This set of 13 beads are so pretty! I can just see them used in a bracelet and earrings or a necklace. My beads are like AKC puppies, you create them, and they turn out so cute, but you eventually have to sell them. Each bead was was shaped in a square press of graduating sizes, the center bead being the largest (5/8" x 5/8" / 17 mm x 17 mm square, 3/8"/ 7 mm wide). The smallest beads measure 1/2" x 1/2" / 12 mm x 12 mm square and 1/4"/ 7 mm thick. The process is kinda complicated and would be lengthy so I'll just tell you that it is half Double Helix Clio, half Lemon Yellow, divided with a silvered ivory stringer with Double Helix Helios raised dots. The spacers are transparent yellow. ♥I work with soft glass of many different brands and types. Generally I use a 1/16 sized mandrel unless otherwise noted. As a professional lampworker, my beads are annealed in my digitally controlled kiln for strength and durability. I personally inspect each bead for flaws and I thoroughly clean the bead holes with my trusty Dremel tool. ♥Bead sets are only temporarily strung to inspire your creative juices! Bead Hoppers and spacers used are included in the sale. ♥All photographs are color balanced to represent the colors as accurately as possible; however different monitors do display colors differently, and the photographs are sometimes larger than life to show detail. ♥If for any reason you are not be satisfied with your purchase I am more than willing to exchange or refund according to customer desires. ♥International Society of Glass Beadmakers ♥Handmade in America Craft Artist Guild ♥Self Representing Artist of Lampwork
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Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.
This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
I am a self representing artist, making glass beads using 104 COE glass from various makers.
I particularly enjoy making beads that are organic. I also enjoy doing sculptural pieces. Anything I do is one of a kind. I can try to be exact, but soft glass has no exact nature.
I'm willing to try new things, I actually thrive on a challenge. But if I can't do it, I'm straight up honest if I can't fulfill your wishes.
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For Flower Focal BeadsI was so happy when Grace agreed to try her hand at recreating her vision of these beads. Not only does she have innumerable years of experience creating unique and gorgeous lamp work beads, she exhibits an innate instinct for color, creative vision and perfection. I was immediately drawn to her willingness to listen, as well as the ease with which she interpreted exactly what I wanted. She then proceeded to create immediately, without fear or trepidation, the most beautiful beads. She is a very capable lamp work artist in every aspect of bead making. I shall not hesitate to call upon her services for all future endeavors, and I highly recommend her to any others who have come to expect excellence in custom lamp work beads. Thank you Grace, for a job well done! BRAVO!!