Testing a GLASS BEAD MAKING Kit for Beginners

Today's SoCraftastic video is a craft kit review! I'm testing a glass bead making kit for beginners by Diamond Tech Crafts. It's the Fireworks Beginner's Essentials Glass Beadmaking Kit - complete with a flame torch for making lampwork beads! I've made my own jewelry before but never the actual glass beads via lampworking. Will this kit work or end up as a fail?! #SoCraftastic
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[@SoCraftastic]

Hi everyone! Happy Sunday!! I hope you enjoy this glass bead making craft kit. It was a lot of fun to test!! Thank you so much to all of you who are watching! I hope your weekend is going well. See you in the next video! ♥︎ Sarah

[@ohdaddy2029]

I hope your weekend is going well too

[@ClaraEstelle]

I know you are feeling a bit burnt out from KZbin, but I just wanted to let you know that you are such an amazing person! You don’t need KZbin unless it is bringing you happiness. You have so many amazing attributes and I know you could do anything you put your mind to!!! Love ya 💕

[@GreenEnvyDesigns]

Oh my god! What a crap kit! You need dydimium glasses! No other glasses are safe! Please dont make beads again without it is damaging to your eyes! Also when coating the mandrel with beadrelease, dip and slowly pull out. You get a nice even coating :) i would not recommend this kit to anyone, go do a course with someone experienced.

[@GreenEnvyDesigns]

P.s green glass is made with copper, so for this bead, which actually turned out pretty cool!, you worked to hot and burned the glass😂 im actually surprised how good your beads turned out without some experienced help. Still do a few hours with an experienced tutor. They can teach you the right technique :) and it really get easier with time.

[@chronischgeheilt]

Agree with the others abd also would like to recommend ALWAYS wearing clothes that cover up your body when working with hot or other dangerous stuff. It is a good precaution since it adds an extra layer of safety before you actually get hurt, AND if it would go through, you could still strip it off to get rid of a lot of the danger. Of course no clothes that could get caught somewhere easily. (Imagine tripping somewhere or accidentally tipping something ... ouch :))

[@Xanderviceory]

Ive been a professional glass blower for a while now, I own my own borosilicate production studio , and I actually started on a kit just like this one about 11 years ago.

[@commandingsteel]

nice... i wanted to buy a boro starter kit but with a kiln it'd be over 1000$ to get into it...i bought all the stuff from this kit today for under $50(except the torch since i already have one) just to see if i like working with glass... I've done quite a bit of welding so it'll be weird to work with something as fragile as glass

[@SaikiKFann]

Good on you man :)

[@chrisnorris3641]

I started on the same, I want to just buy a new torch, marvel, mandrels and shit cause I still got glass.

[@melanie_meanders]

this makes me super happy! i’m looking into all this and some folks are saying you need sooo much to start!

[@jdblhop]

As a lampworker, I would advise wearing better protective clothing and sitting down as you have better control over the glass and mandrel. You can also make your own stringers by grabbing the heated glass with pliers and pulling it out until it is your required size, let cool gently and then you can use it. Some times by double dipping the bead release works better and you can remove them easier, but other than that you did a great job for the first time. Ps. Some glass rods change colour depending on were they are held in the flame and on whether you pull the bead out then reheat before it gets to cold to shatter. Hope this helps and you keep trying it.

[@AshleyNebs]

I cringed at the outfit and lack of gloves.

[@jdblhop]

Ashley Nebel, I personally can't wear gloves while lamp working and don't know many that can because it's hard to control the mandrel and the thinner rods but if others can wear them that's great.

[@bethevans1501]

I'd say she should hold the glass and mandrills a little further up as well, (again, better control of the materials) and IDK if it'd help but maybe try waving the glass in and out of the flame quickly rather than poking it in to warm it up? Works best for me, hope she does come back to it!

[@dehlialu6345]

No tank tops while glass working learnrf that the hard way in college

[@FusingShop]

As another fellow lampworker, I agree with Belinda. You need the proper safety equipment, proper non-flammable surfaces so if hot glass flies all over, it won't start a fire. Glass work is very dangerous if you've never done it before. Watch some KZbin videos on glass bead making so you can learn more techniques and learn how to keep yourself safe.

[@annzarro8331]

I appreciate watching someone that doesn't know what they are doing and what mistakes you make that is the learning process and then what improvements you learned along the way tweaking your work area different tools and strategies. Thanks for sharing this story.

[@jeremycrabtree8468]

I do lamp working as a hobby, and these kind of bead kits got my interests peaked! I now create my own glass sculptures, and it is so much fun!!

[@Wumf]

When you said the glasses with the kit weren't good at first I thought you meant the glass rods and I was really confused.

[@zincwell6503]

Glass can have lead, selenium, sulphur and copper in it that can cause colour reactions like you got with your green and blue. It's one of the really cool things about glass :-)

[@traviepoo5626]

I love the little orange blob!!! Too precious!

[@KateandEvatoys]

I got a microwave kiln this past Christmas and glass work has been SO fun!! This video has given me some inspiration 🙈 another something new to start!!!

[@SoCraftastic]

Oo awesome! That would be a fun one to try! Glad you're enjoying the video. Thank you for watching! 😃

[@IshikaTanwar2208]

Wow another kit testing. Thank you Sarah for giving us such quality content in quarantine. Love from India.

[@sammieWithTheAutism]

That sounds so sarcastic lmao

[@elliebellie1127]

Lmao

[@IshikaTanwar2208]

@@sammieWithTheAutism I dont know why. But it wasn't sarcasm. I genuinely like her kit testing videos.

[@KaylaAmber28]

omg I haven’t watched your videos in so long. You were literally my whole childhood! You taught me so much with duct tape, polymer clay, and even drawing. 💗💗

[@SoCraftastic]

Welcome back! Thank you for watching. 😊💗

[@sumissketchbookd9237]

The strawberry one looks cute, but I love the blue-ish one!

[@ArkFreedomFighter]

Loved watching you learn to lampwork. I liked the teal bead and the strawberry.

[@SueAnderson11]

I absolutely LOVE that you test out these interesting kits for us. Personally, I am always looking for some kind of craft or art project to do, but don't have the budget to buy a kit and have it be a flop. I also hate knowing that a kit might really be awesome, but can't take the risk to try it out. Although you always are cheery and light-hearted, which I LOVE; you always take the project seriously and give it a fair evaluation. I will keep watching for as long as you keep making these videos! Please don't listen to the negative folks that are just cranky and mean. You DO provide valuable content. Please keep it up! Love and Hugs!

[@nancypickering8217]

As an experienced flame worker, you also need to put more clothes on or you are going to end up with burns on your arms and legs. Hopefullym you are not wearing sandals!

[@SoCraftastic]

No, I was wearing boots! Thank you for the advice. During my research I had seen demos both with people wearing long, tight sleeves & some who were in tshirts. Since it was very hot outside I personally went with less fabric.

[@elffan414]

This was so cool to watch. I live in an apartment right now and do t have space to try this but there is a glass store in my town that offers lessons, I thought it would be to hard but after watching this video I think I will give the lessons a try... when it’s safe to have them of coarse.

[@angelacrowe5575]

Hey girl you get props for just taking this on!!! I do like 👍 the little beads. They were cute for a beginner!!

[@rvbex]

Thank you for showing me this video. I make jewellery and wanted to see how expensive and hard it would be to make my own glass beads so I was really happy when I found your video as you'd never done it before. Which is exactly what I needed. I have big issues with making mistakes so when you watch tutorials of people doing amazing work and can really put you off trying or carrying in because of mistakes. So it's nice to see you try and make a few mistakes before your last beads which were lovely. The strawberry was my favourite too. But I actually also really like the bead from the first try, it was just pretty and unusual shape so I really liked it. Looking forward to watching your other videos as I like to try out lots of different crafts too

[@XxL3G1ONxOFxHAVICxX]

I've been blowi g glass for 2 years now and I LOVE seeing new people getting into the craft! Some tips. Wearing longer sleeves can protect your arms from some of those hot glass chips that can pop off when you are learning. You can the tips of your glass rods in an old toaster oven to slowly warm up the ends to prevent the thermal shock. Keep it up and keep having fun!

[@GlitterGutz_]

Hi Sarah! I grew up watching you, and always remember watching you while doing my chemotherapy sessions. I was diagnosed with lupus at 12 (now 17) and you were one of the few youtubers who helped me through that time. I just wanted to let you know, because I absolutely love your content. I’m glad I rediscovered you! ´͈ ᵕ `͈ ♡°◌̊

[@SoCraftastic]

Hi! I'm honored that I could be a part of helping you through such a tough time in your life. It's great to see you back!

[@rebeccahenry3877]

I think it's great you test these products out as a first-time user without knowing how to create the product. Thanks for doing these.

[@RetroFaerieCraftTutorials]

I’d be way to scared to try that kit. Fire and me don’t mix 😆

[@SoCraftastic]

Definitely a bit scary! 🙈

[@meganstroup3765]

Who else loves Sarah like me!!! She’s the best person ever on KZbin!!!! Love you Sarah💗💗💓💝💕🌹

[@Uhhkc]

In school I took a metals class and we got to make glass beads on one of the projects and it was really fun. I’m super excited to watch this video!!!!

[@brooke7138]

I bought this kit back when I was in middle school.... almost 10 years later and haven't used it yet 😂

[@flowersgrowinme412]

same for my books xD

[@brownbabyxox4129]

Id love to have this, if I could afford it id use it right away! 🤯🥴

[@adrianachong9029]

Totally impressed you even attempted this much less get the results you did on first try. They look great. I wonder if you can use this to make those little glass animals/figurines people sometimes collect. I hope you stick with this and expand your skill set.

[@ElsieDIY]

Ohhhh, I haven't watched it yet, but I can't wait! I am starting a DIY channel!😝 My first diy will be uploaded next week!

[@duckitykwaksd9783]

Hi I will sub I love crafts

[@duckitykwaksd9783]

I cant wait for your next video

[@ElsieDIY]

@@duckitykwaksd9783 aww, thank you!!😆

[@papasmurf7498]

With those particular glass rods I have found propane rather than mapp can help keep the colors more true

[@RichardBronosky]

Good to know. Thanks!

[@alli6791]

I like the little flame looking one

[@moniqaf]

Thx! I always wanted to try making glass lamp work beads. I didn't know you could buy kits for that.

[@r8dj]

never knew these existed......thanks for being the bead test crafting babe

[@nancyandrews1688]

What the kit doesn't mention is, you have no way to annealing these beads without a small kiln. Annealing slowly heats, holds, and cools the beads which removes the thermal stress from the glass, reducing the chances of bead breakage.

[@marionrosmith1696]

I did a 2 day course on bead making. Quite some time devoted to safety and to proper use of equipment, annealing process etc. No way would I do this at home.

[@faithbresciani9425]

For being brand new you are so knowledgeable!! I love all the terms you’re using

[@onjofilms]

I didn't realize it was so hard. Bead makers seam to make it look easy. This was informative. tks

[@jasmine2501]

It is easy once you know what you're doing. Go watch my video about perfect donut beads... it literally takes 3 minutes to do one.

[@THEGLASSMANSWORLD]

Ok, I just finished watching it completely and so glad you went out to get better welding shades to protect your eyes and you also mentioned the Didymiums!!! Awesome!!! AND.... you also were working in the garage over cement and not setting it up in the room you first started in! You did an amazing job making glass beads for your very first time and especially without an instructor!!! Impressive!! Most of your beads cracked simply because you didn't melt them down fully. You were probably concerned with fusing them to the mandrels as I could see you were timid with introducing the glass into the flame in the first place. But you made some beads and that was a really good first attempt! I don't think you can completely clean the bead release from the hole, as you are basically fusing the glass to the release, which is basically just a wet clay or a clay slip. For under $100 I think this is a really good investment to get started. But spending more time watching and learning from others would be the only thing I'd really suggest to help you lay the glass down smoother and to learn how to melt it completely down so it doesn't crack as easy. Thanks for sharing your experience! You're welcome to come watch me play with glass anytime I go LiVE! I'll probably mention you soon and this kit and talk about bead making with a LiVE Demo! -Blessings to you! Dan "TheGlassman"

[@kdeake]

Wow! I have a new respect for the ones who make lampwork beads! You did great and this did not look easy.

[@Lexi-pt7bd]

Hi Sarah, hope you're well! I've been waching your videos for years and just wanted to say that I think it is so great that you're venturing into more unknown and perhaps daunting crafts/projects! I really enjoy this content and it is much appreciated. And I have always admired your patience with all crafts😂 The light blue bead is my favourite, I think it is really pretty! xx

[@MagpieEyeBeads]

I love that strawberry bead! You did so good! The leaves look amazing, I'm seriously impressed, great job! Keep going ^^ 🍓

[@shelleymessier1494]

Strawberry for sure. This was fun😃

[@Babylailaa]

Okay but we love a procrastination queen 😍 .

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

The strawberry was amazing for a beginner to attempt!! 🍓🍓 I liked the turquoise bead the most!! So pretty!! 💙💙 This kit would give me anxiety attacks!! 😉😂🤣

[@whitewave1480]

When I saw the stawberry, I thought it was a carrot. But after you said it was a stawberry saw it, you did a good job on it Sarah.

[@grwgrgr7159]

Ahhhh I grew up watching you and I was looking for a glass bead making video and I clicked on this without realizing who’s channel it was ahhh yayy made my day

[@foxysin691]

Awesome! I love them all I'm a glass beadaholic lol . I really like the strawberry 🍓 though! Thank you for your videos. I'm thinking about maybe getting this kit .

[@DebbieSp19]

Much respect to those who make glass beads. Live the strawberry bead. Cherish that one!

[@SoCraftastic]

It's a difficult trade to master! Thank you. ^-^

[@DebbieSp19]

@@SoCraftastic your very welcome dear! 🥰

[@melaniemoertel7858]

I'm making glass beads since 17 years, so much fun to watch this video!

[@DebbieSp19]

@@melaniemoertel7858 Cool! Do you have pictures of what you've made? ^___^

[@melaniemoertel7858]

@@DebbieSp19 Yes, I do. If you are on Pinterest you can just type in my name (Melanie Moertel) and it should show you a bunch of my beads. Or you can also go directly to my website, which is www.melaniemoertel.com - Have a wonderful day!

[@nabihaafzal7811]

TOTALLY IMPRESSED Girl Keep It Up👍🏻

[@katej23]

The strawberry is so cute!

[@DianaLR27]

Thank you for making this video! I’m trying this art in glass myself and it’s comforting to know I’m not alone in finding it a challenge. I’d like to help in telling you I found soaking your beads in the blue Dawn dish soap with the water helps in the release of the beads. Have fun!

[@sarahhall7212]

Ahhhhh my FAVORITE series of yours...Craft testing kits!!! Will watch this later tonight, just had to comment that I'm so happy you're keeping up on this series 😀 😊 👍

[@SoCraftastic]

I still have quite a few left under the bed! Haha Thank you! 😃

[@libbyleuchtman9811]

I am a glass bead artist and teacher for 25 yrs. Take a class or watch a KZbin clip. Dear lord so many things that could have wrong.

[@karo2912]

I was just thinking the same, i have been glass artesan for 6 years now and i was just waiting something go horribly wrong 😬 this video was so scary

[@SoCraftastic]

I did watch multiple demonstrations on lampworking before I began, but I'll assume not all of them were professionals as some didn't have any form of protective glasses on. My observations in terms of clothing : some had long, tight sleeves & others had tshirts. If you happen to have any tips I'd appreciate your insight. It seems there are varying opinions on safety requirements in the field.

[@Patmouchon]

Thank you for the video. Very interesting!!! I love it.

[@maggiemojica1057]

Can't wait to try this kit

[@justjordyn6729]

I like how the strawberry looks and even if they grey was an accident, I love the uniqueness of it. Adds to the beauty

[@dawncarter5071]

I think you’re doing great. Thank you

[@FlowerGemsGirl]

I got this kit about 3 years ago, I thought it was very difficult to do. My hands shake a lot and if you have any type of shoulder injury, you can’t hold your arms out and up for too long. I did some research, the best way to learn is to take a class at a nearby college or community center. For a tad bit more money, you get a professional and they have tools that can help those of us with physical limitations. I then read about the Microwave kiln, it is WAY easier and even though you can’t do the real lampwork style beads, you can still feel like a glass expert by making awesome pendants and ring stones. And it is a cheaper kit, uses way less expensive products to create with (I even used a bag of marbles from DT), and it only requires a microwave rated 900watt or higher. I found one at Walmart. I’m glad you showed this kit and everything about it, it’s good to know I wasn’t the only person scratching my head and thinking “WTF am I doing wrong?”. I had 3 beads shatter on me. 🤗

[@Kate303x]

I appreciate that you are a beginner, using beginner craft kits. Too often, people with expertise use technical jargon or they don't think about how their phrasing can be confusing. I bought a beginner crochet kit years ago, where the illustrations were in black and white, and I got really frustrated because none of the instructions made any sense to me.

[@reneedixonart]

I was so relieved you put your hair up!! Did NOT want to see your hair go up in flames!! Good job on your first try!! I like the blue ones. What strawberry dress??

[@Kaskets3D]

Im grabbing this kit for my 40th birthday this December :) can't wait

[@Alex-rj2id]

OMG you would look so good in pigtail braids ahhhh

[@maddielovelee]

Wait what... When did she ever have braids or pigtails in this entire video lol

[@colorsMEwonderful]

She didn’t. They’re just saying the style would look good on her.

[@smartwillow465]

@@maddielovelee FR.

[@IshikaTanwar2208]

I like the cyan.

[@Super_nice1]

AMAZING i love them all!

[@keishapatel6561]

That was so cool I love all your videos . And you are an awesome youtuber. 😁🤗

[@absinthesesotericadventure7631]

So glad you are doing bead making, one of my favorite things ❤️

[@SoCraftastic]

It was a fun new experience! 😃

[@DeWoodyard]

SoCraftastic, you're a beautiful presenter in voice and appearance.

[@karid.4371]

I haven't watched one of your videos in a while.( sorry, not for any reason) anyway So glad to see you pop up in my reccomended today. and I've always been soo interested in glass blowing, glass beads etc.. that kit really does seem awesome. Just seems like it might take A LOT of practice and yea for only your second day at it. I'd say that Strawberry is a TOTAL WIN!! super cute. the imperfections give it character. If it could handle it I'd throw it on a chain by itself, that b cute!

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

Gosh, the whole time you were doing the heating my heart was racing...geeze! I really liked the two red beads and the light blue one. You got a good result for a first time doing them. Well done!

[@thediyshow.]

Love this video! This channel reminds me so much of my own!

[@roguewolf7053]

Wow. I didn’t know they even made glass bead making kits like this! For some reason I thought you needed much equipment to make beads like that. I’ll have to look into getting a kit and some additional supplies to try this!!

[@lindacondray7918]

These kits actually have terrible torches and glass. Look and see if there are any facilities near you that teach lampworking. Most supply you with everything you need as part of your class fees and are better quality. You’ll get a much better feel if this craft is right for you. You’re likely to get frustrated and discouraged trying on these cheap quality kits.

[@SaikiKFann]

@@lindacondray7918 Not all of them have bad torches

[@kristerlinden3385]

i like the light blue

[@MarisaCohenBeauty]

The strawberry one was my fav. Also your hair looks so cute in a bun!❤️

[@AntiqueJeans]

I like the dark blue. I’m surprised they didn’t suggest gloves or apron of some sort. But good job

[@maceem5593]

Hi Sarah! I'm just wondering if your PO box will ever close? I want to send some art but I don't know if you will still be keeping it. If you ever decide to close it could you announce it in a video? Thanks ❤️

[@ellenjohansson810]

Love the video! Thinking about buing the kit for myself, and it was great to see another begginer use it!

[@MakaylaKelli]

My Favorite is all of them!!! I Absolutely Love it! Amazing Job.

[@stevenwoodward4974]

Her piece, nice beads and blisters

[@georgehargis1808]

Thank you for the video! I am a beginner and watching you made me feel like I want to give it a try! BTW, you bought it cheap...on Amazon it is $130!

[@marybethsanders4023]

I have been enjoying watch you do all the arts u do. I want to thank u for your videos. These a amazing.

[@MN-ld6cx]

Sarah plz start the loom band series.....we miss it so muchh

[@r.l.gholson4118]

This was so cool. Thank you. I pick the strawberry. I think it's pretty.

[@debbiesteffen9196]

What a lovely persona you present🥰. Thanks for the video it convinced me to give the kit a try. Sending Peace love and happiness from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@bethanyspriggs]

The strawberry bead was my favourite

[@wendyodell356]

Hi Sarah 💜 I love the strawberry! That (what did you call it, wan-key) bead turned out beautifully. It's so unique and amazing. You are an awesome crafter.

[@maggiemojica1057]

I'm a new subscriber. I must say you are gutsy to do it on camera 😊

[@Janscreatons]

Wow that looks super hard! I would have given up! You did a good job!

[@saanvitalanki8915]

I love those blue beads!!

[@dilipgupta1606]

Just being waiting for your video

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

Totally impressed!

[@SoCraftastic]

Thank you, Mark!

[@Cypherclaire1]

Me to

[@inspiretodream3]

Great video. I would never have the patience to make glass beads. You did great!

[@avadevine23]

Ugh yes the bead release always gave me troubles, I found that dipping the rod in 2-3 times helped, unless I was just trippin lol 🤷‍♀️

[@nastia666]

As a glassblower its really funny to watsch this 😂

[@howva]

Lampworking seems like something that having a professional help you with via a class is worth it.

[@unicornfred1356]

Light blue is very easy to burn so the orange brown was it burnt. It looks really cool sometimes I burn my glass on purpose!

[@lopiklop]

"Making of a Glass Bead" has been uploaded on KZbin. I saw the runtime on the DVD and thought it must be here somewhere.

[@EaselCat]

very cool!!

[@Deserie]

Holy crap I remember youuu! I used to watch you all the time I when I was in elementary school!

[@Gwenluvsmusic]

Happy Sunday 😍

[@a.ally.g8132]

I feel proud and weird that I’ve been here since 2013..😂😌

[@CynthiaPrice79]

Loving the strawberry! It’s almost iridescent..

[@cindyfaber]

Loveee the strawberry!

[@jeanettejarvis9669]

So cool thank you I bought mine in 2016 lol I'm too scared to mess with it

[@oregontraveler9695]

I don't know if you will ever make another glass bead (and I'm not a bead maker yet), but I remember you had a hard time getting your last beads off the mandrel. Then I realized you thinned the bead release after you dunked the first bead or two and that is (probably) why the later ones came off with difficulty. Also, your first bead (which broke in the removal process) was waved around in room temp. air for a while before you put it in the cooling blanket. Cooling too fast is what makes them brittle and easy to break. So had you not diluted the bead release and got the first beads in the blanket sooner, they all probably would have been works of art and you learned the most important lesson- Patience!