Studio Demonstrations: Kristina Logan

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Watch as Kristina Logan demonstrates beadmaking during her Beadmaking: Expanding Your Skills class at The Studio. Logan's week-long course focuses on a broad spectrum of techniques: surface decorations, dots galore, clear casing, working large beads, and troubleshooting common mistakes and difficulties.
Kristina Logan is recognized internationally for her precisely patterned and delicate glass beads. She travels throughout the world teaching workshops and lecturing on glass beads and jewelry. Her work is in the collections of many museums, including The Smithsonian, The Corning Museum of Glass, and the Musée du Verre de Sars-Poteries in France.
www.cmog.org/bio/kristina-logan

[@M0URNINGDOVE]

This is by far the best tutorial I have seen yet, both specific to the quality of the bead and generally to the quality of the instruction. Ms. Logan explains in detail and her movements are crisp and sufficiently repetitive that they are easy to follow and understand. Please do more like this!

[@yayaglass]

Ms. Logan is a national treasure. Thanks to Corning to showing the entire process.

[@biohealthhacker]

Thanks very much for this video and the fact that nothing was edited out and you see the whole process! - just shows people how long these things take to make.

[@sweetwaterdesigns]

fantastic..how very very nice to watch this skilled glass artist at work. Thank you for sharing this for all to benefit from.

[@nickigriner1284]

Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this video! Kristina explains everything so well. I'm inspired!

[@txartchick5594]

I was one of the participating artist but I always enjoy walking through and I bought a silver piece, a ring with interchangeable glass beads .Now I understand the intensive precision and love the Artist put into making each bead .I'm on a binge and truly hope to one day visit The Corning Museum Studio .I reside in Texas .Your amazing Kristina Logan 🌸🌺😁

[@GlassMetalMore]

Love, love, love these beads! Thank you for sharing your technique. The best part for me was learning that I can take my time. I've been afraid the bead would crack. And, knowing that the bead would not necessarily be perfect when you lay the color on, that marvering was not cheating, lol Thank you Kristina and thank you corning.

[@sophienelson3512]

at 34 min wow and i cant believe an hour went by.. that was amazing you make it look so simple thank you for sharing your genius with us.. very grateful

[@StarDestroY3r]

Very wonderful video! I am so inspired! :) Thank you so much for your clarity as to what you're doing and why, you make an excellent teacher!

[@dragonbone5000]

This is amazing. Thank you SO much!

[@Monsterkraft]

That's amazing, superb skill !!!

[@brigittewinterhoff9408]

Brillant Kristina , thanks for Inspiration

[@brigittewinterhoff9408]

Ich liebe Kristina Logan, sie ist ein Vorbild für mich, mittlerweile kann ich die Dots auch recht gut. Habe viel von ihr gelernt. Danke dafür Danke ich ihr.

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Thank you for watching!

[@ebyn77]

the word "bead" doesn't really encompass the magnificence of what seems like its own little world in a bubble.

[@joycejoy7651]

so neat with the spots, really lovely, thankmyou

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Thanks for watching!

[@APZANATTA]

Que linda demostração rica em detalhes grato por compartilhar sua técnica abraços

[@sallyjoligocki5011]

Thank you for this video!

[@timcapell]

Wow she has amazing skill. I have a GTT Cheetah torch and still trying to get better with consistency. She is a pro!

[@corningmuseumofglass]

We agree: Kristina is so amazing, thanks for watching!

[@isatrujillom]

Great video! thank you so much!!!

[@ankiking]

So bummed I didn’t get to see the finished bead once it had cooled down. Great demo thought!

[@nilebabe]

Thank you!

[@thegaffergirls]

awesome .. added to our lampworkblog .. thanks Corning & Kristina. with LINKs .. x00x mo & the girls

[@peregilramsy5642]

A beginner, and absolutely amazed!

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Thanks for watching!

[@shanslam1970]

Fantastic...really enjoyed seeing this.....please please do some more Lampwork bead videos..

[@StarDestroY3r]

I also thought your idea of folding over the rod for the use of more glass at one time was very interesting. I don't know that it would have been something I'd think to do. Thanks for that!

[@darussianping61]

Fascinating

[@kalikushhums]

I like how she uses her neck to stabilize the mandrel

[@Karmaseeds7]

This is a really great video demo. I just made my first disc bead with these techniques.. I just love it, is there a name for the style or type of bead she is doing other then disc bead. I have been looking for tutorials for raking feathering etc. It is awesome to have shared this with us, so inspiring! I have seen basic techniques shared but to find more advanced and challenging ones has been difficult. So Thank You for this and great job on the video very clear and easy to follow.

[@lucycid3067]

buenísimo!!

[@borderreiver3288]

brilliant work...would have been nice to see it finished when cold to see all the colours....

[@danielminnoye555]

Best regards from Belgium :-)

[@heatherswing]

what type of torch are you using,thank you so much for this demonstration

[@WickedBadNaughtyGlass]

Do you happen to know what bead release Kristina is using for this type of bead?

[@berniiart2577]

to Suaveondo they have them kilns in america

[@Cromwell218]

i love your glasses, can you tell us were you got them?

[@TakaS013]

Is there a place where I can your work at?

[@ihopethisusernameisa]

i can;t find a video on how to make beads from 10mm boro tube

[@Suaveondo]

which kiln is she using....whats the brand and style? and where can i get one like that?

[@sethsims3717]

Passing the flame is a great head making guide I was wondering if you knew of any other books I should study to enhance my lampworking skills you can suggest?

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Thanks for watching! Here's a guide from the Rakow Library on lampworking libguides.cmog.org/flameworking - There are tabs with more info on sub-topics like scientific flameworking that list book recommendations.

[@zozlefou2152]

Hello im a beginner and I I have question were I can buy the stuff to do that ? Did you have website can find glass ,torche and accessories ? sorry im a french canadien and my english is poor ^^ And your video is very amazing !:D Thank

[@EllenLos]

Wonderful artwork. I bought Kristina's DVD through the museum, buthad I known that this film was on KZbin I wouldn't have. I think it is a bit unappropriate to put tutorials like this on the web when there's a DVD available. I'd rather had some glass bought instead.

[@giulianodona7102]

Bravissima.

[@pablobarcelo3207]

Hi!!! as the piece of glass , metal rod is removed after completion of the work ? Thank you

[@corningmuseumofglass]

+Pablo Barceló Hi Pablo, yes - bead release is applied to the metal rod before making the bead, so the glass slips off after cooling.

[@dorob123]

Hello, I loved your work. I want to ask about the paste you used onto the tube to prevent glass from sticking. I am new in glass making.

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Hi, that's a clay and silica mixture called bead release. Thanks for watching!

[@dorob123]

@@corningmuseumofglass Thanks. I ordered it from amazon with tools .

[@samanefalahatpishe]

😍😍😍

[@patstats1]

The audio is way too low. My device and my tv are at maximum and still difficult hearing.

[@mr.sinister2029]

Pat Sinatra your hearing must suck. Yea volume isn't the best but I can hear it fine on my phone. Can guarantee if you play it through the t.v. you can hear it without putting it's volume to max.

[@thesaltyelephant7980]

WHY DONT WE GET TO SEE IT FINISHED 😭

[@R0dFilms]

Hiii Kristina your videos are greats.. Can i ask what kine of mertial you use for to separed a metal rod to the glass ??? I am trying with diferent material but dosent work wiht clay or plaster. You work ist so beautiful. Txs

[@corningmuseumofglass]

+Rod Aros Bead release is applied to the metal rod before making the bead. Thanks for watching!

[@sethsims3717]

How much could you sell that bead for btw?

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Because of CMoG’s non-profit status, we are unable to appraise items (provide value estimates).

[@idopyrotechnics]

I know its not likely that there is anybody monitoring this anymore but i was wondering what the material is or what it's called that allows the bead to come off of the steel rod? Thanks and kudos to the tech crew for all of these videos and live streams that you do! Cheers, Benjamin T. Ewing

[@idopyrotechnics]

oh also as a beginner, (other than a torch and glass) would you say there are any essential tools to start with if a person were to go between small glass blowing and lamp working? I'm trying to work as small of a budget as I can sense I'm still in high school. Thanks!

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Thanks for watching Benjamin! The metal rods are coated in what's called "bead release" which you can likely get from anyplace that carries flameworking supplies.

[@corningmuseumofglass]

The material on the mandrel to allso the bead to come of is commonly refferred to as "bead release", and is essentially a ceramic slurry that allows for (once cooled) the coating to be easily broken down and scraped off the bead, and removed from the metal rod. It is neither expensive or hard to come by.

[@corningmuseumofglass]

You absolutely don't need much. Many people would argue your best tools are heat and gravity, and along with the careful placement of glass you can accomplish quite a lot! To add to it, I would recommend a pair of small stainless tweezers, a small graphite paddle. You can grow your collection from there.

[@idopyrotechnics]

Corning Museum of Glass Awesome! Thanks you so much for the help!

[@prairietn1]

Kristina do you make your silver pieces as well?

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Hi Angie, Kristina does work with silver as well. Thanks for watching!

[@MASTERSAIS]

With all that work, how much do you sale them typs of beads for?

[@HOLLYHOUSE11]

MASTERSAIS Did you really just say "how much do you sale them typs of beads for???? Please tell me that you are her friend and that u are just fucking with her...or I may have to shoot myself

[@MASTERSAIS]

it just blows my mind you all don't understand art and time..I blow glass for fun mostly fixing my friends pipes so i kinda know a little about this type of artistic works. I'm a tattoo artist and also an oil portrait artist.. and I get paid the same to paint a portrait that takes me almost 5days and a portrait tattoo that takes me sometimes 4 hours and the pay is the same. so you see how sometimes as an artist some of your best work may take years to finish and is not as valuable as others that sometimes take less time for the same result a portrait either painted or tattooed by me.

[@zdfsbnsdfn]

for all my glass needs a only turn to salt city glass, they are based out of salt lake city utah but they are the most friendly people i have had the privileged to meet. and im not just saying these, they drive a hour jus to brind me 20 dollars worth of glass.. on top of that they usually have some free rods and a tool or something the throw in as well. they even loan me glass when i dont have money..

[@gmcneice3]

Can I ask being a beginner what temp is you kiln at?

[@corningmuseumofglass]

+Dutches G-Mac Kristina uses Efferte (Moretti) glass, so we run the kilns at 960F.

[@ronnield]

What is a good kit to start bead making

[@corningmuseumofglass]

It depends a little on what you have already for tools and equipment (if anything), what type of glass you want to use, or even what kind of things you want to make. Try looking at Walepparatus.com (eastcoast) -or Arrowsprings.com (westcoast) - they both have a variety of kits to get you started and if you call them they are both very friendly and can point you in the right direction. Good luck!

[@DarleenMB]

Your best bet is to take a class! There are a lot of safety issues one needs to be aware of. Also, that will tell you if you really like doing it and should invest what will wind up being a large sum of money. Small steps in the beginning pay off in the end!

[@bootsiesgirl2]

Beautiful designs! Where do you sell? 😁

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Thanks for watching, Susan! Check out Kristina's website for more information: www.kristinalogan.com/.

[@anjlofmrc]

Wish the volume were a little louder and lighting better

[@DenaGroff]

I want your necklace!

[@berniiart2577]

mmaaxx1198 if she is useing bullseye coe 90 its soft glass.

[@coen555]

mad skillz

[@stephanieayala4918]

is she using soft glass or boro?

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Hello! Kristina almost exclusively works with Soda Lime Glass (soft glass).

[@carmineredd1198]

needs more cow bell

[@YTjndallas]

Is she using boro or soft? It's kind of hard to tell. She dives right in with her cane, as if it's boro, but the glass seems to flow sooner an longer than boro. The flame is really soft though. 🤔

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Kristina uses soft glass exclusively, both in the video above and in all her flame working.

[@YTjndallas]

Corning Museum of Glass Thank you for the reply!! 😊👍🏻

[@mohammadalhuniti6216]

Hi I loved this kind of art How can I have lessons and where !? Is there an institute for this kind of art !? Please if you can help me with some information 🙏🏽 Thanks for showing us this tremendous Art

[@corningmuseumofglass]

We offer classes here at The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass: www.cmog.org/glassmaking/studio/classes. We also recommend looking at the Glass Art Society's resource guide to see where schools and workshops are near you: www.glassart.org/schoolsworkshops.html. Thanks for watching!

[@mindyerbidness]

*clears throat*

[@seandoherty9235]

She is like the Professor Trelawney of glass making haha

[@Fullscreen007]

This isn't borosilicate glas isn't it?

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Hi Adrian, Kristina works in soft glass. Thanks for watching!

[@AWF003]

If you used sugar you could eat them

[@HOLLYHOUSE11]

wow you are just too freaking cool! I love watching you it is so intense and your cute little hair and glasses u r just a little bad ass...I wish I was your apprentice!

[@dralbertpakin8895]

Very nice video but too long.

[@SmokeandVapor]

kristina logans glass is so hot i want a piece of that lol good tutorial real hands on footage i like the camera angles

[@suzanneaufang4976]

It is hard to hear you!!!! Your volume sucks!!!!!

[@guineapigsandnailz10]

shouldn't u wear gloves?

[@MrSanguru]

Beyond boring! There are 400 better beadmakers than dot-dot-dot-dot-dot-dot-dot Logan!