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Cobalt Large Hole Lampwork Glass Slider Bracelet Charm Nugget Bead Set With Metallic Aurae Dots

Handmade lampwork glass bracelet charm bead set - Cobalt blue with double helix aurae raised dots handmade lampwork glass pillow slider bracelet bead with matching sterling silver charm set.

This exquisite set if made using cobalt glass on a large hole mandrel. It will fit most large chains and cords. I made this cobalt nugget bead and added some Double Helix Aurae glass raised dots on top around the nugget. I also made a .925 sterling silver charm with a matching cobalt round bead with raised dots. It has a jump ring large enough to slip onto your European style bracelets and necklaces. The charm can be removed and worn separately on a necklace or keep them together on the bracelet. This gives you added variety for your accessories.

Qty: 1 bead and 1 charm
Average size approximately 17mm x 11mm
Hole Size 5mm

Handmade lampwork glass slider bead that will fit most European style bracelets and necklaces. They also look great on a leather cords, ribbon or silk.

Price is for bead only - bracelet and/or sterling slider beads not included. I have some sterling sliders available for purchase if you are interested. Other photos are for visual examples only.

All lampwork glass beads are handmade by me, Covergirlbeads glass artisan, Charlotte Hayes. My handmade beads are made one at a time in my studio along the Texas gulf coast.


TAKE PRIDE AND BUY HANDMADE

Support your worldwide and local artisans. Buy handmade! You'll be getting unique beads, jewelry and handcrafted items that only a few will ever own. Some items are even one of a kind!


SHIPPING

I use domestic shipping with delivery confirmation and ship internationally at reasonable rates. International buyers are responsible for any and all customs duties, taxes, vat or any other expense that may be added to your package entering your country.


LAMPWORK - THE PROCESS OF MELTING GLASS

I melt glass using my Carlisle mini cc torch winding it onto a mandrel (metal rod) that has been dipped in bead release (a silica based clay) to prevent the glass from sticking to the mandrel.

I use a variety of Moretti/Effetre Italian glass, Vetrofond, Lausha, CIM, Double Helix, Reichenbach, Bullseye, and TAG glass. I also use CZ cubic zirconias, dichroic glass, .999 fine silver, copper, silver leaf, gold leaf and palladium to add interesting designs and create elegant to organic styles of beads. After forming the bead, it is placed in the kiln to go through the annealing process.


ANNEALING

Annealing is a MUST. It is the process where I place my beads in my preheated digitally controlled Glass Hive kiln and allow them to rest for several hours in a glowing heat bath until the glass is the same temperature all over. This relieves stress in the bead. Then the temperature is slowly ramped down overnight until the beads are completely cooled to room temperature. This process takes hours and adds strength and durability to each bead. BEADS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN ANNEALED HAVE A GREATER CHANCE OF CRACKING DUE TO STRESS AND THERMAL SHOCK.


CLEANING

Cleaning the bead release out of the hole is very important. I use an electric dremel with a diamond bit to clean each bead individually. Clean bead holes make for a nicer construction for artisans to assemble their jewelry. If you will inspect the cheap imports, you will notice they are filled with bead release and you should question whether or not they were kiln annealed. Always buy handmade!


PHOTOGRAPHY

Numerous pictures are taken in an effort to get just the perfect photo for you to view. This is can be very time consuming but worth every minute to ensure you see quality photos. Sometimes beads can be very stubborn and nearly impossible to show their true beauty.


Member of Self Representing Artists SRA #H98

glass, sterling silver