Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
Announcement
All the charms in the purse charms/zipper pull section are buy one get one free through January 2021! For every charm you add to your cart, send me a note with the listing number (you can find that number in the title) of an additional charm and I'll send it along as my gift.
I offer free shipping over $35, and will gladly combine shipping. If you see a bead set you like, I'll gladly create a custom necklace or bracelet from it.
My passion is creating smaller, delicate, encased floral beads - a technique that's taken years to learn. Each glass color has a different viscosity, different levels of heat tolerance, and different reactions to heat and other colors. Building tiny layers of glass requires a steady hand and attention to detail in the flame. All beads are kiln-annealed overnight and drill cleaned.
Thank you for stopping by. Especially thank you for coming to Etsy to seek out and support small businesses. You have kept me going when local shows and venues had to cancel month after month. How very grateful I am for your purchases. Here's to brighter days ahead with even more love and laughter, hugs and gratitude.
An extra special thank you for supporting lampworkers and valuing our products. You truly are our oxygen.
Val
Announcement
All the charms in the purse charms/zipper pull section are buy one get one free through January 2021! For every charm you add to your cart, send me a note with the listing number (you can find that number in the title) of an additional charm and I'll send it along as my gift.
I offer free shipping over $35, and will gladly combine shipping. If you see a bead set you like, I'll gladly create a custom necklace or bracelet from it.
My passion is creating smaller, delicate, encased floral beads - a technique that's taken years to learn. Each glass color has a different viscosity, different levels of heat tolerance, and different reactions to heat and other colors. Building tiny layers of glass requires a steady hand and attention to detail in the flame. All beads are kiln-annealed overnight and drill cleaned.
Thank you for stopping by. Especially thank you for coming to Etsy to seek out and support small businesses. You have kept me going when local shows and venues had to cancel month after month. How very grateful I am for your purchases. Here's to brighter days ahead with even more love and laughter, hugs and gratitude.
An extra special thank you for supporting lampworkers and valuing our products. You truly are our oxygen.
Val
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Rachel on Jan 15, 2021
5 out of 5 starsWords can not express my gratitude!!!! I am taken away by these beads!!! The necklace is stunning!!! Thank you!!! I am very pleased as always!!!
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Rachel on Jan 15, 2021
5 out of 5 starsWords can not express my gratitude!!!! I am taken away by these beads!!! The necklace is stunning!!! Thank you!!! I am very pleased as always!!!
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Zan on Dec 17, 2020
5 out of 5 starsYour beads are an incredibly gorgeous work of art and craft, and your style of sending them with a handwritten note and wrapping, and helpful gift of pony cord and generous gift of extra beads was so thoughtful. Thank you so much.
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janice on Dec 3, 2020
5 out of 5 starsLoved it as I did all of them and all the little extras excellent customer service even extra beads, Thanks so much
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janice on Dec 3, 2020
5 out of 5 starsLoved it as I did all of them and all the little extras excellent customer service even extra beads, Thanks so much
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janice on Nov 27, 2020
5 out of 5 starsJust as beautiful as all the others I ordered and got here quickly. I am a happy camper Excellent customer service
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Rachel on Nov 24, 2020
5 out of 5 starsIt's just like Christmas and my birthday at the same time!!! I am so pleased!!! I feel so spoiled!!!! Thank you!!!
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Eileen on Nov 22, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI am very happy with my order - your beads are awesome! Thanks so much for the quick ship, too - it's much appreciated!
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janice on Nov 17, 2020
5 out of 5 starsmakes holiday gift giving really nice and affordable. Thank you also for the super fast delivery. extra nice packaging .
About AnnieAlta
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Start with glass - Every color in the rainbow. Need to know how each color reacts to the heat and other colors.
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Squish, decorate, shape the hot glass. Pull strings of glass to decorate the bead. First the earth, then the flowers...
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Round the bead then maybe encase with clear glass. Patience... but if you hold your breath, you turn blue!
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The torch with the flame on is such a peaceful place.
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Finally, create the jewelry. String and re-string until the colors, shapes, and sizes fit together perfectly.
The Story of Annie Alta
I Love the flame. I love painting tiny pictures with hot glass.
Hello, my name is Val. I started lampworking in 2010 to honor my mom and the strong beautiful women who taught me so much. The shop's name (Annie Alta) is part Aunt Ann, who loved to sketch flowers and trees, and Gramma Alta, a constant comforting presence of steadfast compassion, faith, love, and positivity to everyone around her.
If you want a special bead or bead set for a project, I would love to help. If you are planning a wedding I will craft unique and beautiful necklaces in your wedding colors. For a birthday, holiday or special occasion, a custom artisan lampwork necklace is truly a keepsake.
Thank you for visiting. Be safe. Stay strong. Remember what matters. Be kind to you always.
Shop members
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Annie Alta - Valerie Coxon
Owner
Lampworker since 2011. Living a blessed life working with hot glass, jewelry, and my wonderful customers. Gaining wisdom, patience, and great reflexes one hot bead at a time.
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I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Custom and personalized orders
I can extend the length of any necklace by adding a color-coordinated chain at the neck. Just tell me how much longer you need it to be.
I can stamp initials or a short word or two on a color-coordinated metal charm and attach it at the clasp.
I can change any clasp from a magnet clasp to a color-coordinated toggle, lobster, or hook and eye.
I'll gladly create a custom necklace or bracelet from any bead set listed here.