Item Name: Glass Painting Techniques SKU: BK52 Description: Glass Painting Techniques is a 33-page instructional booklet authored by Jim Kervin and featuring the expertise of nationally known beadmaker Bronwen Heilman. This detailed guide divulges professional secrets for painting glass beads with step-by-step instructions on how to create a bead and then paint pictures onto it. The booklet is softcover and measures 8.5 inches by 11 inches, making it easy to reference at your workbench. The ISBN is 978-0-9742621-3-0. This resource is ideal for lampworkers and beadmakers who want to expand their artistic capabilities by adding painted designs and decorative elements to their finished beads. How it is used: Follow the detailed step-by-step instructions to create a bead using lampworking techniques. Learn the proper preparation of the bead surface to accept paint and ensure adhesion. Apply vitreous painting techniques to create pictures and designs on your finished beads. Use the guide as a reference for color selection, brush techniques, and design composition. Fire the painted beads in a kiln to permanently fuse the paint to the glass surface. Create your own masterpieces by combining lampworking and painting skills.