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Ivory on Black | Glass Bead Heart

Holly Dare — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:46:31 +0000

Lampwork Antique Key | Borealis

Holly Dare — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:43:01 +0000

This is such a subtle beauty. It may not look like much at first glance but, look again and you’ll see all these dark, mysterious sky colors. Rich blues in navy and steel, a flash of green or purple, and lots of silver glass shimmer! The key is 2 3/4″ long and the bead was built on the shank of the key in the flame. The key has been polished with a sealing wax to prevent rust and protect your clothing.

SOLD!

Subtle Beauty|Glass Bead Heart

Holly Dare — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:27:01 +0000

This is one of those beads you have to look at twice before you realize just how pretty it is! There’s tons of different colored dichro swirling around a dramatic black base! 1.25″ tall from top of bail to tip.

SOLD!

Chakra Colors | Glass Bead Set

Holly Dare — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:38:31 +0000

The colors of the chakra can be used for meditation or in yogic practices. It is believed that – by concentrating on a color corresponding to a specific body part, healing can be achieved. The colors and their representations in the body are:

Red = Base Chakra
Orange = Sacral Chakra
Yellow = Solar Plexis Chakra
Green = Heart Chakra
Pale Blue = Throat Chakra
Dark Blue = Third Eye Chakra
Amethyst = Crown Chakra

While these beads were made with meditative intent, they can also serve as just a happy rainbow of colors on your bracelet or necklace.

These 7 Big Hole Glass Beads are a basic donut shape and measure 5 mm hole to hole x 12 mm wide. $56.00for the set of made to order beads. The Pandora is not included.

Puppy Paws | Glass Bead

Holly Dare — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:15:58 +0000

I’ve always just loved a simple bead I can toss on a chain and just go. The beads I like are always symbolic of my mood. And since I’m often out and about with my pup, I decided to make a puppy paw bead. My favorite dog t-shirt reads “When I see a paw print, I see a heart and four arms reaching out to love me.” So naturally, I had to make the paws heart-shaped!

Shown on one of my friction clasp necklaces (sold separately), this bead was made on a 1/16th mandrel. 7 mm x 14mm $6.00 or $10 with the silver 18″ chain.

Red Swirls | Glass Heart Pendant

Holly Dare — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:39:45 +0000

Gorgeous red swirls intertwined in glass. Mesmerizing! Measures 51 mm x 36 wide $21.00

Aqua Gold | Lampwork Glass Heart Focal

Holly Dare — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:30:58 +0000

This is one of those beads that’s been kicking around my desk for ages because… I hate every photo I see of it! No picture seems to do it justice…so I’ll just have to hope words can do it! Those honey colored parts??? They are actually a wonderful metallic GOLD!! This baby really shimmers and catches the light! It has to be seen to be believed!

Shown on a gold friction clasp (sold separately). Heart measures 32mm from top of the bail to the tip x 22 mm wide at the shoulders. $13.99

Chocolate Cupcake | Glass Bead Pendant

Holly Dare — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:55:35 +0000

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

Mini Mickey Glass Bead Necklace

Holly Dare — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 02:26:58 +0000

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

Puppy Love | Big Hole Bead

Holly Dare — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:56:26 +0000

One of my favorite t-shirts reads: When I look at a paw print, I see an upside down heart with four arms reaching out to love me. This big hole bead features four paw prints…deliberately made to look like hearts. One melted in a little too much, hence it’s bargain price.

$4 – 15 mm x 6mm. Hole is 5.3 mm

Glass Bead | Dichroic Green Blue Heart

Holly Dare — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:27:51 +0000

Off Mandrel heart ready to wear – just add a necklace. The blue is true cobalt. The green is a rich forest and there is a generaous swipe of golden sparkly dichro on both sides. 50mm tall x 29 mm wide 12.99

Water Lily Glass Bead Art Necklace

Holly Dare — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:50:50 +0000

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

Vines and Leaves Purple Glass Bead Set

Holly Dare — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:37:19 +0000

This was inspired by a set of sheets! You can read about it here.

5 glass beads in a rich purple base (rare glass!) with white vining and leaves. 3 lentils and 2 rounds. Large lentil is 17 mm x 14.4mm; Smaller lentils (2) are 14.2 mm x 15.7 mm ; Rounds measure 9.3 mm. $24.oo

Tiny Tigers – Glass Bead Pair

Holly Dare — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:19:26 +0000

2 donut shaped Tiny Tiger Beads- perfect for making earrings! 6 mm hole to hole x 10 mm wide. $11.99

Duo Heart – Lampwork Bead #2

Holly Dare — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:54:12 +0000

I’ve been pulling pounds of ivory and black stringer for all those glass tiger beads I’ve been working on… and when I have a clump of such gorgeous contrast on the end of my pull rods, I can’t stand to waste it! So I make little hearts. I was struck by how elegant and plain they look and… well, I just could live with that! So I added frit – but ONLY to one side of the bead! So these glass beads have a split personality! One side is understated black and pale ivory, the other will have an explosion of color! Wear whichever side suits your mood!

Duo Split Personality Heart #2 is blue, green, rust and lavender on the reverse and measures 17 mm wide x 30 mm tall including glass bail. $15.00

Duo Heart – Glass Bead 1

Holly Dare — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:49:04 +0000

Duo Split Personality Heart #1 is pink and lavender on the reverse and measures 17 mm wide x 22 mm tall including glass bail. $12.00

Sweet Dreams Denim Glass Bead Heart

Holly Dare — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:36:17 +0000

A dreamy mist of blues, gray and white in a long heart focal bead. Made entirely off mandrel, hot glass hanging in mid air, this bead is perfect for the Denim and Diamonds type girl. Just add it to a chain and hit the dance floor.

Measures: 2″ from the top of the bail to the tip. .84″ wide at the shoulders. This hole is generous and fits our leather necklaces, friction clasp, stainless steel and the silicone as well.

Wisp – Lampork Glass Bead| Heart Pendant

Holly Dare — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 02:48:09 +0000

This swirling blue white and creamy glass heart pendant is a mysterious beauty! The blue is infused with a sparkly aventuring and dances in the light ! The photos do NOT do this glass bead justice! Fits the following necklace chains, available in my findings section: Stainless steel, Friction Clasp, Black Silicone.

Measures 2.3″ from the top of the bail to the tip x 1.12″ at the widest point. $24.00

Ginkgo Glass Bead Pendant Aqua Dichroic

Holly Dare — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:48:02 +0000

I love these free form ginkgo leaves. Made entirely off mandrel, this glass bead pendant is ready to wear! Fits our rubber, stainless steel and friction clasp chains. $12.00

Almond Blossoms – Lampwork Glass Bead Pendant

Holly Dare — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:35:57 +0000

This pendant is my entry into the March Art Bead Scene contest, inspired by the Van Gogh painting of the same name.

ABOUT THE BEADS: The art glass beads were handmade by me, Holly Dare of Holly’s Folly ~ Glass. The focal is made of layers of opaque and transparent teal glass for depth. The flowers are white with a bit of pink. I didn’t want the pink to overpower the piece.

The Bellflower dangle is an opaque pink on stainless steel wire.

ABOUT THE PENDANT: The upper part is a wired wonder! The flower petal shaped bail, the roller coaster swirl and the large hammered flower are all ONE piece of sterling wire! I carried out the flower motif with a smaller hammer wire flower dangling from the large one. The bellflower dangle completes the piece.
$49.00