Handmade Lampwork Beads ~ Pair for Earrings ~ Southwest Sunrise

This set includes two lampwork beads, perfect for creating beautiful earrings. Each bead measures approximately 9x12mm and features a hole size of 3/32″ (2.4mm). These beads have a base aqua color, enhanced with colorful glass speckles and fine silver droplets. The combination of vibrant colors and the silver accents evoke the warmth and beauty of a southwest sunrise. This bead set is sure to be a stunning addition to any jewelry design and will arrive carefully packaged to ensure it reaches you in perfect condition.

You will receive the exact beads shown in the photographs.

The beads are annealed in a digitally controlled kiln to ensure their lasting strength and durability. After crafting, I clean, inspect, and package each bead with the same care and attention to detail that I put into creating them. I hope you will enjoy using them in your own unique designs!

A little bit about lampwork beads and why they are so special…

Lampwork beads are handmade glass beads crafted through a centuries-old process called lampworking. In this process, colorful glass rods are melted using a torch, and the molten glass is wound around a steel rod to form the basic shape of the bead. Once the basic bead is formed, it is embellished with various techniques and materials, making each bead unique and one-of-a-kind.

The term “lampwork” comes from the historical use of oil lamps as the heat source during the beadmaking process. Although modern torches are used today, the name “lampwork” continues to honor this traditional method.

To ensure the beads are strong and durable, they are cooled in a kiln, where the temperature is carefully regulated. The beadmaker “soaks” the beads at a high temperature to ensure even heating, and then gradually reduces the temperature over several hours to bring them to room temperature. This process, known as kiln annealing, makes the beads both strong and long-lasting, ready to be used in your jewelry designs.