Reader Photos : handmade, glass

racines de cacahuetes

noodlebead — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 07:57:14 GMT

le Francine

noodlebead — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:06:38 GMT

australia's sand

noodlebead — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:44:18 GMT

Bracelet: Stella

Antiquity Travelers — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 21:31:00 GMT

Traditional triangular chevron chain from the April 2007 Bead and Button Issue. Fun and easy - only took an afternoon to make this pattern. I used Swarovski crystals, Czech glass rounds and Miyuki Japanese seed beads.

Necklace: Cuban Glass

Antiquity Travelers — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:02:01 GMT

A friend is an advid beachcomber, and sent me a stash of sea glass she picked up in Cuba. All variations of colors ... I'm still working on what I'm going to do with it all!

Gothic wirework drop necklace

BeadFancy310 — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:39:09 GMT

This necklace was a gift I made for my little sister.

I was going for an art nouveau-like style. The frame was hand-forged using color-coated copper wire, the rest was simply adding chain along with attaching copper-plated glass drop beads.

She loved it :))

for the sun

noodlebead — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:50:50 GMT

wire , seed beads and shell , that what i use for this neckelace

Iron-grey flower pendant

Artual — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:15:57 GMT

This free form beaded pendant was my favourite for a long time. Initially I wanted to keep it for myself, but finally I sold it for a customer who liked it, too.

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.