Flameworked
Glass Beads
with
Cheryl Cobern Browne
A one and half day Workshop
8th & 9th Sept 2026
10am to 5pm & 10 am to 1 pm
€250
Melt glass in a flame and shape into beads. Learn how to decorate with dots and stringers and then turn the beads into 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 (stainless steel rod). After learning the round bead, go on to different shapes such as the barrel bead, bicone and tabular shapes
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 and learn some simple wirework and knotting techniques to make into jewellery.
You will end up with multiple beads of various shapes and be entranced with the possibilities of where this skill can take you.
The Fee includes all materials and lunch on day 1.
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 on day 1.
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.