Are all the glass beads in Kincaidesigns handmade by the artist?
Yes, all the glass beads used in Kincaidesigns handmade jewelry are handmade using the lampworking techniques explained below. When the glass beads are complete and properly kiln annealed, the glass beads are used in the handmade jewelry along with semi-precious stones, pearls, swarovski crystals, sterling silver and gold filled materials. Read more about the artist, Holly Kincaid… Read more Frequently Asked Questions about the handmade jewelry… What is lampworking and how is a glass bead created? Glass rods are melted and wound on a mandrel using either Moretti (Effetre) or Bullseye glass, there are other brands of glass, however these are the two types of glass used in Kincaidesigns handmade jewelry. This glass comes in long rods and their diameters range, not usually exceeding a quarter inch for bead making. The glass begins to move at around 1200 degrees Fahrenheit, and the glass is workable (it can be shaped or molded) at 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. There are many different tools
