Caribbean Sparkles Handmade Lampwork Beads

I made these extra small lampwork beads on extra small mandrels. Those itty bitty mandrels that will disintegrate in the fire if held in the flame too long and often bend when beads are removed. In order for them to last longer, I try to make the beads close to the end and then cut the end off if it does bend.

I used Effetre (Moretti) Transparent Pale Aqua (591038), Transparent Light Aqua (591034), Transparent Dark Aqua (591036), Transparent Light Grass Green (591020) Transparent Dark Grass Green (591024).

I used a graphite paddle marver to shape these lampwork beads.

Details -

• handmade glass beads by Elizabeth Long, aka lizlong
• properly kiln annealed
• bead measurement(s) (width x length)
  • 7.5mm x 4.5mm – 8mm x 6mm
  • These earrings measure 44mm (from the top of the ear hook).
• mandrel size
  • tiny
• glass used
  • Effetre (Moretti)
• other items used to create this piece
  • sterling silver wire, ear wires & beads
• artisan lampwork beads