Handmade Glass Beads
These beads are lampworked using Moretti Italian glass rods.   The bead is formed on a stainless steel mandrel (which makes the hole).  The glass is melted using an oxygen-propane torch, then surface decorations are applied.  The bead is annealed in a kiln for strength.  Glass beads have been made for thousands of years. Each bead is one of a kind, enjoy!

Kismet Essex Glass Beads/ Jewelry,
P. O. Box 29322 Bellingham, WA 98228