I have recently begun making glass beads!. In about an hour I'll be picking up most of the supplies needed!.
Here is a list of the supplies I'll be shopping for today!. If anyone can recommend or advise against buying certain types or brands, that would be great!. I'll appreciate any advice!.
-Torch (1400 F)
-Fuel (must be mixed with oxygen): propane, natural gas, (or MAPP gas, it does not need to be mixed with oxygen)
-Striker (for the torch)
-mandrels (I believe these are the glass rods
-Beadrake, marver plates (what is the difference!?)
-Clamp for torch
-Bead release (what kind of paint is this!?!)
-Fiber blanket (for cooling the beads down in!. What is this made of!?)
-Small work table
-Large, square, metal plate for the table
-Pliers (for making stringers)Www@QuestionHome@Com