* (real basic equipment)

Hot Head torch head for MAPP gas *$45-
torch clamp set *5.50-
MAPP gas 1 pound disposable canister *8.95
Millie Marver graphite shelf that clamps to HotHead torch 22-
aluminum marver: grooved one side, smooth reverse 6-
graphite paddle
fiber blankets-pair *7.95
high fire kiln wash bead release *1/2 pound $3; one pound *4.50
  5 pound box $18
steel mandrels: 1/16", <1/16" *25¢ each
*3/32", 1/8" steel mandrels 3/$1
Making Glass Beads hardcover book by Jenkins $21.95
More than you ever wanted to know about Glass Beadmaking, James Kervin $45
edging stone 3-
cheap diamond shoulder smoother /reamer set 9.95
Dip /n Etch matting liquid 6 oz. $16.95
Moretti glass rods COE 104 (more expensive colors, you get shorter rods)    $1 ea.
    color list
millefiore, mixed assortments as marked
millefiore rod 5-6" length 2
Moretti dichroic- as available- as marked

COE 90 BU glass rod ~9" rod $1
COE 90 stringer 20 pieces 18" $2.50

COE 104 Moretti sheet; compatible for fusing and/or lampwork with the Italian glass rods and millefiore LIMITED AVAILABILITY as marked.

certified COE 90 sheet glass for lampwork and fusing as marked
COE 90 dichroic scrap $5/ounce
COE 90 dichroic glass 1" x 2" pieces $3.50
(larger pieces, various colors and patterns as available)

Glass Bead Making video Wilson buy $39.95; rent $8/week
Beadmaking Modern Alchemy video buy $34.95; rent $8/week
A Beginner's Guide to Glass Bead Making (Beada Beada) video
            Payne buy $29.95; rent $8/week
Beads and Beyond Goertz (pyrex) buy $39.95; rent $8/week
Lampworking part 1/part 2 Wilson buy $29.95; rent $8/week (each)
The Best Bead Show Exhibitors (not instructional) buy $22; rent $6/week
Mosaic books and videos, Bead and Button magazine, lots more...

copper tubing 1/8" OD, .014 wall 1/2, 1"and 1/5" lengths precision cut and deburred

mosaic/rod cutter
hot glass snipping shears
disc masher, 3-D (angle) masher w/out veins, flat leaf masher
angled leaf masher, petal mashers- call for current stock and prices
graphite bead molds call for current stock and prices
high temp wire 3.95
wood-faced handled, squeeze-to-open tweezers
glass cutters call for current stock and prices
running pliers
didymium safety glasses (special order)
clip on didymium safety glasses (special order)

starter fusing kiln: Rapidfire 6 (6" x 6" x 6" interior) $275
           plugs into any regular outlet. 14 AMPS controller $65 -
OTHER KILNS: call for availability and prices

kiln shelf $4.50-$6.50
paper thin fiber paper
thin fiber paper 6" x 6" piece 50¢
thin 12" x 12" piece $2
thin 12" x 24" piece $3.95
thick fiber paper 6" x 6" piece $1
thick 12" x 12" piece $3.95
OTHER KILNS: call for availability and prices

Work in our studio with our equipment-just purchase (or bring) your own glass. MAPP gas/Hothead torch $12/hour. Oxygen/propane Minor Burner. annealing kiln, $15/hour. Diamond power tools (band saw, lapidary trim saw, grinder) $15/hr. NOTE: this is NOT an instructional situation and you must know how to use the equipment safely by our assessment. Semi-supervised studio time also available; add $5/hr. to rates.

shipping costs will be added; Mastercharge, VISA accepted;
payment required when order is placed.

see also:  fusing    raku    classes       workshops        special events

Great place to learn: the national conferences and regional chapters of the Society of Glass Beadmakers: http://sgb.org/

Forestheart Studio 200 South Main Street, Woodsboro Maryland 21798
301-845-4447

NOTE: all prices, times, etc. herein are subject to changes without notice.
Please confirm by telephone just prior to your visit/order.

All content, graphics, photos © 2000 Mary T. Klotz, Forestheart Studio unless otherwise noted.

see some of Mary's lampworked and frit cast beads in James Kervin's book
More than you ever wanted to know about Glass Beadmaking

available from Forestheart Studio $45