Every piece here starts the same way: a glass rod, a flame, and a bit of patience. I make each bead by hand at the torch, one at a time, which is why no two are ever exactly the same. This isn't jewelry stamped out by the hundred. It's colourful, one of a kind, and made to feel like you. The kind of piece you reach for because it suits your mood, matches your nails, or simply makes you happy every time you put it on.
Whether you're treating yourself or finding something special for someone else, I hope it makes you smile the way it does for me when it comes off my bench.
Every piece here starts the same way: a glass rod, a flame, and a bit of patience. I make each bead by hand at the torch, one at a time, which is why no two are ever exactly the same. This isn't jewelry stamped out by the hundred. It's colourful, one of a kind, and made to feel like you. The kind of piece you reach for because it suits your mood, matches your nails, or simply makes you happy every time you put it on.
Whether you're treating yourself or finding something special for someone else, I hope it makes you smile the way it does for me when it comes off my bench.
I'm Debbie, the maker behind Molten Glass Creations. I found lampworking back in 2008 while hunting online for a gift for my mom, who collects frogs and blown glass figurines. I'd never heard of it. I booked a lesson with a local artist and three hours later I was smitten. I bought a starter kit that day and I haven't looked back since.
Glass doesn't give itself up easily. It took me three months of steady practice just to make one round bead, and a good while longer before I felt ready to show my work to anyone. Having the ability to funnel my ideas into functional and wearable art for the person who enjoys unique and colourful, continues to motivate me.
My goal is to make jewelry that speaks to you.
I'm Debbie, the maker behind Molten Glass Creations. I found lampworking back in 2008 while hunting online for a gift for my mom, who collects frogs and blown glass figurines. I'd never heard of it. I booked a lesson with a local artist and three hours later I was smitten. I bought a starter kit that day and I haven't looked back since.
Glass doesn't give itself up easily. It took me three months of steady practice just to make one round bead, and a good while longer before I felt ready to show my work to anyone. Having the ability to funnel my ideas into functional and wearable art for the person who enjoys unique and colourful, continues to motivate me.
My goal is to make jewelry that speaks to you.
What I love about lampworking is the freedom. Beadmaking is the part I'm known for, but the art form itself is so much bigger. You melt glass in a flame and shape it into whatever you can picture, from beads to sculptural pieces, statues, even little figurines on the end of a rod. There's really no limit to it, and that's exactly what keeps pulling me back to the torch.
Here's something most people don't know: the jewelry came before the glass. For years I designed pieces using store-bought crystals and beads. Then I started working with glass and everything changed. Now I make my own beads, build whole new designs around them, and add precious metals and my own touch to every component. My work went from assembled to almost completely handmade, made by me from flame to finish. That's where the real satisfaction lives.
What I love about lampworking is the freedom. Beadmaking is the part I'm known for, but the art form itself is so much bigger. You melt glass in a flame and shape it into whatever you can picture, from beads to sculptural pieces, statues, even little figurines on the end of a rod. There's really no limit to it, and that's exactly what keeps pulling me back to the torch.
Here's something most people don't know: the jewelry came before the glass. For years I designed pieces using store-bought crystals and beads. Then I started working with glass and everything changed. Now I make my own beads, build whole new designs around them, and add precious metals and my own touch to every component. My work went from assembled to almost completely handmade, made by me from flame to finish. That's where the real satisfaction lives.
Not a jewelry person? My beads find their way onto pens, letter openers, wine stoppers, and servingware too. Perfect for gift giving.
Not a jewelry person? My beads find their way onto pens, letter openers, wine stoppers, and servingware too. Perfect for gift giving.
Take a tour of my store, read my blog, sign up to my mailing list, send me an email and ask me questions.
My passion for this art goes beyond just making something pretty, although that makes it even more pleasant, but it allows me to be creative and share that with other like minded people.
Take a tour of my store, read my blog, sign up to my mailing list, send me an email and ask me questions.
My passion for this art goes beyond just making something pretty, although that makes it even more pleasant, but it allows me to be creative and share that with other like minded people.
Need a unique and creative gift and need it right away? You can also find several of my glass products in-store at Little Gypsy's Fine Jewelry, Gifts & Gallery in Port Moody.
This cute, boutique style gallery is located in "Old Town" Port Moody in a 1920's era house and is home to over 50 local BC artisans and features beautiful, unique, handmade jewelry, pottery, glassware, paintings, carvings and more. Be sure to add Little Gypsy's to your list of shops when looking for great gifts and custom-made jewelry.
49 Queens Street, "Old Town" Port Moody, BC V3H 2N3 ph: 604-931-2662
Need a unique and creative gift and need it right away? You can also find several of my glass products in-store at Little Gypsy's Fine Jewelry, Gifts & Gallery in Port Moody.
This cute, boutique style gallery is located in "Old Town" Port Moody in a 1920's era house and is home to over 50 local BC artisans and features beautiful, unique, handmade jewelry, pottery, glassware, paintings, carvings and more. Be sure to add Little Gypsy's to your list of shops when looking for great gifts and custom-made jewelry.
49 Queens Street, "Old Town" Port Moody, BC V3H 2N3 ph: 604-931-2662
