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Orange Love SRA

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:24:32 -0500

$20.00
What a fun focal! A base of black and big random dots of white topped with orange send this big lentil shaped bead to the center of a great design.

Measurements:
29.6 mm hole to hole
31.5 mm for the width
Made on a 3/32 inch mandrel

4 orange spacers are included in this listing
All spacers were made on 1/16 inch mandrels and are between 6.5 and 7.6 mm hole to hole. They are all approximately 10.5 mm wide.

All of my beads are handmade by me in my home studio in Portland, OR. The beads go right from the torch into a kiln, where the annealing is controlled with a digital timer. Annealing allows any internal stresses in the glass, to be slowly released, as the beads cool. This increases the durability of the glass and prevents breakage. The beads are then gently and thoroughly cleaned.

I am a Self Representing Artist. This means that I create my own Lampwork beads one at a time in my own studio. The SRA designation means that I have a high level of quality associated with my Lampwork and will always guarantee my beads. When you buy from an SRA artist, you are directly supporting the artist. I would never sell mass produced beads as an SRA artist. Visit the SRA website to learn more about this project. http://www.self-representing-artist.com/

Please contact me if you require expedited shipping.

Thanks so much for looking at my beads.
Kathy

Delicate Purple Floral SRA L34

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:51:07 -0500

$34.00
This delicate floral is small and lovely. Made on a base of clear the white and purple flowers seem to pop. The soft edges of the green leaves make you want to reach in touch them; just to make sure they aren't real! I love making encased florals and it's one of the things that drew me to glass.

Measurements:

10.8 mm or 0.43 inches hole to hole
14 mm or 0.55 inches wide
Made on a 1/16" mandrel

This listing is for one bead.

All of my beads are handmade by me in my home studio in Portland, OR. The beads go right from the torch into a kiln, where the annealing is controlled with a digital timer. Annealing allows any internal stresses in the glass, to be slowly released, as the beads cool. This increases the durability of the glass and prevents breakage. The beads are then gently and thoroughly cleaned.
I package them carefully for shipping so they will arrive safe and sound to you; ready for your next jewelry design. Please feel free to email me at kathysglassbeads@gmail.com if you have any questions or a special request.

Lastly, I am a Self Representing Artist. This means that I create my own Lampwork beads one at a time in my own studio. The SRA designation means that I have a high level of quality associated with my Lampwork and will always guarantee my beads. When you buy from an SRA artist, you are directly supporting the artist. I would never sell mass produced beads as an SRA artist. Visit the SRA website to learn more about this project. http://www.self-representing-artist.com/

Please contact me if you require expedited shipping.

Thanks so much for looking at my work-

Kathy

Dichroic Dots Tube Bead SRA

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:58:51 -0500

$14.00
This is a little tube bead; sweet for a necklace or bracelet. It has a base of Ivory, dots and stripes of Gaffer Chalcedony. There is a slight color shift to blues and purples, as this is one of the silvered glasses. A dot of dicroic glass covers each of the Chacedony dots and it just turns out to be a fun little bead with light cathing qualitites.

There is one (1) bead in this listing, the bracelet in not included in this sale
the hole is 4.5mm
hole to hole measurement is 20.5mm
the widest measurement from side to side is 17mm

All of my beads are handmade by me in my home studio in Portland, OR. They are always kiln annealed with a digital timer. Annealing allows any internal stresses in the glass, to be slowly released, as the beads cool. This increases the durability of the glass and prevents breakage. The beads are then gently and thoroughly cleaned. I package them carefully for shipping so they will arrive safe and sound to you; ready for your next jewelry design.

Egyptian Blue Designer Beads SRA

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:56:01 -0500

$32.00
This is a great combination of assorted beads made from Egyptian Blue, Steel Blue and white Bullseye Glass. I've carried these beads around in my pocket for some time. I do that occasionally when I've made some really special beads that I think I'd like to turn into a piece of jewelry, or just get a feel about what to do with them. I've decided to give up that thought for now and let someone else take that challenge! The do like like bracelet beads, to me!

There are 13 total beads. If you'd like a better picture or better description of any of the beads, please convo me. I'm not trying to slack off here, but I started to measure and describe each one and realized it would be easier to convo anyone with specific requests.

I create all my own beads in my home studio in Portland, OR. They go right from the torch into a kiln with a digitally controlled timer where they are properly annealed.

Aquamarine-Lavender Floral SRA

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:30:01 -0500

$38.00
This is a sweet, very small encased floral that has a few different things going on inside! There's a bit of green aventurine which adds the mysterious sparkle to the core. Transparent lavender and aquamarine make up the colors swirling around below the flowers. There are two large white flowers and a trailing of tiny blue accent flowers. Tiny calla lily's are placed randomly for added interest.

Measurements:

19mm wide or 0.75 inches
15mm hole to hole or 0.60 inches
This bead was made on a 1/8" mandrel.

I make all my own beads in my home studio in Portland, OR. The go straight from the torch right into a digitally controlled kiln for proper annealing.

Hollow Lime-Purple Glass Beads SRA

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:13:58 -0500

$8.00
These are the cutest small hollows; perfect for earrings or an addition to any other design that uses lime and purple.

Each bead is between 15.2 and 15.8mm hole to hole.
The width is between 15.2mm and 15.5 mm.
This listing is for 2 hollow beads.

I make all my own glass beads in my home studio in Portland, OR. They go straight from the flame into a digitally controlled kiln for proper annealing to maintain strength and integrity of the glass. They don't well when dropped on tile, so please remember they are glass and under normal wear and tear will last a lifetime.

Favorite Bangle Bracelet

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:24:52 -0500

$65.00
I love the way silver compliments my glass beads. This is a sterling silver bracelet handmade by me in my studio in Portland, OR.

It has 7 of my glass beads in two of my favorite colors, dark brown and sky blue. The beads have dots that are either melted in or raised and one bead has swirls. Thai and Bali sterling beads and end caps complete the look. A hammered handmade silver clasp is attached to each end that will securely hold the bracelet on your wrist.

This bracelet will easily fit a 7 3/4 to 8" wrist. Convo me if you need it resized.

The glass beads are made by me in my home studio. They go right from the torch into a digitally controlled kiln for proper annealing.

Silvered Glass Bracelet Bead SRA

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:01:33 -0500

$8.00
I love the colors in this simple bracelet bead. It could also be put on a satin string and make a lovely necklace focal. This is a large holed bead made on a 3/16" mandrel. The opening is about 4.7mm. The base glass is sky blue and I encased it with transparent violet glass. Silvered ivory scrolls and dots have been melted in to the surface and topped with one of the silvered glasses.

10.9mm hole to hole
15.9mm wide

The bracelet is not included in price of this bead and is used for display only.

I make all my own beads in my home studio and my beads go right from the torch into a digitally controlled kiln for proper annealing.