Lorraine Allan

Lampwork Beaded Cluster Earrings Tutorial

I hope you enjoy my tutorial on creating a pair of cluster earrings using lampwork mini beads. Tools: Chain Nose Pliers Round Nose Pliers Wire Cutters Materials: 2 - 1"/25mm lengths of sterling silver chain 1 pair sterling silver earwires 16 - 0.8mm/20gauge sterling silver head pins 16 mini lampwork beads Step 1: With chain nose pliers, open the hook on the earwire slightly and slip... (posted by Lorraine 5 years 275 days ago.)

Lampwork Beads: From Molten Glass to Wearable Art

My devotion to glass is insatiable, it’s molten state has an almost hypnotic effect on me. From a solid strip of glass on a hot flame, it becomes molten in front of your eyes and can then be manipulated by the artist to produce a beautiful intriguing lampwork bead. The bead may then become an integral part of a piece of jewellery, worn proudly for many years and passed down as a heirloom for generations... (posted by Lorraine 5 years 323 days ago.)