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Lampwork: glass bead supplies?


I have recently begun making glass beads. In about an hour I’ll be picking up most of the supplies needed.

Here is a list of the supplies I’ll be shopping for today. If anyone can recommend or advise against buying certain types or brands, that would be great. I’ll appreciate any advice.

-Torch (1400 F)
-Fuel (must be mixed with oxygen): propane, natural gas, (or MAPP gas, it does not need to be mixed with oxygen)
-Striker (for the torch)
-mandrels (I believe these are the glass rods
-Beadrake, marver plates (what is the difference?)
-Clamp for torch
-Bead release (what kind of paint is this?!)
-Fiber blanket (for cooling the beads down in. What is this made of?)
-Small work table
-Large, square, metal plate for the table
-Pliers (for making stringers)

You need to ask an expert bead maker. Ask Pam East. If anyone knows– She for sure does! I make a simple lampwork bead by mixing glass frit (broken marbles) and fusing them to 20 gauge copper wire. I use my welding torch.

Keep Arting! Jeff (weseye) Wesley


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