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How to Use a Puffy Mandrel

The “Puffy Mandrel” is a hollow tube mandrel used to blow hollow beads. This mandrel is an adaptation of a tool used at the furnace, scaled down to bead size. Originally made by our friend in Israel, Amnon Elbaz, with his guidance it has been developed and sold under our trade name (“Puffy Mandrel”) in the U.S.
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Tiger Striped Bead Tutorial

Tiger-Striped Beads – a great beginner bead that is forgiving and fun! Many artists have played with this style, and there are several nice tutorials. This one is long out of print, so I thought it might be fun to see how I teach this bead in my beginner’s class.

Peace Bowl Collaboration

In 2007 the International Society of Glass Beadmakers joined with a woodturners group to produce the collaborative exhibition: ConneXtions. Click to read more about the process of creating the "Peace Bowl".