Learning to Make Glass Jewelry

@Pigglies (9329)
United States
November 26, 2008 11:03pm CST
How can you learn to make glass jewelry? Especially pyrex (borosillicate) glass jewelry. I love all sorts of spiral and swirl designs made out of glass, but they get so expensive. My ears react to nearly anything else it seems so I love wearing glass because it doesn't cause any allergies at all. But I'd love to be able to learn to come up with more styles. Any ideas?
2 responses
ElicBxn
@ElicBxn (64169)
• United States
27 Nov 08
first you need a blow torch probably first you need some lessons from someone who does these things, not something you can do without a few lessons on first....
Pigglies
@Pigglies (9329)
• United States
27 Nov 08
I wonder where you can find these type of lessons though. I do have a blow torch. :) I also have a glass kiln if that's needed, since my grandpa used to do stained glass work. Well, I don't have it, I have access to it. He would let me use it.
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ElicBxn
@ElicBxn (64169)
• United States
27 Nov 08
Check on line, check at the stain glass store your grandfather gets his stuff at, they might know someone.
Pigglies
@Pigglies (9329)
• United States
27 Nov 08
My grandfather hasn't done glass work for several years now, but I'll look around for some stores.
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creationsbyrobin
@creationsbyrobin (3071)
• United States
2 Dec 08
Check out the videos on YouTube. I've found several interesting how-to videos on their site. Just punch in what you want in their search engine and see if it turns up any videos. There's quite a few crafting how-to videos on the site, so you may just find a couple that help you out! Good Luck!
Pigglies
@Pigglies (9329)
• United States
3 Dec 08
Oh smart! I can't believe I didn't think of that, I love YouTube! I will definitely take a look.