WinterGlas Video and DVD

Handcrafted Glass Jewelry
by John Winter

Glass Bead Making video

The centuries old craft of glass beadmaking becomes yours with the help of beadmaker John Winter. Simple bead shapes, pulling stringer, the paint brush of bead making and simple decorative techniques such as "goobering" and "symatrizing" are demonstrated in this lighthearted video. These basic techniques are offered as suggestions for exploration on the way to developing your own unique style. A gallery of other artists beads is included for your inspirational pleasure.

Glass Beads in Concert with Metals DVD

This well known presentation is now available only in DVD format. Metal leafs and wires can make major differences in the appearance of your bead. Beadmaker John Winter shares his expertise in copper, silver, gold and palladium as well as pixie dust and reduction frits. Oxidation, reduction, casing and fuming are covered as well as John's ideas on creativity and originality. Advanced techniques such as "gooberizing" and "symetrizing" are also shown. This lighthearted but focused dvd offers suggestions and techniques to be use as points of departure for your explorations in originality. A gallery of artist made beads is included to spark your imagination.