Orca Whale Sculptural Lampwork Bead Tutorial
 

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It has been a while since I made a new tutorial and I'm excited about this one!

Right now it is only available in my Etsy shop as an instant download. Here is the link:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1998709...d-tutorial-by?

Images of the finished type of bead:
https://img1.etsystatic.com/040/1/51...59431_3qvc.jpg
https://img1.etsystatic.com/029/1/51...89249_ki2n.jpg

Images from the tutorial:
https://img1.etsystatic.com/044/0/51...18319_m8di.jpg

https://img1.etsystatic.com/028/0/51...18407_pj5c.jpg

Supplies list:
GLASS & MATERIALS LIST (NO SUPPLIES INCLUDED)
5mm rods of glass
2 rods Opaque white (I used CiM Peace)
2 rods Black (I used CiM Tuxedo)
2 rods transparent blue (I used Effetre Ink)
1 rod clear (I used Effetre Super Clear)
2 small triangles of dichroic (approx. 1”)

Tools and equipment needed: (No tools or equipment included)
Sharp scissors or glass shears
Parallel Mashers and/ or lentil shapers
Graphite Marver or paddle
Needlenose pliers and/or tweezers
Mini mashers
Bent steel rake or preferred poker
Razor blade tool with handle
Optional- Spiral impression tool

Thanks for checking it out. Hope you have fun making whales!
Mary

Love it! Thank you Mary for taking the time to put it together. I must say, I have a few tutorials and I love how you do your's. Everything is explained so well. Although, I have not tried any of them just yet(am too new at this) I still like to see how you create your beautiful pieces.

I have a feeling this one will be my favorite lol..I love Orcas!

:)

Mary's tutorials are excellent!

That's lovely, Mary!
ginger

Orca
 

Just got this and as with all of Mary's tuts, done beautifully. A lot of photos and tips. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge, Dianne

Thanks everyone!

Be sure to share pics of your whales when you make them. I'd love to see!

Mary