AnnieAlta

Handmade Lampwork Beads, Bead Sets and Jewelry

Bellevue, Washington On Etsy since 2017

81 Sales | 5 out of 5 stars

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AnnieAlta

Handmade Lampwork Beads, Bead Sets and Jewelry

Bellevue, Washington | 81 Sales

5 out of 5 stars

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Announcement    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. All beads are kiln-annealed and drill cleaned.

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.

Thank you for stopping by. Thank you for coming to Etsy to seek out and support small businesses. And an extra special thank you for supporting lampworkers and valuing our products. You truly are our oxygen!

Val

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Last updated on Dec 2, 2020

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. All beads are kiln-annealed and drill cleaned.

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.

Thank you for stopping by. Thank you for coming to Etsy to seek out and support small businesses. And an extra special thank you for supporting lampworkers and valuing our products. You truly are our oxygen!

Val

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About AnnieAlta

Sales 81
On Etsy since 2017
  • Start with glass - Every color in the rainbow. Need to know how each color reacts to the heat and other colors.
  • Squish, decorate, shape the hot glass. Pull strings of glass to decorate the bead. First the earth, then the flowers...
  • Round the bead then maybe encase with clear glass. Patience... but if you hold your breath, you turn blue!
  • The torch with the flame on is such a peaceful place.
  • 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.

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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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Last updated on Dec 2, 2020
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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.