Thursday, February 11, 2010

Teaching the Beads

Last night was night two of beginning lampwork beads - which is all about decoration.
You know - spots, dots and bumps.
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I love teaching the fun stuff.
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We did some raking, trails and lots and lots of polka dots.
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We made stringers then drew with them and then used them to twist whorls and wave patterns into the surface of the beads. A favorite technique of mine. Frit was a hit.
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From simple, simple random dots to elaborate drawing with stringers - I showed them how to do it all. Their heads exploded with information.
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Next week? Encasing and twisties.

2 comments:

Steph said...

I'm sure your students had fun, you must be an awesome teacher! Those beads look good to eat! ;)

Gardanne said...

That bird made with the stringer is quite impressive. I am stringer impaired.