Lampwork Bead Pet Bracelet

Jennifer Howard creates pet-shaped lampwork beads to design this adorable charm bracelet.

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Lampwork Bead Pet Bracelet
Next: Steps 1-5
Materials:

propane gas
oxygen tank
regulator and hoses
bead release
stainless steel mandrels (rods)
glass rods; gray, pink, amber, brown, tiny bit of white and black for eyes on animals*
tool holder, mandrel holder
Nortel minor bench burner torch and torch lighter
foil or steel protective plate
smashing tweezers, bead tweezers
flat-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, regular pliers
needle tool
graphite paddle
heated crock-pot with vermiculite
kiln and kiln rack
water
rotary tool with drill bit
etching cream
beading wire and crimp beads
clamping scissors, wire clippers
beads, crystals, silver clasp
measuring tape or ruler
Pyrometer for kiln
paintbrush, towel, tinted protective safety glasses
*Use ivory or dark gray if necessary to stay away from the colors red, white and black for eyes.



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