IS there a tutorial for this bead???

[CreativeSpirit]

I'm not too sure who did this bead, but I LOVE IT and was wondering if anyone knew if there was a tutorial for it???

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Peace Wendy

[tajones1463]

perhaps this one? http://www.etsy.com/listing/72395530/making-armadillo-beads-working-with

[Formed In Fire]

http://www.etsy.com/listing/55704235/baleen-bead-tutorial?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_query=baleen+beads&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

maybe this one

[theglasszone]

That's a good direction TA that you offered Wendy, as I love Anouk and ALL of her Tutorials are wonderful!!! :)

On the other hand, the example bead (which I think might be the work of Jacqueline (gemsinbloom here on LE; http://www.etsy.com/shop/gemsinbloom) looks more like it has the Michael Barley "Baleen" technique to make the ripple pattern: http://www.etsy.com/listing/55704235/baleen-bead-tutorial?ref=sr_gallery_3&ga_search_query=baleen&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

Hope this helps!

PS...If this bead is indeed done by gemsinbloom, maybe you could PM her and she may be able to give you more direction...

[theglasszone]

:lol:! Michelle, we posted at the exact same moment!

[CreativeSpirit]

Thanks DeAnne I think I will see if it is Gems! Thanks for the direction everyone!

Peace Wendy

[j2canoe]

Definitely looks to be a Jacqueline Gems in Bloom focal! :)

[gemsinbloom]

Yes it is mine:P

So when I first looked into this technique myself a little over a year ago, I was asking around for help too. Most were vague and cryptic with their answers. Thankfully a few were very helpful to me and I also purchased a few tutorials.

It is really very simple actually. Heat your strip of reducing silver glass and cut grooves into it with your tool of choice. I used a razor blade for a long time but now I am using a sharp steak knife. Then encase the pleats with your choice of transparent glass.

[sleekbeads]

Very pretty indeed.

[CreativeSpirit]

Thank you soooo much! will be sure to try it! LOVE your beads!

Peace Wendy

[Roo Blaty]

Yes it is mine:P

So when I first looked into this technique myself a little over a year ago, I was asking around for help too. Most were vague and cryptic with their answers. Thankfully a few were very helpful to me and I also purchased a few tutorials.

It is really very simple actually. Heat your strip of reducing silver glass and cut grooves into it with your tool of choice. I used a razor blade for a long time but now I am using a sharp steak knife. Then encase the pleats with your choice of transparent glass.

Wait....a steak knife? Really. #-o
:lol::lol: I've got one of those!! I'm trying this today!!
Thanks!!

[gemsinbloom]

Yupp a steak knife lol

I no longer use a razor blade, good luck!

[lampworker1]

That was very generous of you to share your technique. Sometimes people are a bit snippy when information is requested. Your response was refreshing. Sending you the good Karma!!

[gemsinbloom]

Well thank you but it is not my technique. I first saw beads with pleats a little over year ago and I was determined to learn it. I wonder who began this look. Does anyone know?

[yeepers]

Michael Barley has a whole tutorial dedicated to this technique. He calls his "baleen" beads :)

[Melinda]

Michael Barley was the first I have seen to do the technique. I think this is why many people did not share how it was done. It was kinda his signature design.

[Sherry]

Yep, link to Michael's tutorial is in post 3 of this thread.

[CreativeSpirit]

I had figured that it was Barley's technique, so I did go ahead and buy the tutorial, and it was what I was looking for! thank you everyone for the info and comments! it's so nice to have so many wonderful people to draw knowledge from!

Peace Wendy

[gemsinbloom]

Oh it is great to know who started this technique! I often wonder about these things.

[Sadie Mae]

I want to know how long it took to make the bead!!
I am just starting out so of course, everything takes longer...or shorter when it goes boom!!
I have to agree about all the generosity of spirit and advice, good deals and genuine warmth I have seen so far in LE. I feel very comfortable taking the answers and applying them to my 'lumps of potential'!!
Smiles, Sheri