2nd batch, when one lot is not enough

this is how the new beads come out of the kiln, still on their mandrels,

i make them one at a time on a minor burner gas and oxy torch,

putting them into a kiln to anneal them for toughness and durability

now i have to take them off the mandrels and clean the bead release out of the holes

before i make them into jewelry

New Beads, black and cream

If you want to go check out my other blog that is stamp and papercraft orientated, that features my favourite stamp companies, Oxford Impressions and Crafty Individuals at http://treasurestokeep.blogspot.com

Hi everyone

have finally got my blog up and running, got sidetracked when my daughter and her 2 babys came to live, last year, stay tuned for new lampwork beads and other fun stuff.

Here is a taster of some of my beads.