Goddess Bead Tutorial [Archive]

Jacinthe

2005-06-12, 2:47am

This is a tutorial on how 'I' make my goddess beads.
It has a lot to do with heat control and your use of marvering and shaping.

So if you are offended by the nude female body, please do not continue into this tutorial.

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You have had your warning, and I will warn you one more time...
This tutorial has pictures of a nude female formed bead.
Please if this offends you, do not continue into the tutorial.

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Now for those of you who are ready...
Here it is...
Sarah J Schalken's Goddess Bead Tutorial

Jacinthe

2005-06-12, 2:50am

Step 1.
You need to make your base bead. I normally start at the waist area and then add on to the right side for the legs and the left side for shoulders and head.

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step1.jpg

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step1a.jpg

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step1b.jpg

After getting the base bead to the approximate length that I will want the body of the goddess, I then add a few wraps of glass to where the shoulders and hips should be.

Jacinthe

2005-06-12, 2:51am

Step 2.
Fill in glass for legs, from hips to knees.

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step2.jpg

Jacinthe

2005-06-12, 2:53am

Step 3.
Shape the leg area pushing the hip area out and the knee area in (making a small cone sahpe)
Add glass for the shoulder/chest area and shape it into a small cone

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step3.jpg

Jacinthe

2005-06-12, 2:55am

Step 4.
Adding the head and fixing shape
I add the head because I feel that it look incomplete on my beads without. Some other goddess beads look fabulous without the heads and it works great as well, this is just one of my own little quirks. (my goddess beads have heads, but no arms or feet - go figure :twisted: )

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step4.jpg

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step4a.jpg

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step4b.jpg

Jacinthe

2005-06-12, 3:01am

Step 5.
Heating, and flattening the front of the legs and back
I like to flatten the front of the legs (it makes it easier for adding the details for me) and the back as well, kind of makes the chest and backside stick out a bit, it also makes the hips and shoulders a bit wider.

So I heat the front of the legs (I choose which ever side seems to be the flattest, giving the backside more roundness and then the opposite side for the back)
Gently I press it against my marver from the tummy down, flattening it evenly.
Then I heat the upper back/shoulder area and gently press it against my marver from the waist up to flatten it as well.

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step5.jpg

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step5a.jpg

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step5b.jpg

Jacinthe

2005-06-12, 3:04am

Step 6.
Adding front leg details

Gently heat the front of the legs, it doesnt have to be glowing, just soft enough to be able to use a tool to press into the glass
I find the middle of the flattened area, and gently press my chisel/whimzitool/razorblade carefully to make the line seperating the two legs.
Then I gently heat again, and add the V just at the top edge of the line (keeping in mind approximately where in real life this area sits in comparison with the thighs and hips)

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step6.jpg

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step6a.jpg

Jacinthe

2005-06-12, 3:08am

Step 7.
Add backside details

I now gently heat the back of the legs, find the middle of the area and gently press as with the front the line down the middle
Next I gently press a slight curved line to away from me, making one butt cheek
Then the other side, pressing slight curved line towards me
Finally I press from the point where the butt cheek lines meet the leg line another line going straight up, completing the butt form
Then just for my peace of mind, I even give the little ladies a spine, by gently heating her back and pressing one small indentation into her back in line with her leg and bottom lines.

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step7.jpg

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step7a.jpg

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step7b.jpg

Jacinthe

2005-06-12, 3:16am

Step 8.
Adding fullness to belly, bottom and shoulders and the belly button

This is where my goddess become mine, I like to create my goddesses with a little bit of a tummy, nice rounded buttocks, and shoulders (kind of like the marble statues where the arms have been lost over the years) and a belly button.
So I dot on some glass on the tummy, and on each butt cheek and then on each shoulder, keeping an eye that I've not got the torse twisted to the hips when doing this (sometimes this is a nice effect, then it looks like she is moving some)
Then I carefully melt the added glass in, keeping an eye on all the details so that they don't melt back in, do not fear though, if they do you can always carefully re-add them.
Then after all is carefully melted into their perspective places, I gently heat the tummy again and use my poker tool and poke the belly button gently into the tummy.

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step8.jpg

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step8a.jpg

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step8b.jpg

Jacinthe

2005-06-12, 3:16am

Step 8a.

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step8c.jpg

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step8d.jpg

Jacinthe

2005-06-12, 3:19am

Step 9.
Adding the breasts

Now we come to the part where you can make them as big or as small as you like.
I try most of the time to keep the in comparison with the rest of the body.

Carefully add two dots on the front chest area and carefully melt them, turning the bead to make them move to whichever side or down depending on how you want them to hang.

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step9.jpg

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step9a.jpg

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step9b.jpg

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step9c.jpg

Jacinthe

2005-06-12, 3:25am

Step 10.
Adding Hair and other details

Some people add dots to the head, some flowers, some faces, some hair, some just leave it as it is... each way is your personal way of finishing the goddess bead.

I put hair on my goddesses by using twisties, that I have made before hand.
Keeping the bead gently heated all over, I then begin heating the end of the twistie and apply it as close to the head end mandrel without making it stick to the mandrel.
Then slowly lay it carefully with great heat control, down the middle of the back.
This is where you can play with the hair, adding layers and making it look like she has curly hair. Play and find out what works best for you.

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step10.jpg

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step10a.jpg

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step10b.jpg

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step10c.jpg

Jacinthe

2005-06-12, 3:26am

Final Step.
Adding the nipples.

I use a small stringer of pink coral and carefully add nipples to the breasts. You can leave them off or put them on, its whatever you are comfortable with.

http://members.home.nl/kschalken/goddesstutorial/steps/step10d.jpg

Thank you for looking, and when you have made one, feel free to share your pictures here. If you have questions about anything, feel free to ask.

Hugs from Holland,
Sarah

StLouisBiker

2005-06-12, 4:11am

Awesome bead! Thank you for the tutorial Sarah!

CD Lampwork

2005-06-12, 4:49am

Very nice turtorial Sarah! I really like all the photos. That was a lot of work!

Bravo! Well Done!!

Greg

dogmaw

2005-06-12, 5:08am

Thanks Sarah, super job!!!

Deb

2005-06-12, 6:33am

Awesome tutorial, Sarah! Thanks!

Deb

McDuck

2005-06-12, 6:40am

Beautiful Goddess Sarah! Iknow I have one in my collection! I love love love that blue one...we need to trade again ;)

and the turtorial is fab!

danelady

2005-06-12, 7:12am

This is one form I've been wanting to make! with my POOR heat/stringer control it will be a challenge, but I'll give it a shot, THANKS for your AWSOME tutorial!
Lynnie

whimzicalities

2005-06-12, 7:21am

Ah, so thats how its done!!! Beautiful job, Sarah!

Ryssa

2005-06-12, 7:44am

oooo pretty!!!
i love the hair and side part on that one!!!
i cant wait to try it!

Roe

2005-06-12, 7:51am

Thank You Sarah, I can not wait to get to work and print it out in color (he he )

Roe

boheme'

2005-06-12, 8:22am

Awesome tutorial Sarah - thank you for sharing. I love your goddesses.

coyotesfamily

2005-06-12, 8:36am

sadiesmom

2005-06-12, 9:29am

Great Tutorial Sarah!!! It will be a while before I attempt this one, but this is definitely a 5 star thread!!

Denise

bousky

2005-06-12, 12:54pm

:love: :love: =D> =D> =D> Thanks so much for spending the time to put this together =D> =D> =D> :love: :love:

Michelle

Jacinthe

2005-06-12, 3:18pm

Sarah Wonderful tutorial...she is simply gorgeous!

I do have one quick question...

do you have a pic of the top of her head? So I can see how you "laid" the hair on around the mandrel??? THanks girl!

Again beautiful job!!!
Right now I don't, but next one I will try and get some. :)
Thanks for asking.

And everyone, Thank you for the compliments, it really makes my heart soar. I hope to see all your goddesses sometime soon!

Hugs from holland,
Sarah

purplelilyone

2005-06-12, 3:18pm

this is soooooo great! You do such a great job! thanks

Nicker

2005-06-12, 5:59pm

Sarah I doubt mine will look as nice as your but I am gonna give it a shot. You're a doll for sharing!

Sylvie Anne

2005-06-12, 6:43pm

Very nice tutorial, Sarah! You made it look *so* easy!!!

Rose Leslie

2005-06-12, 9:08pm

Sarah, Way to cool for words. I just hope one of these day I can do this. Yours is just way more than my little mandrels will ever be able to do. Only in my dreams. Thank you so much. Beautiful :love: :love: :love: :mrgreen:

Teague

2005-06-13, 5:45pm

Lets just say this was an awesome hothead adventure. I had to switch tanks and I didn't make to the head. but still fun, thanks for sharing!

Teague

BonfireBeads

2005-06-13, 5:50pm

Excellent tutorial, Sarah! I might just have to try one with a head...I have only made two and they were both headless because I didn't know how to make it look right. Thanks so much for sharing!

Jacinthe

2005-06-14, 1:58am

Lets just say this was an awesome hothead adventure. I had to switch tanks and I didn't make to the head. but still fun, thanks for sharing!

Teague

Please share your pictures of your tries, failures and successes. Its always a good learning experience for everyone.

BTW I do work on a Hothead. I've been working on my hothead since May 16, 2003. Once a month with our local beadmakers, I play on a minor, but I love my little HotHead and wouldn't trade it in for the world.

BTW This is what happens when you don't pay attention and keep your goddess warm, she gets cranky and kick you hard enough to break her own leg off. :twisted:

http://members.home.nl/sjsglasswork/goddesstutorial/brokeninkblue.jpg

So be careful and remember to flash that goddess and keep her whole body warm, otherwise she gets mad. This happens because of the 'shaping' of the bead, parts are thinner, thicker, and not an even roundness. Just remember to keep her warm at all times, not molten, otherwise you lose all your details, but just keep warming her, remember when working on her head, to occassionaly flash her legs in the flame and the other way around. :)

Hugs from Holland,
Sarah

Toozygoot

2005-06-14, 6:02am

Thank you Sarah for taking the time to do this for us! I treasure my goddess from you and she is just beautiful! I may give goddess beads another try!

pat

AngelHeart

2005-06-16, 4:28am

What a wonderful tutorial Sarah and gorgeous bead! I would love to try this out....thanks! :)

Cathie

2005-06-16, 8:31am

I am going to have to try this one out ,, Cant wait thanks so much Sarah

jazzcurls

2005-06-27, 6:05pm

Another Awesome tutorial...thanks...you're going to have to cast that leg...that's a bad bread...sorry..;o(

zen-mom

2005-07-06, 7:04pm

This is my very first time ever to post a pic from a tutorial that I followed... and it's also the very first goddess bead I've ever done. I love it! You did a great job with all of the explainations and pics. Thank You!

Donna
www.TheMandrel.com

Jacinthe

2005-07-07, 2:09am

Awesome job Donna!
Thank you for sharing your picture!

WhiskerWood

2005-07-07, 2:23am

How did I just find this?!?!?!?!?!?!
Thank you for the tutorial!!!!
Sarah you did such a great job explaining each step!!!!! \\:D/

I guess I am gonna have to try one now :grin:

Three Muses Glass

2005-07-09, 6:52am

What an excellent tutorial Sarah! All the pictures are sooooooo helpful. I've tried to follow tutorials before, but it didn't work out. I was so excited yesterday that this one was!!!! This is my first goddess. Her breasts aren't as lop-sided as they look, the scanner caught a hot spot or something. She is not quite 2 inches tall.
Thanks again Sarah, I know what I'm making today. =D>

Jacinthe

2005-07-25, 5:04am

Awesome job!
A little more heat control and you will have it down pat!
\\:D/ \\:D/

Big hugs
Sarah

hotblubonnet

2005-08-29, 6:59am

Jacinthe

2005-08-29, 3:53pm

ok...i did it!! I attempted my first goddess bead yesterday....and a few things went wrong...
first...I used an off white/cream colored glass for the body for lack of having an actual "flesh tone" color handy. the glass now looks like white with black marbling...sooty like streaks all thru it. kinda ok IF u want her to look like she is carved from marble but not the effect I was shooting for but oh well...

second...I think i just made her too big...and she cracked..thermal shock? like while i was working on her hair her butt cracked...and not where it is supposed to have a crack if u get my drift...lol! anyhow....

so...anyone have a suggestion on what color to use for "flesh"?

OR can anyone tell me why the color got so sooty looking? I use a hot head with MAPP gas for my work.

Thanks in advance for any pointers... am going to try again tonight.

sharon
I could swear I answered Sharon this morning...
Oh well I'll do it again.

Flesh tones... hmmm... you could always try and mix your own, but I use plain ole moretti colours. Normally ivory or dk ivory.

Now the soot... it could be from working too close to the torchhead or from dirty MAPP. My guess is prolly more working too close to the torch.

Crack... happens when you don't keep the bead completely warmed all the time. It takes practice and lots of remembering. But just flash the whole bead once in a while to keep it warm in the flame. If you are working on the head, flash the feet once in a while. If you are working in the middle, don't forget to flash the ends... just after every time you add something, just give it a quick flash in the flame to keep the heat even.

Hugs,
Sarah

hummingbird3172

2005-09-08, 10:03am

Sarah,
Thank you for the tutorial. I didn't even really know where to start before I saw your tutorial! I made a goddess (the headless, Venus DeMilo-style), and I was very pleased with my first try. Unfortunately I worked a bit low in the flame so she is a little "sooty" and a little piece on the edge cracked, but I think I will etch her and maybe put her in a mosaic. I made another and I am waiting to see if she comes off the mandrel OK--Nope, it cracked. She is built a bit more like Barbie and a bit less than a goddess, but maybe I was projecting my own wishful thinking into my work! LOL

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Thank you!!!! :wave:

Jacinthe

2005-09-12, 2:27am

Anna - Thank you for sharing your goddess with us! It just goes to show everyone that all it takes is a little inspiration a little direction and you can fly on your own wings! Ever goddess that has been shown has followed these directions, but each one has their own little special uniqueness! I love that about glass. We all start from the same spot and end up sometimes on totally different tangents and sometimes we parallel each other creating work that is fabulous in all its different flavours, colours, shapes and uniqueness!

Thank you everyone!

Jacinthe

2005-12-29, 3:01am

Due to several requests for this via PM I am bumping it to the front page.

Kevan

2005-12-29, 3:32am

Due to several requests for this via PM I am bumping it to the front page.
I found your tutorial very helpful. I like to make goddesses sans heads. I like them to look like something you might have found in an archeological dig lol I've made about 5 of them now. I call them my tattooed ladies.

http://i17.ebayimg.com/03/i/05/d0/0b/78_1_sbl.JPG

http://i14.ebayimg.com/02/i/05/d0/15/bc_1_sbl.JPG

Kerry S. Caron

2005-12-29, 6:12pm

Hi All,
I tried my first goddess bead today, sorry no camera to show you,, have to go and buy a new one soon,,, smiles Kerry

Kerry S. Caron

2005-12-30, 4:09pm

Hi there,, I scanned my goddess bead and it turned out okay enough to put on here, but damned if I can figure out how to get it on here... I certainly am not the sharpest tool in the shed.. ahh but my glass is,,,, smiles Kerry

Kevan

2005-12-30, 8:26pm

Save it as a file on your computer and use the image uploader to stick it into your post. It can't be a really big file though.

Kerry S. Caron

2005-12-31, 8:37am

thanx Kevan, I have it saved on my computer, now to get it here... mmm smiles Kerry12199

Kerry S. Caron

2005-12-31, 8:40am

Okay there I did it.. !!!
Funny thing is it is made all from the same glass. white boobies and around the tummy, kind of interesting. I have made 3 now but scanning is not the best way for pictures to show..need to get that new camera soon.... smiles Kerry

Jacinthe

2006-01-02, 2:41pm

Very NICE goddess Kerry!
What glass were you using? It looks like a type of glass that strikes, and unstrikes when heated too much.

Keep up the good work. And just so you don't feel bad, I did my first pics for over 1.5 years with scanning them on my scanner. :D

Get yourself a small flat box that you can put a white background into and it will help TONS. Then you can use a photoeditor to make the background white and that should make the rest of the colours right too. :D

Jacinthe

2006-01-02, 2:42pm

I found your tutorial very helpful. I like to make goddesses sans heads. I like them to look like something you might have found in an archeological dig lol I've made about 5 of them now. I call them my tattooed ladies.

http://i17.ebayimg.com/03/i/05/d0/0b/78_1_sbl.JPG

http://i14.ebayimg.com/02/i/05/d0/15/bc_1_sbl.JPG
Kevan
I love where you have gone with the goddesses. I love the idea that everyone has followed the instructions and has gone on to do their own little things to make their goddesses their own!

Thank you for sharing and for giving everyone something so beautiful to look at!

Kerry S. Caron

2006-01-02, 4:29pm

Sarah,
Thanx for the help with the picture idea, I will try that,, I happen to have a few small boxes left over from Christmas gifts....
Yes it was a striking rod.. but can remember what the name of it was..boobies must have gotten to hot,lol....I have made 3 more and they look a bit better,, smiles Kerry

Kerry S. Caron

2006-01-02, 5:31pm

12372Hey Sarah I tried your idea for scanning I think this looks a bit better. This bead was made with the caliente glass, I love the stuff... smiles Kerry

Kevan

2006-01-02, 5:56pm

Kevan
I love where you have gone with the goddesses. I love the idea that everyone has followed the instructions and has gone on to do their own little things to make their goddesses their own!

Thank you for sharing and for giving everyone something so beautiful to look at!

Thank you so much! I love how everyone's beads look different and take on something of themselves. How boring it would be if we all made them the same.

Incidently, I have the green on on JustBeads and it's been bid up to be the most I have ever sold a bead for. So thank you for the tutorial!!

Firefly glass

2006-01-03, 2:41pm

Thanks for the wonderful tutorial. Can't wait to fire up the torch.

NLC Beads

2006-01-04, 6:56am

Sarah - Thanks! I should have read this before I tried making a goddess over at the Booger's - I don't know if I want to pick mine up now! :D

softbleu

2006-01-09, 6:04pm

Here are my first tries.

margriet@stainedglass.nl

2006-01-13, 2:08pm

Geweldig, maar of ik het ooit zal kunnen...

Je mag heel trots zijn, hoor!

boobiebeads

2006-01-14, 11:22am

Thanks so much, again, for the tut! Since I made my first Goddess I have been able to make nothing else....really cuts into my bead production. -oh well! I love the girls. I even took 2 of them to Mexico with me!

Today I am going to try a headless one but I really like their heads and perky boobs. Here are a couple since we are sharing....all my Caliente cane...gives them a totally different look.

SuzyQ

2006-01-19, 2:53pm

I love this tutorial. I am going to give it a try! Thanks Sarah.

Thirteenmoons

2006-01-19, 3:47pm

Thank you thank you! These are addictive! I've turned mine into Mommies : )

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glassaddict

2006-02-05, 1:50am

Your tutorial is amazing. I think your goddess is beautiful. I hope that I will make an amazing piece like your some day.

pixiewillow

2006-02-05, 3:33pm

Here are some of my goddess beads!! I am so addicted to making them.....

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acmegirl

2006-02-18, 6:20pm

Thanks for the terrific tutuorial. Can't wait to give it a try.....Can I ask, how big are these goddesses? I can imagine if they get too big they have a chance of cracking if you don't keep them hot....

Kevan

2006-02-18, 6:47pm

Here is a couuple of my latest and I got into making them from using this wonderful tutorial. Both of them are about 1 3/4 inches long.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d101/dancingstrarbeads/pinkladyfront.jpghttp://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d101/dancingstrarbeads/pinkladyback.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d101/dancingstrarbeads/ivorygoddesback.jpghttp://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d101/dancingstrarbeads/ivorygoddessside.jpg

amberbryant1

2006-02-22, 7:33am

Here is my second attempt, the first one turned out to be a crack head LOL!
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Phoenix

2006-02-27, 9:24am

Tried my first goddess last night- a tiny little thing that's- well, she's special ;-)

keeping in mind I'm a full out beginner- what tool is the best for creating the lines for the legs and other assorted body parts? I have only the basics and found I was either sticking to the bead or getting lines that looked too rough. I'm sure 90% was user error and learning curve- but I want to go in with all advantages possible!

LavenderCreek

2006-02-27, 11:14am

I use dental tools for alot of things, I have a nice collection, look around for dental tools and when you see one with an interesting shape that you think might come in handy, buy it. You can also use just a butter knife or a razor tool. You have to dip the tool in water occasionally or it will get too hot and then it will stick to the bead. Don't work with your metal tools in the flame.

Kevan

2006-02-27, 12:06pm

I use a butter knife to make my goddesses. Stainless steal butterknife.

Phoenix

2006-02-27, 12:11pm

Thanks Teresa and Kevan- I have a stainless knife- but i bet I was letting it get too hot as I tried to keep working it. I just took a look at her at lunch and am actually much happier than I thought I'd be for number one.

Kevan

2006-02-27, 12:31pm

Keep a cup of water on your bench and dip your knife it to cool it.

My butterknife is one of those weird ones with the point on the end, It's not really shaped like a knife.

Why do they use those for butter? I don't get that.

Karen Hardy

2006-02-27, 10:04pm

Some lady on one of the forums I'm on (I forgot who - otherwise I'd give credit where credit is due) has a scalpel that she burned the tip off of accidentally. It works perfect for those tuchas creases. She calls the tool "the buttmaker". I'm still laughing over the thought of her marketing those....imagine the packaging....

Phoenix

2006-02-28, 8:21am

I made a great find last night- I have those seafood tool for crab- a two prong fork on one end and a dent on the other- the perfect size for butt cheeks!

My second goddess attempt cracked a leg overnight. I made number three and four last night as well- they didn't look as good as two, but they were more individual as I played with the tutorial to make my own style. I haven't been abel to check on them yet. I'll put up some photos later as well.

Phoenix

2006-02-28, 11:39am

Here's my first try- this was before I had tips on the tools being cool- so the markings are definately improved in later versons.

#2 has sharp edges (so does this one)
#3 and #4 both cracked right at the back of one ankle- I suspect I was not paying enough attention to even heat.
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Thanks for a great tutorial!

Henrywashere

2006-02-28, 4:02pm

Hi Everyone, I am rather in awe at the moment with godesses. Ive just got a new torch mini cc and am having fun with it. I've tried the godesses a couple of times and am happy with the shape but I am having trouble keeping it all together. I figure I am not flashing them enough but they are just not cracking when I am working on them they completely open apart can anyone suggest what I should be doing differently - should I be working further out in the flame - also what size would anyone say is sort of the "normal" as if there is anything that is normal size for them maybe I am making them too big - I think my last 1 was about almost 2 inches and she is completely cracked all over - I did get 1 of the mandrel yesterday but she has a crack from the bottom to halfway up the legs straight along the leg crease - I think I probably need more glass in the legs - I will take some pics and post them later - thanks for your help.
Christine

Jacinthe

2006-04-14, 2:04am

All these pictures are back where they belong as well.

Vickie

2006-04-14, 10:04pm

Sarah, where are the pics? All I'm getting is the dreaded red X!

Jacinthe

2006-04-15, 4:05pm

Is anyone else having problems?
I'm seeing the pictures...

Vickie

2006-04-15, 6:55pm

Now I'm getting pics. My internet must be having gas or something. LOL

USElf

2006-07-06, 8:49pm

Thanks Sarah. It's a really nice tutorial.

Karen Hardy

2006-07-06, 9:21pm

LOVE yours Kerry - she's got TAN lines! :lol:

thanx Kevan, I have it saved on my computer, now to get it here... mmm smiles Kerry12199

cadia

2006-07-07, 5:52pm

Thank you Sarah,
I've been looking for a tutorial just like this ! Nice!
Cadia

krfteldy

2006-09-12, 1:38pm

Could someone let me know where I can find the Goddess tutorial by Sarah?

Thanks! :confused:

Nancy

krfteldy

2006-09-12, 1:41pm

Sorry . . . I found it. I'm a little new and still figuring the site out.

Thanks.

Nancy

ShellyD

2006-09-13, 12:16am

What a great tutorial. Here my first attempts. Sadly I let the leg area cool down too much so there are cracks. But will definitely be making more.

41182 41183

Thanks
Michelle

Jacinthe

2007-02-04, 9:08am

Hope everyone is having fun making goddess beads!

Kevan

2007-02-19, 3:24am

Sarah, I can't thank you enough for your tutorial that got me started making goddesses!

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o53/konact/ladyivoryribbons.jpghttp://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o53/konact/ladyivoryribbons2.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o53/konact/metalladyback.jpghttp://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o53/konact/metalladyside.jpg

markandi

2007-02-27, 8:32pm

Thanks for the wonderful tutorial, Sarah! It certainly is inspirational. And the many useful tips within the process will help to illuminate the making of other forms of beads as well.

Here are a couple of Fire Goddesses from Down Under.....
Cheers!
Di.

NorthSeaGlass

2007-10-12, 12:49am

Hi...
I spotted this tutorial earlier, but i did not have the guts to try and make a goddess...
Yesterday i did...
Here's the result:
http://www.postimage.org/PqaSa49.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=PqaSa49)

Her feet got a little too cool when doing her hair, but hey... for the first one, she's not half bad i guess...

Kevan

2007-10-12, 2:14am

She's great!

Di, I like the flames. She looks hot.lol

markandi

2007-10-21, 3:44am

Thanks Kevan!....I love your goddesses too!

Sarah, your tutorial got me started on goddesses, and now they have evolved and grown....and I've been making gods too, but they might be a bit too anatomical for some of the more restrained sensibilities here as they tend to cause a stir on the Aussie Beadmakers Forum whenever I post pics of them.....

Here's a couple of the latest goddesses....
http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/9430/hotcandybackfrontwo5.jpg
http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/2589/wingedgoddesssidelf9.jpg

Cheers!
Di.

missbatteries

2007-10-21, 5:10am

Wow Di, I really like your last one! It's almost like she's unfolding her wings to fly away. Would you consider posting your Gods in another post with appropriate warnings?
-elaine

markandi

2007-10-21, 6:26pm

Thanks Elaine!....I've been thinking about doing just that....will have to figure out how to put the warnings up first though.....don't want to get kicked off such a wonderful source of information and inspiration, no do I?!?;-)

And yes, my winged gddess is unfurling her wings....I'm a silversmith as well as lampwork beadmaker and I made her specifically to go inside a sterling silver/gold/copper cage I'm curently making, all to be hung of a sterling silver handmade chain and clasp....I'll post pics when I've finished in the jewellery section....if it all works out to plan, that is....

Cheers!
Di.

Purity

2007-10-21, 6:48pm

but they might be a bit too anatomical for some of the more restrained sensibilities here as they tend to cause a stir on the Aussie Beadmakers Forum whenever I post pics of them.....

And its never a bad reaction either on the Aussie forums is it Di ;) We all wait in anticipation to see what Di has created and posted for us to drool over :D

slcuniques

2007-10-21, 7:48pm

Oh wowzer!! I love this goddess Kevan!! Beautiful and so articulate!!

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d101/dancingstrarbeads/ivorygoddessside.jpg

Kevan

2007-10-21, 8:00pm

Thank you Sandy and Di. I love what you did with the wings.

missbatteries

2007-10-21, 8:27pm

Di,
I can wait to see what you've done with her. Please keep us posted!
-elaine

annisfo

2007-10-22, 7:51pm

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I've been admiring all the goddesses but I wasn't quite ready to try one, until I read this! My first few are in the kiln. I'll post some pics tomorrow. Thanks again!

annisfo

2007-10-23, 8:59am

Here they are. Quick front and back shots of the first four I've ever made, in order left to right. Thanks again for the wonderful tutorial!

91138

91137

NorthSeaGlass

2007-11-23, 1:56am

Here's two more from me...
Feet are getting better... No more cracks...
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markandi

2007-11-24, 10:10pm

Thank you everyone for both your kind words and your unflinching inspiration too!!

Here's the latest of my winged goddesses.....or a "Goth Angel" as one of the girls down here in Aus have named her....
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/5906/blackmagicwonam1ef2.jpg

Cheers!:smile:
Di.

earth*monkey

2007-11-24, 11:17pm

Thank you so much for getting me started on making goddesses. I honestly had no idea where to start before finding this tutorial.

I just realized that I never got around to posting pictures of any goddess I made using your tut.

I made this one in March '07 and it is still my favorite so far. I think it was the 5th or 6th one I had done. I turned it into a pendant and wear it all the time. Who doesn't want an extra pair of bewbies on their chest from time to time? 8)

Front
95049

Back
95048

Your goddess tut is AWESOME. Thanks again!

Kym

2007-11-25, 2:47am

markandi

2007-11-27, 1:25am

Just so many fabulous celebrations of feminity here! Fantastic!!!

And Kym....once my hand heals up again I'd be happy to exchange a Goth Angel Sister for one of your own bead creations....pm me if you're interested....:biggrin:

Cheers!
Di.

Kym

2007-11-28, 2:01am

Di, you should post one of your gods. They are so great. Obviously it won't be a problem in this thread.

Kym

fire in the dak

2008-01-31, 8:41pm

please sell me one!! i love them!! lany5572@yahoo.com

Jacinthe

2008-02-11, 1:35pm

I just want to once again, compliment everyone who keeps going out on a limb and trying something new for themselves.

If I've been able to help you, I feel the power. Sounds corny doesn't it.

BUt its true.. it must be the teacher in me. I love helping others learn something new.

Hugs to all and keep melting that glass!

pathfinder19

2008-04-20, 11:41am

I've attempted a few of these and can't wait to try some more...they are so much fun to make and design....

afina

2008-04-20, 11:53am

theglasszone

2008-04-20, 12:22pm

...and I've been making gods too, but they might be a bit too anatomical for some of the more restrained sensibilities here as they tend to cause a stir on the Aussie Beadmakers Forum whenever I post pics of them.....

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/2589/wingedgoddesssidelf9.jpg

Cheers!
Di.

Wow, Di - this is especially gorgeous!!! The wing work is just great!

Gotta say, though - I just don't get it!!! Here, in America, we seem to have no difficulty being all about the feminine T&A; hell, shows like "Top Model", etc., practically show gals in their birthday suits! Yet, the second we even mention the (masculine) "P" word, everyone gasps, mothers cover their children's eyes, and the fainting begins! What Up with all that?

And although most women I know enjoy dressing at least a bit sexy and leaving lots to the imagination, most men have no difficultly dropping their drawers and letting it all hang out with the slightest prompting~!

Thanks for sharing your work - everyone!

DeAnne in CA

Nouveau Glass Works

2008-04-20, 6:29pm

great tutorial, can't wait to try one.
karen m

markandi

2008-04-21, 11:02pm

Thanks for the kind comments everyone....it really makes a difference, especially to me (I'm battling lots of health problems including degenerative neurological ones, so every bit of art I can do is a blessing!!).....

Here are some more recent goddesses.....and a framed "Green Man" (refer to Celtic myths and the Wessex novels of Thomas Hardy for details) that I just completed.....and yes, I made the sterling silver frame too....

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/791/framedgreenman1ux5.jpghttp://img516.imageshack.us/img516/9123/framedgreenman3at1.jpg

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/508/psychegoddess1se9.jpghttp://img156.imageshack.us/img156/959/hawiianpurplegoddess1od4.jpg

Have fun all!
Cheers!
Di.

FeliciaOni

2008-09-30, 11:46am

i came across this when i did a search, and these r exactly what i have been looking for! I know this shows how to make them, but like is anyone on here that has made these offer them for sale? if so please contact me! i have went to like 15 bead stores were i live and can not find these at all!

MerryFool

2008-10-01, 7:16am

Hey Sarah,
I've been using your tutorial for inspiration on how I construct my Goddess beads (minus the head) and it's really going well!
Thanks so much for posting this tut! =D>
Here are some examples of some of the gals that I've made so far:

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h245/Merry_Cat/1stGoddessBeads170708.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h245/Merry_Cat/11thSession_500x750px.jpg

parisgal

2008-10-21, 5:33pm

Kevan

2008-10-21, 5:46pm

My goddess pictures were all removed from Photobucket due to someone complaining they were obscene.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3011/2963082902_860ef9734b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/2963082720_a7fb5af36e_o.jpg

Great job everyone!

lesliedana1

2008-10-21, 6:14pm

Kevan your Winged Goddess is Stunning !!!!!!!

volkanokaren

2008-10-21, 10:06pm

Kevan Your sculpting is exceptional.

Karen
Volkano Exotik

Flame Crazy

2008-10-22, 3:40am

obscene, they must be crazy. Your goddess' are amazing!

Athalour

2008-12-02, 1:56am

Thanks for a great tutorial! :D

Kevan

2008-12-02, 2:33am

Thanks you guys! Photobucket has a no nipple clause. Only women's nipples, I'm sure. ;-)

Jacinthe

2009-04-10, 3:58am

Hi!
Sorry I have to crosspost. I posted this goddess in the other thread with Teresas tutorial, but as I owe very much to this tut, too, I want to post her here as well.
http://www.glasperlenwerk.at/images/stories/Einzelperlen/venusisa3.jpg

Wow! She's gorgeous! I'm glad my tutorial could help. :D

Thanks for the kind comments everyone....it really makes a difference, especially to me (I'm battling lots of health problems including degenerative neurological ones, so every bit of art I can do is a blessing!!).....

Here are some more recent goddesses.....and a framed "Green Man" (refer to Celtic myths and the Wessex novels of Thomas Hardy for details) that I just completed.....and yes, I made the sterling silver frame too....

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/791/framedgreenman1ux5.jpghttp://img516.imageshack.us/img516/9123/framedgreenman3at1.jpg

All I can say is YUM!

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/508/psychegoddess1se9.jpghttp://img156.imageshack.us/img156/959/hawiianpurplegoddess1od4.jpg

Have fun all!
Cheers!
Di.

Hey Sarah,
I've been using your tutorial for inspiration on how I construct my Goddess beads (minus the head) and it's really going well!
Thanks so much for posting this tut! =D>
Here are some examples of some of the gals that I've made so far:

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h245/Merry_Cat/1stGoddessBeads170708.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h245/Merry_Cat/11thSession_500x750px.jpg

WOW! Talk about goddess galore! each one has something different and something extra special about it. way to go.

My goddess pictures were all removed from Photobucket due to someone complaining they were obscene.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3011/2963082902_860ef9734b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/2963082720_a7fb5af36e_o.jpg

Great job everyone!

Kevan sorry that Flicker was causing you troubles with your goddess beads. I don't understand that all, its just a natural form. I guess some people are just too sensitive at times.

Way to go to everyone trying goddess beads! Keep pursuing new boundaries and don't let one mistake set you back, try again and push yourself harder!

SarahhhGgg

2009-04-13, 9:22pm

I'm so excited to try this tomorrow! Thank you for the great tutorial Sarah, and everyone else for posting their unique goddesses. :)

fannydotson

2009-10-03, 7:36pm

My first sculpture/goddess!!! I am so thrilled she turned out so well! Thank you for sharing this tut!!!

Her name is Pele (PayLay)...My hubby liked her..er, hum, voluptuousness!

GlassGalore

2009-10-03, 8:59pm

Fanny... she's wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!

fannydotson

2009-10-04, 6:26am

Thanks!

firedwired

2009-10-04, 8:10pm

Fanny,

You did an amazing job!

Tell me again how long you have been making beads? You have a natural knack for it! Keep up the good work and keep pushing yourself! I can't wait to see what you will be posting a year from now!

fannydotson

2009-10-05, 3:48am

Today starts week four. I am loving it! My hubby is quite impressed too. Thank you for the compliment!

phantomfire

2009-10-07, 7:51pm

I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of my first lampworking kit, so I can't quite try this tutorial for myself...yet.
But I was thinking, how cool would it be to make a goddess with an imploded belly? Almost like a little burst of life inside. I'll definitely post pictures if it works out..

lvnlmpwrk

2009-10-11, 10:58am

Love it!,Love it!,Love it!!! Great Tut!! & beautiful bead...Thank you so much for sharing that with us Sarah!!

~Gail~

Jacinthe

2010-01-27, 9:24am

I'm so excited to try this tomorrow! Thank you for the great tutorial Sarah, and everyone else for posting their unique goddesses. :)

My first sculpture/goddess!!! I am so thrilled she turned out so well! Thank you for sharing this tut!!!

Her name is Pele (PayLay)...My hubby liked her..er, hum, voluptuousness!

I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of my first lampworking kit, so I can't quite try this tutorial for myself...yet.
But I was thinking, how cool would it be to make a goddess with an imploded belly? Almost like a little burst of life inside. I'll definitely post pictures if it works out..

Love it!,Love it!,Love it!!! Great Tut!! & beautiful bead...Thank you so much for sharing that with us Sarah!!

~Gail~

I love seeing the goddesses being posted.
Everyone who has tried the tutorial has taken the basics and made the bead their own.

It just goes to show that sharing something like this isn't a bad thing.

Keep pushing yourselves to create and try new things.

I love seeing the new posts each time I log in.

All goddesses are the most beautiful things created!

Hugs from Holland,
Sarah