CheckowayGlass
Boston, Massachusetts ·
CheckowayGlass
Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads for Jewelry ArtistsBoston, Massachusetts 923 Sales On Etsy since 2010
Announcement
WELCOME to CheckowayGlass - the glass studio where I design and hand make unique works of glass art - bead sets, focal beads, and spacers for the creative jewelry-maker and crafter, as well as finished jewelry. My gift to you: FREE SET OF GLASS BEAD SPACERS for every two items you order! See my show schedule below.
My beads are interesting designs. Bead sets sometimes include treasures of stone, pearls, metals and other treasures so your completed necklace just needs your restringing and finishing touches. I ship internationally and welcome custom order discussions.
Visit often, and please share CheckowayGlass.etsy.com with your friends! Also, check out CheckowayGlass on Facebook. Thank you.
Here is my 2018 show schedule:
January 12-13 - Innovative Beads Expo- Marlborough MA
March 3-4 - Innovative Beads Expo- North Haven CT
March 16-18 - Whole Bead Show- New York City, NY
April 6-8 – Innovative Beads Expo - Oaks PA
April 14 - ISGB Bead Extravaganza, Boxboro MA
April 21 – Innovative Beads Expo – Fishkill NY
May 5 - Innovative Beads Expo – Albany NY
May 11-12- Innovative Beads Expo - Marlborough MA
July 28-29 - Innovative Beads Expo - Concord NH
August 17-19 - Bead Fest Philadelphia PA
September 8-9 - CT Bead Bazaar, Middletown, CT
September 14-15 - Innovative Beads Expo - Marlborough MA
September 29 – Innovative Beads Expo – Fishkill NY
October 19-21 - Whole Bead Show - New York City NY
October 20 - Bead Affaire - Watertown MA
November 2-3 - Innovative Beads Expo - Marlborough MA
November 10-11 - Innovative Beads Expo – Albany NY
November 17-18 – Innovative Beads Expo – North Haven CT
-- Sheila Checkoway Self-Representing Artist SRA #C-120
Announcement
WELCOME to CheckowayGlass - the glass studio where I design and hand make unique works of glass art - bead sets, focal beads, and spacers for the creative jewelry-maker and crafter, as well as finished jewelry. My gift to you: FREE SET OF GLASS BEAD SPACERS for every two items you order! See my show schedule below.
My beads are interesting designs. Bead sets sometimes include treasures of stone, pearls, metals and other treasures so your completed necklace just needs your restringing and finishing touches. I ship internationally and welcome custom order discussions.
Visit often, and please share CheckowayGlass.etsy.com with your friends! Also, check out CheckowayGlass on Facebook. Thank you.
Here is my 2018 show schedule:
January 12-13 - Innovative Beads Expo- Marlborough MA
March 3-4 - Innovative Beads Expo- North Haven CT
March 16-18 - Whole Bead Show- New York City, NY
April 6-8 – Innovative Beads Expo - Oaks PA
April 14 - ISGB Bead Extravaganza, Boxboro MA
April 21 – Innovative Beads Expo – Fishkill NY
May 5 - Innovative Beads Expo – Albany NY
May 11-12- Innovative Beads Expo - Marlborough MA
July 28-29 - Innovative Beads Expo - Concord NH
August 17-19 - Bead Fest Philadelphia PA
September 8-9 - CT Bead Bazaar, Middletown, CT
September 14-15 - Innovative Beads Expo - Marlborough MA
September 29 – Innovative Beads Expo – Fishkill NY
October 19-21 - Whole Bead Show - New York City NY
October 20 - Bead Affaire - Watertown MA
November 2-3 - Innovative Beads Expo - Marlborough MA
November 10-11 - Innovative Beads Expo – Albany NY
November 17-18 – Innovative Beads Expo – North Haven CT
-- Sheila Checkoway Self-Representing Artist SRA #C-120
Reviews
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Inactive Etsy Member on Apr 11, 2017
5 out of 5 starsBest glass maker, fast, beautiful work, took greatest care of my requests.
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Sharon Toycen on Mar 21, 2017
5 out of 5 starsArrived in good time and well packed. Lovely product.
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Inactive Etsy Member on Mar 2, 2017
5 out of 5 starsNot only did this custom artwork arrive fast, they were boxed and wrapped very well for shipping, are exactly what I needed, look great and even came with some spacers. I'm a happy customer.
About
ABOUT MY BEADS: I find inspiration in nature, my extensive travels, almost anywhere and everywhere! My style could be described as organic though I 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 Effrete/Moretti, CIM, Vetrofond, Precision, Lauscha, Reichenbach, Double Helix – 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 and Facebook. You can follow 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. I learned with annual classes at Snow Farm in Western Massachusetts with Cynthia Saari – always inspiring and incredibly productive! Inspiration comes to me from nature and organic materials: the sea, mountains, stone, canyons, sky, rusting metals, archeological structures, textures.
My studio is at Diablo Glass School in Boston where I work among the contagious energy of glass-making friends and teach bead-making in the flameshop. I’ve met a wonderful cadre of lampworkers – folks who share their knowledge and expertise willingly and enthusiastically.
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Shop members
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Sheila Checkoway
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator
Making glass beads is my passion. Teach at Diablo Glass School- Boston, member Beadesigners International, The New England Bead Society, International Society of Glass Beadmakers – Boston Chapter. also a self-representing artist SRA #C-120.
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.
Accepted payment methods
- Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Returns and exchanges
Payment
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.