Making Faux Glass Beads
Glass Lampwork Beads are among my favorite eye candy. When I saw this tutorial on faux lampwork beads I decided I had to try it! This is the link for the tutorial: https://www.etsy.com/listing/176555759/faux-glass-polymer-clay-tutorial-pack-3?ref=related-6 It is very well written, nicely illustrated and a pleasure to follow. I recommend this! I love these beads and can't wait to make more with this technique First I started collecting the supplies and naturally I needed to order some things! I did not have Kato liquid polymer nor did I have a heat gun. I love tools so here was another excuse! Now I have a heat gun! I bought the Ryobi 11 Amp Variable-Temp Heat Gun that was suggested in the tutorial. It is great – easy to hold and the temperature is easy to adjust! The Kato clay I bought came in a bubble wrap envelop and the lid was loose. Ick! What a mess. Amazon refunded the money and I was able to salvage enough to do the project. Finally ready! I m