One 29.1mm x 30.3mm focal bead. The bead was made on a 1/8 mandrel. It is waiting for your own beaded necklace design.

Made of Borosilicate glass.

Beads vary a little in size and shape since they are all individually made. Some parts are sculptural and therefore thicker or raised.

My beads are annealed in a digitally controlled kiln for lasting durability.

Lampwork or flamework is the term used to describe glass beads made by melting glass with a torch and wrapping it around a steel rod. The techniques used to form and festoon the glass havent changed much since the first core formed vessels made in ancient Egypt.

Annealing is the process an artist uses to slowly cool the glass bead to ensure strength and durability and to keep the bead from sudden thermal shock. Beads are placed in the artists kiln and cooled over time.

Pictures were taken in a table top photo studio and the bead has been enlarged to show details. Colors may slightly vary on different monitors.

I am a Self Representing Artist (SRA #R21) which means I make all my own work. This piece is a one of a kind (OOAK).