http://folksy.com/shops/BlueBoxStudio Blue Box Studio ~ handmade in North Somerset ~ handmade lampwork beads for jewellery and artists, sea glass and sterling silver jewellery and accessories ~ Silk and velvet scarves and accessories dyed, printed and textured to my own designs. Also Shibori dyeing technique silk scarf kits. See my website for more about Blue Box Studio. en-gb BlueBoxStudio - Jewellery, Textiles & Sea Glass Blue Box Studio ~ handmade in North Somerset ~ handmade lampwork beads for jewellery and artists, sea glass and sterling silver jewellery and accessories ~ Silk and velvet scarves and accessories dyed, printed and textured to my own designs. Also Shibori dyeing technique silk scarf kits. See my website for more about Blue Box Studio. White and blue cotton fabric remnant approx 24 inches wide x 20 inches long (60cms x 50cms) New and now surplus to requirements now that I no longer make bags. Blue stripes and 3/4" wide (2cms approx) with 1.35" (3.5cms approx) white bands inbetween. BBS ref: C1116 BlueBoxStudio Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:42:17 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2661309 http://folksy.com/items/2661309 Cotton fabric - white and blue remnant Curtain weight cotton fabric remnant, now surplus to requirements now that I have stopped making bags. A beautiful high quality fabric, each piece is approx 60cms x 50cms or 24 inches x 20 inches approx in old money. Desperately seeking new loving home so I can free up space for other projects. BlueBoxStudio Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:00:50 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2661409 http://folksy.com/items/2661409 Cotton fabric - patterned remnant - new green blue gold A pretty fabric shoulder bag with embroidered chrysanthemum flower in shades of cream and brown, with magenta silk dupion lining. Inside there is a small pocket for a card or keys and the bag fastens with a secure magnetic fastening. Toning satin cord straps complete. This would be a stunning addition to anyone's wardrobe, ideal for a summer wedding or evening out. Small enough not to encumber, large enough to hold your keys, camera and purse. The bag is approximately 7.5 inches square 19cms, with the overall strap length being 41.5 inches 105cms. Half price in my sale! BlueBoxStudio Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:20:36 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2671685 http://folksy.com/items/2671685 Chrysanthemum shoulder handbag with silk dupion lining - sale Handmade lampwork glass beads made in my North Somerset studio. Over the last year I have amassed a lot of single or 'orphan' beads - experiments, left over from other projects, lost ideas. They are all perfect and ideal for adding to stock, using as inspiration or using in projects, one or many. The box is now full and the beads need new homes so I am offering them for sale in mixed bags. All at a tempting price that covers my costs of glass, annealling and time but for less than I would normally sell my beads. I need the room! All my beads are individually made using glass from Murano Italy, the US, Germany, China and elsewhere. Many are decorated using silver rich glass, silver enhanced glass, fine silver wire or sheet or frit (crushed glass). Some are shaped with ridges, some pressed flat, most are round. All are annealed in a digital kiln for strength, cleaned and checked before sale. In this set there are 10 beautiful 'orphan' beads in predominantly black - with accents in coloured frit, spots, dots, reactive glass. They have been made on a mix of 2.4mm and 3.2mm mandrels and range in size from approx 11-19 mm diameter. Beads will be supplied boxed to protect them from the ravages of the postal system. The mandrel is for display and not included in the sale. Self Representing Artist - SRA H-178 BlueBoxStudio Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:09:06 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2722886 http://folksy.com/items/2722886 Handmade lampwork glass beads - 10 orphan black based beads This pretty scarf is ideal for a cold winter's day, wherever you are in the world. Handmade from habotai silk, dyed using Shibori techniques in shades of purple, blue, pink and jade. Silk is both cool in summer and warm in winter and the colour of this will cheer up any dull day. A really useful size, this scarf is approx 145cms x 40cms (57 x 16 inches approx). A one of a kind item, because of the technique used no two will ever be the same. Hand wash or dry clean, this scarf is really easy to care for. In my sale to make way for new stock in the spring. This scarf is reduced from £18.95 to £12.50. BBS ref: S361 BlueBoxStudio Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:07:13 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2728206 http://folksy.com/items/2728206 Pretty in purple - handmade shibori dyed silk scarf - sale Created from 18% silk / 82% viscose high quality white velvet, this scarf has first been dyed yellow and then, using a traditional shibori technique, compressed and dyed with droplets and hand blended dyes in blue and brown, which belnding with the yellow give a range of colours in the pattern. Double sided, this long scarf measures approximately 54inches x 10 inches 137cms x 25cms. Hand wash or dry clean, this easy care scarf will warm up a cold winters day. The high quality velvet is wonderfully soft and drapes beautifully. Because of the techniques used when making my scarves, no two will be identical. You are buying a wearable piece of art - handmade in my North Somerset garden studio, inspired by nature, music, sights and sounds. To make way for new stock I have reduced the price of this scarf - normally £27.50, on sale for £22.50. BBS ref: 572 BlueBoxStudio Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:43:07 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2809318 http://folksy.com/items/2809318 Silk Viscose velvet shibori hand dyed scarf - yellow DNA - Sale Created from 18% silk / 82% viscose high quality white velvet, this scarf has first been dyed green and then screen printed over with an ivy design. The design is on one side of the scarf only. Double sided, this scarf measures approximately 43 inches x 8inches 109cms x 20cms. Hand wash or dry clean, this easy care scarf will warm up a cold winters day. Because of the techniques used when making my scarves, no two will be identical. You are buying a wearable piece of art - handmade in my North Somerset garden studio, inspired by nature, music, sights and sounds. To make way for new stock I have reduced the price of this scarf - normally £27.50, on sale for £15.00. BBS ref: 385 BlueBoxStudio Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:14:58 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2809350 http://folksy.com/items/2809350 Silk Viscose velvet hand screen printed and dyed scarf - green ivy - Sale More from the back of the cupboard at Blue Box Studio. I collected a lot of buttons for bag making but haven't had time to use them. All of them are as new, locked away in the dark, waiting for someone to love them enough. This is a 25mm (about 1 inch) crystal diamante button set on a metal shank base. The outer two rows of diamante are stepped, with the central stone being level with the inner ring. Each diamante crystal is faceted. Really beautiful, this really sparkles in the light. BlueBoxStudio Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:58:18 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2811746 http://folksy.com/items/2811746 Crystal diamante button on metal shank Black plastic cord locks, toggles, fasteners, call them what you will. These are the round spherical type have 2 cord 'holes'. These are needinga new home now that I'm not making bags. Ideal also for replacing lost toggles on coats, shoe laces and lots of other uses. BlueBoxStudio Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:13:35 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2811774 http://folksy.com/items/2811774 Black cord toggles fasteners locks - clearout sale Black plastic cord locks, toggles, fasteners, call them what you will. In this pack there are 2 types: the flat oval shaped ones take the cords through one 'hole'; the round spherical type have 2 cord 'holes'. There are 2 round ones and 3 flat toggle locks. These are needing a new home now that I'm not making bags. Ideal also for replacing lost toggles on coats, shoe laces and lots of other uses. BlueBoxStudio Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:18:13 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2811778 http://folksy.com/items/2811778 Black cord toggles fasteners locks - clearout sale A pack of three 7 (18cm) zips, brand new and unused, with tabs still attached. Colours are navy, pale blue and cream. Ideal for bags, skirts, trousers and lots more. These were 99p each to buy - discounted for quick sale. BlueBoxStudio Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:22:51 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2811798 http://folksy.com/items/2811798 7 inch zips x 3 - clear out sale Something blue ... Genuine English sea glass is getting harder to find, genuine blue English sea glass is rarer still. Most sea glass will be 50-100 years old, blue is invariably Victorian, from a time when blue bottles for medecines and poisons were common. This is a small piece of genuine blue English sea glass, from Cornwall. Mounted with blue Swarovski crystals on sterling silver, hung from a sterling silver bail and chain. My sea glass items come with some general information on the history of sea glass. All my sea glass is genuine, no dyes or tumblers, personally collected from beaches discovered on my travels. It is as found, except for drilling to make into beads for my jewellery. No 2 pieces of sea glass will be exactly the same, no two pieces of my jewellery will be the same either. The pendant is approximately 32mm long, that's just over 1.25 inches in old money. The sterling silver chain is 18 inches long / 45cms approx. If you prefer a shorter chain please get in touch, I often have some available. This piece will be supplied in an organza bag and boxed for safe delivery through the ravages of the postal system. Normally £20, this piece is reduced to make way for new work. BBS ref: 1900A BlueBoxStudio Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:36:23 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2816770 http://folksy.com/items/2816770 Victorian Blue - genuine English sea glass, crystal and silver necklace - sale Sea glass is also often called 'Mermaid's tears' - this piece is a teardrop shaped filigree locket filled with small pieces of genuine English sea glass in shades of green. The locket and bail are silver plated, the choker is made from black wire with a plated screw fastening. This is a very pretty piece, a reminder of the seaside, a little piece of history - most genuine sea glass is 50-100 years old, it takes that long for Mother Nature to weaver her magic on these pieces. These peices of sea glass were personally collected from Cornish beaches; they are exacly as found - no drills, no tumblers - no sandblasting, just perfect smooth frosted pieces of genuine English sea glass. The pendant, from top of bail to bottom of locket is approx 50mm / 2". The black wire choker is approx 18" / 45cms long. I have only a few of these pretty necklaces, all different, left from my Winter fairs so am offering them here to make way for new work in the Spring. BlueBoxStudio Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:12:19 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2817114 http://folksy.com/items/2817114 Mermaids locket - sea glass pendant and choker - SRA FHF Sea glass is also often called 'Neptune's jewels' - this piece is a cube shaped filigree locket filled with small pieces of genuine English sea glass in shades of blue and white. The locket and bail are silver plated, the choker is made from black wire with a plated screw fastening. This is a very pretty piece, a reminder of the seaside, a little piece of history - most genuine sea glass is 50-100 years old, it takes that long for Mother Nature to weaver her magic on these pieces. These pieces of sea glass were personally collected from Cornish beaches; they are exacly as found - no drills, no tumblers - no sandblasting, just perfect smooth frosted pieces of genuine English sea glass. The pendant, from top of bail to bottom of locket is approx 46mm / 1.8". The black wire choker is approx 18 / 45cms long. I have only a few of these pretty necklaces, all different, left from my Winter fairs so am offering them here to make way for new work in the Spring. BlueBoxStudio Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:12:21 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2820798 http://folksy.com/items/2820798 Neptune's secret - sea glass pendant and choker - SRA FHF I love this fabric, it remind me of summer clouds, stepping stones across a pond, an irregular pattern that doesn't distract the eye. Devore is the technique where by the satin top fabric is burnt out to give a shadowy textured feel and look to the fabric. Handmade from 18% silk, 82% viscose fabric using my own blend of dyes, this scarf has been double dyed with a turquoise blue silk background and shimmering blue viscose satin design. The fabric is very soft and fluid and the light catches the shimmering satin from every angle. Size: approximately 142cms x 25cms (56ins x 10 ins). Long enough to wear as a wrap, a useful length. The colour is pretty enough to warm even the coldest of days. This easy care scarf is versatile enough to see you through SPRING, summer, autumn and winter and comes with full care instructions. It would make an ideal present for your friends, or yourself! This scarf is normally £22.50 but reduced to make way for new work. BBS ref: S5781 BlueBoxStudio Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:55:48 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2831838 http://folksy.com/items/2831838 Spotty dotty - handmade turquoise blue silk satin devore scarf with oval dots I love this fabric, it is a little bit of madness, whimsical shapes, hearts, swirls, leaves, stars and stripes in soft reflective satin devore on a darker silk base. Devore is the technique where by the satin top fabric is burnt out to give a shadowy textured feel and look to the fabric. Handmade from 18% silk, 82% viscose fabric using my own blend of dyes, this scarf has been double dyed with a green silk background and shimmering red viscose satin design. The fabric is very soft and fluid and the light catches the shimmering satin from every angle. Size: approximately 142cms x 28cms (56ins x 11 ins). Long enough to wear as a wrap, a useful length. The colour is pretty enough to warm even the coldest of days. This easy care scarf is versatile enough to see you through Spring, summer, autumn and winter and comes with full care instructions. It would make an ideal present for your friends, or yourself! This scarf is normally £22.50 but reduced to make way for new work. BBS ref: S5631 BlueBoxStudio Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:27:03 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2832178 http://folksy.com/items/2832178 Red on green - handmade silk satin devore scarf with block patterns - sale Created from 18% silk / 82% viscose high quality white velvet, this scarf has first been dyed green and then screen printed over with my own random stripe design, inspired by the reeds on the Somerset Levels near my home, with a decolourant which removes the green colour leaving a mellow yellow cream pattern. The stripes run downwards at the ends of the scarf, and across the width in the middle. The velvet used in this scarf is high quality and very soft. Just the thing to snuggle into on a cold day. Double sided, this scarf measures approximately 50 inches x 7inches 127cms x 18cms. Hand wash or dry clean, this easy care scarf will warm up a cold winters day. Because of the techniques used when making my scarves, no two will be identical. You are buying a wearable piece of art - handmade in my North Somerset garden studio, inspired by nature, music, sights and sounds. To make way for new stock I have reduced the price of this scarf - normally £37.50, on sale for £25.00. BBS ref: 341 BlueBoxStudio Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:00:20 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2838626 http://folksy.com/items/2838626 Silk Viscose velvet hand screen printed and dyed scarf - green stripes - Sale Another gorgeous scarf from Blue Box Studio - this is a lovely item and will be a really useful addition to any wardrobe. This scarf is silver grey on black - but that doesn't make it dull! Hand devored to my own design with a moon and starts (or circles and stars if you prefer) left in velvet. Devore is the technique where by the velvet pile is burnt out to give a shadowy textured feel and look to the fabric. Handmade from 18% silk, 82% viscose fabric this scarf has been hand printed to my own design and hand dyed using my own blend of dyes. The velvet is beautifully soft and very fluid and the light catches the shimmering pile from every angle. Size: approximately 142cms x 29cms (56ins x 11.5 ins). This scarf is a useful length but looks great just draped round your shoulders with a jacket. A very warming item, sure to keep the chilly winds at bay in winter. Hand wash or dry clean, this easy care scarf is versatile enough to see you through summer, autumn and winter and comes with full easy care instructions. In my sale to make way for new work and designs. BlueBoxStudio Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:36:06 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2841386 http://folksy.com/items/2841386 Moon & Stars - handmade silk velvet devore scarf in black & silver grey - sale Handmade from a stack of white and green genuine sea glass which I have collected from Cornish beaches in the South West peninsular of England, simply mounted on sterling silver. The pendant is approx. 50mm long including the sterling silver bail. This hangs from an approximately 18 inch / 45cms sterling silver chain with bolt ring clasp fitting. There are 5 beautiful pieces of this sea glassglass; all carefully hand drilled and mounted on my handmade swirl mounts. This item comes with care instructions and information about the history of sea glass in general, in an organza bag so ready for giving, or as a present for yourself. Each one of my sea glass necklaces is made from carefully selected pieces of genuine sea glass, collected from around the British coastline. By the nature of the sea glass, no two pieces will ever be quite alike. Every piece of sea glass jewellery I make will be subtly different and unique. All sea glass will be 50-100 years old, it takes that long to be tumbled by the movement of the waves and sand to become the treasures we find today. No dyes, tumblers, etching fluid, this genuine sea glass is as found on the beach, except for cleaning and drilling so that it can be made into jewellery. If you need a shorter chain, just let me know, I usually have some in stock (or can obtain at a few days notice). BBS ref: 1829A Normally £25, this piece is reduced to make way for new work. BlueBoxStudio Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:17:57 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2866306 http://folksy.com/items/2866306 Sea Swirl - genuine English white green sea glass and silver necklace - sale Handmade from genuine sea glass in shades of white & sea foam green which I have collected from Cornish beaches, mounted onto sterling silver tube & supported by a sterling silver snake chain. Carefully flared ends on the tubing stop the sea glass beads from being removed but allow the pieces of glass to move freely. By the nature of the sea glass, no two pieces will ever be quite alike. Every piece of sea glass jewellery I make will be subtly different and unique. No dyes, tumblers, etching fluid, this sea glass is as found on the beach, except for cleaning and drilling so that it can be made into jewellery. The frosting is a result of 50-100 years of being swept amongst sand and stones, a little piece of history from Mother Nature! A very tactile piece of jewellery that will take on a patina when worn, from the natural oils in your skin. If you'd rather just keep the frosted look, then a quick wash in warm soapy water sorts that, similarly a quick wipe with mineral oil will bring out the colour of the glass. The pendant is approx. 24mm / 1" wide and hangs from a 16 inch / 40cms sterling silver chain with lobster clasp fitting. Gift boxed in a professionally printed Blue Box Studio box, with care instructions and information about the history of sea glass in general, this item is ready for giving, or as a present for yourself. If you need a different length chain, just let me know, I usually have some in stock (or can obtain at a few days notice). BlueBoxStudio Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:13:46 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2869418 http://folksy.com/items/2869418 Sea foam white - handmade sea glass and sterling silver necklace - SRAJD FHF Handmade from genuine sea glass in shades of opaque green which I have collected from Cornish beaches, mounted onto sterling silver tube & supported by a sterling silver snake chain. Carefully flared ends on the tubing stop the sea glass beads from being removed but allow the pieces of glass to move freely. By the nature of the sea glass, no two pieces will ever be quite alike. Every piece of sea glass jewellery I make will be subtly different and unique. No dyes, tumblers, etching fluid, this sea glass is as found on the beach, except for cleaning and drilling so that it can be made into jewellery. The frosting and small inclusions are a result of 50-100 years of being swept amongst sand and stones, a little piece of history from Mother Nature! A very tactile piece of jewellery that will take on a patina when worn, from the natural oils in your skin. If you'd rather just keep the frosted look, then a quick wash in warm soapy water sorts that, similarly a quick wipe with mineral oil will bring out the colour of the glass. The pendant is approx. 24mm / 0.9" wide and hangs from a 16 inch / 40cms sterling silver chain with lobster clasp fitting. Gift boxed in a professionally printed Blue Box Studio box, with care instructions and information about the history of sea glass in general, this item is ready for giving, or as a present for yourself. If you need a different length chain, just let me know, I usually have some in stock . BlueBoxStudio Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:10:54 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2869782 http://folksy.com/items/2869782 Green Trio - handmade sea glass and sterling silver necklace - SRAJD FHF This kit is Aegean Sea colour range in shades of blue, green and purple. Make your own masterpiece in your microwave. No microwave? Just let me know and I'll enclose details of how to create a sensation in your steamer! My kits are an easy introduction to the technique of Shibori Dyeing on silk, are great fun and make ideal presents as they are easy to post. The gift that goes on giving - have the fun of making and then the fun of wearing too! No previous experience is required. Made to my own design and using the same dyes and materials used in my own work, each kit includes - a pure silk scarf in Ponge 5 silk, minimum 28 x 114cms (may not be by Arty's) - a silk test piece for you to practice on - 3 x 50ml bottles of dye (enough for several scarves) in your chosen colourway which can be fixed in a microwave - pipettes to remove the dye from the bottles - fully illustrated instructions You just need to provide the plastic gloves, microwaveable dish (plastic take-away containers are good for this) and the belief that you really can create your own original masterpiece. The kit comes with a handy carrier bag, either to use as presentation if giving this as a gift, or just for keeping everything together in one place. These very concentrated dyes can be blended or diluted to increase the range of colours available. Other colourways are available - see my other listings for more details BlueBoxStudio Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:53:17 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2925838 http://folksy.com/items/2925838 Shibori dyeing technique scarf kit - Aegean Sea Make your own masterpiece in your microwave, or create a senstaion with your steamer. If you haven't a microwave, just let me know and I'll enclose details of how to create a sensation in your steamer! This kit is Northern Lights colour range - fuschia, green, blue. My kits are an easy introduction to the technique of Shibori Dyeing on silk, are great fun and make ideal presents as they are easy to post. They are the gift that goes on giving - the fun of making and then the fun of an wearing an original creation too! No previous experience is required - these are designed for beginners. Made to my own design and using the same dyes and materials used in my own work, each kit includes a pure silk scarf in Ponge 5 silk, minimum 28 x 114cms (may not be by Arty's) a silk test piece for you to practice on 3 x 50ml bottles of dye (enough for several scarves) which can be fixed in a microwave in your chosen colourway pipettes to remove the dye from the bottles fully illustrated instructions You just need to provide the plastic gloves, microwaveable dish (plastic take-away containers are good for this) and the belief that you really can create your own original masterpiece. These very concentrated dyes can be blended or diluted to increase the range of colours available. Extra supplies are available, just contact me for details. BlueBoxStudio Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:26:17 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2926630 http://folksy.com/items/2926630 Northern Lights - Shibori dyeing technique scarf kits This sea glass was personally hand-picked from beaches in the North of England, where the glass works closed in the 1930s . It is a beautiful piece of sea glass and rare to find one in this colour. And getting rarer! It is very unusual. This pretty End of Day sea glass pendant is shades of of green and a hint of yellow on white frosted glass. The pendant is just over 0.8" (21.4mm) long, 0.23" (6mm) thick and just under 0.4" (9.3mm) wide including the silver plated bail. It is mounted on a olive green wire necklet, approx 21" (53cms). Together they complement each other to make a very pretty necklace. 'End of day' glass is glass that was used by the workers at the end of the day to make items in their own time. Sometimes it was also pieces of glass that the glass workers dumped at the end of the day. Over time this has found its way into the sea and been washed, frosted and smoothed by the movement of the waves on sand and stones to make these rare gems. Also known as multi or multicoloured glass because it is made up of several colours. Although more common in some areas than others, pieces like this are rare and treasured. The colour and shape of this piece are as found on the beach; I have only mounted for you to enjoy. No dyes, no tumblers, no drills; just beautiful English sea glass shaped by Mother Nature over 50-100 years. Need a longer wire necklet? Just get in touch; I usually have others in stock. Sterling silver chains may also be available for extra cost. BlueBoxStudio Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:10:11 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3063846 http://folksy.com/items/3063846 Rare green - genuine end of day sea glass necklace from English shores This beautiful pendant has been made by me in my North Somerset studio from one of my handmade lentil shaped lampwork glass beads, decorated with Swarovski crystal and mounted on sterling silver. It is mounted on an 18" (45cms) sterling silver belcher chain. If you need a different chain, please let me know. The handmade glass bead is made from transparent pink glass, decorated with pink and grey frit (crushed glass). I have then swirled the glass to give the decoration. Both sides are similar. The bead is approx 34mm wide (1.3") and 34mm long (1.3"). It is mounted on sterling silver, with half-moon bead caps and decorated with a beautiful purple Swarovski crystal bicone, then mounted on sterling silver with a sterling silver bail. The overall length is approx 58mm (2.2"). I am a self representing glass artist member H178 and jewellery designer member 2110. I am also a member of the Frit Happens Forum. This item will be packaged in an organza bag and postal boxed to ensure it survives the ravages of the postal system. All my beads are annealed in a digital kiln to ensure strength and durability, then hand cleaned and checked before being sent on to their new home. BBS ref: P105 BlueBoxStudio Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:32:46 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3099014 http://folksy.com/items/3099014 Raspberry Crush - handmade lampwork glass sterling silver necklace SRA These 9 pieces of flawless sea glass in shades of green and white have been centre drilled with a 1.5mm hole and are ready for use in your projects. An indication of size is given by the 5p coin (same size as a dime) shown in the photo. The coin is not included in the sale and is for illustrative purposes only. This genuine sea glass has been collected from beaches along the beautiful Cornwall coastline. It is, except for a wash in hot water, as found on the beaches. It is not altered in any way, no tumblers, no dyes and has been collected by my husband and I so I can vouch for its authenticity. This is the sea glass you will receive - I do not use stock photos. All sea glass purchases are sent with a little about the history and types of sea glass and carefully wrapped in a postal box to protect them from the ravages of the postal system. . Wire not included, it is there to illustrate where the holes are drilled. BBS ref - C9GW BlueBoxStudio Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:25:06 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3109354 http://folksy.com/items/3109354 Genuine English sea glass beads - centre drilled - jewellery quality - 9 pieces These 12 pieces of flawless sea glass in shades of green, pale blue and white have been centre drilled with a 1.5mm hole and are ready for use in your projects. An indication of size is given by the 5p coin (same size as a dime) shown in the photo. The coin is not included in the sale and is for illustrative purposes only. They are approx 16-18mm longest length. This genuine sea glass has been collected from beaches along the beautiful Cornwall coastline. It is, except for a wash in hot water, as found on the beaches. It is not altered in any way, no tumblers, no dyes and has been collected by my husband and I so I can vouch for its authenticity. This is the sea glass you will receive - I do not use stock photos. All sea glass purchases are sent with a little about the history and types of sea glass and carefully wrapped in a postal box to protect them from the ravages of the postal system. . Wire not included, it is there to illustrate where the holes are drilled. BBS ref - C12 BlueBoxStudio Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:25:24 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3116534 http://folksy.com/items/3116534 Genuine English sea glass beads - centre drilled - jewellery quality - 12 pieces Pretty pale blue PVC charm bracelet with 5 of my handmade lampwork glass bead and 8 turquoise pvc spacer beads. The handmade lampwork beads have been individually made in my North Somerset studio using a mix of celadon glass, decorated with silver rich glass, which reacts in the flame to give metallic effects and silver enriched glass before being kiln annealed for strength and durability. They are approx 13-16mm in diameter (just over 1/2") and uncored. The coloured spacer beads are 7mm (about 0.3") . The bracelet firmly fits together with a firm fitting silver coloured nickel-free metal connector and is supplied approx 8" / 20cm long. Simply cut to the perfect length for you. The 3mm PVC tubing is slightly stretchy so you can then roll the bead on and off your wrist with ease. It is easy to add and remove beads to match your mood and outfits. Other lengths and colours may be available, just get in touch. BBS ref: P15 BlueBoxStudio Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:57:49 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3121278 http://folksy.com/items/3121278 Handmade lampwork glass beads on PVC tube charm bracelet SRA Pretty soft pink PVC charm bracelet with 5 of my handmade lampwork glass bead and 12 bright pink pvc spacer beads. The handmade lampwork beads have been individually made in my North Somerset studio using a mix of purple glass, decorated with silver rich glass, which reacts in the flame to give different colours and frit (crushed glass) swirled to give a pretty effect before being kiln annealed for strength and durability. They are approx 13-16mm in diameter (just over 1/2) and uncored. The coloured spacer beads are 7mm (about 0.3) . The bracelet firmly fits together with a firm fitting silver coloured nickel-free metal connector and is supplied approx 8.5" / 21cm long. Simply cut to the perfect length for you. The 3mm PVC tubing is slightly stretchy so you can then roll the bead on and off your wrist with ease. It is easy to add and remove beads to match your mood and outfits. Other lengths and colours may be available, just get in touch. BBS ref: P16 BlueBoxStudio Sat, 17 Mar 2012 22:10:56 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3121286 http://folksy.com/items/3121286 Handmade lampwork glass beads on PVC tube charm bracelet SRA This beautiful pendant has been made by me in my North Somerset studio from one of my handmade lentil shaped lampwork glass beads, decorated with a marching Swarovski crystal and mounted on sterling silver then hangs from a 16" (40cms) sterling silver belcher chain. If you need a longer chain, get in touch as I often have these. The handmade glass bead is made from mauve tri-coloured Lauscha glass - 3 coloured from the centre out and very pretty. I have then swirled the glass to give the decoration. Both sides are similar. The bead is approx 37mm wide (1.5) and long. It is mounted on sterling silver, with half-moon bead caps and decorated with a beautiful purple Swarovski crystal bicone, then mounted on sterling silver with a sterling silver bail. The overall length is approx 60mm (2.4). I am a self representing glass artist member H178 and jewellery designer member 2110. I am also a member of the Frit Happens Forum. This item will be packaged in an organza bag and postal boxed to ensure it survives the ravages of the postal system. All my beads are annealed in a digital kiln to ensure strength and durability, then hand cleaned and checked before being sent on to their new home. BlueBoxStudio Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:42:37 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3217322 http://folksy.com/items/3217322 Plum crunch - handmade lampwork glass pendant mounted on sterling silver SRA This beautiful pendant has been made by me in my North Somerset studio from one of my handmade hand shaped lampwork glass beads, decorated with matching Swarovski crystals and mounted on sterling silver, then suspended from a 16 (40cms) sterling silver belcher chain. If you need a longer chain, get in touch as I often have these. The handmade glass bead is made from a mix of glass: the base is clear bright blue, the top green tri-coloured Lauscha glass - 3 coloured from the centre out and very pretty. I have wrapped with my handmade silver enriched glass for sand on sea, then added a blue murrini cane anemone. Both sides are similar. The bead is approx 20mm wide (0.8") and 38mm (1.5") long. It is mounted on sterling silver, and decorated with a beautiful blue Swarovski crystal bicones, then mounted on sterling silver with a sterling silver bail. The overall length is approx 58mm (2.3"). I am a self representing glass artist member H178 and jewellery designer member 2110. I am also a member of the Frit Happens Forum. This item will be packaged in an organza bag and postal boxed to ensure it survives the ravages of the postal system. All my beads are annealed in a digital kiln to ensure strength and durability, then hand cleaned and checked before being sent on to their new home. BlueBoxStudio Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:01:36 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3221010 http://folksy.com/items/3221010 Ladye Bay - handmade lampwork glass pendant mounted on sterling silver SRA Handmade lampwork glass beads made in my North Somerset studio. In this set there are 13 beautiful individual beads in 2 shades - decorated in autumn shades of frit (crushed glass) and plain beads in a pretty lavender-blue. There are enough here for a pretty necklace or bracelet. Beads have been made with 2.4mm holes and range from 11-16mm in diameter. These beads have been annealed in a digitally controlled kiln for strength and durability then hand cleaned to remove any traces of the powdery bead release. Beads will be supplied boxed to protect them from the ravages of the postal system. Self Representing Artist - SRA H-178 BlueBoxStudio Tue, 15 May 2012 19:18:09 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3329158 http://folksy.com/items/3329158 Handmade lampwork glass beads- SRA - 13 autumn blue These handmade lampwork glass beads have been individually made by me in my North Somerset studio. In this set there are 12 beautiful beads made in shades of pink and purple and decorated with fine silver wire, silver rich glass and frit (crushed glass). For added texture, one bead is ribbed and bicone shaped, another is 'crystal' shaped. Beads have been made on a mix of 2.4mm and 3mm mandrels to give a hole slightly larger and are approx 12 - 15mm diameter. A useful addition to your collection and enough to make a pretty bracelet or necklace. These beads have been annealed in a digitally controlled kiln for strength and durability then hand cleaned. Beads will be supplied boxed to ensure they arrive in perfect condition. Self Representing Artist - SRA H-178 BlueBoxStudio Tue, 15 May 2012 19:20:16 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3329170 http://folksy.com/items/3329170 Handmade lampwork glass beads- SRA FHF - pink purple These handmade lampwork glass beads have been individually made by me in my North Somerset studio. In this set there are 14 'solo' beads, experiments or beads left over from other sets and projects. Beads have been made with a mix of approx 3.2mm and 2.4mm holes and are approx 13-16mm diameter. Pretty plain and patterned beads, some using silver rich glass, silvered glass, glass wrapped in fine silver sheet and used as decoration, some decorated with frit (crushed glass). These beads have been annealed in a digitally controlled kiln for strength and durability then hand cleaned. Beads will be supplied postal boxed to ensure they arrive in perfect condition. Self Representing Artist - SRA H-178 BlueBoxStudio Wed, 16 May 2012 17:04:56 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3332570 http://folksy.com/items/3332570 Handmade lampwork glass beads- SRA FHF - 14 lonely solos Handmade lampwork glass beads made in my North Somerset studio. In this set there are 7 pretty 'solo' beads, experiements or left over from other projects . Larger beads have been made with 2.4mm holes, smaller spacers have 1.6mm holes. These beads are approx 8mm - 15mm diameter. These beads have been annealed in a digitally controlled kiln for strength and durability then machine cleaned. Beads will be supplied postal boxed to protect them from the ravages of the postal system. Self Representing Artist - SRA H-178 BlueBoxStudio Wed, 16 May 2012 17:07:10 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3332586 http://folksy.com/items/3332586 7 mellow yellow handmade lampwork glass beads- SRA FHF Hand made from 15 beautiful pieces of genuine surf tumbled sea glass, collected from beaches around the British coastline. Combined with sterling silver twisted heishi (liquid silver) and small 2mm sterling silver beads, this necklace is approximately 16 inches / 40cms long. In various shades of green, sea foam and with an accent in orange set in the middle, this necklace is so pretty and would go with anything. Presented in an organza bag, with care instructions and a little bit about the history of sea glass, these are ready to give as a gift, to family, to friends or even to yourself. BBS Ref 1841a BlueBoxStudio Mon, 21 May 2012 18:10:49 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2025165 http://folksy.com/items/2025165 A little bit of orange - genuine sea glass and sterling silver necklace