Glass mushroom beads

[craftylittlemonkey]

That is Amazing! How is that even possible?!

Yeah, what she said!!

These are actually the easiest glass pendants to make, a fantastic beginner project for any of you who are interested in trying out hot glass . I say Go for it! It's not as hard as you think.
They turn out so sweet (these are particularly nice) and you can get amazing colour and form.
Me likey!
Do you ever do them with a flattened off bottom? I've got an incredible 3 mushroom paperweight made in this style but bigger with a flat base. Fun!

[joby560]

These are fantastic!  The look like candy.  Do more!

[Feline2001]

These are STUNNING!!!! I also want to know how they are done - and they're definitely wisted"!

[craftylittlemonkey]

Here are 2 youtube video tutes by a couple of talented hot glass dudes.
First one is a single colour mushroom http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJM6AJ0UM2U
Second one is a two colour 'shroom. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AsOcutERHU
In this one the dude accidentally demonstrates why the proper eyewear is SO super important .

I hope more people take this art up, it's an amazing skill with incredible results.

[BeaG]

They look amazing!

[bacettox]

These are incredible!! This is the sort of craft that absolutely blows my mind!

[GlassPeace]

Wow everyone thank you so much! I could explain how they're made but Amir also made a video tutorial on how the make a glass mushroom pendant: http://www.glasspeace.com/how-to-make-a-glass-mushroom-pendant/chapter/10?zenid=q47jfvg0juoari4qdjr4c8r357

I think they are stunning as well. Thanks for taking time to comment, you all are wonderful

[aliis]

Wow. Even knowing how it is made these pendants are still super neat!

[thisbirdsabsurd]

probably the cutest glass pendants I've ever seen! - easy or not, they are really well done - love them!

[susanab]

oooh! those are so cool--very different from any bead i've ever seen. a bit other worldy--great!