Beads > Lampwork Beads
You will fall in love with these beautiful hand made beads and charms. Each bead is hand crafted with exquisite precision and detail. Lampwork beads are created by heating a glass rod and winding it into the shape of the base bead, then intricate patterns and colors can be added to the bead with nearly limitless design possibilities. Early lampwork beads were created with the flame of an oil lamp, hence then name, but today are formed with torches.
The brilliant optical qualities of the dichroic lampwork beads came to us thanks to space age technology. NASA originally developed the unique process of stacking multiple layers of metal oxides and then fusing them with glass for satellite mirrors. The radiant spectrum of colors seen in these beads is a result of different wavelengths of light either passing through or reflecting off of various layers of metal oxides. Each bead is truly an individual work of art; continuously drawing the eye to resplendent colors as light shifts upon the bead. If you enjoy these lamp beads be sure to check out our Czech lamp beads by Jablonex, the World's foremost manufacturer of glass beads.
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Adorable CRYSTALLIZED™ Christmas Tree Earring Kits are now available! Kit includes all the beads and findings required to create these popular earrings, plus step-by-step instructions! All you need is basic jeweler's tools and less than 5 minutes! Watch our basic earrings instructional video to see how easy making your own earrings can be!
Twelve Days of Christmas
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Follow these quick and easy instructions to create fun fashionable necklaces! Click here to watch the video.
Shipwreck Beads Catalog
Bigger and better! Our 2010 catalog is jam packed with over 1,000 full color pages of ideas! Over 13,000 more items added since our previous printing! With over 52,000 items, our massive catalog is certain to inspire countless hours of beaded bliss! Purchase our catalog via web or phone order for just $10.00 ($15.00 International) and receive a $15.00 credit applied towards your first order!- That's $15.00 in FREE BEADS! Credit will not be mailed in the form of a coupon. Delivery time 3-5 days via Priority Mail. Order your 2010 Shipwreck Beads Catalog here!
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Pressed Flower and Leaf Beads
Bring the look of nature's most beautiful creations to your beading projects with our great selection of Pressed glass Flowers and Leaves by Jablonex®. These high quality pressed glass beads come in nearly limitless variations of size shape and color just like their counterparts in nature
Video: Linear Necklace Design
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Plastic Pony Beads are wildly popular. They are perfect for children's and family projects and come in tons of great colors! Check out our Plastic Pony Bead Mixtures for even more brightly colored fun for all ages!
Findings and Components
They may not be as bright and colorful as all those new beads in your shopping cart, but don't forget all those findings, like crimps and headpins essential to completing your project! Also, don't miss our gorgeous selection of radiant Swarovski crystal headpins and high quality precious metal findings.
Gemstone Donut Findings
Love gemstone donuts but don't quite know what to do with them? Check out our interchangeable donut holders. These interchangeable donut holders allow you to customize your gemstone necklace for any occasion!
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