QUICK Lampwork Tutorial: Holding The Mandrel / Warming The Bead Release / Transferring The Glass

A beginners guide to properly holding the mandrel, warming the bead release without cracking, building up your gather of glass and transferring your glass in a controlled manner. #glasswork #lampwork #beadmaking

The goal of this FREE video series is to simulate a one-on-one glass bead making lesson. Step-by-step instruction, first person perspective lessons - Great for beginning #BeadMakers and even helpful for more experienced Lampworkers!

FUNDRAISER: Help Tim LIVE With Stage 4 Cancer.
This video was filmed before I was told that I had stage 4 throat cancer. Now, as I release this video-short I am in an alternative care center in Germany.
I am unable to speak properly because of the tumor on my tongue and have lost more than 80 pounds (36 kilo). But we still have hope and YOU can help. Please consider donating to our cancer fund. Link below:
GoFundMe Campaign Link:
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Another Way To Help: We invite you to visit our online shop. If what we do is of interest to you, your purchase is equally helpful, as is sharing our website link with family and friends.
https://BijouArteDesigns.com

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Tim James is a glass bead maker and instructor. He lives in Tuscany, Italy with his jewelry designer wife Lily. He has been working with glass since 2002 and teaching glass bead making since 2005. His client list includes Chanel, Ferragamo and Escada as well as thousands of independent designers.

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