A modern version of a classic necklace of a style common during the Romano-British time period. Made with medium turquoise blue glass, these melon beads are inspired by a visit to the York museum which has a fantastic collection of beads, and also the British Museum. The necklace has carnelian beads, riverstone beads and Bali silver accents in a granulated style that is very similar to beads found in excavations of Romano-British sites, and is finished with a simple silver hook and eye clasp.
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Roman-style necklace with lampworked 'melon' beads
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Turquoise blue etched melon beads in a Romano-British style necklace
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Once the torch was lit that very first time, glass has been an obsession and a salvation. Beadmaking has moved from something I did in my spare time to something I use all my free time to do. It's the thing that keeps me going and makes getting up each day a challenge rather than a chore. And it gives me a chance to wear my wooly jumper in public.
Mike Poole
Grumpy's Mill Studios
Red Door, Adam Street
Todmorden W.YORKS OL14 5HZ UK
Phone: 07904 974935
http://www.tillermanbeads.co.uk
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