trying to get her to come to So Cal to teach some classes in June/July and in light of the above was wondering if there were any hot shops out there in the rest of the country who may like her to come and teach a class in your neck of the woods? Get hold of either me or Astrid direct and we can talk.
Thanks
Nohline

Astrid Riedel

2011-01-04, 10:54am

Oh my gosh, thank you guys for mentioning me :)
I have not wrapped my mind around doing written tuts, I take my hat off to those of you who have:)

I would love to see Ayako do a tut or twenty on her florals :) I don't mind if she does them in Japanese!

dianeconroy

2011-01-06, 1:37pm

I absolutely love tutorials. They makes more artists available to more people. Maybe not is awesome as having the artist right next to me, but living out of the "glass belt" many of the classes are out of reach for me. I think having access to both would be great, if I was able to take a class being able to look at the tutorial ahead of time would give me a "jump start" on the class and help me get more out of the class. I also think it would be great for the artist in that it allows they to "work smater not harder" design a product that could be sold multiple times without having to redo all the work each time. I realize that it makes the information more out there and eventually the artist has to come up with something new, but for most of these artists that doesn't really seems to be a problem.
I really want to thank all the artists that write the tutorials and so many of those mentioned on here that post and answer questions and give advice. Sharing your knowledge is priceless!