What is Lampworking?
Lampworking is the process of taking glass rods and melting them over an open flame. The molten glass is wound on stainless steel rods (called Mandrels!) which have been coated in bead release (a clay-based product that allows the bead to be removed from the mandrel).
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Welcome to Mandrel Beads!
Thank you for visiting Mandrel Beads, a website (and artist) dedicated to the creation of lampwork beads that are both beautiful and wearable. These beads are handmade from molten glass and then kiln annealed for durability. Please peruse my collection and if you have any questions
drop me a line.