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WELCOME TO BEAD GLASS and ART GLASS SUPPLIES! Bead Glass is a 100 per cent Australian owned and operated business. Shop here and SAVE! We are Australia's cheapest, largest and most affordable online Supplier for Lampwork Glass and Lampwork Tools Supplies.....check out our huge range of discount prices, GST ALREADY INCLUDED and NO FEE for CREDIT CARDS or PACKAGING and HANDLING. OUR SHIPPING RATES ARE CHEAPER TOO.
# Your source for affordable ART GLASS SUPPLIES.Our prices are guaranteed cheaper than other Australian stores and unlike others we do not charge extra for packaging and handling. We have continued to be a trusted and reliable supplier of lampwork products and also provide experienced tuition for our many students. We have a track record of over 5 years and serve our customers by providing quality products, unparalleled service and the inspiration to create something beautiful. With everyday low prices, the cheapest shipping rates and same day shipping you can shop with confidence!
May: MOTHER's DAY GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE see Equipment Pages.
A brand new shipment of Lampwork Eyewear arrives next week! Some new styles available now!
ENJOY the flexibility and fun of drawing with Enamels.! This unique application allows complete control when applying enamels to the surface of a bead using the Enamelling PowderVibe . This tool is a favoured by many lampworkers and enabels them to achieve a unique look in their glass art. See : Listed under Bearfoot Art Tools.
TRY SOMETHING NEW ! Keep up with the latest designs...line your beads with sterling tubing and combine with large linked silver chain....how? We have just received another shipment of Dave's incredible Beadliner Tool...simple light and easy. It comes with simple directions and a supply list for sterling tubing. See listed under BEADLINER at the side bar.
New stock of Industrial Oxygen Concentrators will be arriving again end of May. Make the change and discover the benefits of supplying your own oxygen with these state of the art machines! No more paying for oxygen cylinders...Imagine your own free oxygen forever! These units are endorsed with the backup of local, qualified technical support and service. Warranty provided. Built to withstand years of continual use at the torch!
If you are located in Melbourne take a rewarding trip to Maria'sBeads & Trims. Located right in the heart of Melbourne, it's a beaders treasure trove especially for that difficult item to find!
Full range of Delica beads, Myuki beads, Matsuno beads, Czech beads, Sequins, Trims, Laces, Bead threading materials , Books, Tools
#ANNOUNCING NEW TEACHING PROGRAM FOR 2012 IN LAMPWORK : WORKSHOPS will again be held in early August, both Beginners and Intermediate Levels. Further details will be listed under 'CLASSES ' shortly. Regarding further information on the classes contact: Pauline Delaney : www.paulinedelaney.com
Specials on the new Promenthus Beadmaking Kiln continue this month. Supplied with a $25 gift voucher .
Awards for the Sydney Royal Show Lampwork Exhibition sponsored by Beadglass have been announced. Again, the standard of work presented this year, was exemplary. The successful participants who were awarded prizes and ribbons are listed below. Congratulations to all!
#SECTION 156A: Five Lampwork Beads 1st prize: Kathryn Fehon 2nd prize: Natalie Monkevitch 3rd prize: Janice Cahill.
#SECTION 157A: Jewellery made of Lampwork Beads. 1st prize: Heather Lowes 2nd prize: Alison Kelly 3rd prize: Skye Petho.
Enhance your Lampwork Beads! The IMPRESS BEADLINER with all the pegs are back in stock as well as the new delivery of handy Deburring Tools ...see these listed under 'Beadliner Tools' .....and FINALLY, have a glance at this site for extra help with silversmithing skills , some inspirational work is listed there as well....http://www.nancylthamilton.com/videos/
Stop Press!! :Calls for submissions for a new book by Lark, '500 JEWELRY PIECES' are now being accepted by a jury, see this site for details :http://www.larkcrafts.com/submit/calls-for-submissions/#500beadedjewelry This is a great opportunity to be included in what have been a successful ongoing series of all time favourite books by Lark.
INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS:This past year we welcomed Andrea Guarino as our celebrated international tutor. Andrea needs little introduction. She is a respected teacher whose reputation is accredited on an International scale and has a long illustrious and prodigious career in Lampwork and Silverwork to her credit. Her reputation is universal and has taught extensively around the world. She is a leader in her field and a constant innovator of new glass techniques. We were indeed priviledged to have her here in Australia in 2010, teaching all our students the art of lampwork under her brilliant guidance. View Andrea's site and blog : www.andreaguarino.com View Andrea's wonderful blog for great photos of our classes Australia wide here:http://andreaguarinobeads.blogspot.com/ ...many thanks to all our talented students and our amazing teacher, Andrea!
********************************** # LAMPWORK NEWS!! LAMPWORK COMPETITION! :) START DESIGNING NOW for The 2012 SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW Beadglass will again be sponsoring this ever growing event in the lampwork calendar, see www.sydneyroyalshows.com/sydneyroyalcomps/arts/schedule.html
CLASS 156 – Lampworked Glass Beads, a set of 5 coordinated beads. Lampworked glass beads made by the entrant and made into a set of 5 coordinated beads. Handmade elements are to be specified on the Application for Entry and a note to this effect attached to the item when delivered.
(S156A) - Cash Prize for the first three prize-winning Exhibits in Class 156, supported by Beadglass. Prizes 1st $150, 2nd $75, 3rd $50
CLASS 157 – Lampworked Glass Beads, jewellery. Lampworked glass bead/s made by the entrant and made into an article of jewellery. Handmade elements are to be specified on the Application for Entry and a note to this effect attached to the item when delivered.
(S157A) - Cash Prize for the first three prize-winning Exhibits in Class 157, supported by Beadglass. Prizes 1st $150, 2nd $75, 3rd $50
PREVIOUS PRIZE WNNERS ! 1st Prize to Kathy Lucas -2 nd Prize to Jan Cahill -3rd Prize to Meredie Mee-Ling -
Highly Commended Kathryn Fehon - Highly Commended Skye Petho - *********************************************
STAY UP TO DATE and BE INFORMED .....JOIN OUR UNIQUE MAILING LIST NOW
The Bead Glass Mailing List includes our NEWSLETTER which contains information on new products and special offers. It is sent out whenever we have something new or intersting to offer including special purchases. Great tips on Lampwork and jewellery making as well.
***********************************Bead Glass has just begun new Blog Spot Update at http://beadglassupdate.blogspot.com/ We would love to present photos from lampworkers and jewellery designers for an 'Information and Inspiration' page....so please send us some of your work.GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE see Equipment Pages.
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NEW! MAKE PANDORA-like BEADS with lined sterling tubing!The Impress Silver Core Beadliner, is made by a lampworker and engineer, and is the ultimate, high quality,streamed lined, easy to use tool to date, designed with faultless engineering, made in USA. This tool is remarkably inexpensive and an efficient method for lining your beads with silver.See Equipment pages for details.
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At Beadglass we supply Discounted Moretti/Effetre Art Glass and Lampwork Equipment to the Lampwork Community as well as Teaching how to make Glass Beads. We aim to support lampworkers here in Australia by sponsoring local and International teachers to demonstrate around the country. This August 2010, our new international tutor is Andrea Guarino. We are looking forward to meeting and learning from such an inspirational and world renown teacher at our four venues in Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania and Canberra.
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