Glass Tips from Verrier

Sometimes beads refuse to come off the mandrel with normal twisting of the bead on the mandrel. In these cases I use two methods. I lo...

When annealing beads with varying thicknesses, I apply a rule of thumb to be safe. I take the difference between the thickest and the thin...

It is possible to anneal beads of different sizes and shapes at the same time, if you anneal for the beads which require the most care. It w...

The shape of the bead has significant effects on the annealing time required. This is because the shape has an effect on the speed at which ...

Bead Annealing Schedules for Spectrum Beads This table is based on James Kirwin’s work on bead making with variations. This is for cold bea...

This table is based on James Kirwin ’s work on bead making with variations. This is for cold beads being heated for a secure anneal. Up to...

This table is based on James Kirwin ’s work on bead making with variations. This is for cold beads being heated for a secure anneal. Up to...

This table is based on James Kirwin’s work on bead making with variations. This is for cold beads being heated for a secure anneal. Up to 1...

There are two approaches to annealing beads. One is to keep them warm as you make them and when the session is finished, anneal all the b...

You may need to hold the mandrel in pliers or in vice grips while holding the bead with a scrubbing pad or jar opening rubber pad. If this...