Flameworked
Glass Beads
with
Cheryl Cobern Browne
A two day Workshop
28th & 29th May 2026
or
6th & 7th June 2026
€250
Melt glass and bend it to your whim. Learn how to make stunning glass beads for your own custom jewellery.
Discover the captivating art of glass bead making in this introductory course. Start by mastering essential safety and torch-handling techniques.
Learn to melt colourful glass rods and wind the gather around a mandrel. After learning the round bead, go on to different shapes such as the barrel bead, the bicone and the disc.
Pull thin stringers to make dots and have fun with the multiple ways dots are used to decorate beads.
On day 2, after your beads have been annealed, you will remove from the mandrel and clean the holes. Back on the torch you will have time to practise what you learned on day one and continue to refine your techniques.
You will end up with multiple. beads of various shapes and be entranced with the possibilities of decorative features.
The Fee includes all materials required and lunch on both days
Accommodation available if required - Email: info@mulrannyarts.com for more details and to book.
Class Description
Soft GLass ( [COE 104]:
In this workshop, you'll work with soft glass, known for its vibrant colours and softer flow when forming.
Working Temperature: 760°C – 927°C
Annealing: Soft glass requires a cooling period to relieve stress and prevent cracking. Our kilns are programmed to ensure your beads cool slowly for maximum durability and strength. This happens overnight and any beads made on day 2 will be mailed to you after annealing.
What’s a Mandrel?
A mandrel is a thin stainless steel rod used to hold the glass as you shape your bead. It is coated with a release agent to keep the molten glass from sticking to the metal and making it easy to shape and remove your finished bead.