Happy New Year

Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and here's to a great New Year!!

Suzie xx

New Lampwork Ring Toppers

I'm now selling lampwork ring toppers in my Etsy shop. They are so easy to use. Just screw the topper onto a ring base and you have an interchangeable ring for every outfit.

The sterling silver adjustable ring shown in the photos below are made by Miz George and can be purchased at
http://www.etsy.com/shop/mizgeorge?ref=ss_profile

More toppers coming soon :-)

An amazing bead course

Well, I've just come back from an amazing bead course at Mango Bead studios. The two day course was taught by Carli Di Francesco. I've learnt lots of different glass techniques and had great fun.

I've been practising since I've been home and here are the results........

Vibrant coloured beads, flame beads, 70's inspired beads and round ring cabs for interchangeable rings which I'm hoping to stock soon.

Hope these colours have brightened your day :-)

Suzie xx

Beads, beads and more lampwork beads...........

Hi all,

Children are back at school and I have been spoilt with loads of beading time!!!!!!

I'm also going on a lampwork bead course next weekend, so it was lovely to warm up with more bead time so I can really get the most out of it. Can't wait to meet some more fellow beaders and share ideas and hot tips!!!

I've been trying out new glass and different styles this week, so here is a sample of my new work:

Etched heart beads.



Lampwork bead set with Kalpso glass.



Lampwork glass bead set



Hope you like the different styles and I'll be back with more very soon :-)



Sale

Hi

I'm having an end of summer sale, so grab yourself a bargain on Silver Core Charm Beads, Big Hole Beads and Beaded Bookmarks.

Suzie xx

My Etsy Shop!!!!

I am now selling on ETSY!!!

I am selling a different range of my handmade lampwork glass beads and jewellery on my ETSY shop to the stock on my website, so take a peak by clicking on the ETSY logo on the right.

Lots more goodies going on over the next week.......

Giants

As promised my "Giant" Silver Core Beads have arrived, using my new bead press for some lovely shapes, round, oval, disks and bevelled - almost shell like.

They look lovely strung on a chain, leather or ribbon necklace to match your outfit or mood that day.

Here's the first of these creations.........

For more, see http://www.lawsonlampwork.co.uk/Giants.html

Suzie xx

An Amazing Bead Course

I've just come back from an amazing lampwork glass bead couse run by Lorna Prime and hosted by Amanda Muddimer. I had a fantastic time, developing better glass control for bead decorating.

If you would like to see photos of me at work and how a lampwork glass bead is made, check out the link on my facebook page:
Susan Lawson Lampwork Glass Beads Face Book Page

It got me thinking about the very first bead course I attended and how far I've come in just a few years.....

To see the change, here's a photo of the first silver core glass bead I made..

Well what can I say......! It's round, well, kind of, with slightly splodgy coloured circles and so so tiny, only 4mm wide - not sure why!! Needless to say, this bead didn't go on sale!!

To this...

What next.......????

Well I have loads of ideas from this weekend, different shaped beads with my new bead press, my own handmade Murrini glass for decorating and intricate bead designs. As soon as they are ready, you'll be the first to see.......

Suzie xx 

Back from Hols

Wow - had a lovely holiday in Portugal with the family.

Sorry to those who had a slight wait on your bead orders - all back to normal now.

I've even managed to make a few more silver core beads and bead sets which I'm in the process of listing.

Suzie xx

My new facebook page

I now have a new facebook page!!

Please "like" me to receive updates on my latest bead adventures, new ranges and special offers.

Just out -  a new range of "Big Hole Bead Focal Beads" in costal themes.

Lampwork Glass Big Hole Bead

Slid onto cord for a light pull, make your own pendants or wear as big hole beads.

If you would like me to add sterling silver core rivets to the big hole focal bead or make them into a pendant for you just let me know.

Suzie xx



Summers on its way.......!!

Hi

Summers on its way and I'm loving the lighter warmer nights. To match the change in season, I have been making lots of new silver and silver plated jewellery.

Hope you like them

Suzie XX



Lampwork Glass Bead Pendants



Lampwork Glass Bead Earrings

Lampwork Glass Bead Pendants

Lampwork Glass Bead Bracelets

Lampwork Glass Bead Pendant

Site Updated

Hi all

Yes I've been making improvements to the website again.

I like to keep it fully stocked so there's lots of variety but things were beginning to look over crowded, so I've created sub pages for Lampwork Glass Beads, Cord & Ribbon Jewellery and Beadable Gifts. Each page is also broken down into ranges or colours to help you find just what you're looking for. Please let me know what you think.

I've also brought out some new ranges:

Lampwork Glass Heart Focal Bead Pendants on Leather Cord (Mosaic Hearts in photo)

Petite Bookmarks

and Retro Dots Big Hole Beads

My "Retro Dots" and "Mosaic" bead range are made using a special type of glass - EDP, special due to the way the glass melts into other colours to create a patterned effect. I also use this glass on my Owl beads.

Lampwork Glass Owl Bead Bookmark

 As you see I love experimenting with new glass - hope you like my new creations and updated website.

Suzie xx

Copper Love

Thought you would want to be the first to know that as from today, I now have a "Copper & Bead Jewellery" page on my website. I just love the warmth of the copper against the glass.

Here's my latest jewellery piece - "Dragonfly Moon" leather cord necklace and of course the bead is made from Kalypso glass!!! I just can't stop using it.........

Lampwork Glass Bead Necklace

I'm working on a few more pieces, so hope to get these out to you soon.

Suzie xx

My Owl Family

Welcome to my owl family.

I started making these for a stall at my sons school and they were so popular I have made some more.

Lampwork Glass Bead Owls

You can buy them as focal beads or I can make them into Pendants or Bookmarks for you. I am also looking into ways to make them into home decorations, so these should be coming soon.

I have lots of new ideas in mind for 2011 and have been sourcing materials for this. Sadly costs have increased for Sterling Silver and also due to the VAT increase and therefore my prices will increase slightly to reflect this. My prices will not change for existing stock, as materials were bought prior to the increase, so grab yourself a bargain at 2010 prices!!

Thanks once again to all my customers and friends who support me. I hope you enjoy your beads as much as I enjoy making them for you.

Suzie xx

Kalypso Heaven......

Yes it seems I just can't stop playing with Kalypso silver glass!! I go out to bead for a commission request and can't stop reaching for this glass.

Not only do I love the pink and purple hues that are produced but also the many different ways it can be used ....with Goldstone, silver foil, with bubbles and I've also produced small stringers of Kalypso glass to produce a swirling effect. Here's the results....

Health Warning....don't look for too long or you may become as addicted as me xx

Winter Warmers

Yes I know, it can be a bit dreary at this time of year, so to cheer myself up I have been playing with some lovely deep colours.

I have just bought a new glass called Kalypso, which is a silver rich reducing glass and therefore one of the more expensive glasses but worth it, as look at the fantastic results. I think this may become my new favourite glass, as I just love the depth of colour and shimmer.

 Suzie xx

Happy New Year

It's good to be back beading after my lovely break in the Breacon Beacons with family and friends.We loved it so much, I've just booked to go back for Christmas 2011.

There's a few new things on the site today. I'm trying out a new photography table with a reflective background as it makes the beads really sparkle, so hope you like my new style photos.

Suzie XX