The Complete Book of Glass Beadmaking

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I can say a lot of things about this book. It is a complete book for the beginner in lamp working soft glass(soda lime glass). It starts at safety, tools, equipment and studio set up. This book filled in a number of blanks from some other glass working and bead books left that I own. A lot of craft hobby books assume you know more than you do. From the first bead you wind, to the advanced techniques. You are guided with well lit nice sized pictures of what is being described. With boxed notes of important info that needs to be reinforced. Again Lark has used bold print when introducing new words or operations with a clear explanation and numbers to the photos. The trouble shooting tips help the newbe. The glossary and the instructions on making an exhaust hood are bonuses for everybody. The gallery's are filled with the best photos of work by the top level of glass artists not so much or so many as to defeat the purpose of the book but to give a broad avenue of ideas to follow. This book along with Cindy Jenkins Making Glass Beads will keep you winding for a long while. I own it and use it.

I got the book a couple of hours ago and as a beginner bead maker I just loved it. From the first page I found it fascinating. Lots of technics for everyone, from beginner to advance bead makers. I can't wait to go and try to do something with the ideas she has given. All technics are explained very well and easy to understand. And also the step by step pictures are beautiful. Of course with such a price it is just a bargain. I am very happy with this purchase. Every bead maker, especially beginners must have it.

As an absolute beginner, this book, my 3rd on lampworking, is a very valuable tool. Although some of the techniques are advanced, I will be able to use them as I improve. Clear instructions, and gorgeous eye candy! There are many more books that I simply must have, but am pleased to have this as my "bible".....eveything that I need, or think I will need, is covered. Worth EVERY penny!

I have been making glass beads since 2002 and my husband has been making glass beads since 1992 and this book delighted us both. We sell our beads at an artist market, whenever anyone ask if we provide glass bead classes I show them this book and tell them everything they need to know is in this book and to purchase it before taking a class. This book has an awesome wealth of information and some great eye candy.