Artisan glass beads are made using a process known as “lampworking”. Lampwork beads are made out of molten glass using an age old method which has been passed down through generations utilizing original techniques. The lampwork process is very involved and requires sophisticated equipment and manual dexterity. The artist must manipulate a rod of glass with one hand and a mandrel with the other. It takes a great deal of coordination, skill, and practice to be able to produce even the simplest beads. Each handmade glass bead is a miniature work of art, shaped one at a time by the artist. A skillfully turned bead is a true thing of beauty, thought provoking, inspiring a certain level of respect for the artisan that created it.

Our lampwork beads are created by Pacific Northwest Artisan, Krisdine Hendershot. All of our Jewelry Creations are the works of Pacific Northwest Artisan, Sue Ross. Kris and Sue are Sisters, each being skilled in their respective areas of expertise. Sue has been creating jewelry since 1998, it was obvious they should join forces and do collaborative work when Kris started turning out beautiful beads in 2000.

We have a large stock of lampwork beads and findings if you would prefer to have a custom piece made using color combinations of your choosing.