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The jewelry I love to wear is always rather simple… made to show off a fantastic bead…or three! The focal bead is made by ceramic artist Tari Sasser. When I started making the Rio Party beads, I finally knew what I was going to do with Tari’s fantastic bead! As luck would have it, my friend Heidi Bond – makes gorgeous hand dyed ribbons – had the perfect ribbon to string it and 2 Rio donut glass beads on. Simple and WOW all in one! $42.00 The ribbon is about 25″ and the focal is 2.5″ long.
I dropped this gorgeous off mandrel gingko on a tile floor and broke off the glass bail! I was so sad! He staying on my work table for almost a year! He was too pretty to toss! I ground any sharp edges off and wire wrapped him in sterling silver, creating a generous bail. 1.5″ wide x 1.5″ tall. $24.00
Large cupcake bead, wire wrapped with heavy steel wire and topaz Swarovski crystals. If you prefer sterling, I am happy to do it for $15.00. Just request that in the comments box on checkout. This pendant measures 2.3″ from tip to tail. The cupcake is .82″ tall and .66″ (17 mm) wide $22.00
That rat is at it again! I made a number of these to take to a fundraiser for kids and only came home with two! Mouse ears wrapped with anodized black steel wire and Jet AB Swarovski crystal all hanging on a black silicone necklace. A close up of just the bead is below. One is slightly bigger than the other: 21mm (including wire bail & crystal dangle) vs. 23 mm. Rubber necklace is 18″ long. $13 each or take both for $21.00
This is a really stunning, eye-catching necklace! It was one of my Art Bead Scene entries last year and you can read about it here. I often keep things that took me considerable time and effort just to admire them. I often don’t feel I’m “ready” to part with them but… a girl has to make a living. In addition to the water lily focal and lily pads – made by me, this necklace features a variety of green, pink, purple and blue handmade lampwork beads by a number of other artists. There are almost 100 genuine Swarovski crystals and a smattering of Bali silver and E beads. This piece was inspired by the painting Water Lilies by Monet. The perfect gift for a woman who loves fun, unique jewelry and art! $165.00
Sterling Silver wire and Bali Silver bead included. Just wrap into a ring OR… $13.00 or I will turn it in a custom sized ring for you for $6.00 more.
This listing is for a ring kit featuring one of my lampwork glass beads. The bead is a aqua floral shaped disk bead measures 6 mm tall and 18 mm wide. To read more about the rings and what you will be getting, READ THIS LISTING. $13.00 or I will turn it in a custom sized ring for you for $6.00 more.
This listing is for a ring kit featuring one of my lampwork glass beads. The bead is a purple disk bead measures 4 mm tall and 15 mm wide. To read more about the rings and what you will be getting, READ THIS LISTING.
$13.00 or I will turn it in a custom sized ring for you for $6.00 more.
This listing is for a ring kit featuring one of my lampwork glass beads. The bead is a black and white swirl round bead 7 mm tall and 11 mm wide. To read more about the rings and what you will be getting, READ THIS LISTING.
$13.00 or I will turn it in a custom sized ring for you for $6.00 more.
Kerry Kester Bogert is one of THE most inventive lampworkers / jewelry designers / artists I’ve never met. I talked to her online and she’s one sweet and generous lady. She wrote an article on making rings with wire and glass for Step by Step Wire last summer [sold out 8-( - Drat!] But if you’ve ever made wire wrapped rings, you can figure this out. This is a Make Your Own Ring Kit. I’ve made a change or two to Kerry’s idea. I used sterling because, it’s a harder wire and because I find it stays clean and shiny longer. I start out with 7.5″ of 20 gauge sterling. I melt a ball on one end and add a small Bali silver finding and one of my art glass beads. I protect the bead from the heat of the flame and ball the other end. I polish the wires to make them shine. The bead may still slide off the end without the Bali silver but will slide right back on… this won’t matter once you make your ring. The purple bead is 4 mm hole to hole x 14 mm wide.  Kit Example  Silver balls on both ends Simply use a ring mandrel to make the ring to your size. $13.00 Or I will make it for you for an additional $6.00. And be sure to check out Kerry’s fabulous book!
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