Above The Clouds

Beautiful custom hollow bead made for me by artisan lampworker Elizabeth Girod of blue and purple with swirls across the top is surrounded by a mix of blue and purple glass with silver accents. The loop is double-strung with strong nylon coated wire and hanging from a satin cord which closes with a lobster-claw clasp that has a teeny starfish charm accent.

Wound hollow beads are made by creating two glass "walls" constructed on a mandrel, then sealed together, trapping air between them. When heated, the trapped air expands and pushes out the softened glass walls, forming a puffy, lightweight bead. They feel very delicate, yet are every bit as durable as the solid ones, and lighter!

I've put the loop on a silver cord, but it also looks good on black or navy blue or even pink. Just let me know in Notes To Seller if you want a different color other than the silver shown when purchasing!