Heather Trimlett: Twisted Cane & Big Hole Beads – Just the Tip of the Iceberg
Heather Trimlett is a highly respected teacher and flameworking artist. Her knowledge of glass beadmaking is extensive, shaped by almost 25 years at the torch. Heather’s work approaches perfection and pushes the envelope in shape and form. Her beads are vibrant in their color and enthusiastic design just like she is, their color palette a crisp and clean mix of primary colors.
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Heather’s class is FULL of information on these techniques, but they are just the tip of the iceberg! She tucks in refreshers and how-to’s on the basic building blocks of glass beadmaking among the more advanced techniques. You will leave the class with your skills freshly tuned up.
Have you ever wanted to:
- Make your own twisted cane AND apply it seamlessly to your beads
- Get all your beadmaking questions answered in one place
If so, this class is for you!
About the class
Heather will share her tips & tricks for mastering twisted cane:
- How to choose colors
- Mastering the layering
- Controlling the diameter & length of the twist
- Applying your twisted cane to any size bead
- Making the ends of your twists meet!
She will give you tips & tricks for working with big hole beads:
- How to precisely apply the glass on the big hole mandrel
- Layering the glass
- Maintaining the shape
- Centering the pattern
Take this class to learn these techniques and/or polish existing ones. Heather is a fountain of glass beadmaking information and will happily help you with any questions you have. Strengthen your foundations and smooth any rough edges to advance your beadmaking skills to the next level!
