NobleWhimsical
Announcement
Welcome to the Noble & Whimsical Etsy Shop. We specialize in modern and historical glass beads, made by hand in our Winnipeg Studio. Each bead is a tiny work of art, and I hope you'll enjoy them in your jewelry designs and historical recreation endeavors. In the downtime between bead making sessions, I use my kiln to slump all kinds of fun bottles and other glassware into useful platters, spoon rests and vessels. I'm very interested in doing custom work, so feel free to send me a message if you have something in mind!
If you're local to Winnipeg, Manitoba, you can find my beads and other products at Amuse n' Games, 1839 1/2 Portage Ave.
Announcement
Welcome to the Noble & Whimsical Etsy Shop. We specialize in modern and historical glass beads, made by hand in our Winnipeg Studio. Each bead is a tiny work of art, and I hope you'll enjoy them in your jewelry designs and historical recreation endeavors. In the downtime between bead making sessions, I use my kiln to slump all kinds of fun bottles and other glassware into useful platters, spoon rests and vessels. I'm very interested in doing custom work, so feel free to send me a message if you have something in mind!
If you're local to Winnipeg, Manitoba, you can find my beads and other products at Amuse n' Games, 1839 1/2 Portage Ave.
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TikiKitty on Feb 9, 2021 Shipped to: Canada
5 out of 5 starsReally beautiful! Can’t wait to make a necklace with these.
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Søren on Dec 12, 2020 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsAn absolutely fantastic set of high quality, replica beads. Very pleased with my purchase!
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Milan on Apr 6, 2021 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsThe shop owner reached out to me to ask what colors I wanted for my beads, and I received both color combinations! I didn't expect that, but it was a delightful surprise. There was a range of sizes and shapes, and I look forward to handing them out as tokens when events start up again!
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Milan on Apr 6, 2021 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsHigh quality sticker that the photo doesn't do justice to! Shipping was also quick.
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Agostini on Mar 6, 2021 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsGreat communication, good quality; overall I do recommend this shop. Can’t wait to make something with it.
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Brittany on Feb 23, 2021 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsThank you so much :D they're all so beautiful <3
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Meg on Dec 9, 2020 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsSo pleased with these! Definitely worth it--I look forward to making myself a beautiful and fun necklace.
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Pat on Sep 9, 2020 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsI am very pleased with this selection of beads. Her dot on dot reproductions are very well done, and she makes a wide selection of beads based on extant samples. I'm proud to wear them on my Viking brooch swags.
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daruffian on Apr 29, 2020 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsSo happy to add these to my collection of historical replicas!
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About NobleWhimsical
Pursuing a Passion for Glass
I have been making and selling jewelry for over ten years now, and ever since the beginning I've wanted to be able to create jewelry with beautiful lampwork beads.
Thanks to the support of my partners and the big loft in our home, I've been able to pursue my dream of creating my very own glass beads. I work from home making beads and sculpture every day, basking in the warmth of my kiln in the winter and cursing its necessity in the summer.
I am able to create all kinds of glass beads, from very modern to historical beads whose patterns go all the way back to the beginnings of glass technology. I'm a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism in the Kingdom of Northshield, and researching and making period beads is a big part of the fun of lampworking for me.
I use my kiln at night when the beads are finished annealing to slump and melt wine bottles and liquor bottles into fun and functional housewares. I love opening up the kiln in the morning to see what the magic of heat has done to the glass!
I love pushing my own limits and creating new and exciting things. Current project: Learning how to make all kinds of little fish murrini to build aquarium beads with! Stay tuned for new fun things all the time.
I'm a member of the Winnipeg Etsy Street Team (WEST), check out all items tagged with #winnipegteam for more cool stuff from Winnipeggers!
Shop members
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Ashlyn Noble
Owner
Ashlyn has been crafting her whole life. She's also a big nerd with a degree in biology and an interest in medieval recreation. She spends any time not crafting hanging out with her two partners and four cats in her Winnipeg home.
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