5 Reasons to Love Glass Beads

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MONA LISAS — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:23:05 GMT

Hi, I love looking and buying lampwork / glass beads. The only real problem I have is how to incorporate them in a necklace or bracelet. I need design ideas, besides just stringing a whole bunch on a string. The designers must have had a purpose for making these beads in the various styles and shapes. Yet they never show how they would use the bead in a jewerly piece. In the past I used to purchase "Stringing magazine",and "Bead Style", they were the only one 's who would sometimes incorporate a lampwork bead into a jewerly project. But they have been skimping on the pages, therefore I lost interest in buying the magazines. I purchased the BeadMaster which is another designer lampwork / glass designer book, again its missing what they would call the "gallery " page. Just like the newer books that are out . Know one shows how to put these handmade beads into a project. Especially the ones with the flowers and the vines. I hope in the future we will see a gallery page using the lampwork beads. It helps to know how best to show off these beautiful beads in jewerly. Sincerley, mona lisa

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RitaR@11 — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:33:25 GMT

I make my own glass beads, but some of my favorite bead artists are: Pam Brisse, The Blue Between, from Edmonds, Washington; Debby Gwaltney, Starlight Beads, Arkansas; and Amber Van Meter, Naos, from Colorado.

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I Create Wonders Inc — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:38:58 GMT

My teacher, DawnElla Whitney, began making lampwork beads several years ago, and her beads have inspired me to make wonderful necklaces which attract all sorts of people. She shares her beads each Christmas with her students by allowing us to pick one as a present from her. Sometimes it takes me quite a while to imagine and then create just the right setting for one of her beads, but her beads really stimulate my creative juices. My love of glass beads has led me on a journey to meet new people and has opened the door to a whole new creative part of my life. I like to think of my life as having stages, and being a bead artist is my fifth stage.

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salzma — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:11:39 GMT

I.love.glass.beads. I love making them, I love using them in jewelry. I love playing with them. They sparkle and they glow. They are cool to the touch and warm with body heat. Favorite glass bead artists? All of them.

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Mimz2 — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:23:58 GMT

THANK YOU!!! Even though I love Beading Daily, I don't do any "beading". I was getting vry frustrated by always receiving Emails about buying past issues and other books. Not many of the mails appeal to me and they quickly get deleted... (I just love the fact that I get Emails about beads) But I thank you so much for this mail about glass beads. I do not believe in spending all the money on crystal beads when glass beads are so much more gorgeous! colorful! cheaper! versatile! readily available! So thanks for Jamie's column, truly inspirational- and correct! 1,000 reasons to love glass beads!

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bluelapis — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:53:49 GMT

I love everything about glass beads! The sparkle and shine of the smooth cool surfaces. The way it warms to your skin when worn. The way they sound when you run them through your fingers. And the colors and effects that are possible in glass, never cease to mesmerize me! Lampworked beads are my favorite, and some of the pure beauty I have seen in this artform is breathtaking. My favorite glass bead artisans? That is tough. But at the top of my list would be:Amy K (aka the Flamekeeper) Sue of SueBeads, and Emma od EJR beads, just to name a few. But there are so many talented people I have seen online at Etsy and other venues, that this list would truly have to be endless!

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Mthrrhonda — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:28:31 GMT

I also love glass beads. But just one comment. Glass, even when a "solid" is a liquid...the one thing I remember from Materials Science class in Engineering.

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Evalie — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:04:03 GMT

Beads and beaded jewelry have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember! Beaded trim on my Sunday "best" gloves...digging through my grandmothers "junk" jewelry drawer....getting my first bead loom at age 10...looking for all the indian beadwork on a trip cross-country. All that was before I realized that the pretty rocks that my brothers collected could be made into MORE BEADS! Then there's my newest journey with all the beautiful lampwork being done! For me...it's a lifetime love. Between the beautiful colors, the unlimited sizes and shapes, and the wonderful imagination of talented artists....what's not to love!

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PatS@97 — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:48:00 GMT

I love glass beads because they are shiny! It's been dubbed "racoonism". I just love glass and beads are the most affordable piles of glass I can collect. I have branched out to kiln working glass so I can have even bigger piles. But more expensive and you can't run it through your fingers without getting sliced. I considered lampworking but decided that I am afraid of fire that close to my face. My brother-in-law sells beads but they are stone - turquoise, lapis etc - and they just don't have the fire and sparkle of glass.

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Rachelle@14 — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:32:49 GMT

I absolutely love everything about glass beads...especially the colors! I have since learned to make my own lampwork beads. It certainly isn't easy. I have so many favorite lampwork bead artists...some of them have recognizable names, some are just small solo operators at home with a simple torch head and a can of propane...All are a terrific inspiration. I belong to forums where even glass newbies inspire each other! Lately I have been pairing organic-looking glass beads with gemstone beads and I even etch glass beads to look more like stone or even beach glass. The possibilities truly are endless!

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TinaC@28 — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:21:45 GMT

They are a little different. I like that.

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daffymommy — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:47:03 GMT

I adore glass beads because you don't have to have a lot of money to get beautiful beads. Most of the time it's how you "see" the beads. I'm a gleaner and have gotten some really ugly, misshapen, and odd glass beads in grab bags and such. I have always kept them tucked away in their own little box, because you'll never know when the ugly duckling will be inspired into a beautiful swan.