nlcbeads
Whimsical creations spun from molten glass.
Announcement
I craft each bead from molten glass, with an emphasis on whimsical fun.
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FAQ's
Each bead is meticulously hand-crafted to my exacting standards. A mandrel is heated with bead release on it to wind the bead onto - the size of the mandrel determines the size of the bead hole. Glass rods about the diameter of a pencil are melted and shaped into whatever suits my fancy that day. I make beads out of Moretti, Lauscha, Effetre, Murano, Bullseye, or Vetrofond glass - pretty much whatever I can find. Everything is merrily kiln-annealed so that my fellow lampworkers do not stone me. I then sell them to the screaming hordes so... I can buy more glass. And make more beads, and sell more beads to buy other people's beads. It's a vicious cycle, but it works for me.
Payment
I accept Etsy direct checkout, which includes PayPal.
Shipping
I ship USPS First Class within the US, free with purchases over $35. If you would like insurance, that is added at standard postal rates. I ship within 2 days of receiving payment, earlier whenever possible.
I ship outside of the US via First Class International, also within 2 days of receiving payment.
Refunds and Exchanges
Your happiness is important, but so is the happiness of my sheep (and the other beads I make - yes, I make non-sheep beads, too.) So given that, if you are not completely delighted with your purchase, contact me immediately and I will do my best to help you.
Additional Policies and FAQs
Beads are glass. Glass is known to be a highly breakable object. Typically, if it breaks from being dropped, thrown, shot, extreme temperature change, struck with a blunt object, struck with a sharp object, mistreated, suicidal or emotionally unstable, it will then be sharp. If one of my creations turns sharp while in your possession, it could very well injure you. Please use all appropriate care!
My glass creations and critters - while whimsical, fanciful, and playful - are intended for adult use only.
Merchandising, merchandising, merchandising...
I have another shop selling handmade dice bags and vintage items at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SavingThrowDice
Check out my work on Facebook - there are random giveaways, traveling beads and more!
http://www.facebook.com/NLCBeads
And Instagram? I got that, too.
https://www.instagram.com/nlcbeads/
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Reviews
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Tracy on Nov 30, 2024
5 out of 5 starsSo dang cute! It's going on my mini Xmas tree. I bought multiple beads from here and love them all. Thank you
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Deb on Nov 27, 2024
5 out of 5 starsWonderful, charming, and filled with personality! The sweetest little faces have melted my heart! Very pleased with my purchase! I've purchased a number of items from Nikki and each one has exceeded my expectations! I will happily remain a customer and I HIGHLY recommend her fine work. Excellent service and communication, lightning fast shipping!
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Yve on Nov 27, 2024
5 out of 5 starsA fun and cute screaming alien! It arrived quickly and was packaged very safely, as usual. THANKS!!!
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Yve on Nov 22, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThis is a very sweet little blue elephant. As usual, it arrived quickly, and was packaged very safely. THANKS!!!
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Deb on Nov 15, 2024
5 out of 5 starsWhat a sweet puppy! He has an endearing little face and clearly wants to make friends! I'm so very pleased with my purchase and honored to own another of Nikki's creations. I'm a return customer and will continue to be. Excellent service, quality and fast, fast shipping! Thanks so much!
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Deb on Nov 15, 2024
5 out of 5 starsWOW!!! What a beauty! The color combo of the base bead is dreamy blues with a sky blue lizard draped around it. It doesn't get better! As always, I'm thoroughly impressed with Nikki's artistry! Wonderful! Great service, communication, and fast, fast shipping. Thanks so much!
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Deb on Nov 15, 2024
5 out of 5 starsNow here's a very unique, very sweet, very charming dancing dino! I don't know how Nikki's imagination dreams these marvelous ideas, I'm just so happy she does. And allows people like me to share the joy! And it IS pure joy to own her creations! My highest recommendation! Excellent service, communication, selection, and super fast shipping.
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Deb on Nov 15, 2024
5 out of 5 starsFANTASTIC! The artistry is wonderful! The ivory and silvered ivory are gorgeous and work well together. The lizard is filled with charm and whimsical fun that Nikki imparts in her creations. Pure joy! The very best service, communication and super fast shipping! Thanks so much!
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Deb on Nov 12, 2024
5 out of 5 starsOutstanding! Wonderful! Delightful! Once again, I'm thrilled with my purchase! Nikki has made exactly what I was hoping for and wanted. She is my favorite artist! I can't wait for my next order......our next collaboration! Great service and communication. I highly, HIGHLY recommend this fine artist and seller!
About nlcbeads
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Pasturized sheep. ;) -
Fire, first burning bright... -
One hot lizard! -
I like big butts and I cannot lie. -
Rainbow 'phant meeting.
And to think, it all started with a sheep...
Shop members
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Nikki
Owner, Maker, ...and Everything Else.
Nikki has enjoyed many forms of art - calligraphy, print making, jewelry, stained glass, and (of course) lampworking. Nikki also enjoys speaking of herself in the third person, and when photos of beads in progress look like singing angels.
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Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.