Discover your love for the simple, beautiful bead! Create the exact bead shape that exists in
your mind’s eye. The information in this book provides a solid foundation for success, yielding
proven results.
Vibrant pictures, simple directions, and complete explanations build a sturdy framework for
understanding exactly how heat and motion affect a bead shape. Just Plain Beads! is a treasure-trove
of techniques, tactics and tips. You will find instructions and guidance for a variety of shapes and
problems in this easy-to-follow book.
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A succinct manual that clearly describes and explains the reasons behind the steps that lead to creating perfectly shaped beads. Novice and veteran beadmakers alike should have this by their torches!
– Kate Fowle MeleneyMuch more than a simple how-to book, Just Plain Beads! gives you the “why” behind the techniques. Clearly written and beautifully presented, this title is a must-have.
– Tink MartinClear pictures, wonderful instructions, and what I like most, an explanation why glass moves a certain way. I would recommend this book to both beginners as well as to more advanced beadmakers.
-- Suzanne Noordewier
After 5 years on the torch, I am ashamed to admit this book helped me make better beads. The information in it is must-know!
-- Marilyn Moore
I got a fantastic book in the mail today! WOW! You guys did a great job! I will definitely recommend it to all my students, the directions are clear and easy to follow and the pictures are fantastic. Thanks so much!!
-- Nicole Valentine-Rimmer
Although the “Just Plain Beads!” is beautifully illustrated and laid out, it is not intended to be simply displayed as a coffee-table book. Each image is an instructive aid, not just eye candy. It's clearly created to be used for hands-on learning by the torch. The soft cover and simple binding keep it accessible for beginners on a budget and there is a bulk discount for teachers who would like to distribute the book to their students.
“Just Plain Beads!” is a very good value for the money, and readers are already starting to rave about it. It should have a place on the shelves of beginner’s lampworking instructors, their students, and experienced lampworkers who want fresh perspectives on the basics that underpin great art beads. Strongly recommended!
-- Heather Stewart
This book has really helped advance my skill level. As a beadmaker of 1 1/2 years, I am always wanting to jump into the decoration before geting the basic of the bead shape first. With the wonderful grapics and easy to understand instructions, it has helped me slow down and get the basics right.
-- Deena Ruiz
Just Plain Beads! Reviews:
Thanks so much for my complimentary copy! Just debuted it at my last class and students were eager to buy it. A clearly written description of the whys and wherefores of hot glass; this book provides detailed guidance in refining and perfecting your beadmaking skills.
--Elaine Alhadeff
This book should be in every beginner and intermediate bead makers library. The book clearly explains steps to creating beads and WHY they should be done. I enjoyed reading the book and I have already recommended the book to many of my students.
--Heather Ferman
I loved this book. Very informative, visually appealing with great descriptions. I will definately recommend this book to my students and have included it in my links on my website.
--Shari Slonski
I received "Just Plain Beads!" yesterday. Thank you for being so Prompt! Kudos to you, and Marjorie for Putting such a great Piece of work together. Your book has answered so many of my questions. Read it the day I received it, quickly from cover to cover. I started it again, slowly, and am finding it even more helpful. Thank You!
--Kitty Bruno
I am so thrilled with your new book. I've read it probably 3 times. I am now making round beads, beads that are uniformly shaped and sized, and my patterns are uniform. I have fallen in love all over again with lampworking. Thank you both so much.
--Lois Hammett
I don't know what happened! I've been making beads for a few years. Somehow reading this book gave me the ability to make better beads. Deceptive little book. The directions and writing seem simplistic, but it is WONDERFUL, did I say FANTASTIC???? Thank you, thank you!
--Carol Michaels
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Just wanted to let you know I recieved my book "Just Plain Beads!" yesterday. Applause, Applause! What a wonderful book, I love it!! I am fairly new to lampworking and already have several books on the subject, but this is perfect! I've already read the book and I'm starting all over again. Thank you soo much for the fast delivery. Now back to the torch!!
--Deb Clark
Your new book arrived today and I think it is just super! I really like the focus of the book. Y’all have answered questions that I’ve never seen addressed in other books. The chapter on adjustment techniques is my favorite; I’ve had all sorts of AH HA moments while reading it.
--Chris Dalrymple
Wonderful book! For those of us without access to all the great resources that seem to be available in America, this book is a fantastic alternative teacher. I would highly recommend it to all beginners.
--Linda Hawkins
Great book for all levels of beadmakers, good for seasoned beadmakers as well as new comers
to the art. If I ever get around to teaching regularly it will definitely be on my recommended list...
and I'm in it!
--Cindy Lemmo
Just Plain Beads! is the first book I have found which REALLY addresses specific problems all lampworkers encounter when shaping beads;and gives clear directions on how to solve them! It is a must have for anyone who appreciates and wants to make beautiful glass beads. I give this book a 1000 on a 1 to 10 scale! :)
--Pamela Barton
I want to complement you on your "Just Plain Beads" book. I reread it and it was even better the second time. It offered the detail that one can't absorb after one workshop, no matter how good the instructor, and allowed me to pick back up and teach myself because of it's clear instruction. Now I just ordered your Dots book and can't wait to get it. WONDERFUL writing and photos.
--Marley Beers
I bought your books at the Bead & Button in June in Milwaukee this year. Only just got round to reading them! I'm a lampworking teacher and find your books very useful in again learning my students these beadmaking techniques, thank you for that!
--Monique de Jong
I've been teaching beadmaking and other objects made with soft glass for four years and am so thankful that someone base finally written a book on the core bead! Most beginners want to jump right into the "fancy" stuff and don't fully appreciate the importance of the "canvas" they are working on. If I could afford to I would provide every beginning student with a copy of this book. As it is, it will be on the top of my list of reading material & resources from now on. Thank you so much for writing it!
--Stacy Frost
