Simple Melted-In Dot Beadmaking Demo

Here I use a simple and fun technique of layering dots and then melt them smooth. With this technique you can make very complex patterns, but since I only have ten minutes, you get simple. You can take it from there.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Flameworking
• lampworking
• glass
• beadmaking

[luckylinie]

Ross, I have watched your videos over and over. Why haven't you done any new ones lately?

[hotglass]

I'm working on it. I will be making more soon.

[Sconiers]

Excellent great hobby !

Is the cost of gas very expensive and where can you purchase the supplies to get started in the hobby?

[hotglass]

It is the Oxygen that gets expensive. The torches run on Propane and pure tanked Oxygen.

For supplies google: Frantz Art Glass, Generations Glass, Colored Sands Glass and ABR Imagery, just to name a few. It is a great hobby.

~R

[dogmama45]

Hi, Ross! two years ago when I was new at lampworking, your videos helped me very much and I'm still at it, and I'm learning, but I still learn a lot from your videos! They're great!!

dogmama45@ LE

[daleortena]

It would really enhance the lesson if you show the completed bead at the start. Then we can see the stages and effects produced. You have a WONDERFUL patient presentation. Very helpful.

[anut5]

you know, there is a special kind of oxygen pump that i use when i make beads at school, Its kinda expensive but it eventually evens out and starts saving money because it gets oxygen from the air.

[sam9769]

Fantasic videos!!!

Clear and well explained!

Keep them coming Ross!!!

Sam.

[sarlit53]

Thank you Ross for such instructive videos. You are an inspiration! I love your tie dye bead method and I am about to go and try this one.

Looking forward to more from you!

[Sheelea]

Ross I love all of your videos! I've watched them all several times! I would love to know: if you twist your twisted stringers with both hands or just one side and how can I make a set of beads all one size?

Thank you so much!!!