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Default Tutorial Index – what's available!

Sorry, with the amount of tutorials available since this thread started, I am no longer able to keep this current, thus won't be updating this anymore.

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Aardvark's It's A Wonderful Fish by Cathy Lybarger
http://aardvarkartglass.etsy.com
17 pages, 40+ images, 0.7mb file size, $16.00
This tutorial is all about those little soft glass fish I make. You will find very detailed instructions to create two different fish species, the Shovelnose and the lovable Underbitey. As a bonus, I threw in instruction for making eyelids that are compatible with either fish. Eyelids are essential for expressing anger or fatigue. Those are my two favorite expressions and the ones I use most. I believe that beginners who are motivated will be able to follow these step-by-step instructions.

Aardvark's Screaming Cactus by Cathy Lybarger
http://aardvarkartglass.etsy.com
13 pages, 40+ images, 0.6mb file size, $10.00
This tutorial is all about the Screaming Cactus Bead, describing the process from color recommendations to etching the finished bead. Since it is very picture intensive, I’ve included a “cheat sheet” that will allow you to take a good part of the tutorial with you to the torch with out having to print the whole thing with 16 thumbnails.

Alienphant Techniques for sculpting on hollows or solid beads by Loco
http://www.lampworketc.com/ppc/showcat.php?cat=7
20 pages, 41 images, $18.69
Woo hoo after a lot of work and odd twists and some wanting to twist necks, Alien necks that is! It’s done! I cover the building of a loco Alienphant with a detailed description of how I make a hollow bead in 104 COE glass and sculpt on it. These techniques can also be used on a solid base bead, your choice! Additionally I have added a section for sculpting other creatures in glass that should get your imagination revved up to full.

Antiquities Cookbook by Jenelle Aubade-Caracas of Beadsbot.com
http://Beadsbot.com
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/stud...als/0/0/100854
(instant download) https://handmadeartists.com/seller_s...diantMindBeads
19 pages, 38 images, 8mb file size, $5.00
Jenelle shows you her fav lampwork recipes for distressed, rustic, antiqued glass beads. This is an introduction for beginners, and an inspirational idea eBook. 19 pages - step-by-step easy to follow written plus full color photographed instructions on how to create an antiqued glass lampwork bead, and tons of design ideas with tips.

Arrowhead & Waterfall Shard tutorials by Shari Slonski
http://etsy-lampwork.blogspot.com/
12 pages, 48 images, $15.00
This tutorial will take you through the steps of creating an Arrowhead as well as sharing another one of my Secret recipes for shards. This tutorial is in two parts, Part 1 will be the shard secret recipe “Waterfall” and application of them, Part 2 will be the Arrowhead tutorial. This e-zine is for Glass Lampwork artists who know the basics of hot glass work.

Baleen Bead Tutorial by Michael Barley
http://michaelbarley.etsy.com/
18 pages, $25.00
This tutorial explains in detail the steps that I take to make my Baleen Bead. There are eighteen pages with clear and concise photos for each step.

Batik Bead by Anne Ricketts
http://www.amrglassworks.net
http://www.aricketts.etsy.com
12 pages, 26 images, 1.6mb file size, $15.00
This is a step-by-step tutorial for making my Batik glass beads. I've included everything from using frits and making stringer out of them to the final bead. I've included instructions for 2 styles of these beads, Batik and Tie-dye Batik. It shows the prep work and the stages for making frit stringer and applying it to finishing up the final beads with examples of finished beads as well. You do need to have some experience on the torch before trying this technique!

Bead and Jewelry Photography by Kevan Moran Aponte
http://dancingstarbeads.etsy.com
70 pages, 140 diagrams, CD, $19.00, pdf, $18.00
This is a visual tutorial on how to take photos without a bunch of expensive lighting equipment and how to use Photoshop or Elements to make your photos look like the beads you want to sell.

Big Book of Boro Recipe by Cat Ondrey
http://maxnmebeads.etsy.com
2.5mb file size, $25.00
This tutorial contains 42 of my special boro bead recipes. The tutorial contains full color pictures, recipes, ingredients and tips and tricks for every recipe. All of these recipes have been made by me over a period of almost two years. I chose only those recipes that provide consistent results and are easy to follow. I have written this tutorial for those with some basic boro bead and annealing knowledge. This is not a step by step on how to begin working with boro, but a booklet for those that are looking for some fun new recipes and color combinations.

Big Fancy Bead by Patty Lakinsmith
http://PattyLakinsmith.etsy.com
11 pages, 26 images, $16.00
This step-by-step tutorial covers everything you need to know to make a bead like the one in my Etsy avatar. In addition, the following techniques are included:

1. How to use a large lentil press to get beads with nice puckered ends.
2. How to know how much glass to use in your press.
3. How to make a raku twisted cane (twisty) that will pop with color on your bead.
4. How to make a silvered stringer that bursts with silver sparkle.

It is intended for the intermediate glass bead artist who is able to control a large amount of glass on a mandrel, and who is able to make a basic bead. It's possible to make this bead on a Hot Head, but experience with making large beads using this torch is recommended first.

Bird Series by Jennifer Geldard
http://glassgirl.etsy.com
50 images, $17.00
The tutorial shows you step by step how to make the bird shown in the pictures to the right...or the largest bird in the cover group shot.

Birds – Sculptural by Moth / Mary Lockwood
http://www.marylockwood.com
http://marylockwood.etsy.com
Preview pages, video support AND printed version available!
19 pages, 100+ images
PDF version 4.0mb file size, $14.00 / Printed version $25.00
Step-by-step, illustrated instruction to create: Silver Glass Bluebird with variations, Northern Cardinal, Chickadee, Green Bird on a mandrel with pre-made offhand wing attachment w/video support, and Extra wing design. Included with the purchase of this tutorial is a link to a video clip I made of a wing attachment technique. Level: intermediate.

Bleeding Heart Drop Focal by Moth / Mary Lockwood
http://marylockwood.etsy.com
6 pages, 40 images, 2.0mb file size, $7.00
I explain in complete detail how to make a sculpted Bleeding Heart drop focal and how to insert the bail for hanging.

Black Petal by Lydia Muell
http://www.lampworktreasures.com/LampworkTutorials.html
14 pages, 59 images, 4.9mb file size, $15.00
Step-by-step in-depth instructional designed to teach you how to apply my Greek inspired Black Petal Motif to your lampwork beads. Together, we will create a “Black Tie Event” and “Chick Rock” bead.

Blown boro shells and seahorses by Deb Crowley
http://debcrowley.com/gpage5.html
$25.00 for each or $40.00 for both
Part 1 (58 pages, 250+ color photos) & Part 2 (49 pages, 150+ color photos) - We build on skills in Part 1 that we will use in Part 2. If you are not familiar with adding tubing "handles", making great loops or even much about tubing, I suggest you get both parts. If you get part one and want part two later, there is no discount.

Boro on a Concentrator by Pipyr
http://pipyr.etsy.com
http://www.pipyr.com/newsletter.html
69 pages, loads of images, 4.2mb file size, $20.00
I'm excited to present to you a tutorial geared towards the flameworker with a small torch run by concentrators. This entire tutorial is done on a minor hooked up to a single, standard 5 lpm concentrator. I show how to make colors pop in a bead and how to sculpt 5 different little things. This is a fun tutorial that should set you on the track to making great things out of borosilicate glass even with a set up that doesn't pump a ton of heat. Check out the table of contents and pictures of what I demo!

My Boro Recipe Book by Sandra Saylor Seaman
http://tinyurl.com/7hdyyb2
24 pages, 26 bead recipes, 13 with photos, 13 without photos, 1.39MB, $18
This is an e-book collection of my boro recipes and techniques from the borosilicate years of my beadmaking life. There are two pages of photos of my boro focal beads for inspiration.

Broken Heart by Shari Slonski
http://etsy-lampwork.blogspot.com/
10pages, 39 images, 0.9mb file size, $21.50
Step-by-step instructions on how to create a broken heart, including a short instruction for creating a reactive twistie. I started to develop this technique over two years ago and it constantly evolved as I discovered new glass and new skills, allowing me to is create different patterns and texture. I use of mainly ivory and any reactive glass in this tutorial. A companion tutorial on bail attachment is also included.

Buddha Bead by Daniel Caracas of Beadsbot.com
http://Beadsbot.com
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/stud...als/0/0/100854
(instant download) https://handmadeartists.com/seller_s...diantMindBeads
12 pages, 74 images, 2.9mb file size, $10.00
Glass Buddha Head e-book for intermediate glass lampwork artists, a super introduction to hot glass facial sculpting! Use this project as a diving board to jump into the sea of organic glass sculpting, once you have brought a face to life from molten glass, you will want to make another and another, and another. This e-book is for intermediate Glass Lampwork artists who know the basics of hot glass work although if you are a beginner it is a great introduction and teaches you new ways to use glass as your canvas.

Butterfly Fish Murrini by Greg and Deanna Chase
http://ChaseDesigns.etsy.com
35 pages, $15.00
A step-by-step tutorial on how to make a butterfly fish murrine. The tutorial is full of color photos and diagrams and comes with a bonus PDF file of Greg's tips and examples of how to avoid murrine making pitfalls. This tutorial is really for intermediate to advanced flameworkers and is specifically for the butterfly fish. It does include instruction on making an eye in murrine. Though all levels can learn something from the instruction.

Button Maker Mandrel System by Jo Rebeka
http://fritdiva.homestead.com/button-tutorial.html
35 pages, 100+ illustrations, 5.1 mb file size, $15
Make any size or shape button with easy to build button mandrels! Step-by-step instructions for making your own buttons and mandrels.

Buttons - Everybody Needs (Glass) Buttons! by Julie Fountain, Lush Lampwork
www.lushlampwork.co.uk
www.lushlampwork.etsy.com
21 pages, 60 images, 1.81MB PDF, £12/$20
Make, decorate and use shank-style and two hole glass buttons - as well as tips on making cabochons and ring toppers.

The Cabochon Adventure by Jo Rebeka
http://fritdiva.homestead.com/cabochon-tutorial.html
56 pages, 125+ photos, 30.5 mb file size (3 part file download), $24
Create any size or shape cabochon at the torch with your own easy-to-make cabochon mandrels. Also included: jewelry soldering, bezel cabochon setting and making your own custom bezels.

Cane, Murrini and Millefiori by Ryan T
http://RyanT.etsy.com
18 pages, 120+ images, available in 1.3, 2.8 and 14.5mb file size, $26.00
This is a set of eight separate and complete tutorials on making murrini, and contains supporting information on many related topics including tools, glass choice, cutting murrini, using murrini, etc... The tutorials are arranged in order of difficulty and progress, from basic shapes all the way to a complex monarch butterfly, including clownfish, blue tangs, two types of butterflies and signature cane. All these tutorials require some experience at the torch.

Canes by Moth / Mary Lockwood
http://marylockwood.etsy.com
21 pages, 100 images
PDF version 3.0mb file size, $15.00 / Printed version $24.88
This tutorial has complete written instructions and step by step images of how to build and use 9 different canes.

Striped Vines
Latticino
Pinwheel Twisties
Inside Out Stripes
Tubers
Capped Ribbons
Rainbow Ribbon
Starfish Murrini
Zanfirico Ballerino

Chainmaille by Ellen Black
http://ellenblack.com/catalog.php?category=14
30 pages, 100+ images, $16.00
European Four in One
European Six and One
Box
Full Persian
Japanese Weave

Chaos – Copper Mesh by Sherry Bellamy
http://SherryBellamy.etsy.com
34 pages, 50 images, 2.0mb file size, $18.00
A highly detailed, step-by-step description of how to manipulate copper mesh in your glass beads, creating a fascinating and detailed abstract effect, this tutorial includes lots of instructions covering every potential problem (showing you how to avoid them; and how to solve them!)

Chaos Fume Opal Pendant (boro) DVD by Hagstrom Art Glass
http://hagstromartglass.etsy.com
DVD, $30.00
Borosilicate Bead and Pendant Tubing Tricks Vol II. This DVD tutorial shows you in-depth how to get a virtual rainbow of colors from gold and silver fuming using inside-out
tubing tricks to create the chaos cane. You will also learn how to encase Gilson Opals, as well as method for using silver colors to make amazing intricate loops for your pendants.

Chintz Bead by Anne Ricketts
http://www.amrglassworks.net
14 pages, 32 images, 1.0mb file size, $15.00
This is a step-by-step tutorial for making my Chintz glass beads. I've included everything from where I get my inspiration to putting on the final touches for making a chintz bead. This tutorial shows the prep work and the stages for building your chintz beads with examples of finshed beads as well. You do need to have some experience on the torch before trying this technique!

Classic Garden Trio by Lydia Muell
http://www.lampworktreasures.com/LampworkTutorials.html
16 pages, 64 images, 1.3mb file size, $15.00
In this tutorial we will be creating the beads, “Classical Garden” focal and pair of drop. The level for this tutorial is advanced. Proper execution of this design will be better achieved if you have practiced the "Encased Floral Panel" technique, as this tutorial is an extension of it and is not meant to supersede it.

Color Twist Necklace Tutorial – Teresa / tnehlers
http://teasebeads.etsy.com/
37 images, $12.50
This tutorial teaches my modified version of what I have seen called a netted tube, or Russian spiral. This fully-detailed tutorial includes 37 large, full color photographs and directions for how to condition your thread, stitch the necklace, and even make my handmade ball-and-loop clasp.

Complete Guide to Flameworked Reticello – Bashi Alé
http://www.etsy.com/listing/63685003...ng-flameworked
24 pages, 100+ full color images, 7mb, $8.99
This comprehensive eBook teaches the reader everything they'll need to make Flameworked Reticello marbles and jewelry just like Bashi Alé. Purchase your copy today and get full access to: Step-by-Step Tutorials, Complete Projects, Reticello Gallery, History of the Reticello and more!

Copper Plum Twist Bead by Daniel Caracas of Beadsbot.com
http://Beadsbot.com
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/stud...als/0/0/100854
(instant download) https://handmadeartists.com/seller_s...diantMindBeads
11 pages, 38 images, 7mb file size, $5.00
Do the twist Reactive glasses play dress up with fine silver in this hot glass bead design. Soft glass. This is an intermediate tutorial. 11 pages - step-by-step easy to follow written plus full color photographed instructions on how to create a Copper Plum Twist Lentil Bead.

Crazy for Daisies by Laurie Donnette
http://everafterartistry.etsy.com
24 pages, 50 images, 1.9mb file size, $13.01
Step by Step tutorial of making Two different Daisy type beads – A raised round daisy, and a full bloomed daisy! This is my Fourth tutorial made in this sculptural flower series, each with its unique techniques!

Creating a Water Spirit Bead by David Sivers
http://davidsivers.etsy.com
26 pages, 58 images, 1.06 MB file size, US$25
Describes in step by step detail the construction of my Water Spirit Bead. This attractively produced tutorial lists full instructions connected to photographs of each step in the process. Concise and easily understood instructions throughout bring the user to a successful conclusion. Safety considerations, tools and glass listed, index page linked to each page for convenience; and Gallery page of completed beads. Intermediate to advanced skills, new technique.

Daisy Bead Garden Bracelet
by Nicole Valentine / Nicker
http://NValentineStudio.etsy.com
10 pages, $17.00
This tutorial will show you how to make daisy style beads and also assemble them into stunning garden bracelets. Early on in my beadkmaking days I wanted a large signature style piece that was also comfortable to wear. The garden bracelet was born! Geared towards a intermediate beadmaker, but beginners should be able to handle this style of bead as well.

Dragon Born of Glass and Fire by Roger Child
http://Glassroger.etsy.com
24 pages, 97 images, 3.1mb file size, $20.00
Dragons are magical creatures and come in all shapes and sizes. This tutorial will teach you how to make the eyes of a dragon as well as the head and belly of a dragon, that will be made into a dragon head pendant. This tutorial is filled with color photographs and instructions detailing every step of the process. It will also help beginner and advanced lampworkers learn the process of off mandrel borosilicate lampworking. Please see companion tutorial: Dragon Wings – How to Make Dragons Take Flight

Dragonfly Tutorial by Kerri Fuhr
http://kerribeads.etsy.com
24 pages, 67 images, 2.3mb file size, $22.00
This detailed, step-by-step tutorial illustrate in 57 steps the methods I use to create my dragonfly focal bead. Included is a gallery of beads as well as a list of resources for further design ideas that will keep you inspired on your own creative path as you master these skills!

Dragon loco Style by Loco
http://www.lampworketc.com/ppc/showcat.php?cat=7
56 pages, 140+ images, 1.0mb file size, $19.69
So you want to enter the world of mythical magical Dragons. It’s time to let your imagination run wild, to play hard at having fun! Stretch your limits and explore your inner child. Come on admit it everyone loves toys. With this tutorial you can make your own Dragons in glass and remember it’s never too late to have a happy childhood! In this tutorial I cover the birthing of a dragon loco style using 104 COE glass. Over 140 photographs showing each step of the journey, along with detailed descriptions of each step. All of this contained in 56 pages. This is an intermediate level bead making tutorial.

Dragon Wing – How to Make Dragons Take Flight by Roger / Glassroger
http://Glassroger.etsy.com
8 pages, 23 images, xmb file size, $10.00
Dragons come in many shapes and sizes and their wings vary from one species to another. This lampworking tutorial will help beginner and advanced lampworkers alike, learn how to make majestic looking dragon wings. This is just one way to make a wing that suits my dragons and may also be used to add variety to other mythical creatures, such as fairies, pixies or goblins. This tutorial is demonstrated with borosilicate glass, but the techniques learned here can also be applied to soft glass. Please see companion tutorial: Dragons Born of Glass and Fire.

Electroformed Glass Cabochon Pendant by Kim V
http://KimVGlass.etsy.com
36 pages, 74 images, 2.3mb file size, $20.00
This tutorial on making electroformed glass cabochon pendants includes how to make an off-mandrel soft glass heart-shaped cabochon, an off-mandrel borosilicate round cabochon, as well as using the process of electroforming to create a pendant. Please note, this is not a step by step tutorial on starting out and using an electroforming set-up for the first time. It is based on one having at least some previous electroforming experience.

Electroforming by Tink
http://blackswampglassworks.com/eform.htm
14 pages, $10.00

Elegant Chambers
by Daniel Caracas of Beadsbot.com
http://Beadsbot.com
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/stud...als/0/0/100854
(Instant Download) https://handmadeartists.com/seller_s...diantMindBeads
15 pages, 56 images, 2.6mb file size, $5.00
Learn to make a Focal Press Bead, or Round/Barrel Bead using unique Glass and Metal Reactions, and Special encasing Techniques. A Beginning to Intermediate Tutorial – you will use Silver Foil, Hand-Pulled Goldstone, and Raku, along with other Reichenbach and Effetre reactives to achieve gorgeous Patterned effects AND THEN add Layers of Crystal Clear in a way that creates intricate looking horizontal Chambers throughout your Bead. cool!

11 Things to Do with Goldstone by Sarah Hornik
http://www.glassbysarah.com/ebooks/goldstone/
71 pages, 230 images, 10mb filr size, $29.00
This e-book is all about the wonderful sparkly glass that comes straight from Murano. Learn all about it, how to work with it, incorporate it into your glass beads, and more!

The book is divided into two sections. In the first part, you will find loads of information about goldstone and tips on how to work with it. The second part is the tutorial section, which includes 11 step-by-step tutorials, ranging in level from beginner to advanced. The second section also includes several "Ideas and Inspiration" pages, loaded with extra suggestions on what to do with goldstone!

1. Floating Sparkle Bead
2. Swirled Sparkle Bead
3. Goldstone Frit Stringer
4. Goldstone Frit Twistie
5. Silvered Goldstone Frit Bead
6. Unencased Goldstone Stringer
7. Encased Goldstone Stringer
8. Egyptian Artifact Bead
9. Twisted Cane with Goldstone
10. Murrini with Goldstone
11. Sparkly Ribbon Bead

Encased Rose by Vanessa Cabrera / veeanca
http://veeanca.etsy.com
22 pages, 74 images, 1.51mb files size, $18.00
This tutorial is made up of three parts and will show you how to create a fully encased rose bead using COE 104 glass, including the canes and twisties needed to create the bead. It assumes knowledge of pulling stringers, making twisties, and encasing. Each purchase will receive 2 versions of the tutorial, 1 full version (the pretty one!) and 1 printer friendly version to help save on ink.

Encased Floral Panel by Lydia Muell
http://www.lampworktreasures.com/floralpaneltut.html
13 pages, 1.44mb files size, $22.00
In this tutorial we will be creating the cover bead, “Enchanted Hydrangea”. This comprehensive tutorial explains the "Encased Floral Panel" technique in thorough detail. Before moving on to the more complex focal tutorials, I highly suggest trying this one first. Due to the complexity of the design, it may be a bit difficult for the novice bead maker. Proper execution of this design will be better achieved if you already have a bit of experience in the following areas: pulling stringer, making a round bead, encasing, using silver foil, making goldstone stringer, and creating surface or encased florals.

Encased Floral by Kimberly Affleck
http://www.coloraddiction.com/kims.html
200+ images, 50 pages, three separate files at 5.6mb, 4.7mb, and 9.2mb in file size, $30.00
In this tutorial you will learn to pull an encased goldstone stringer, make an easy twisted vine cane and using those elements, build a deeply encased floral bead. At the end of the e-book, I have included a chart of some of my favorite color combinations for encased florals. The tutorial is aimed at intermediate beadmakers.

Encased Floral by Kandice Seeber
http://www.coloraddiction.com/encasing.html
26 pages, 3.0mb file size, $17.00
The tutorial is geared toward the novice beadmaker. In this tutorial, you will learn to make a basic encased flower bead, a more ornate encased floral bead, simple vine stringer, and more. There's also an in depth comparison of different kinds of clear glass.

Excellent Enamel Adventure Tutorial Package JC Herrell and Margaret Zinser
http://www.jcherrell.com/Tutorials.htm
http://JCHerrellGlass.etsy.com
66 pages total, 7 pdfs, $37.00
This package of seven tutorials includes hundreds of photographs and diagrams designed to thrill and entice you into the wonderful world of enamels! We focus on color fades, texture effects, coverage, application and all the special needs of enamels in addition to some bead basics like shaping, and bonuses like stringer work, among others! The package includes: Enamel properties and safety (6 pages, 597 KB file size), MZ’s rolled spacers (8 pages, 14 steps with 22 photos, 2.37 MB), JC’s sifted spacers (8 pages, 8 steps with 13 photographs, 3.24 MB), MZ’s aventurine enamel bead (12 pages, 28 steps with 32 photos, 3.07 MB), JC’s faded draft bead (13 pages, 28 steps with 37 photos, 5.98 MB), MZ’s flower pick up (12 pages, 24 steps with 29 photos, 8 photos 13.03 MB), and JC’s speckled data bead (12 pages, 23 steps with 27 photos, 4.87 MB)

Eye Cane by Pipyr
http://pipyr.etsy.com
http://www.pipyr.com/newsletter.html
52 pages, 3.6mb files size, $20.00
Not only will you learn how I make my boro eye cane and TWO ways of making a soft glass eye cane with similar effects, but you will also learn how to use it once you've made it! You do not need anything special to use this tutorial in the way of glass, torch, or tools. You can even make soft glass eye cane on a hot head! There is a section that shows how to use silver glass in eye cane, but there is also a section using regular run-of-the-mill moretti glass to make an equally beautiful eye.

Fancy Fans Wire-Wrapped Earrings by Julie Sigmund/jewlie beads
http://JewlieBeads.etsy.com
26 pages, $8.00
This is a step by step tutorial for my Fancy Fan earrings. For more information, please visit Etsy store link.

Fantasy Butterfly by Carla
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5172344
20 pages, 38 images, 1.4mb, $14.00
special discount of $20 for both Wild Flower and Fantasy Butterfly Tutorials together

This is a TUTORIAL for my popular Fantasy Butterfly. I have been asked several times to teach how to do this popular flower design, so I thought I would go ahead and put out a tutorial for it! This tutorial is mainly for the intermediate/advanced lampworker, but if you are just starting out you will also get a lot out of it. If you are a Hothead user, you CAN use this tutorial!

Flowers- Three Dimensional Flower by Laurie Ament
http://www.etsy.com/shop/glassbead?section_id=6989892
36 pages, 140 photos, 3.07 mb total (in two pdfs) $14.00
This tutorial tells how to make four different types of small three dimensional flowers- lily, iris, aster and orchid. Flowers are made right on a small core bead, without having to make pieces and assemble.

Footprints in the Sand, plus seashell and a secret by Laurie Donnette
http://everafterartistry.etsy.com
1.6mb file size, $14.00
Step by step on how to construct a lampwork Footprints in the sand bead, how to sculpt a lovely conch like Shell, and a little secret!!! This tutorial uses completely different sculpting techniques than my previous tutorials.
This is geared towards the intermediate lampworker, However I do believe a beginer can also learn from all of my tutorials.

From Bead to Sculpture by Anne Londez
http://www.etsy.com/listing/77510020...o-sculpture-by
43 pages, 103 images, 2.6mb, $29.95
An overview of my work from 2005 to 2010 with the history of the creation of each piece, it gives an outline as to how each of my signature pieces are made and contains lots of tips, tricks and techniques to enable you to perfect glass control. Includes a full step-by-step tutorial for my Volcano bead (18 steps, 50 images).

Glass Color Families: Brown by Kandice Seeber
http://www.coloraddiction.com/
26 pages, 5.0mb file size, $15.00
This tutorial is on the different shades of brown in the 104 COE color line. This booklet is great beginners and novices, but has useful information for the intermediate beadmaker who is looking for information on this color family. You'll see some techniques in the tutorial as well. Skills useful to use this tutorial are:

Pulling one-color stringer
Making a round base bead
Striking color
Dexterity with small tools (like the tungsten curved pick)
Heat and flame control

Gold Fume Flower Implosion (boro) DVD by Hagstrom Art Glass
http://hagstromartglass.etsy.com
DVD, $30.00
Borosilicate Bead and Pendant Tubing Vol I. This DVD tutorial shows you the basic techniques to create a wide variety of pendants – fume precious metals, use of 12.5mm boro tubes, pendant making, bubble consruction, etc. etc.

Golden Palace Barrel Bead by Daniel Caracas of Beadsbot.com
http://Beadsbot.com
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/stud...als/0/0/100854
(instant download) https://handmadeartists.com/seller_s...diantMindBeads
15 pages, 38 images, 7mb file size, $7.00
Ultra Ornate and Shiny. This is an intermediate tutorial. 15 pages - step-by-step easy to follow written plus full color photographed instructions on how to create a Golden Palace Glass Barrel Bead.

Grape Escape Floral Bead by Daniel Caracas of Beadsbot.com
http://Beadsbot.com
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/stud...als/0/0/100854
(instant download) https://handmadeartists.com/seller_s...diantMindBeads
10 pages, 38 images, 7mb file size, $7.00
Flower Power! Learn to make this pretty hand-sculpted flower bead =) This is an intermediate tutorial. 10 pages - step-by-step easy to follow written plus full color photographed instructions on how to create a Grape Escape Sculpted Floral Bead.

Halloween Beads by Lori Peterson
http://loribeads.etsy.com
21 pages, 30 images, 2.0mb file size, $15.00
A step-by-step tutorial for making some of my Halloween beads. Learn how to make bats, pumpkins and skulls for lots of fun this Halloween! You need to have some lampworking experience before making these beads. If you can make a round bead and have some heat control mastered, you can make these beads, though.

Helios Gaia (Double Helix) Bead by Daniel Caracas of Beadsbot.com
http://Beadsbot.com
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/stud...als/0/0/100854
(instant download) https://handmadeartists.com/seller_s...diantMindBeads
15 pages, 38 images, 8mb file size, $7.00
Glass lampwork bead instructions with colorful pictures - learn to make this fabulous glass lentil bead made with Double Helix glass! This is an intermediate tutorial. 15 pages - step-by-step easy to follow written plus full color photographed instructions on how to create a Helios Gaia Glass Lentil Bead.

Honeybee Tutorial by Kerri Fuhr
http://kerribeads.etsy.com
20 pages, 45 images, 2.1mb file size, $22.00
This is a fun and detailed tutorial that goes through each little step in the creation of one of my honeybee beads. There is a mini-version of this tutorial available in the Winter 2009 issue of The Flow Magazine. This downloadable pdf is the full, expanded version. Also included are hot tips and a bonus gallery of bee beads for further inspiration.

House of Vettii Focal Bead (and Classic Urn too!) by Lydia Muell
http://www.lampworktreasures.com/LampworkTutorials.html
18 pages, 68 images, 1.3mb file size, $22.00
This tutorial is an extension of the "Encased Floral Panel" tutorial and is therefore not meant to supersede it. If you haven't tried the Encased Floral Panel tutorial yet, you might want to do that before trying this one. Included in this publication are two focal bead tutorials, "House of Vettii" and "Classical Urn", as well as a section for building the Black and Goldstone Twisted cane and setting CZ's. All of the glasses used are 104 COE and two of the specific glasses are silvered. The level for this tutorial is advanced.

How to Master Lampwork Flower Beads, Lampworking 101 by by Patsy Evins
http://www.PatsyEvinsStudio.ArtFire.com
88 pages, 124 images, file size 3.5 mb, $9.97
This tutorial contains two flower bead tutorials and one tutorial on how to make a perfect dot bead. These will teach you lampwork techniques that let you convert dots into unlimited flower bead designs. The tutorial is created by an glass artist who also shares with you her knowledge of how to become more artistic in glass by learning about color theory, how to make and use tints and shades of glass colors, exercises to help you grow as an artist, and her personal secrets of being an artist in glass.

Icicles Tutorial by Shawn T
http://www.setinglass.net/category_11/Tutorials.htm
21pages, 25 images, 0.5mb file size, $7.99
This tutorial is written for borosilicate glass and has been tested by soft glass workers who have never touched boro before. They had no problem following it and had great results working in boro.

Icicles and Blown Christmas Ornaments by Candice King-Palgut / patienthand
http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=111064
78 pages, 183 images, 3.0mb file size, $25.00
There are 5 styles of icicles. Three are made with rods and one is blown, and one is made with scrap from blown ornaments. There are four styles of blown ornaments as well as a section on pulling points and straightening them. There is also a section on materials and sources. This is suitable for either soft glass or Boro. The tutorial is arranged to bring a new glassworker though a series of progressive skills that build towards the more complicated ornaments and is suited for the beginner through advanced flameworker. This is a tutorial you can grow with.

Inside-Out Beads by Chad Trent / Cosmo
http://www.cosmoglassworks.com/store/home.php
14 pages, 36 images, $15.00 pdf, $20.00 printed version
This tutorial will show you how to make inside out beads from borosilicate glass.

Island Waves Bead by Daniel Caracas of Beadsbot.com
http://Beadsbot.com
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/stud...als/0/0/100854
(instant download) https://handmadeartists.com/seller_s...diantMindBeads
10 pages, 38 images, 1.5mb file size, $5.00
Make Waves! island Waves e-book Tutorial, Learn to make your Ocean Sea Scapes come alive with twisting waves and sea foam~ This is a Beginning Tutorial that is a lot of fun, using enamel and silver foil to enhance and bring to life one of natures miracles on a glass bead. Step by step and easy to follow instructions on how to make a gorgeous glass Sea Scape Lentil out of Soda Lime Glass.

Ivory Barrel – A Quick Lesson in Shaping by Kimberly Affleck
http://www.coloraddiction.com/ivory1.html
21 pages, 6.0mb file size, $15.00
This tutorial is on how to shape a large barrel bead with no tools. The technique covered in the tutorial is one I use for many of my beads. The tutorial is suitable for advanced beginners through intermediate bead makers.

Jellyfish Seascapes by Moth / Mary Lockwood
http://www.marylockwood.com
Printed version (with preview pages!)
http://www.lulu.com/content/3143288
21 pages, 100+ images
PDF version 2.0mb file size, $18.00 / Printed version $27.00
I explain in complete detail how to make a 3-dimensional jellyfish aquarium focal. From prep work and pulling canes to creating the creatures themselves I take you step by step through the process. Followed by a troubleshooting segment and a 'glossary.'

Jewel Cap by Lydia Muell
http://www.lampworktreasures.com/jeweledcaptut.html
7 pages, 29 images, less than 1.0mb file size, $7.00
This tutorial shows how to make an ornate 22-24mm jeweled bead cap, using basket weaving and basic coiling techniques with 20-ga wire.

Kalypso Feathers Button Bead by Daniel Caracas of Beadsbot.com
http://Beadsbot.com
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/stud...als/0/0/100854
(instant download) http://tinyurl.com/d566782
21pages, 38 images, 8mb file size, $7.00
Intermediate to advanced. Step-by-step easy to follow written plus full color photographed instructions on how to create a Kalypso Feather Bead, featuring Double Helix Glass.

Keeper of the Thicket Sculptural Bead by Cynthia Tilker
http://www.glassactcc.etsy.com
29 pages, 65 images, less than 2.0mb file size, $24.00
This is a complete and concise instructional tool that will show you in detail, how to build a "Keeper" bead from pulling cane, to all of the facial features and decoration.


Kumihimo Beaded Bracelet by Jeanette Savina
http://jsavina.etsy.com
25 pages, 11mb file size via email or CD for PC only (Mac compatible CD will be available soon), $15.00, bound book $17.50
Here is a comprehensive, step by step, fully illustrated tutorial. 25 pages of instructions, images, and information that will teach you how to make a lovely beaded weaved bracelet using the popular Japanese Kumihimo disk.

Lampwork Etc. Tutorials and Tips Book
compiled by Karen Hardy
http://www.lulu.com/content/2560502
Paperback, 62 pages, $13.83
How to Make a Cased Horizontal
Holed Surface Decorated Floral Heart by Amy Trescott
Baby Chicks by Sara Hoyt
Brass Shim Stamps by Bobby Pedersen
Flower Petal Tutorial by Bobby Pedersen
Making Rose Murrini by Sara Hoyt
Small Off Mandrel Leaf Tutorial by Bobby Pedersen
How to Make a Froggie by Wizzie Brown
Frosty Tutorial by Melodie Triche
Goddess Bead Tutorial by Sarah J Schalken
Anne’s Homespun Plaids by Anne Ricketts
Mini Flip Flops tutorial by Karen Hardy
Off mandrel Dolphin Tutorial by Mike Marsh
Pumpkin Tutorial by Brandie Rosenberry
Seahorse Tutorial by Kim Hart
Silver Foil and Wire Lentil Tutorial by Mary Beth
Sadie’s Hollow Heart Tutorial by Sadie Cuming
Bead Gallery

LavenderCreek Goddess Bead by Teresa Laliberte
http://www.lavendercreek.de/tutorialpurchase.html
35 pages, 26 images, 1.7mb file size, $18.00
An in-depth Introduction into the Art of Sculpting with Soft Glass (on a mandrel). Covers the hows and whys of heat control, gravity, hand tools, shaping, and more, using my Willendorf-style goddess as our project bead. Experience Level: Experienced Beginner

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