Item Name:
Wild Sculptural Shapes with Sharon Peters
SKU:
BK60
Description:
Wild Sculptural Shapes with Sharon Peters is a 33-page instructional booklet written by Jim Kervin that provides step-by-step instructions for creating wild, crazy, and cartoony sculptural glass beads inspired by the work of bead artist Sharon Peters. This soft-cover booklet measures 8.5" x 11" and serves as a comprehensive guide for lampworkers who want to develop their sculptural bead-making skills. The book covers the techniques and approaches needed to construct character-driven beads with personality and whimsy, moving beyond traditional symmetrical bead forms. Sculptural beads represent an advanced area of lampworking that combines technical control with artistic expression, allowing beadmakers to create pieces that stand out in the marketplace and showcase individual creativity.
How it is used:
- Read through the booklet before beginning torch work to understand the overall approach and sequence for building sculptural forms
- Follow the step-by-step instructions at the bench to practice creating character beads with defined features and expressive shapes
- Study the techniques for adding details and personality to glass beads while maintaining structural integrity
- Use the finished examples as inspiration for developing your own unique sculptural bead designs
- Reference the booklet when troubleshooting challenges with form control, symmetry, and feature placement
- Build a collection of Sharon Peters' bead designs to understand the range of possibilities in sculptural beadmaking
Dimensions:
- 8.5" x 11"
- Soft cover
- 33 Pages
