Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads for Jewelry by CheckowayGlass

My shop is ‘under construction’ and will re-open in January 2019.
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 – Innovative Beads Expo – North Haven CT

-- Sheila Checkoway Self-Representing Artist SRA #C-120

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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