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Lampwork glass beads bring joy to the wearer and pride to the collector. Beads are everywhere and used in many different ways. Each lampwork bead is unique and adds a special touch to your jewelry designs…your jewelry designs become one of a kind! The book will show you how to store, clean and take care of your lampwork beads. It will take you through the 4 seasons and some holidays using lampwork with gemstones, silver, gold, seed beads and various stringing materials. I will also discuss how to use color and personal style, as well as, finding inspiration in your surroundings and fashions and how trends affect your jewelry designs. Each jewelry project details full tutorials, step photos and supply lists with resources to purchase those materials. Learn how to seed bead a spiral rope for the spring Frog Egg necklace or make a classic design with the sparkling Coco Elegance Necklace or how about a cute Sweet Treats Charm Bracelet. Browse through the pages and I am sure there is something that will catch your eye!
International SHhipping is $15.00. To purchase the book go to the top of the page "areas of interest" and click the link. Thank you.
The beads are from beginner to advanced, as well as the jewelry projects. I really like the fact that is shows you the exact bead project. Some books show you a technique, but you don't have the same look as the sample bead since they aren't the same. These projects are a basic description but the tutorials are very informative in the step by step process.. there are over 200 color photos and illustrations.
I have 4 or 5 beads with latticino, frit and metallics.
My husband Bob shows a boro pressed bead
Leslie Kaplan... boro encased frit bead
JC Herrell...kronos tab
Cindy Palmer ...pink mosaic
Amy Cornet.....mixing color stack
Christine from Kiki beads....encased bubble bead
Lezlie Belanger...sculpted sheep and implosion bead
Sue Booth....advanced techniques with silver and various cane
Cathy Lybarger ...mask bead
Kristin Child ..lapidary boro bead
Jewelry projects
Sue Hart wirework pin, wire choker set, single strand focal necklace, silver soldered multi technical necklace
Joyce Facchiano... PMC bracelet, silk necklace, cord necklace
Amy cornett ...wired cuff
Cindy Vela....ring and earrings
Karen Leonardo....single strand with druzy too
Christine Schneider....dangle bracelet
Cary Martin....chainmaile and multi technical necklace
Robin Bond....wire bracelet
Catt From Cattwalk contributed as well as Brian from Sundance Art Glass did photos.
Jennifer Geldard did A WONDERFUL reveiw!
There is something here for every lampworker, wanna be lampworker and jewelry designer!! Enjoy and thank you! International shipping for the book is $15.00 US. To purchase the Book go to the top of the page to "areas of other interest" and click the link....thank you.
The Leonardo Featherbone and Fishbone Tools ...New as of 5/28/09
Karen has yet invented another tool line inspired by Lesley Mcfarland. Lesley wanted a tool that could make the lines in a feather and this is what I came up with... along with Steve, my tool engineer. They are called the Leonardo Featherbone and Leonardo Fishbone Tools (patent pending). The 2 styles have 3 sizes; fine, medium and large. The tool has tested well, however, you must be cautious, there is a possiblity of getting hot glass stuck in between the prongs. There is s fine line between pinching/pressing beautiful lines and getting the glass stuck or not making a good enough imprint. With anything it takes a bit of practice. When using the tool coat the tool with beeswax. I will send you a FREE .05 oz piece with every order of up to 2. If you order 3 or more I will send a 1 oz. piece....FREE!
If you get the hot glass caught in the prongs DO NOT PULL the hot glass it will bend the prongs. Quench in cold water and pick the cold glass out with a pointed stylus or a razor knife. I hope you enjoy the tool and I can't wait to see what you do with it...I have had fun and figured out the learning curve so my glass will not get stuck. I suggest that if you want only one tool ...try the medium or large first...I would hate having to discontinue the fine size because they are being returned. Best wishes and thanks for your support! If you have any question please email me beads@ptd.net Click the link to purchase Buy Petal Pullers, Tools & DVD
Leonardo Fishbone Tools
Leonardo Featherbone Tools
The Leonardo Petal Tools
Karen has invented a tool she has been using for about 3 years to make her lovely flowers and leaves that so many of you have seen and purchased. It is called the LEONARDO PETAL PULLER (patent pending).
She has decided to produce the tool for sale to the lampworking community. The petal puller easily pulls perfect petals and leaves quickly from your hot glass rods to be used in making sculpted flowers and leaves. It comes in 2 sizes currently. The large and the small. The large puller allows you to pull petals approximately 4mm by 16mm by 26mm. The small puller allows you to pull petals approximately 4mm by 12mm by 19mm. You can add these petals to a flat tab bead to make your flower or add them to a round bead to make a dangling leaf bead. The possibilties are endless, just use your creativity and imagination!
My tool engineer, Steve Yuhas, assembles them. He has a fulltime career and 4 children, one being a baby and another a toddler. We will do our best to keep up with demand as they are selling quickly so get yours now. To purchase the petal tools go to the top of the page to "areas of other interest" and click the link....thank you.
The DVD
The DVD shows you how to make one of my 6 petal flowers with the petal puller from start to finish, including the inner striated petal cane and use of the "ruffler" tool. To follow the DVD you need to purchase the small petal puller and the ruffler. You will also need a coffee or candle warmer to keep your petals warm. You can purchase those at your local craft store or "Walmart". If you have any questions please email me. Thank you for your support and I hope you enjoy using the pullers as much as I do. To purchase the DVD go to the top of the page to "areas of other interest" and click the link....thank you.
Distributors of the Leonardo Petal Tools:
ART CO Inc http://www.artcoinc.com
Wale Apparatus http://www.waleapparatus.com
Winship Designs http://www.winshipdesigns.com
Mountain Glass Arts http://www.mountainglassarts.com
ABR Imagery www.abrimagery.com
The Leonardo Brass Imprinters
The BRASS imprinters are MY NEW and exciting product line for glass that makes a design impression on your bead. All you have to do is heat the spot where you want the design and press. It is that simple. The imprinters are different than a press since the design is on one side and you are able to add the impression to any type of bead...you have no limits with these. The imprinters are on the small side. I wanted those that make small beads be able to use the tools as well. They are very versatile and an imprint cam be placed anywhere on your bead, scroll down to see my beads....pretty cool, huh!
They are approximately 5 inches long. The pattern head is 13mm. I have 10 designs in:
Spiral Pattern...always cool!
Flower pattern...feminine & flirty!
Cross Pattern...interesting, unique, contemplative!
Pinwheel Pattern...flowing, tranquil!
Star Pattern....4th of July, military, patriotic!
Smiley Face....too cute!
Heart (outlined)....shows I love U!
Daisy....doesn't look like on till you use it :)
Puffy Heart...nice 3D effects!
Grid...great for texturizing!
I hope you find alot of FUN working with these. I can't wait to see what you ALL do with them. I tested the tools myself so that we could make whatever adjustments we needed to the prototypes. The final product is sensational. The sample beads turned out really well too. I used various reactive glasses along with fine silver and 22kt gold. This is what the tools can do ....the rest is up to you....enjoy!
More to come.........also please allow up to 2 weeks for delivery. I will get them out as soon as I can. Thank you for your support and patience. Enjoy your NEW Imprinters! To purchase the Imprinters go to the top of the page to "areas of other interest" and click the link....thank you. See the special if you purchase any 5 imprinters. Look for "Choose your 5"
I would also like to thank Steve Yuhas, the man behind all the production of the Leonardo tools, for doing such an incredible job and striving for such excellence. Thanks Steve and your family too!!
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