From the beginning, beads have been used and treasured as human ornament, currency, symbols of power, objects of beauty and items used for worship.Lampwork beads are made from slender rods of colored glass, molten in the flame of the torch and wound onto mandrels.
Click HERE to see my newest lampwork bead listings on Etsy.
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.
I will be adding new lampwork beads on a regular basis!
I am also adding a new 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.
Send email to edooley@yahoo.com
Click HERE to see beads currently listed on ebay.....
Some past beads...
For more..see galleries.
