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SMIRCICH MAKES BEADS VOLUME I
by James Smircich
DVD ..... $45.00
In this video James Smircich tutors as he works. He clearly describes what he is doing while he is doing it. You will see and hear James explain the principles behind his method. He gives insights into heat and gravity control, design ideas and much more. He produces fine long beads with a few effortless moves while explaining just how you can achieve the same results. James covers design effects such as Black Lace, Anise White Effect, the Apple Core shape, fuming, and clear casing. He presents a bead he calls a pillow bead. This is a hollow bead that is pressed into a tablet and then reheated to enhance it by using the expanding internal air to 'puff' the flat surfaces into curves. You will also see James comb a bead with a stringer and hear why this approach is better than using a metal pick. James is a fine bead maker who is willing to teach! This is Volume One of The Smircich Method. Approx. 112 minutes.
SMIRCICH MAKES BEADS VOLUME II
Now Available. Description coming soon
THE CLASSIC BEAD SHAPES OF JIM SMIRCICH AND HIS AMAZING CONTROL OF HEAT
by James Kervin ..... $15.00
 
In the third book of James Kervin’s series of contemporary beadmakers, Jim Smircich will show you some of his secrets to making his classic torpedo shaped beads. You will be amazed by the way that he can manipulate glass. You will also be exposed to a wealth of new information on shaping and coloring glass beads. 8½" X 11", 33 pages.
Available through Arrow Springs |
