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Detailed Process of Lampwork Beadmaking (3rd in a series)

In previous posts I introduced the concept of lampwork bead making and showed how I have used them in my necklaces, earrings and...

Artisans I Buy From ...

I use Facebook quite a lot ... to stay in touch with friends and family and to see what people are thinking about. However, my most...

More About Lampwork Beads (2nd in a series)

Many of the most unique focal beads that I incorporate into my work are referred to as lampwork glass beads. An earlier post discussed...

Just What Are Seed Beads?

I use a lot of what are called seed beads in my work and you might be wondering what they are. I will share some information here about...

Lampwork Glass Beads

I mention lampwork glass beads quite frequently in my design descriptions. Lampwork beads are handmade beads that are crafted out of...

Tell Me About Your Silver Work

So now I can make my own focal beads that are pure silver and design around them.

The Many Shapes and Sizes of Seed Beads

Seed beads also come in many other shapes and sizes, and I have used many of those in my work

About Sterling Silver Chain

Sterling silver has increased strength than other metals like pure silver or gold.

Are Swarovski crystal pearls real?

Swarovski pearls aren't actually produced inside an oyster!

How Are Seed Beads Made?

I just read an article published by Interweave which focuses on this topic and 2 artists who toured the Toho bead factory.