Although I enjoy playing around other beads shapes, I think making bead sets with round focal beads and lots of surface detail will always be my favorite. My color palette ranges from soft and muted to bright and fun with many variations in between. These sets are a great size for jewelry design.
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"Glow Beads" are one of my newest and most popular addictions. They are very simplistic in design, but there is just something about the soft etching that makes them seem to glow.
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I've used several different bead presses in the past, but I keep coming back to my nugget press. I love the shape and size of these beads and the design possibilities are endless.
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My name is Cristy Howard and I am a full-time lampwork artist. I have been lampworking for almost 3 years and I must say that I can't think of anything I would rather be doing. Working with glass is so inspiring! There is always a new technique to learn or new glass to play with so "going to work" everyday is always so much fun!
I sell my lampwork on my website and on ebay. My ebay ID is choward27. If you have a few minutes, stop by to see what I have to offer. Thanks so much for checking out my gallery. I really appreciate it!
Have a great day! Cristy
Cristy Howard Eureka KS 67045 http://www.alydanbeads.com