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Archive for December, 2000

Latticcino for Glass Beads

Friday, December 1st, 2000 by Kate Drew-Wilkinson

Intermediate project.
Editor’s note: Kate Drew-Wilkinson is featured on page 38 of the December 2000 LJ; see “Sense of Drama.”

Some of you may have seen my tide pool beads made with Spectrum flat glass remnants. The beads are layered with many kinds of latticcino - essentially, rods of different colors (more…)

Ring Repair: Adding One Size

Friday, December 1st, 2000 by Alan Revere

Beginner-to-Intermediate project.

This ring was always tight on Mrs. Ghirardelli’s finger. But as she was getting ready for a party the other evening, she could barely squeeze it over her knuckle. And once it was on her finger, she noticed that the ring pinched her skin like a tight corset. (more…)

Hand-Painted Wooden Beads

Friday, December 1st, 2000 by Jill Bartel

For this project, use unfinished or bleached wood beads in you favorite shape or size. You do not want any stain or varnish on the beads you are going to paint. (more…)