Curved Beads with Leslie Thiel

Item Name:

Curved Beads with Leslie Thiel

SKU:

DVD213

Description:

Curved Beads with Leslie Thiel is an instructional DVD featuring instructor Leslie Thiel demonstrating advanced beadmaking techniques. The 25-minute video shows how to create curved beads with silver leaf on a mandrel without bending the mandrel, and also covers the techniques involved in creating corkscrew-style beads. This is a practical resource for lampworkers seeking to expand their beadmaking skill set.

How it is used:

This DVD is used as an educational resource for flameworkers and beadmakers who want to learn specialized techniques for creating curved and corkscrew beads. The video instruction allows you to study the hand positioning, glass manipulation, and silver leaf application methods at your own pace. Curved beads are popular design elements in jewelry and decorative work, and mastering the techniques shown in this video enables you to create these forms without the complications that typically arise from mandrel bending during the working process.