If you aren't familiar with lampwork beads, you're in for a treat. These handcrafted, glass beads have incredible depth, and the artisans all bring a different "look" to their work. Embedded flowers and other designs, beads with intricate surface work, beads that resemble hand marbling, vessels that hold a few drops of essential oil--the designs are as varied as the artists who create them.
Kim Miles Gallery
The floral designs within Kim's flower beads look so real. My personal favorites are her camilla beads, but you'll find many others, some with tiny cubic zirconia centers. Don't miss a look at Kim's lotus beads, or her glass vessels. It's difficult to imagine the amount of work and planning that it takes to make just one of these items. Gorgeous colors and lovely jewelry.
Beadworx - Jodi Lindsey
Jodi Lindsey offers a one-of-a-kind collection of lampwork beads and vessels. I'm the new owner of one of her glass vessels and can tell you firsthand that it is beautiful and well made. The depth of color is wonderful, and looking into the vessel is almost like looking into sparkling blue ocean waters. Many of Jodi's beads are offered on ebay, so follow that link to view her current auctions.
