Item Name:
More Than You Ever Wanted to Know
SKU:
BK4
Description:
More Than You Ever Wanted to Know is a softcover instructional manual on glass beadmaking by Kervin James. This book is a comprehensive reference that covers the equipment, materials, and techniques used in lampworked beadmaking, including torch and gas system setup, essential hand tools, kiln use for annealing, and a wide range of beadmaking methods. It includes instruction on wound beads, blown beads, drawn beads, press molded beads, fused beads, and pate de verre beads, along with safety guidance and a color section. The book measures 8.5 inches by 11 inches and contains 294 pages. ISBN 978-0965145800.
How it is used:
- Used as a technical reference for setting up a beadmaking torch and gas system safely
- Helps lampworkers choose and use beadmaking tools, kilns, and compatible glass for consistent results
- Provides step-by-step guidance for making wound beads and other lampworked glass objects
- Explains blown bead and drawn bead techniques for artists expanding beyond basic wound beadmaking
- Serves as a troubleshooting and process guide for annealing, finishing, and safe studio practices
Dimensions:
- 8.5" x 11"
- 294 pages
- Soft Cover
