I recently had the opportunity to interview Kandice Seeber over on the Bead Nerd Blog and thought it would be a great idea to review one of her eTutorials over here in the bead talk.
If you don’t know Kandice’s work, you’ve been missing out. She has the most divine sense of color and makes the most gorgeous floral (and other designs) beads you have ever seen. Now, you can learn how to make them from her tutorial also.
I’ve read Kandice’s tutorial twice now and both times I was first struck by her beautiful photos. Not only of the beads she is teaching you about but also the close-up action shots of her working in the torch. Step by step instructions that lead you through the process not only verbally but pictorally. It’s almost like you’re right there looking over her shoulder.
Kandice’s gentle and straightforward writing style starts you off from the very basic raised flower bead and encourages you to stay within your comfort zone with colors with which you are already familiar . I love this approach, as she explains, keeping it simple will provide less distraction and less for you to be concerned about. Later, she takes you into a more complex, five petal design and talks more about layering of colors and her favorite way to work to create “blushing” colors.
I’m wondering how many of you already have this tutorial because it seems like everyone loves florals. I’ve struggled with them, myself, in the past but after reading and seeing Kandice’s method I think even I could do it. If you don’t have this tutorial, now is your chance to win one and if not, hop on over to her Color Addiction site and pick one up. (She also has four others that you might be interested in).
Another thing that I enjoyed about reading this tutorial is Kandice’s discussion about her tungsten pick. She explains why she likes it as opposed to other similar tools and the benefits to the shape of her particular pick. I’m always up for a good tool tip or two, aren’t you?
Finally, Kandice provides links to web pages that she has compiled with resources for where to find the tools and glass that she uses in the tutorial, links to other tips and tricks and further resources for a glossary of terms.
I would say that this tutorial would be a great addition to your personal library and now, you have the chance to win one. Just leave a comment down below (one entry per person) by midnight, Arizona time, September 12th and I will randomly select one entry to receive a copy of the tutorial. Please make sure I can find you by the link to your name in the comment. If you don’t have a link, be sure to come back the week of September 13th to see if you’re the lucky winner.
Thanks for entering and good luck!!
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Nice article, Lori. I’ll need to add this tutorial to my wish list.
I’ve been a fan of Kandace’s work for years. I would love to win this tutorial! Her work is gorgeous! embellishyourself@charter.net
Thank you so much for the sweet review Lori!
I mentioned your contest on my blog. 
I’ve admired Kandice’s work for many years. You did a great job with your article Lori!
Interesting reading. The tutorial sounds like it would be useful and informative. Thank you.
What a terrific tutorial. Looking forward to being able to finally melt glass here – hopefully sooner rather than later!
I love Kandice’s work and have thought about getting this tutorial. Maybe I’ll win it, if not, I’ll buy it!
I can always pick out Kandice’s beads from everyone elses. Her beads speak to us all! Beautiful work i’ve admired for years. : )
Kandice’s work is truly awe-inspiring!
pick me, pick me!!!!!
Just add the RSS of this blog in my Google Reader.
Love Kandice’s work …
I love Kandice’s sense of color. It’s stunning. Great review!
I am a great admirer of Kandice´s work and I have been following her blog for a while. I would love her tutorial.
Thanks for reviewing this tutorial. Also the interview was fantastic! I love getting insight into how other beadmakers work and think.
Many thanks!
I’ve been a fan of Kandice’s for years and would LOVE to win this tutorial.
I would love that tut! I’m a big Coloraddiction fan already, and love her beads.
I just spent an lovely evening over on her colour addiction site – it’s fantastic! I love her work, and would be thrilled to win one of her tutorials.
Thanks
Lori- I would be thrilled if you pick me! Thanks, Kat
Hi Lori, gerat interwiev. Greets, Anke
Lori, I just love your eletters. It is the best bead blog ever!
When I first started lampwork I entered a monthly giveaway for Kandice’s beads and won. I’m so proud of them and I love them and Kandice’s sense of color and design. I would love to win this tutorial….but can I wait until October?!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Mona
Whoops! Sorry…I can’t keep my days straight anymore. Must be the dog days of summer weighing on me, right? Deadline is midnight, AZ time, on SEPTEMBER 12th! (not October). sheesh. Thanks Mona!!!
It’s wonderful to hear someone give their opinion on a tutorial’s teaching style! Thanks for sharing. Sounds like a good tut!
I’ve been a little hesitant to do any work with raised designs on it. Kandice designs are pushing me to give it a try. Great beads!
Hi Lori
Thanks for your fabulous eletters. I always find something of interest. Thanks for highlighting Kandice’s wonderful work to us.
Love ColorAddiction! Her sense of colour is amazing. Thanks for the review.
I’ve been following Kandice’s blog now for quite a while. She is wonderful!!! Thanks for the chance to win one of her tutorials…
I love Coloraddiction and I am fan of her blog and tutorials. Lovely idea of winning one of her turorials.
Ellen (the Netherlands)
I love all your color combos.Thanksfor sharing .This tutorialis on my want list.
Well, since my name is also Candice I feel a kindred spirit with Kandice.
Her beads are wonderful! I would love to win her turtorial!! Thanks soo much for the interview!
When i see the colourcombinations that she uses, i often think why didn’t i thought of that?! Simple, elegent and suprising.
Greetings from the Netherlands
I LOVE her work, and have bought some! And I just bought a Tungsten pick, so am curious as to her thoughts on it!
Kandice always makes the most stunning beads – they are a such a visual treat to look at. Most of all, she is very giving to the lampwork community and her color combinations are a constant inspiration to many of us just starting out. Anyone would be lucky to win one of her tutorials!
kandice site is one of my favourites! very high on my list! and the tutorial………..would love to win it!
and her great colorfeeling…………..
marjo ( switzerland and holland)
Kandice’s beads are just wonderful! Thanks for writing this article and now let’s just keep our fingers crossed…. the tutorial would be very welcome here!
Karin from Holland
I adore Kandice and her work. She is such a sweety and hope I win the tutorial. How sweet of you Lori
Kandace is all about color, color and flowers. I’d like to be her (the beadmaking Kandace) when I grow up!
I love Kandice’s work. I have never done any lampwork, allthou I really would like to learn. I think Kandice’s tutorials must be as good as her beads!
Hi I love Kandice’s work – she really inspired me to start lampworking 2 years ago – I already have her pink tutorial and would love to have this one – I have tried her method when she had the old tutorial on her site but would love the revised more informative one – I would LOVE it – and I am now off to have a look around your great site Lori. – Cheers from Australia
Great article !! I love the flowers van Kandice and this tutorial stands high on my wishlist…….I keep my fingers crossed
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Laura from Holland
Hi! I love Kandice Seebers color experimentation and research. Needless to say I’d love to have her flower tutorial, this is a great idea. Even if I don’t win, this tutorial is definitely on my (very long……..) wish list! Greetings from the Netherlands
Hi ,I love the work and collor combinations she makes,she is an example and inspiration and I would love to win her tut!
Greetings from the Netherlands
Wow just looking at the photos in the pics above is a total inspiration. I have only been doing this for a couple of weeks and am just totally blown away by all the talent I am seeing. And of course I would love the tutorial lol!
I would love to win this tutorial. It may be just what I need to get back to making beads since I seem to have lost all my creativity while undergoing chemo. Thanks for the opportunity.
Love her insight and color testing…would love the tutorial..Weny Mosman
Your blogs and Kandice’s have been very inspirational for me! I began on this bead journey about 3 years ago and I never looked back. Love your beads and insight as well.
thanks…
tanya
Kandice has such a lovely sence of colour, she’s very inspirational!
I would love a chance to win the tutorial and finally make a nice floral bead!
What a wonderful chance!
She makes beautiful beads, I’d love to chance to win one of her tutorials! Thanks for making it happen! Steph x