The glass will flow to where the heat is directed. So if you keep your flame focused on the center of the bead - that's where the glass will stay.
I know there are lots of methods of encasing. What works best for me is to focus the heat on the clear wrap near the ends first - then work towards the center, finishing by working back out towards the ends.
My lightbulb moment for encasing was - if your design disappears, you've gotten the base bead too hot.
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