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Sunday, 1 May 2011

Pick of the week - Love Lilac?

This a gorgeous set of lampwork beads, that come with a little guy who
needs a home. He is a bit startled, but I'm sure he will chill out when
he meets his new owner!

Dude, you're in my swamp by helenjewellery

These pretty beads are made using a clear Lilac base and then fine stringer work has been applied using opaque purple and Dark Silver Plum.

Handmade Lilac Lampwork Glass Bead Set by fluidglassartbeads

This is a PVC rubber tube bangle with 3 large lampwork glass beads and 2 silver plated spacers.

Frosted BHB Bangle by cathsbeadyshed

Lampwork Lentil Focal Bead - TWISTED HEATHER - by FinishingTouchJewels

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

Love Is Colour .. handmade glass focal heart on silk ribbon by Lush Lampwork

My favourite colour showcased in glass by FHFteam 2011
Hope you like, Jolene x

Tuesday, 1 March 2011

Pick of the week - A Shot in the Arm

Spring is a set of 6 graduated handmade lentils, in shades of lemon, blue, lime, black and white decorated on both sides with raised dot, stringer and twisty details - all on a base of cloudy glass for an ethereal effect.

Spring by Helbels

Handmade Lampwork Lentil Pendant by Stephanie Gough of FinishingTouchJewels.

Handmade Lampwork Lentil Pendant and Earring Beads by FinishingTouchJewels

On a base of bright translucent orange there are stacked dot bumps of black, white and orange

Tangerine Sputnik by cheekycherubdesigns

This pretty little Ellie bead measures 20mm x 21mm and has been wound on a 2.4mm mandrel

Patterned Elephant Bead by sals25

Each one is a little aquarium made with yellow, blue, orange, green and clear glass.

Aquariums - Orange and Yellow Encased Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads by MyPrecious

A shot of colour from FHFteam to lift your spirits and make you smile.
Enjoy, Jolene x

Monday, 17 January 2011

Pick of the week - Ice Ice Baby

Okay, it won't be much use for putting ice in... but it certainly looks cool!t

Ice Bowl by dawnturnerdesigns/td>

made from beautiful clear glass. The beads were then tumbled to give them that gorgeous

Frosted round nuggets by finishingtouchjewels

A set of 3 hollow beads in a baby blue shade coated with a subtle shimmer powder.

Three Ice Blue Shimmer Hollows by shineon2

Two cubes of beautifully frosted lampwork glass hang from hand crafted ear hoops in sterling silver.

Iceburg earrings by Pandanimal

Three are in a transparent turquoise that has been etched and four have a clear base that has been swirled in some turquoise frit and then encased in clear.

Frozen tranquility by Beaujolaisbeads

Yes! It's that time, dancing on ice is back. To celebrate, here are some ice cold beauties from FHFteam 2011Enjoy, 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

Sunday, 24 October 2010

Pick of the week - Dress up your Denim

This is a gorgeous lampwork pendant made by me from transparent aquamarine with ends of silvered ivory.

Handmade Lampwork Pendant - TROPICANA - by FinishingTouchJewels

A very large (approx 23mm x 22mm) silver cored encased one of a kind silver glass bead with beautiful embossed leaf sterling bead caps.

Large Silver Cored Focal Bead - Sky Blue Pink with Golden Dots by cheekycherubdesigns

This hedgehog has a dark and mysterious coat of blacks and misty blues, with tan paws and nose as if lit by the moon on a starry night.

Lampwork Moonlit hedgehog pendant in borosilicate glass by flyingbead

This big hole lampwork bead has 6 beautiful windows encasing the lovely effects of silvered glass and will fit on pandora and troll bracelets. It is copper cored over my handmade patterned copper bead caps.

Milky Way - Copper Cored Big Hole Lampwork Bead by dilunah

I adore these handmade lampwork beads, so many different colours run throughout them to make this a bespoke piece of jewellery. They have been made by a talented SRA artisan lampwork beadmaker from the UK.

Passion, lampwork and sterling silver necklace by charmedbymarie

Dress up your denim - beautiful things to wear created by talented members of FHFteam 2010 Enjoy, Jolene x

Sunday, 11 April 2010

Pick of the Week - Over the Rainbow

I was feeling inspired by the fantastic colour around this week, so a few more picks than usual!

Jo Bailey
caraj316.etsy.com

Cherry Pie by FinishingTouchJewels

Wolf Orange by SpaTownBeads0407

Mellow Dragon by flyingbead

Hip to be Square Brooch by SorbetGlass

Royal Blue Glass beads with Glow in the Dark Necklace by JivesJools

Five Islands by flyingbead

Racquel by littlecastledesigns

Thursday, 11 March 2010

Pick of the Week - Spring in Silver

Special Silver-laden offerings this week. Hoping this selection inspires you all!

Jo Bailey
caraj316.etsy.com

Featured this week are

Pearl Shell by Lemonkitten
Moonlight Stroll Bangle Tangled Knot by chatelainejewellery
Aquaris Shields by craftyclare
Sterling Silver Swan Hook Clasp by mizgeorge
Olive Whisper by FinishingTouchJewels

Tuesday, 12 January 2010

Pick of the week - Nature's Blue

This weeks picks are all stunning blues and nature themes. Beautiful lampwork glass beads crafted in the flame by some of the talented artists of FHFteam

Enjoy, Jolene

Featured this week are

STORMY SEAS by Pixiewillow
Below 4000 feet by DolmairicDesign
Stormy Seas by Hollergrafik
TROPIC THUNDER by FinishingTouchJewels
Winter Skies lampwork focal by josephinewadman

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