Perth Lampworking | Beadmaking

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Moretti Glass

The beadmaker’s choice of glass rods. Imported from Italy, we carry a large range of this soft, easy to work glass that is ideal for beginners and small torch users.

  • Rod Diameter: 5-6mm
  • Rod Length: 330mm or 1metre
  • Coefficient of Expansion (Coe): 104

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System 96 Glass Rods

A great range of glass rods to compliment the System 96 sheet glass range.

  • A soft glass that is easy to use with small torches.
  • Rod Diameter: 5-7mm
  • Rod Length: 500mm
  • Coefficient of Expansion (Coe): 96

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Bullseye Glass Rods

  • Rod Diameter: 5-6mm
  • Rod Length: 420mm
  • Coefficient of Expansion (Coe): 90

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Accessories and Consumables

We carry all the essentials such as Mandrel Release and Mapp gas as well as a huge range of accessories to embellish your lampwork beads such as:

  • Adventurine and Goldstone;
  • Silver and Copper Foil and Leaf;
  • Pixie Dusts, Reduction Frits and Glow-in-the-Dark Powders;
  • Fine Silver Wire;
  • Millefiori;
  • and Dichroic Glass.

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Tools

We carry all the basics to get you started; as well as a large selection of the finest quality tools and equipment to allow you to shape, mash, poke and create interesting beads! We carry the popular Hot Head torch and Nortel Minor Burners; amongst other essentials such as:

  • Flameworking Glasses to protect your eyes;
  • Graphite Paddles and Aluminium Shaping Marvers;
  • Rakes, Picks and Tweezers;
  • A huge range of Mashing Tools including Stars, Leaves and Parallel Mashers;
  • Marble Molds and Lentil Shapers;
  • Stainless Steel Mandrels and Rod Rests;
  • and other fun accessories such as the ‘Holy Roller’

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Display Items

A great range of interesting and innovative ways to show off your handmade beads (that also make fantastic gift ideas!) including:

  • Bead Pens and Letter Openers;
  • Key Chains;
  • Wine Bottle Stoppers;
  • Appetizer Forks and Knives;
  • and Bookmarks.

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Lampworking Books

We carry a selection of both instructional and inspirational books on lampworking.
Popular titles include:

  • 1000 Glass Beads
  • The Complete Book of Glass Beadmaking
  • Masters: Glass Beads
  • The Art and Soul of Glass Beads
  • Glass Bead Workshop
  • and several titles by Cindy Jenkins

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