Thanks for stopping by!  Early in 1992 I saw my first lampwork beads while vacationing in Arizona.  The world stood still when I realized they were made by hand....one at a time!  Could it be that I could learn to do such a thing?  Play with FIRE?  After purchasing a few beads, I decided to give this amazing process a try so that I could individualize the jewelry I had just started making. Finding a teacher was my next order of business (not as simple in '92 as it is these days!). To make a long story short, I ended up purchasing a torch, some glass and Lewis Wilson's first video at Glasscraft and just took off from there! I've been happily making "Cindybeads" ever since! While I still continue to make and sell a little jewelry, there is nothing like "melting" to fill my days with happiness!

I  have a "signature" on many of my beads- a pawprint.

For those of you who don't know why (and would like to) feel free to visit the  
Before Cindybeads Page

Prices for my lampwork beads range from $10/pair to $50 each.
The cost is dependent upon the size and complexity of design. 
 
  Quantity Discount/Wholesale Policy

The Beadmaking Process:             

The torch I use is the "Lynx" torch by Glass Torch Technology, which mixes propane and oxygen at the surface of the torch head.  The Nortel Minor burner is also an excellent torch.  Most of my beads are made with Effetre glass made in Italy.  I have had good results, also, with Kugler, Bullseye and Uroboros glass and have experimented a little with borosilicate and Satake glass.   
                     Read more about the studio/setup.

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