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I love the subtle dichroic look behind the jelly. There are also anemones, and silver spheres which represent all the other ethereal creatures that float with the jelly.

These beads are made to look like Mammoth ivory with fossils embedded in them. They have fine silver spheres on the surface, and are fused with silver in the flame.

These are CHARACTER BEADS, and here are a few Mother Natures. They have vines and roses all around their heads.

Mother Nature beads are large and measure under 2". Enamels and hand-pulled stringer are used to make her loveliness!

I love these dotted beads! I learned the technique from Larry Scott, but have changed these

somewhat.

These FACES are large beads, measuring around 1 1/2 to 2 inches long. Some have

enamels, and all are painted with glass stringers and hand-pulled cane.

Glitterstone series - with lots of silver covering the surface of the bead and

subtle shades of pinks, browns, blues and ivories beneath the 'glitter'.

I am in love with these Jellyfish beads! They are large, averaging around 1 1/4" in diameter. These are lovely focal beads, and look wonderful capped, or just hanging on a silver chain.

Jellyfish beads are made with layers of Moretti and dichroic glass and then fine silver

spheres are added before I begin work on the jellyfish. Each is then encased with another layer

of glass, which adds so much dimension to the jelly tentacles and body.

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I am very partial to these blue and red beads with the reduced glass dots that turn very silvery. Thanks to Larry Scott for teaching that technique!

These tiger beads are lined with sterling. The beads are large, around 7/8" wide 1 1/4" in diameter. The hole here is around 3/8" or 10mm in diameter.

These floral beads are encased in clear glass or left on the surface of glass.

Triangles and such...

Mirror Dots

Want a bead with sterling caps? These are lined with sterling, and then the caps are drilled, and shaped to fit the bead. The tubing end-piece is then hammered over and....Ta Dah... a silver-capped bead! The one above shows a fibula fashioned with the capped bead.

All my jewelry is made from my own lampworked beads. To learn more about the process and see some 'action' photos, go to the Studio page.

Some bracelets have heavy elastic stretch-bands, some are simple wire with toggles, and some are more intricate with hand-fabricated silver work. I also like to use found objects, charms and silver beads in my designs. All my pieces are one-of-a-kind.

I call the bracelets with many different beads, STORYBEADS. Scroll down to learn about STORYBEADS.

These pieces are sold, but if you're looking at something you like, let me know!

The Glitterstone series beads are black and ivory beads, with raku and turquoise glass and layered in fine silver, which gives them this delicious earthy matt feel. Look closely and see pinks and blues. Sterling beads, charm and toggle clasp complete the bracelet.

Pastel Swirls is available now. My handmade glass beads are accented with sterling lazer-cut beads, and sterling toggle.

Jungle bracelet with my tiger, zebra and leopard beads sterling charms, toggle clasp, and sterling signature tag.

The bracelets have sterling beads, clasps and charms. Bracelet#1 is made of gem colors covered in palladium. Bracelet #2 is made with the colors of bone, coral and turquoise. Bracelet #3 has each bead covered in fine silver.

These stretch bracelets with sterling charms and beads are made to fit most wrists comfortably.

Focal dot beads are around 5/8". They come with an 18" rubber cord with sterling clasps.

Face beads are about 1"and have sterling beads and sterling 18"- 20"chains.They are made with glass, some are layered with enamels, then acid etched.

Jelly Bead has a sterling lining and caps, and sterling chain. This bead measures around 2".

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These florals are all finished with sterling beads and wire work, and have sterling chains. Measurements vary, but are around 1" in length.

Please ask for specific dimensions when you ask about a bead, and use the numbers above.

We are surrounded by stories – movies, plays, books, magazines. True stories and fiction. We love hearing them and we love telling them.

Our experiences are our stories and we have powerful stories in our lives. Stories of joys and sorrows, lessons learned, and lesson yet to be learned. Each story offers illumination and we mustn’t lose the chance to learn about ourselves.

Have each bead represent one of your stories. Let the designs of mazes, spirals, dots and eyes call for the specific story you have to tell.

My friend, Tricia Webster, creates programs that act as catalysts for individual and organizational transformation. Tricia has created a unique workshop using Storybeads, where participants learn how to recapture the power of the present and do deep work on bringing their creative passion and purpose into their daily lives.

"Now I can remind myself of my stories, of lessons learned, and of the wisdom and joys I’ve already experienced. I carry them on my wrist!” ---- Tricia Kochevar, a Story Bead wearer

Below are a variety of Storybead bracelet designs. These have all been sold, but I can make something similar that better suits your personality and color preferences! The photography is uneven because most of these are scans of scans. Please click on the photo to see enlargements. Each has sterling beads and/or sterling charms added that work with the designs of the glass. PRICES: Stretch bracelets are $65, Toggle bracelets are $75 to $95, Charm bracelets are $175 and up. If you like a design, or a blend of designs and colors please refer to them by the numbers when you contact me.

4 Charm bracelets are $175 and up, and can be made with silver charms, glass beads, found objects as well some of your own personal treasures!