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All my beads and jewellery is made by me in my home studio I am happy to do commission work for beads or jewellery and would love to hear your comments
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All my beads and jewellery, are handmade, unique, and made with love
We are a group of glass artists who are dedicated to the artof lampworking, an ancient art form that flourished in Italy in the 1300s and then spread throughout Europe, the Americas and the rest of the world.
We work at home in our own studios, making beads, marbles or other glass objects one at a time. Patiently and carefully we strive for perfection in every object that we make. We are from the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Israel, Germany... all over the world!
We work at home in our own studios, making beads, marbles or other glass objects one at a time. Patiently and carefully we strive for perfection in every object that we make. We are from the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Israel, Germany... all over the world!
GBUK Glass Beadmakers UK
The Origins of the Society
There have been several pioneers of glass beadmaking in this country over the years, the society owes its origins to the resurgence of interest in lampworking in the USA. Some of these bead artists have braved the challenge of awakening interest in the UK.
First among these was Kate Drew-Wilkinson, who with the help of the organising skills of Barbara Beadman and the facilities of Plowden & Thompson (P&T), taught many of us the basics of flameworking. The enthusiasm, skills and encouragement of several members is keeping the ‘flame’ alive.
There have been several pioneers of glass beadmaking in this country over the years, the society owes its origins to the resurgence of interest in lampworking in the USA. Some of these bead artists have braved the challenge of awakening interest in the UK.
First among these was Kate Drew-Wilkinson, who with the help of the organising skills of Barbara Beadman and the facilities of Plowden & Thompson (P&T), taught many of us the basics of flameworking. The enthusiasm, skills and encouragement of several members is keeping the ‘flame’ alive.
