From glass rods to exqusite hand made jewellery
From Glass Rods to Exquisite Handmade Jewellery – Welcome to My Creative World
Thank you for visiting my shop.
I am a lampwork glass artist based in the West Midlands, UK, where I live with my family. My passion for art and glass led me to discover lampwork in 2007 after seeing handmade glass beads featured in a magazine. I was instantly captivated and began learning the craft from talented teachers before continuing my journey as a largely self-taught artist.
Every bead in my shop is individually handmade using the traditional lampworking technique. Glass rods are melted in an intensely hot flame and carefully shaped by hand while molten. Once formed, each bead is placed into a digitally controlled kiln and slowly annealed to remove internal stress and increase durability.
After annealing, every bead is thoroughly cleaned and inspected before being offered for sale. Unlike mass-produced beads, artisan lampwork beads are unique creations, each with its own character, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.
I work with a variety of glass, primarily beautiful Italian soft glass, chosen for its vibrant colours and exceptional quality. My aim is to create beads that are not only beautiful but made to last. One wonderful customer shared that she has worn jewellery made with my beads for over 13 years and they still look as lovely as the day she purchased them.
Supporting handmade means supporting creativity, craftsmanship, and individuality. Every purchase directly supports an independent artist and a passion that has been growing for nearly two decades.
Thank you for visiting my shop and for supporting handmade artistry.
You can also watch me working at the torch in a video filmed in 2009 and follow my latest creations and updates on Facebook.
Warm regards,
Heather
Lampwork Glass Artist
I use all types of glass but mainly Italian soft glass. See the video I made in 2009 here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3vr65Or1V4
I have recently closed my web site and now use Facebook www.oimillie-lampwork-glass-and- jewellery.
