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afina 2008-01-09 3:21am

Thank you Candy, your answer not only made things clear, it also ws a big relief :-)
Verena

beadgoodies 2008-01-09 5:28am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teri.p (Post 1574629)
yes, this is indeed helpful. But dang Candy! I can't even tell where you started or ended your clear wrap. Do you have a secret, or do I just need tons more practice to avoid a messy beginning?

Teri

I did apply some heat to the encasement after I put it on there so that it wouldn't pop off before I could take a picture of it! :D Looking at the bead I can see a little ripple where I started and stopped. To get a nice even coat from start to finish does take practice and I don't think it's critical to the success of the bead. As long as it's not hugely drastic i.e. a huge bulge on one side with a thin trail on the other. Small inconsistencies can be evened out with heat. Glass flows and as long as it doesn't have to flow too much too far, you'll be fine!

Candy

Anzie 2008-01-09 6:43am

Thank you so much for this tutorial! Being a newbie I just had to try it. The yellow one was my first and I didn't get the encasement on well, but the others are not too bad. Thanks again!

Parrotise 2008-01-09 7:56am

Candy, thanks for the private lesson! (I wrote to Candy because I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong.) I think I'm on the way! Here are my attempts from last night. I still need tons of PPP, but that's the fun part!


midniteburner 2008-01-09 9:24am

Wonderful tutorial!!!!!

Now, can you tell us how to get 2 the same size? LOL!!! Or should we figure on having 20 or so to keep our bead boxes full?

Hugs,

Sara

StOrM 2008-01-09 10:36am

looking good everyone.......I just love the look if these beads :)

blong2001 2008-01-09 10:37am

Thank you so much for this tutorial!
Beth

doesdoes 2008-01-10 2:10am

Thank you so much for this great tutorial Candy =D> Might I ask if you remember what colors you used for these.... I love them :grin:
Quote:

Originally Posted by beadgoodies (Post 1569066)
Here's how I make my encased triangle beads!




Candy


JenniferP 2008-01-10 4:48am

These are awesome! Thanks so much for sharing your technique. I can't wait to try it!

Marjo 2008-01-10 5:22am

Love it!
 
Great photos! Great tut. Can't wait to try it.
-Marjo

lldesigns 2008-01-11 11:03am

My first attempt - it needed thicker encasement to make it all the way to the ends! These are fun - Thanks again!!!


josielv 2008-01-11 11:24am

Candy, this is so awesome, you make it look so easy!! Haa haa just bet its not that easy for me!!

ellyloo 2008-01-11 1:34pm

k, how long does it take for you to make one ?? I'm either scorching my clear to melt it fast, or taking SOOO LOOOOOONG to melt it right....perhaps i'm making mine too big.

neagle 2008-01-11 1:50pm

Thanks for your easy to follow tutorial, and your sharing it with us! Can't wait to try it!!!!!
Your beads are beautiful!

beadgoodies 2008-01-11 1:54pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by doesdoes (Post 1576758)
Thank you so much for this great tutorial Candy =D> Might I ask if you remember what colors you used for these.... I love them :grin:

Light ivory and transparent purple.

Hayley 2008-01-11 1:59pm

You rock, Candy! Thank you!

HONEYBUNNY72_99 2008-01-11 5:48pm

Woohoo I can do it~
Mine 1st ever encased triangles are in the kiln now!
Thanks for the easy to follow tutorial!
Tina

mmdl2bl 2008-01-12 10:20am

Thanks Candy for the wonderful Tut, so simple, step by step photo's. I can't wait to get off this trip (work) and try this.

Donna T. 2008-01-14 6:56pm

Thank you so much Candy for sharing this. I wished I'd seen it before I went out to the torch though. I will definately be trying this next torch session. Love you beads BTW!!

jhgenii 2008-01-14 7:10pm

Candy,
Thank you for the tutorial, it is very clear and easy to understand. I am looking forward to trying this next time.
Jen

HarrachGlass 2008-01-15 9:06am

Candy, thanks for your tut with the pictures! Your beads look beautiful. I'm going to try making some today. I can't wait.

loverofclay 2008-01-15 9:59am

Thank you very much for taking the time to take pictures. I really appreciate it!!!

tt4st 2008-01-16 7:28pm

Just wanted to add my THANK YOU for this easy to understand tute. I am going to try it tomorrow....can't wait!!!!

dhare09 2008-01-18 7:44pm

WOW....nice looking triangualr beads!

Juliac 2008-01-19 9:59am

Thank you candy, I've always loved and admired your beads. Can't wait to try!!

jadebutterfly 2008-01-19 11:01am

awesome
 
thanks so much for your tutorial! I've been wanting to try these for a while. :koolaid:

Calypso 2008-01-19 2:54pm

Thanks Candy, great tutorial.

Ana Maria



QUOTE=beadgoodies;1569066]Here's how I make my encased triangle beads!

I used periwinkle, transparent dark purple and clear.






finished bead!


Some tips…

Start with a *small* base. These beads can get big without you realizing it! Remember, you’ll be thickly encasing it when you’re all done.

Keep your dots along the side edge of the bead, but not too close to the hole.

Always melt down the previous row completely before applying more glass.

To add depth, use twice as much transparent glass as opaque. This doesn’t mean make your transparent dots twice as big, however. Just add another row on top of the previous row. Like this:


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Be creative and have fun!



Candy[/quote]

Donna T. 2008-01-23 4:33pm

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My first attempt. I will definately be trying this some more. Very fun. Thanks again Candy.

theglasszone 2008-03-11 7:00pm

I love these beads - I've just GOTTA try this... :)

DeAnne in CA

beadgirl 2008-03-30 5:21pm

Thank you Candy,
They are awesome beads! Very generous of you to give us private lessons.
The pictures really help me to understand dot placement. MarieAnn


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