Item Name: Essential Beadmaking - Vol 1 SKU: DVD118 Description: This instructional VHS videotape covers beginner techniques for soft glass and borosilicate beadmaking on a mandrel. The tape demonstrates fundamental beadmaking methods including dot and line techniques, shaping, and texturing techniques. It serves as an introduction to the essential skills needed to create glass beads using lampworking methods on a mandrel, providing viewers with foundational knowledge for developing their beadmaking practice. How it is used: This instructional video is ideal for beginners who are just starting their beadmaking journey or for those looking to refresh their understanding of basic techniques. Watch the demonstrations to learn how to control the torch, apply glass to a mandrel, and use fundamental shaping and texturing methods. The tape is useful for studying proper hand positioning, torch control, and the sequence of steps involved in creating simple beads, making it an excellent reference for developing consistent technique and understanding the fundamentals before moving on to more advanced beadmaking projects.
