Sunday, 18 August 2013

Lampwork

Every now and then you experience a little lapse in creativity and absolutely cannot think of a whimsical / cute name for your creations.

This is one of those times.

I got some pretty lampwork beads from a recent bead-shopping-binge, and was itching to make something for myself. I haven't made anything with lampwork beads before, so this was fun. :)

Here you have it, the oh-so-innovative-and-originally-named "Lampwork".

Cobalt, silver and pink lampwork glass beads, accompanied by twin dangling chains of cobalt chinese crystal doughnuts and blue/cobalt AB czech fire-polished glass beads.
These earrings are almost like a showcase of beads from around the world!
1. Lampwork beads are said to have originated from Murano, Italy (they remind me of the lovely glass-blowing techniques that I had the privilege and pleasure of witnessing on my trip to Venice a couple years back). It's awe-inspiring how the artisans there have created such beautiful, colourful and intricately-patterned glasswork.
2, Chinese crystal doughnuts are, as their namesake suggests, from China.
3. The gorgeous and multi-faceted Czech "Preciosa" fire-polished glass beads hail from the Czech Republic.

Come to think of it, I should have named my earrings "Intercontinental Flair". Or something.

Item Code & Name: 061 Lampwork
Price: RM15.00 
Status: [Sold], Not available
Materials: Cobalt Blue Lampwork Beads, Cobalt Blue Chinese Crystal Doughnuts, Blue / Cobalt AB Czech "Preciosa" Fire-Polished Glass Beads


The weekend is coming to an end. *cries*
Have a good week ahead, my friends.

2 comments:

  1. hey I would love to purchase this for my mum!! :D so pretty i cant resist buying it now eventho her bday is in Oct. Will you be around this sunday at church?

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  2. Hi Tien Mie! Hehe of course -- you've emailed at the right time because I only have enough material to remake 1 pair of earrings! :) So I'll "chop" it for you. I'll be at second service! I'll message you separately on FB yeah. Thanks! :)

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