The Beader's Handbook On Lampwork: An Introduction To Working With Art Glass Beads - Paperback

by Debby Gwaltney (Author)

This 40 page compact pocket sized book introduces beaders to lampwork beads and how to work with them in their jewelry designs and crafts. This book shows the important differences of quality and craftsmanship between mass produced beads and handmade art glass beads. Learn how they are made, and what characteristics to look for in well made beads. The small size of this books makes it easy to carry along to bead shows and bead shops, or anytime the reader is shopping for beads. This is NOT a book on how to MAKE beads

Author Biography

Debby Gwaltney has been beading jewelry since 1989 and first made her own glass beads in 1999. She has been making glass beads full-time since 2003. Debby is a member of the International Society of Glass Beadmakers and the Clarksville Area Art Guild in Arkansas. She lives with her husband and daughters in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas.