Reader Photos : beads, art show

Wild Kingdom

Sheila Papaioannou — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:21:27 GMT

Swarovski crystals and vermeil gold complement Sheila’s handmade glass beads.

The animal print design glitters with embedded goldstone. Necklace length measures 22”. Glass beads are created in the flame of a torch and fully kiln annealed.

Vivid Color

Sheila Papaioannou — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:16:57 GMT

Peridot, mother of pearl, spinel gemstones and Swarovski crystals complement Sheila’s large focal glass bead. Findings are sterling silver. Adjustable necklace length measures 17” – 21”. Glass beads are created in the flame of a torch and fully kiln annealed.

Calypso

Sheila Papaioannou — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:58:14 GMT

Freshwater pearls, peridot, Swarovski crystals and Czech glass mix with Sheila’s handmade glass shells and mermaid. Findings are sterling silver. Necklace length measures 24”. Articulated pendant is 4 ½”. Glass beads are created in the flame of a torch and fully kiln annealed.

Dreamscape

Sheila Papaioannou — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:52:28 GMT

Swarovski crystal components, sterling silver and Sheila’s handmade beads form this tiered necklace. All wire work was hand done by Sheila. Adjustable necklace length measures 18” – 22” around the top strand. Glass beads are created in the flame of a torch and fully kiln annealed.

Midnight Butterfly

Sheila Papaioannou — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:48:26 GMT

Black onyx round beads mix with a variety of Sheila’s handmade glass to complement the vintage cloisonné pendant. Findings are sterling silver. Necklace length measures 20”. Glass beads are created in the flame of a torch and fully kiln annealed.

Lapis Layered Garden

Sheila Papaioannou — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:45:04 GMT

Freshwater pearls and lapis lazuli complement the center focal bead made by Sheila. There are seven layers of glass in this style of bead. Findings are sterling silver. Adjustable necklace length measures 17" - 21". Glass beads are created in the flame of a torch and fully kiln annealed.

Raindrop Garden

Sheila Papaioannou — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:41:35 GMT

Genuine turquoise drops rain onto a mix of citrine beads, vintage porcelain beads, and Sheila's handmade glass. Findings are vermeil gold. Adjustable necklace length measures 26" - 29", pendant measures 4" tall. Glass beads are created in the flame of a torch and fully kiln annealed.