Introducing "Eternal"

When I finish a bead it is like a moment caught in time. All the excitement, focus, time and energy along with the idea and inspiration for the bead(s) are captured in the bead. You see there is a lot more put into a bead than just glass. If you are an artist of any medium, be it jewelry or painting, you know that the first thing needed is inspiration. Once you find that then comes the idea. Now as for myself there is much planning before I sit down to the torch. I first figure out the different glasses that I would like to use, then comes the design of the bead. This can be really tricky with all the different color choices and the reactions of the glasses. Then comes the torch. Now even though I have a design pictured fresh in my mind, that is subject to change. It is very rare that, with all art forms, your final product is exactly what you planned for. That is what makes it art, the ability to improvise! After a great deal of blood sweat and tears, the finished product is an embodiment of all that it took to make it.
This is where "Eternal" comes in. As my latest line of beads, I have captured these moments, for all eternity. Each is named after what it was inspired by. For example,
"Eternal Ocean"
With this beautiful focal I have used a combination of blue and dichroic glass to capture the colors of the glistening night sea. I have the framed it with layers of silver and soft glasses. However, the ocean has depth and dimension created by waves, and my bead needs that to be complete! By carefully twisting areas of the surface of the bead, I think I've done just that!
Here are a couple more from this new line:
"Eternal Flame"


"Eternal Rubies"


Get these and others in the "Eternal" line in my online shop by clicking on the Artfire link at the top right of this page.

New Low Prices

So ever since I started selling jewelry, I have been on the look out for quality materials at great prices, found that. I have been working on getting my bookkeeping in order, got that done. And I have been trying to cut overhead that causes my prices to be higher than I would like, DONE IT!! As a result of these things all coming together Honey Beads & Jewelry is proud to announce new pricing on all items! Some have actually went up slightly, but only because they use the best materials and in order to continue using the best materials, it was necessary. However you will notice that the majority of the items have been dramatically reduced, by 50% or more!! Great quality at Great prices, what more could one ask for!! Happy Shopping!

New Earrings At Honey Beads

I have been asked many time why I don't have any earrings for sale and well the only answer I could come up with is "I don't know". So I have amended that, with all handmade earrings, from the lampwork beads to the earwires. Here are a couple of sets recently listed on Artfire, be sure to check out all of the other great sets! Also for those of you who have purchased from Honey Beads in the past I am most definitely willing and able to make matching earrings for bracelets and or necklaces from previous purchases.

Introducing "Inspired By Nature"

"Inspired By Nature" is the latest line from Honey Beads. Using top quality materials, and fine craftsmanship, this line is very elegant and all origional. All of the pieces in this line will be inspired by nature by using natural elements and combining them with handmade lampwork beads and or handmade fine silver pieces. I have just released the first to pieces to this line, "Rose" and "Sticks and Stones". Both of these pieces feature handmade fine silver elements along with other high quality natural elements, such as garnets and polished jasper.



All of the pieces in this line will be available through my Artfire shop, and for this week (7/21 - 7/28) when you purchase one of these items you will be given 50% off any bracelet in my Artfire shop! Just mention this post in notes to seller, before paying, along with the bracelet of your choice and I will send a custom invoice. Act fast, items this gorgeous are sure to go quick!!

Happy 4th of July!!

To celebrate Independence Day Honey Beads is offering 10% off all beads/sets and 15% off all jewelry in the Honey Beads Artfire shop!! Hurry this sale only lasts until midnight July 6!
Just send me a message titled 4th Sale, with the item(s) you would like and your paypal e-mail address and I will send an updated invoice.

Sales will be on a first come first serve basis.

What To Do?

Have you ever seen the most gorgeous focal bead but have no idea how you would use it in a piece of jewelry? I know I have!
The answer... make a pendant! I know what your thinking... "a pendant... yawn", but this is where the fun comes in! I believe that a pendant should be the icing on the cake. So... you have to make a great cake, the cake being the necklace. Be creative, and unusual. Remember no one wants to wear something that is just like everything else they see. Have Fun!!!

Here are a couple examples...

This Weekends Art Walk

Well the events are here and I have been busy, busy, busy! This Saturday I went to the local Irvington Art Walk. It was a wonderful day filled with wonderful people. I had many sales and am now working on restocking my Artfire shop. I will be adding new items starting Monday the 22. I will also be updating my weekly featured/sale items so check in to see the new beadie goodness!