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? Ever since I bought these beads from Rachel Dawes (UK) they have spoken to me of Lyonesse. They called out to be teamed with amethyst and beautiful freshwater pearls. Lyonesse features artisan beads with an organic frit design in gorgeous sea greens accented with soft lilacs. I have teamed these with sparkling faceted amethyst rondelles and the subtle sheen of creamy freshwater pearls. These have been interspersed with a Hilltribe Silver daisy spacer and then hung from sts earwires. Drop from bottom of earwire approx 1inch, 2.5cm Matching bracelet available This is a unique OOAK item beadypool Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:06:06 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3021514 http://folksy.com/items/3021514 Lyonesse lampwork earrings 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 Carn Brea Organic inspired landscape lampwork beads by Isabelle Anderson(UK). These artisan pillow beads really remind me of the heatherclad moorlands back home in Cornwall highlighted against a midsummer clear sky. You can almost hear the skylarks. I have handwired the beads with gorgeous chunky faceted amethyst rondelles and sterling silver beads. They are then hung from sterling silver earwires. Drop from bottom of earwire approx 1 inches, 2.5 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. Postage and Packing Your Beady Pool purchase will come gift wrapped in tissue paper and presented in a ribbon tied box or an organza bag. beadypool Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:49:31 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2517365 http://folksy.com/items/2517365 Lilac and purple lampwork earrings. Pansy Gorgeous signature floral beads by the very talented UK lampwork artist Rebecca Weddell in an eyecatching turquoise, mid and dark blue. I have handwired these with Swarovski crystals using silver wire. From these, delicate handmade karen hilltribe silver flower charms gently swing. On sterling silver earwires. Drop from bottom of earwire approx 1.25inches, 3cm. 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. Postage and Packing Your Beady Pool purchase will come gift wrapped in tissue paper and presented in a ribbon tied box or organza bag. beadypool Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:30:41 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2507721 http://folksy.com/items/2507721 Blue Flower Lampwork Earrings Strawberry Sundae Pendant Simply gorgeous red lampwork beads by Laura Sparling (UK) with perfect white polka dots are the focal of this pendant. In my mind Laura is the queen of lampwork polka dot placement. They are always so even and precise. I have handwired the bead this stunning artisan bead with a Karen hilltribe silver daisy spacer, a gorgeous deep red faceted Czech rondelle and a silver bead. These have all been wired to a closed jump ring through which the silver chain goes. Length of pendant approx 1 inches, 2.5cm in length. The pendant comes with either a 16inch or 18inch sterling silver chain. Please let me know which length you require. I have a few more of these beads in my collection, so even though this is a design unique to me, I may make another pendant similar in the future. 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. Postage and Packing Your Beady Pool purchase will come gift wrapped in tissue paper and presented in a ribbon tied box or an organza bag. It will be posted first class. beadypool Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:59:43 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2286289 http://folksy.com/items/2286289 Red Polka dot lampwork pendant Strawberry Sundae lampwork earrings The earrings feature beautiful red artisan beads by laura Sparling (UK) decorated with stunningly accurate white polka dots. In my mind Laura is the queen of polka dots, each of these is hand placed with such accuracy. I have hand wired these gorgeous beads in my signature style using Karen Hilltrib silver daisy spacers and deep red faceted Czech rondelles. Finished with a silver bead and hung from silver earwires. Please note these are a deeper/richer red than I have managed to capture with the camera. Drop from bottom of earwire approx .75inch, 2cm These earrings are unique for me, but as I have more of these beads I may make a similar pair. 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. Postage and Packing Your Beady Pool purchase will come gift wrapped in tissue paper and presented in a ribbon tied box or an organza bag. It will be posted first class. beadypool Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:19:52 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2272317 http://folksy.com/items/2272317 Red polka dot lampwork earrings