http://folksy.com/shops/beadypool I have a passion and probably a minor addiction to handmade lampwork beads. It never ceases to amaze me that a glass rod can be heated and formed to create a beautiful bead. Beady Pool sources beads from UK artisans who each have their own individual style. The beads are made in either one off sets or very small batches. Being handmade though, they are truely unique. Using sterling silver, karen hilltribe silver, quality glass beads and gemstones I bring out the beauty of the lampwork in one of peices of statement jewellery. Why not take a dip into the waters of Beady Pool to see what takes your fancy? en-gb Beady Pool I have a passion and probably a minor addiction to handmade lampwork beads. It never ceases to amaze me that a glass rod can be heated and formed to create a beautiful bead. Beady Pool sources beads from UK artisans who each have their own individual style. The beads are made in either one off sets or very small batches. Being handmade though, they are truely unique. Using sterling silver, karen hilltribe silver, quality glass beads and gemstones I bring out the beauty of the lampwork in one of peices of statement jewellery. Why not take a dip into the waters of Beady Pool to see what takes your fancy? This one of a kind handmade bracelet uses artisan lampwork beads made by Rachel Dawes (UK). The lampwork beads are of an organic design with gorgeous purples and greens over a watery teal base. To these focal beads I have added creamy freshwater pearls, faceted semi-precious amethyst rondelles and handmade hammered Karen Hilltribe silver beads and my signature daisy spacers. This stunning bracelet has been finished with a triangular handmade Hilltribe toggle clasp. Length approx 18 cm, 7 inches This is a one off piece. beadypool Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:51:00 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3021354 http://folksy.com/items/3021354 Lyonesse lampwork bracelet Zennor Bracelet Artisan spacer beads in pale blue by Alison Davies(UK) are the focal of this simple yet stylish bracelet. I've contrasted the blue lampwork beads with creamy white freshwater pearls and tiny silver beads. Finished with a handmade Karen Hilltribe silver diamond toggle clasp and a handwired charm. Length of bracelet approx 8 inches, 20.5 cm This is a unique OOAK item Materials used Beady Pool uses artisan beads made by UK lampwork artists individually chosen by us for their quality, design and colour. Most of the beads are one offs and all are unique due their handmade nature. We only use Silver in our designs as we want your jewellery to last. We use both Karen Hilltribe silver and Sterling Silver. Karen Hilltribe silver is handmade in Thailand, it is 95-99% pure silver and is fairtrade. All other silver is sterling silver and is 92.5% pure silver. To finish our jewellery we use quality Czech glass beads, swarovski crystals and gemstones. beadypool Fri, 04 May 2012 20:16:08 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3286646 http://folksy.com/items/3286646 Pale blue and Pearl lampwork bracelet. Thrift Stunning lilac/pink artisan beads by Laura Sparling (UK) featuring her precision placed trademark polka dots in white. The lampwork beads have been etched to give them a soft glow. I have handwired these stunning beads with a faceted rose quartz rondelle and my favourite hilltribe silver daisy spacers using silver wire. They are hung from sterling silver earwires. Length of earring approx 4.75cm, 2inches Materials used Beady Pool uses artisan beads made by UK lampwork artists individually chosen by us for their quality, design and colour. Most of the beads are one offs and all are unique due their handmade nature. We only use Silver in our designs as we want your jewellery to last. We use both Karen Hilltribe silver and Sterling Silver. Karen Hilltribe silver is handmade in Thailand, it is 95-99% pure silver and is fairtrade. All other silver is sterling silver and is 92.5% pure silver. To finish our jewellery we use quality Czech glass beads, swarovski crystals and gemstones. beadypool Mon, 21 May 2012 11:54:59 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3350066 http://folksy.com/items/3350066 Lilac pink Lampwork Earrings Thrift Stunning lilac/pink artisan bead by Laura Sparling (UK) featuring her precision placed trademark polka dots in white. The lampwork bead has been etched to give it a soft glow. I have handwired this stunning bead with a faceted rose quartz rondelle and my favourite hilltribe silver daisy spacers using silver wire, this is turn has been wired to a closed silver jumpring. The pendant comes with either a 16inch or 18inch sterling silver chain. Please advise on purchase which length you require Length of pendant approx 2.5cm, 1inches Materials used Beady Pool uses artisan beads made by UK lampwork artists individually chosen by us for their quality, design and colour. Most of the beads are one offs and all are unique due their handmade nature. We only use Silver in our designs as we want your jewellery to last. We use both Karen Hilltribe silver and Sterling Silver. Karen Hilltribe silver is handmade in Thailand, it is 95-99% pure silver and is fairtrade. All other silver is sterling silver and is 92.5% pure silver. To finish our jewellery we use quality Czech glass beads, swarovski crystals and gemstones. beadypool Mon, 21 May 2012 12:20:52 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3350138 http://folksy.com/items/3350138 Lilac pink Lampwork pendant Strawberry Sundae Handmade hammered silver bangle with stunning red handwired charms attached to a handmade silver ring. The charms consist of a deep red artisan bead by Laura sparling (UK) featuring her exquisit hand placed polka dots, a spotted handmade fairtrade hilltribe silver heart bead and a faceted red czech glass bead. The bangle has an internal diameter of 6.5cm and is made from 2mm silver wire. The charms measure a max of 3cm in length including the ring they are attached to. This is a OOAK piece. Materials used Beady Pool uses artisan beads made by UK lampwork artists individually chosen by us for their quality, design and colour. Most of the beads are one offs and all are unique due their handmade nature. We only use Silver in our designs as we want your jewellery to last. We use both Karen Hilltribe silver and Sterling Silver. Karen Hilltribe silver is handmade in Thailand, it is 95-99% pure silver and is fairtrade. All other silver is sterling silver and is 92.5% pure silver. To finish our jewellery we use quality Czech glass beads, swarovski crystals and gemstones. beadypool Mon, 21 May 2012 13:46:03 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3350378 http://folksy.com/items/3350378 Silver bangle with charm Strawberry Sundae For the gorgeous earrings, I've used handmade artisan beads by Laura Sparling (UK) in a stunning red. The lampwork beads feature her trademark precision placed polka dots in trendy white. I've handwired these beads with red faceted Czech glass sparkly rondelles and my favourite hilltribe silver daisy spacers using silver wire. They are then hung on silver earwires. The earrings hand approx 2cm, 0.75 inch below the bottom of the earwire. Materials used Beady Pool uses artisan beads made by UK lampwork artists individually chosen by us for their quality, design and colour. Most of the beads are one offs and all are unique due their handmade nature. We only use Silver in our designs as we want your jewellery to last. We use both Karen Hilltribe silver and Sterling Silver. Karen Hilltribe silver is handmade in Thailand, it is 95-99% pure silver and is fairtrade. All other silver is sterling silver and is 92.5% pure silver. To finish our jewellery we use quality Czech glass beads, swarovski crystals and gemstones. beadypool Mon, 21 May 2012 14:03:45 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3350394 http://folksy.com/items/3350394 Red Lampwork earrings Nautical These nautical themed earrings are designed around cobalt blue cored artisan beads by Caroline Cash(UK) deeply encased in clear and decorated with fashionable white polka dots . They have been handwired these with silver Karen Hilltribe daisy spacers and chunky faceted deep red rondelles adding to the nautical theme. Hung from sterling silver earwires. Drop from bottom of earwire approx 0.75 inches, 2 cm This is a unique OOAK item Materials used Beady Pool uses artisan beads made by UK lampwork artists individually chosen by us for their quality, design and colour. Most of the beads are one offs and all are unique due their handmade nature. We only use Silver in our designs as we want your jewellery to last. We use both Karen Hilltribe silver and Sterling Silver. Karen Hilltribe silver is handmade in Thailand, it is 95-99% pure silver and is fairtrade. All other silver is sterling silver and is 92.5% pure silver. To finish our jewellery we use quality Czech glass beads, swarovski crystals and gemstones. beadypool Mon, 21 May 2012 19:22:01 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/1129669 http://folksy.com/items/1129669 Blue polka lampwork earrings. Portholes Stunning nautical themed artisan beads by Caroline Cash(UK) are the focals of this on trend bracelet. Bright red and colbalt blue lampwork decorated in seaside stripes and polka dots. I have added to these handmade silver karen hilltribe hammered square beads and gorgeous faceted red Czech rondelles to highlight the red. All finished off with an unusual hilltribe focal toggle clasp. Length of bracelet approx 8.5 inches, 21 cm This is a unique OOAK item Materials used Beady Pool uses artisan beads made by UK lampwork artists individually chosen by us for their quality, design and colour. Most of the beads are one offs and all are unique due their handmade nature. We only use Silver in our designs as we want your jewellery to last. We use both Karen Hilltribe silver and Sterling Silver. Karen Hilltribe silver is handmade in Thailand, it is 95-99% pure silver and is fairtrade. All other silver is sterling silver and is 92.5% pure silver. To finish our jewellery we use quality Czech glass beads, swarovski crystals and gemstones. beadypool Mon, 21 May 2012 20:10:04 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3351426 http://folksy.com/items/3351426 Blue and red lampwork bracelet.