Removing glass beads from rods after kiln annealing can be simple with the right technique. This step helps protect your work ...

Jewelry maker Barb Tissier poses in her home studio in Waterloo. Her husband, Rick, equipped it with a propane torch, kiln, ventilation system and oxygen concentrator. Teri Maddox tmaddox@bnd.com ...

Dozens of unique, colorful glass beads shimmer in the sun’s rays at Kimberley Adams’ new Flat Rock business, Transformation Glass. A long pink bead with shiny sparkles and a blue design with white ...

Blueberry glass beads capture incredible detail, making them look almost real. Through precise techniques and careful design, these tiny creations showcase the artistry and realism possible in ...

Through the south entrance of Lincoln Square, a small kiosk drowns in an assortment of colorful glass beads and trinkets, all carefully crafted by 71-year-old Diana Hanson at her in-home studio in ...

River Arts on Water Studio, 590 Water St, Prairie du Sac, will offer a Glass Bead Making Class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 12. No prior experience is necessary. All supplies, tools and materials are ...