How do you make glass beads?

Lots of people ask me how I make the beads and I had a beautiful friend of mine take some lovely photos recently that show me at work in the studio.
I dont think there is any other place that makes me as calm and at peace as working in the studio surrounded by glass!
In this photo you can see me working on the design of a round bead.
The glass needs to be heated to a motlen state and wrapped around the metal mandrel to create to bead.
In this photo I have completed the plain round bead but am heating a blue rod to add designs to it.
How much fun does that look ???

Cheers,
Skye

Welcome

Welcome to my Blog, where I will keep you informed of all the behind the sceens things that go on in the world of Arthouse Industries!
I have just returned from a holiday with my family in Queensland and have become reinspired about the underwater world and amazing things that live under the sea.
I am about to start work on some pieces that have been inspired by this trip and will post some pictures to show you all what I create.

Cheers,
Skye