
BeaverIslandJewelry is taking a short break
Reviews
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lindaswed on Jul 3, 2018
5 out of 5 starsbeautiful little magnifying glass I will keep it displayed on a side table next to a micromosaic scarab so that guests can view the detail
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Reviewed by Inactive on Jan 24, 2017
5 out of 5 starsShe was very easy to work with and had great customer service. Love the lamp work colors she used and her designs!
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bmsoo on Jan 11, 2014
5 out of 5 starsUnique and beautifully crafted…It is perfect! Excellent communications. Nancy made my last minute Christmas decision a priority and it arrived in time to surprise my wife.
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Anonymous on Dec 16, 2011
5 out of 5 starsFast, smooth transaction. Great service!
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Anonymous on Dec 16, 2011
5 out of 5 starsFast, smooth transaction. Great service!
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Anonymous on Dec 16, 2011
5 out of 5 starsFast, smooth transaction. Great service!
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Anonymous on Dec 10, 2011
5 out of 5 starsThese earrings are fabulous! They are well-made, and I am so proud to now own hand-crafted jewelry made by Nancy Peterson. She is a true artist!
About BeaverIslandJewelry
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Making glass beads with a torch. Wrap melted glass on mandrel, shape while molten hot and put in a kiln to anneal.
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Into the kiln goes the glass so it can harden or anneal. I usually do this overnight with my digital controller.
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Glass rods - come in great colors, but not all colors. You have to do some mixing, adding frits.
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I make all sorts of different items: wine stoppers, finials for lamps, zipper pulls, letter openers, spreader knives, et
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A final outcome - one glass bead which probably took about 20 minutes to create. It isn't a fast process.
Art in miniature
Playing with fire! Yes, that is lampworking or melting glass beads. Put together a gas torch, oxygen and a kiln, along with glass from Italy and if you are lucky you may get a beautiful miniature glass art piece! All made here in the USA.
Beaver Island Jewelry was started when I learned how to make glass beads in 2000. It was named Beaver Island Jewelry because one of my loves in life (besides my husband and dog) is Beaver Island, Michgian. This is a serene, quirky island in Lake Michgan. Brown Dog Glass Beads is my ETSY shop name because I like the name and I love my brown Chessie dog!
I am still making glass beads and jewelry and bead items such as spreader knives, finials, wine stoppers, prisms, with the beads after 16 years. It is a very peaceful and rewarding pastime.
Shop members
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Nancy
Owner, Glass Artisan, Designer
Hi! I'm Nancy. Using a gas torch I create handmade glass beads. Glass used is mostly Italian glass and is formed into different shapes with the torch, melting the glass. Then the glass goes into a digital kiln to harden the glass.
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Cary
Assistant
Cary, otherwise known as my husband, helps where and when needed!
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Niko
Support Staff
Niko, my pup, is my faithful assistant. She doesn't do shipping or melting beads but gives me someone to discuss things while we take long walks!
Shop policies
My business name is Beaver Island Jewelry so please check my website at http://www.BeaverIslandJewelry.com or Google it. I have lots of items available, but not enough time to place on ETSY so if you are interested in something, send me a message. Facebook at Beaver Island Jewelry is a good way to see pop up items.
Please "like" Beaver Island Jewelry on Facebook for specials, drawings and early pictures.
Thank you!
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
Payment
Shipping
We will also ship to International addresses but please contact for prices. Unfortunately the shipping costs seem to be quite high. So it may be better to buy several items at once! I won't send with insurance unless you request it.
PLEASE NOTE:
We ship to Paypal confirmed addresses. Your shipping and billing address must be the same.
Information on shipping, payment, returns, can be found in the Policies section.
SHIPPING:
We ship 24 to 48 hours from receipt of payment, unless we notify you regarding special circumstances. Please email if you require expedited shipping. Insurance is highly recommended. No refunds without insurance.
Each package is carefully wrapped and sent to you. If this is a special gift and you would like a jewelry pouch please let us know. We have some nice pouches for a nominal fee.