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Amanda Muddimer
Amanda (Mangobeads) has been making glass beads since 2005. It started as a hobby and has now become her full time occupation.

In 2007 she became one of the first in the UK to line her beads with Sterling Silver; this has undoubtedly contributed hugely to the success of her work.

Following on from the success of this she now includes much larger pieces with beautifully finished silver work.  Using the addition of silver to enhance the glass is an area she aims to further develop further.

Her work can be very bright and colourful with particular attention to detail or very subtle and delicate as shown in her ‘Victoriana’ collection. Her work is available exclusively through her web site.

About the process
Amanda creates her beads at a ‘Lampworking’ torch. It is an ancient craft. Lampworking has become increasingly popular in recent years and the availability of specialist equipment has made the possibilities for creation within it endless.
Rods of glass are melted in the flame and wound around a mandrel using gravity as the main source for shaping. Designs are applied using different techniques and process.
Amanda now has a partner David Knight (BA Hons Ceramics with Glass); in 2010 they opened a workshop in Barnstaple North Devon. Together they run courses in Lampworking and associated craft.

Amanda has exhibited at the following events:
The Contemporary Craft Fair 2009/2010, MADE 2009 and other smaller craft related events. She often contributes to Magazines and Books with lampwork related articles and is a member of ISGB,GBUK and the CGS.
In April 2012 she will be demonstrating at Flame Off UK.