They are relatively easy to make; I have an article out of a woodworking magazine somewhere from many years ago - how to turn bobbins and make the beads to go on them. From what I remember the glass used is recycled from old wine bottles, cut into approximate squares with a standard glass cutter. Can't remember off hand how the hole is made, but I do know that the equipment needed is fairly basic.
The article was (I am fairly certain) written by/about someone who used to have some connection with Swanley Lacemakers (Claire, help) and I know that at a Swanley lace day I went to in the 1980s he was there, making beads. Jacquie in Lincolnshire - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]
