Lampwork Beads - Beautiful One of a Kind Creations
The beads used in my jewelry are all made by hand in my studio in Westboro Village in Ottawa. Each bead is a unique and beautiful creation.
But what is Lampworking?
Lampworking or flameworking was developed thousands of years ago. It is the art of melting rods of glass in the flame of a torch and winding the molten glass around a steel rod called a "mandrel". The bead can be shaped and decorated while in the molten state. Once the artist is satisfied with the bead it is placed in a kiln. The kiln process is called "annealing" and it hardens and stabilizes the bead so that it is ready to be used. If you'd like to see the process in action check out my YouTube channel
Explore each page below to see a small sampling of the beautiful custom beads I have made and read more about their unique qualities. Ready to browse? Head over to My Shop .
Interested in customizing a piece with favourite colours, or having something designed for a special occasion I'm pleased to be able work with you. Contact me and we can collaborate to make the perfect piece.
Lampworking or flameworking was developed thousands of years ago. It is the art of melting rods of glass in the flame of a torch and winding the molten glass around a steel rod called a "mandrel". The bead can be shaped and decorated while in the molten state. Once the artist is satisfied with the bead it is placed in a kiln. The kiln process is called "annealing" and it hardens and stabilizes the bead so that it is ready to be used. If you'd like to see the process in action check out my YouTube channel
Explore each page below to see a small sampling of the beautiful custom beads I have made and read more about their unique qualities. Ready to browse? Head over to My Shop .
Interested in customizing a piece with favourite colours, or having something designed for a special occasion I'm pleased to be able work with you. Contact me and we can collaborate to make the perfect piece.
You can take a tour of my studio - see what goes into making these beautiful beads and experience a torching demonstration
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Pendants |
Earrings |
Necklaces |
Journey Beads |
Happy Hearts/
Mon Amour |
Boro Link Collection
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What's New!
Check out the latest news and the creations coming out of the studio
Check out my beautiful collection of hand made hearts
in my Mon Amour shop
New Addition to the Earring Collection
I am excited to now include Trumpet Hook earrings to my collection.
These earrings are so beautiful It was love at first sight for me. A graceful sterling silver mount is perfect for small round lampwork beads
Custom orders/colours are welcomed.
These earrings are so beautiful It was love at first sight for me. A graceful sterling silver mount is perfect for small round lampwork beads
Custom orders/colours are welcomed.
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Jewelry in the making! See a bead that you like or have an idea for a special piece you'd like made?
Contact me and we will work together to make the perfect compliment to your collection.
Contact me and we will work together to make the perfect compliment to your collection.