Beth Grant makes lampwork beads.

Beth Grant demonstrates how she makes decorative glass beads by the lampwork method.

Using a propane torch, she turns different coloured glass rods into multicoloured beads by melting and turning them on a mandrill.

The beads are further decorated with small bits of glass called frit, and then finished in a kiln.

The finished beads are utilised to make jewellery and enhance small items such as pens and paté knives. Beth is based in Orton, Ontario. Recorded during the Hills of Erin studio tour in September 2007.

You can shop the many lampwork (and other) beads at http://www.sevenyaks.etsy.com

New Lampwork Beads Added to Etsy

I’ve put a few more lampwork bead up at my etsy site.

These are beautiful creations with vibrant colors that will add pizazz to any project you design.

Lampwork bead added to www.sevenyaks.etsy.com

Lampwork bead at www.sevenyaks.etsy.com

Louise Little Glass Beads Now Available.

I am so excited to announce I have some Louise Little glass beads available at my online store. These are beautiful designs inspired by the Southwest.

I have a small selection and they won’t last long. Stop by the shop to see more of her wonderful work.