Lampwork Ladybird Plant Stake Tutorial

In this video I show how to make a ladybird/bug plant stake. I'm using COE 104 Effetre glass but you can use any glass rods to make this piece. It's aimed at beginner/intermediate lampworkers and gives practice in off mandrel techniques. Material and tools required* Glass rods (I use COE 104): https://amzn.to/3mV8es9 1.6mm stainless steel rod: https://amzn.to/3k4sPs6 Flat graphite marver: https://amzn.to/3oT9ptQ Brass wide crunch press not available on Amazon, but this may work instead: https://amzn.to/3nVH8Sg Heavy duty wire cutters: https://amzn.to/3eulJMl * Note - As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I realise that not everyone has access to the shops I have locally, so I have taken the time to find alternative products on Amazon and provide you with links. Please also note, I haven’t personally tried all of the product links due to location, however, my aim is to help speed up your creative process by providing these links. Every time you click on a link and purchase a qualifying item, I receive a small commission, this payment helps to keep my tutorials free for you to watch. Other handy links: My jewellery and product website: https://www.jenniemerritt.com Art glass business website: https://www.artglassaffairs.com Facebook page Jennie Merritt: https://www.facebook.com/jenniemerrittartist Facebook page Art Glass Affairs: https://www.facebook.com/artglassaffairs Facebook group Art Glass Affairs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/artglassaffairs Instagram Jennie Merritt: https://www.instagram.com/jenniemerritt Instagram Art Glass Affairs: https://www.instagram.com/art.glass.affairs Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/jennie_merritt If you would like to access my videos before anyone else or would like to receive regular FREE art glass tutorials, business tips and more, please sign up to my VIP Glass Circle here: https://bit.ly/ArtGlassAffairs1 I really hope you enjoyed this video. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel to get more great glassy/business tutorials. Thank you for watching.