FHF Team Blog - handmade lampwork glass beads, pendants, findings and jewellery: December 2010

Monday, 27 December 2010

Pick of the week - Envy

The glass in these cufflinks was fused, by myself in my small Yorkshire Studio.

Funky lime, green and grey retro style cufflinks by GaiseyMay

A stunning turquoise and lime green enamel on copper pendant with a star motif and a polished copper edge.

Turquoise Whizz-bang Enamel Pendant by paintboxcrafts

These unglazed beads have been finished in a lovely green stain giving a verdigris effect.

Green Porcelain Ceramic Tube Beads by csgbeads

The 'Marie Antoinette' necklace design was the first project of mine to appear in print in the US (Beadwork magazine, April 2007) and has since become one of my signature pieces.

Marie Verte Collar by nemeton

A pretty heart bead measuring 25mm from the top of the lobes to the bottom. Made on a base of a beautiful transparent teal white with a stylised swirled murrini heart on both sides

Tattered Love by pixiewillow

The title speaks for itself! Lovely stuffs, a showcase of the diverse and talented members of FHFteam 2010
Enjoy, Jolene x

Friday, 17 December 2010

Pick of the week - Berrylicious

Beautiful etched beads dangling from a sterling hammered ring, worn on a hand-dyed silk ribbon

Blackberry Crush Pendant by funkycow

lampwork beads in luscious tones of heather and berry, with a silvered ivory detail

Berrylicious beads by bearhousebeads

All my glass beads are handmade by myself in my home studio (torch porch!) at the foot of the beautiful Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, England.

Groovy beads berry by LushLampwork

made using cherry red and purple glass and is composed of 2 free spacers, various petal and triangle encased beads and three deeply encased florals.

Cherry lips by MyPrecious

This pair of mini strawberry beads look almost edible. They are the perfect size for using on earrings.

Fruit of the flame. Mini strawberry beads by blackheartbeads

yummy!
FHFteam 2010
Enjoy, Jolene x

Sunday, 12 December 2010

Pick of the week - Deep Purple

Jeepers Creepers is a set of 6 handmade coin shaped lampwork beads in shades of clear, purple and pink.

Jeepers Creepers by helbels

The beads in this necklace are made by myself, in my small North Yorkshire studio.

Handmade lampwork and sterling silver necklace by GaisieMay

These Swirly and Flowery Tiles were created by me using white, violet and slightly reducing purple glass

Swirly and Flowery Tiles - glass beads by myprecious

This is a sweet little set of five beads, perfect for a bracelet or pendant and earrings. They would look great teamed with amethyst!

Power to the Purple by beadupastorm

Rich purples combine with stone like ivory in this set of beads.

Heather by midgetgembeads

I love purple - looks like I'm not the only one!
FHFteam 2010
Enjoy, Jolene x

Sunday, 5 December 2010

Pick of the week - Good as Gold

These beautiful hollow lampwork beads have been made by a British Artisan Lampwork Designer, I have addedmatching lampwork discs and spacers to compliment the style

Golden Globe, Hollow Lampwork Necklace by charmedbymarie

A lovely silver cored lampwork bead with a base of silvered lvory coloured glass with glittery goldstone, purples, greens and blues.

Heading into Autumn - Cored Big Hole Lampwork Bead by dilunah

This bracelet features 7 hand-shaped nuggets of lampwork glass, with sparkly semi-precious citrine tumble chips strung in between.

Citrine and Glass Bracelet by cathsbeadyshed

Handmade Lampwork Lentil Pendant and Earring Beads by Stephanie Gough of FinishingTouchJewels

Handmade Lampwork Lentil Pendant and Earring Beads by FinishingTouchJewels

Inspired by historic costumes, this intricate beadwoven pendant is suitable for men or women.

Saxon Stud Pendant by nemeton

This time of the year brings out the festive magpie in me. I hope you like this week’s gorgeous golden glamorous picks from the gorgeous glamorous funky fabulous FHFteam 2010
Enjoy, Jolene x

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