CheckowayGlass
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Announcement
WELCOME to CheckowayGlass! I make each of these glass beads in my Massachusetts studio using traditional lampwork techniques.
Select here and at in-person bead show from handmade glass beads I design and make for the creative jewelry-maker, artist and crafter. I've recently re-opened this shop with new creations for your shopping fun. Shipping is free in the U.S. when you spend $35+. Please message me with any questions you may have.
Note that I often refer to the actual name of the glass color. For example, if I call something pale aqua you'll know that any of my beads with that color will match. Hope you find that helpful.
Would you like to learn glass bead-making called lampwork? I am the resident artist and teacher at Elsie Kaye Glassworks, Westborough MA. Contact me for class information and details.
See my 2022 live bead show schedule below: They are all in the Northeastern U.S.
UPDATED LIVE BEAD SHOW SCHEDULE!!!! MARK YOUR CALENDARS.
I've been at the torch making new beauties since I last saw you, and I'm excited to share my handmade lampwork glass beads with you. See you there!!!
March 18, 2022 Bead Mall Trunk Show, Holiday Inn Boston Dedham Hotel & Conference Center - Westwood Room, MA
https://bead-mall.com/
April 1-3, 2022 The Innovative Beads Expo, Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks PA
https://www.innovativebeadsexpo.com
April 30, 2022 CT Bead Bazaar, Elks Club Lodge, Middletown CT
https://www.ctbeadsociety.org/home
May 6-7, 2022 Bead Mall Trunk Show, Embassy Suites, Marlborough MA
https://bead-mall.com/
August 12-14, 2022 The Whole Bead Show, Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks PA
https://wholebead.com/showsphi22/
August 18-20, 2022 Bead Fest, Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, Lancaster PA
https://www.facebook.com/BeadFest/
October 13-15, 2022 The Whole Bead Show, Iron23, New York City, NY
https://wholebead.com/showsnyf22/
-- Sheila Checkoway
Announcement
WELCOME to CheckowayGlass! I make each of these glass beads in my Massachusetts studio using traditional lampwork techniques.
Select here and at in-person bead show from handmade glass beads I design and make for the creative jewelry-maker, artist and crafter. I've recently re-opened this shop with new creations for your shopping fun. Shipping is free in the U.S. when you spend $35+. Please message me with any questions you may have.
Note that I often refer to the actual name of the glass color. For example, if I call something pale aqua you'll know that any of my beads with that color will match. Hope you find that helpful.
Would you like to learn glass bead-making called lampwork? I am the resident artist and teacher at Elsie Kaye Glassworks, Westborough MA. Contact me for class information and details.
See my 2022 live bead show schedule below: They are all in the Northeastern U.S.
UPDATED LIVE BEAD SHOW SCHEDULE!!!! MARK YOUR CALENDARS.
I've been at the torch making new beauties since I last saw you, and I'm excited to share my handmade lampwork glass beads with you. See you there!!!
March 18, 2022 Bead Mall Trunk Show, Holiday Inn Boston Dedham Hotel & Conference Center - Westwood Room, MA
https://bead-mall.com/
April 1-3, 2022 The Innovative Beads Expo, Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks PA
https://www.innovativebeadsexpo.com
April 30, 2022 CT Bead Bazaar, Elks Club Lodge, Middletown CT
https://www.ctbeadsociety.org/home
May 6-7, 2022 Bead Mall Trunk Show, Embassy Suites, Marlborough MA
https://bead-mall.com/
August 12-14, 2022 The Whole Bead Show, Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks PA
https://wholebead.com/showsphi22/
August 18-20, 2022 Bead Fest, Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, Lancaster PA
https://www.facebook.com/BeadFest/
October 13-15, 2022 The Whole Bead Show, Iron23, New York City, NY
https://wholebead.com/showsnyf22/
-- Sheila Checkoway
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jpdooey on May 6, 2022
5 out of 5 starsExcellent quality. The beads met my expectations. Thank you.
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vegaintl on Apr 29, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI love Sheila’s beads! Looking forward to seeing her on Saturday here in CT!!!
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Julie on Nov 15, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBought beads from CheckowayGlass at a bead show in NYC! I loved them so I went to her etsy site and purchased more for a special project. So talented and excellent quality!
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Julie on Nov 15, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful glass beads exactly what I expected and the quality is wonderful.
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Sue on Nov 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsWhat a gorgeous focal bead! Beautiful color & well made. Came well packaged & shipped fast!
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Victoria on Oct 26, 2021
5 out of 5 starsVery Neat Mod Elegant focal bead. Thanks much! Great Etsy shop! Great service!
About CheckowayGlass
ABOUT MY BEADS: I find inspiration in nature, my extensive travels, almost anywhere and everywhere! My style is varied ranging from organic to bling! I love to experiment with shape, color and design with wonderful results. Other lampworkers describe my beads as ‘different’ and ‘unique’.
All glass beads are handmade in the studio using traditional lampwork techniques. I use soft soda lime glass COE 104 along with metals, foils, frits, and shards. The centuries-old lampwork technique involves melting glass in the flame, manipulating it onto the mandrel, and determining shape, color combinations, and design. Each bead is a unique work of art even when it’s part of a series. All beads are kiln-annealed (cooled slowly in the kiln to realign the molecules) to assure stability, strength and durability of the finished cleaned bead. I use 3/32" mandrels unless otherwise specified.
ABOUT ME: My company name is Sheila Checkoway Designs, and CheckowayGlass on Etsy. You can follow Sheila Checkoway Designs - CheckowayGlass on Facebook - learn about my sales, see stories of my glass bead inspirations. My home and studio is in eastern Massachusetts. My beads are available on Etsy and at shows (see schedule).
More than 20 years ago I began working with hot glass in sand-casting at a Corning NY studio, but switched to lampwork when I became mesmerized by the tiny creations. Inspiration comes to me from nature and organic materials: the sea, mountains, plants, stone, canyons, sky, rusting metals, archeological structures, textures.
My studio is at Elsie Kaye Glassworks & Boutique where I work among the contagious energy of glass-making friends and teach bead-making. I’ve met a wonderful cadre of lampworkers – folks who share their knowledge and expertise willingly and enthusiastically.
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Sheila Checkoway
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator
Making glass beads is my passion since 2008. I teach lampwork to beginners and advanced students at Elsie Kaye Glassworks & Boutique, Westborough MA, and am a member of ISGB International Society of Glass Beadmakers – Boston Chapter.
Shop policies
I keep my prices reasonable - most sets include several spacer beads made in coordinating glass colors to help with your creative jewelry-making. Prices do not include shipping costs.
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Shipping
Your order is packaged in a gauze draw-string bag, then placed in a sturdy shipping box with bubble wrap. I ship by first class mail within 3 business days of your payment. Contact me immediately if you wish another method of shipment or if your shipment doesn't arrive in a reasonable amount of time.