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Before our demos took place, we all had time
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Of course, what would a party be if not for
all the delicious treats?!! Nice hat, Heidi.
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Tamara started off our demos by making a leaf.
For more detailed instructions on how to make a Leaf, check out
the May 2005 Bead Report.
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When the leaf comes out of the mould, it tends
to have a rather roundshape. To get a more
pointed end, Tamara heats the tip and gently pulls with tweezers
to a more pointed shape. |
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Holly was our next demonstrator who showed
us how she makes her bats. Spooky!!
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After starting off with a round bead for the
body, Holly adds a small gather on either side. She melts and
shapes them into wings. Now a small bead around the top for the
bat's head. To make the ears, melt just a small gather of glass.
Touch to the the top of the head and pull off. Add 2 dots of
white for the eyes and you're done! |
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Our next demonstrator was Heidi Baxter. She
showed us how she makes her double hollow beads. She starts off
with a small round bead in the middle of your dipped mandrel.
She marvers this bead gently to flatten it out. |
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Here we see Heidi building up the discs to
form the hollow bead. She has already completed one hollow bead
and is now working on the second one. Remember to keep flashing
your bead to keep it warm. |
Heidi is melting in the last 2 discs. She
made it look so easy!
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Here are some examples from the talented artists
who participated in the bead exchange.
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Here are our finished products. Thanks to
Tamara, Holly and Heidi for stepping up to the torch!
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