You Can Make Glass Beads is essential for anyone interested in learning to make glass beads. The book begins with the basics, including how to set up your workspace and torch. Author Cindy Jenkins emphasizes safety measures, walks you step by step through lighting the torch, adjusting the flame, preparing your mandrels and melting your glass. A myriad of techniques for making your beads beautiful and unique are also covered. This book was the first and is still considered the best basic bead making primer available. The simple, clear writing, 80+ illustrations and 30+ photographs make bead making possible for everyone.