The Bead Barn

When starting up a glass bead-making torch, turn on the propane first and then the oxygen to control the flame. Learn tips for controlling a torch when flame-treating (fusing) glass beads in this free bead-making video from a professional bead-making instructor. Expert: Harlan Simon Contact: www.HarlanGlass.com Bio: Harlan Simon has been making beads for more [...]

I glued endcaps on some memory wire, and I’m waiting for them to be dry enough to start. The tube says it takes 24 hours to set… but how long before they’re dry enough to hold any sort of load? Do I have to wait until tomorrow?
By the way, it’s Aleene’s Platinum Bond [...]

I bought my NYX loose pearl pigments from: beautydiscount07 I bought the lipsticks and the makeup bag from: joy017 I got the containers from Walmart in the “Bead and Fabric” aisle!

I have tons of long beads and necklaces hanging off shelves in my room and I don’t know how to store them properly. If I don’t hang them up they get all tangled up together and I can’t find jewellery storage boxes that are sizable enough to cope with my lot.
Any suggestions?

Sterling Silver Brass Silver vs. vs. surgical steel?
I make bead earrings, and I want to know brass all the advantages and disadvantages of using silver-plated Sterling silver or surgical steel ear wires. (All costs the same). Please help!
Surgical steel is best. Some people are allergic to sterling silver brass and silver is [...]

Many glassblowers came to Europe as a result of Roman conquests in the Middle East. Learn about the history of glassblowing in this free bead-making video from a professional bead-making instructor. Expert: Harlan Simon Contact: www.HarlanGlass.com Bio: Harlan Simon has been making beads for more than 10 years and gives bead-making workshops at Oaklands public [...]

String beads on a tassel after a secure double knot is in place. String beads on a tassel withcraft tips from an art teacher in this free video about bead craft projects. Expert: Karen Weisman Contact: www.kitchenandcrafts.com Bio: Karen Weisman teaches cooking, baking, cake decorating and various crafts such as mosaics and sewing. Filmmaker: Karen [...]

Glass Beads Bracelets
For pearl bracelets, you can find the pearls in many shops. You can at your local arts and to find craft shops. Places like das. You will also need to buy about any kind of String. Just make sure you thin enough to fit through the beads. You can to [...]

(This is a re-posting with what I hope is better audio) In this video I show several ways to make glass ribbon cane for use in other projects. I use Bullseye brand COE-90 glass.

We are two stay at home moms with mucho creativity. We make handmade glass bead jewelry some with twisted wire and handmade handbags & other accessories. However, we cannot think of anything modern and catchy for a business name. Our names are Jaime and Christina. We live in Georgia. Like Dragonfly or something like that… [...]