This is the place to see my lampwork beads...

There is a new page with resources for lampwork beadmakers

Check here for links to lampwork bead societies, tutorials, lampwork publications, artists, blogs, museums, jewelry artists, glass schools and more.

I am working on a new video in my studio, demonstrating several of my trademark lampwork beads. 

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Click here to see my lampwork beads in my Etsy store.
Here is a link to macro photos of my lampwork on Smugmug...

Also, if you go to my Lampwork Bead Gallery, you can see some of my most recent glass beads..thanks for your interest!

I am also featuring work of jewelry artists using my lampwork beads on my blog, so be sure to check it out and if you have some jewelry to share, just send me an email to be included...I will be happy to include a link for you also.

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Lamwpork Beads by Ellen Dooley
I bought a torch before I ever made any lampwork beads... We live not far from the Pilchuck glass school . Some of the best glass artists in the country work in the NW corner of Washington State. But from the first time I saw one when visiting one of their studio open houses, I knew I wanted to make glass beads..so I bought a torch, took a class, and then practice, practice, practice! That was over fifteen years ago!
I am a full time beadmaker, making lampwork beads every day in my studio.

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Lampwork beads by Ellen Dooley are made from Moretti glass imported from Italy, Lauscha glass from Germany and Double Helix, Bullseye, ASK, and Messy glass, all fine new glasses from the United States. Borosilicate glass is also occasionally used. Most importantly, these lampwork beads are all annealed overnight in a digitally controlled kiln. This ensures their long life and durability. Many custom blended frits, pure silver wire, leaf and foil, as well as 23kt gold are used to add surface interest and texture.

 

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Lots of lampwork beads have been added to the extensive galleries of my work.
Thanks so much for your interest!
I normally feature a jewelry or bead artist but this time...something new! Jennifer Lommers, a NW painter from Oregon is the featured artist on the web site. Be sure to check out her work!


There is also TIPS page with ideas for lampworkers, jewelers, and collectors of lampwork beads..so if you are aware of a tip, resource, or event, please send me an email and I will include a link.