Lampwork and distinctive hand made glass jewelry by Gail May

I first became intrigued by lampwork glass after seeing some pretty lampwork jewelry at a gallery in Estes Park. After a little internet research about how the beads are made, I was so excited within several weeks I took a class from a lady who had been practicing lampwork glass beadmaking for a year and a half. I was hooked.

In a very short time I had a new mixed gas torch, a Paragon bead annealing kiln, glass rods and supplies (tools and mandrels). There is something fascinating about melting glass and creating glass beads. The various patterns, color and shapes are endless. I love creating these glass beads, designing the jewelry and sharing my creations with you!