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Summary: Excellent
Review: An excellent book, extremely well illustrated. For each section she provides not only clear instructions, but also photographs of the procedure being done, as well as simple photos of the finished product. The book covers beginning and advanced lampworking techniques, from creating simple beads to advanced embellishment, with brief sections on container vessels, buttons, and marbles. Throughout the book there are wonderful pictures of different kinds and styles of lampworked beads by many different bead artists; clear captions allow you to understand what went in to the making of each bead. Even if you never light a torch, this is a great book just to leaf through! I've noticed that it is offered with beginning lampwork kits by a number of glass supply stores. Don't miss it if you are at all interested in beads, either as a collector or as a craftsperson.
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Summary: Helpful
Review: As someone new to bead making, I read this book first and it clearly explains the tools and processes. After reading it, I was able to tackle this new skill with ease. It also features beautiful design illustrations.
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Summary: Helpful
Review: As someone new to bead making, I read this book first and it clearly explains the tools and processes. After reading it, I was able to tackle this new skill with ease. It also features beautiful design illustrations.
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Summary: Excellent book for people who have never worked with glass
Review: Cindy Jenkins has done a wonderful job with this book. It teaches you step by step from the very beginning. This book will show you what you need and where you need to get it. It will then show you how to make great beads. Numerous techniques are very well illustrated. I started out with no knoweledge of glass whatsoever, but now with the help of Cindy's book, I can make beautiful glass beads. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to get their foot in the door to the world of glass.
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Summary: The beginning lampworker's bible
Review: If you are considering learning to make glass beads (lampworking, flameworking) - then this book is the bible. It is both inspirational and instructive. If you get no other book, at least get this one.
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Summary: Great Book
Review: In reading this book I've been I've been very pleased with the quality and calrity of Cindy's writing style. I've used it to teach myself beadmaking. With no prior glass experience of any kind I was able to use her book begin. Her instructions on equipment, how to make basic shapes, and advanced topics gave me more than enough encouragement to get started. I've been at it about a month now and am making good quality beads. I don't think this would be possible without this fantastic book.
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Summary: Making Glass Beads
Review: Perusing the craft aisles of our local (Western Colorado) hobby store, I came across this book. I immediately took it to lunch and read the first chapter.Gorgeous pictures
Great history, descriptions
Clear instructions and hints in techniques Inspired, my next stop was the "big" hardware store. Armed with pages 11 to 17 I located the basics. I still need other resources for appropriate tools and supplies. Please forward to the author and other sources. Regards, Cece Mac Vitte
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Summary: Great first Book!
Review: So many beadmakers cite this book as the one that got them into the art of lampworking. I'm there with them. A friend loaned me this book about three years ago and we've been learning and having fun with glass and fire ever since. This is an *excellent* book to begin with. Clearly written and nicely photographed with plenty of variety in beadmakers' styles, this is a wonderful entry-level book. I've added other lampworking books to my shelves, but I would never give this one up. If my friend wants it back I'll just have to buy another.
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Summary: 'Making Glass Beads' - Essential
Review: This book is an excellent how-to for making beads. The book has the right amount of information, is easy to understand, and has wonderful pictures that depict what the step-by-step instructions are telling you. Not only that, but each page has five or so images of work by other well known beadmakers. Anyway, author Cindy Jenkins covers most beadmaking techniques, from stringer to frit, from hollow to sculpted beads, from tools to torches. 'Making Glass Beads' is essential for beginners and an excellent reference for pros.
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Summary: Excellent Book for the Beginning or Experienced Bead Maker
Review: This book was full of great details for the beginning glass bead maker. Additionally, the photos are outstanding and cover a wide variety of bead styles and complexities. The pictures alone make this book worth the price.
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