PattyLakinsmith

Nature inspired glass beads and buttons

755 Sales

5 out of 5 stars
(435)

PattyLakinsmith

Nature inspired glass beads and buttons

755 Sales On Etsy since 2007

5 out of 5 stars
(435)

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  • Large lampwork glass bead focal sra artisan patty lakinsmith floral lentil ocher coral flower garden sunflower white handmade focal bead

    $44.00 Free shipping

  • Big Holed / Lampwork / Chakra Bead / Rainbow / Choose Size / Handmade Glass

    $22.00 Free shipping

  • Lampwork / Earring Pairs / Disc / Holiday / Red White Green / Handmade Glass

    $32.00 Free shipping

  • Lampwork / Earring Pairs / Disc / Holiday / Red White Green Blue / Handmade Glass

    $32.00 Free shipping

    • Announcement   ** My shop is taking a break and only my digital tutorial is available until I return. **

    Nature’s textures and patterns are echoed in my handmade, limited production artisan glass beads and buttons. My beads and buttons are for adventurous women and jewelry designers who love to make unique works of wearable art.

    If you're looking for my jewelry, please visit my Big Cartel shop at pattylakinsmith.bigcartel.com for a delightful selection of my nature-inspired jewelry.

    Announcement

    Last updated on Mar 3, 2018

    ** My shop is taking a break and only my digital tutorial is available until I return. **

    Nature’s textures and patterns are echoed in my handmade, limited production artisan glass beads and buttons. My beads and buttons are for adventurous women and jewelry designers who love to make unique works of wearable art.

    If you're looking for my jewelry, please visit my Big Cartel shop at pattylakinsmith.bigcartel.com for a delightful selection of my nature-inspired jewelry.

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    • This is my flameworking bench, where I melt glass at about 1500 degrees.
    • Electroformed acorns - some of my newer works.
    • Recent work. Excellent photography by David Orr.
    • 2014 Sonoran Glass Academy Flameoff with Joy Munshower. We had fun and helped raise money for a great glass school.

    The flame of my torch is where my dreams, fears, and imagination converge to make beautiful tiny works of art.

    In 2003 I happened to take an introductory bead making class without ever having seen a lampwork bead. With great stress I produced a number of horrible fried objects. I was terrified, and completely useless. But there was no turning back; my curious passion for bead making was awoken and it has not slept since.

    In my wooded, mountain studio I am driven to replicate patterns from nature – normal and cancerous cellular structure, and dangerous reptiles and plants. All of these elements share a common thread of fear, replicating the uncomfortable feelings that all artists share as they come to discover their own personal identity and message, and come to make and release their art to the world. Now, I melt glass to relax, and turn my beads into jewelry that reflects my beautiful surroundings.

    I run this little labor of love with my own two hands, and am soley responsible for creating the art, photography, marketing, packaging, shipping, and customer service. And I love it, or I'd be doing something else.

    Please enjoy my lampwork bead and button offerings here, and check my website for my jewelry. www.pattylakinsmith.com

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    • Patty

      Owner, Creator, Customer Service

      I was educated as a research psychologist, but have always lived the life of an artist. The work you see in my shop is a true labor of love, nurtured by the passion I have for glass and nature. I make the beads and jewelry with my own two hands.

    Shop policies

    Last updated on March 10, 2017
    Thanks for stopping by!

    My beads are made one at a time on an oxygen - propane torch, and carefully annealed in a digitally controlled kiln overnight for durability. Once they're annealed and cool, I clean the bead holes with a high speed rotary tool until they're beautiful.

    When I can, I like to take my photos outdoors in natural light, so that you can be sure that what you're seeing is what you're getting. Lampwork beads are spectacular in the sunlight to the naked eye (and you should enjoy yours there), but sometimes they're tricky to photograph that way, so then I use a photo tent.

    I make my bracelets to fit my average sized wrist - bracelets are about 7" long. I can easily size them to fit your own wrist if you send me your wrist measurement. The length of all my necklaces is given in the listings, so let me know if you need it changed.

    Earring lengths are typically given as measured from the top of the French Hook ear wires to the bottom of the earrings. I will happily swap earring findings (e.g. lever backs for hooks) at no extra charge. Just convo me and tell me what you need.

    In sum, I'm convo-friendly and eager to help you find something you'll love forever in my shop.

    Accepted payment methods

    • Visa
    • Mastercard
    • American Express
    • Discover
    • Apple Pay
    • Klarna
    • Sofort
    • Ideal
    • Paypal
    • GiftcardAccepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
    • Money Order
    • Other Method
    Returns and exchanges
    I want you to love your beads, period. If you are for any reason unhappy with them, you pay the postage and return them to me within 14 days of purchasing and I will refund your purchase price.
    Payment
    I take Paypal and money orders. Payment must be received within 24 hours of ordering or the sale will be canceled and the item returned to my shop. If you need longer than that please contact me and I'm sure we can work something out. Communication goes a long way with me! :-)

    For customers paying with money orders your purchases will be shipped once the payment has been cleared by the bank. If you want to pay with a money order please let me know that you intend to do so, and when you have mailed it.

    *NOTE* - Sales tax will be added to purchases by California residents.
    Shipping
    I ship first class mail, in padded jewelry boxes inside of kraft envelopes with bubble wrap, so that your beads or jewelry arrives safely. Please contact me if you want insurance for your purchase, or if you have any other questions about my work. Occasionally I ship Priority Mail, for larger items. Shipping for most items in the continental U.S. is FREE. Check individual listings to be sure.

    I do ship internationally - if you are outside the US, *please convo me* if you don't see international shipping rates on any items that interest you. Buyer is responsible for all customs, duty, tariffs, or handling charges once the item arrives in their country.
    Additional policies and FAQs
    Please feel free to contact me should you wish to discuss a custom item.