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Tariff Update
Updated Oct 2/2025 I’m happy to share that I’m shipping to the USA again! 🎉 After getting my ducks in a row and sorting out all the CUSMA paperwork, my glass beads and jewelry can now cross the border without you...
About me
Welcome to Molten Glass Creations. 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...
Studio Notes - January 2026
January in the studio means soft pastels, glowing glass, and new creative focus. A few unexpected colours found their way into the flame too, reminding me that sometimes the best ideas happen between plans.
The Story Behind the Teardrop Earrings
Discover the inspiration behind my Glass & Silver Teardrop Earrings, designed to pair with my Simply Spring bracelets and made to showcase the soft, glowing beauty of etched glass. Spoiler: the green ones completely stole my heart.
For the Love of Findings
Struggling to find the perfect components for your jewelry designs? Consider making your own findings! Crafting your own findings offers unlimited creative possibilities, cost control, and quality assurance. Learn how to paint metals like copper and brass, and create custom, unique pieces.
Making Silver Head Pins
Diving into crafting your own headpins offers a personal touch to your jewelry-making, blending creativity with the satisfaction of self-made craftsmanship. With just a simple set of tools—20 or 22 gauge fine silver wire, and a butane torch, you're set to begin.
Vacation Announcement
Taking a Little Break ✨ I’m away from the studio right now, recharging and gathering fresh inspiration. Orders are still welcome and will be shipped after November 27. Thanks for your patience.
Designing with Handmade Glass Beads
Are you a jewelry designer? Do you love to make bracelets, necklaces, and earrings for yourself or your friends? Are you looking for different options for precious and semi-precious stones? Consider designing with handmade glass beads.
From the Torch
This post explores the journey of glass bead-making, from inspiration and techniques to the unique, meaningful art it creates. Essential tools, safety tips, and the basic process are covered, along with the importance of personal inspiration and decoration techniques. Join me on this journey of creativity, where every bead tells a story. Watch my video on the masked dot technique to see the magic in action.
Small Jewelry Studio Organization Tips
Creating a dedicated jewelry-making workspace can boost focus, creativity, and organization—even in the smallest of studios. In this guide, you’ll find practical tips for setting up your workstation, smart storage solutions, and lighting ideas to keep your space functional and inspiring. Whether you’re working with beads, metal, or mixed media, these strategies will help you design a jewelry studio that fits your style and enhances your craft.
Crafting Connections
Discover the magic behind handcrafted creations! Each piece is a journey of resilience, joy, and creativity, connecting artist and collector. Your purchase supports beauty, quality, and unique skills, making it a timeless treasure. Join me in celebrating the stories and connections woven into every creation.
Transition Your Wardrobe with Handmade Glass Beads: Styling Tips for Fall
As summer fades into fall, refresh your wardrobe with handcrafted glass bead jewelry. Learn how to blend vibrant summer hues with cozy autumn tones, master layering techniques, and make a statement with colorful earrings. This guide offers tips to seamlessly transition your look and embrace both seasons in style.
Setting up your lampwork studio
Setting up your own lampwork studio can be a daunting task. But, with the right tools and equipment in place, you’ll find it easier to get started on this rewarding craft!
Behind the Torch
Go behind the torch with Molten Glass Creations and see how molten glass transforms into handmade beads. In this behind-the-scenes look, I share the rhythm, patience, and joy of lampworking — plus a video of me in action.
The Art of Handmade Glass Hearts: A Labor of Love
Handcrafted glass hearts are timeless symbols of love and connection, created with vibrant colours, delicate patterns, and artisan detail. In this post, I share the inspiration behind my designs, how each heart is made, and why they’re reserved for special occasions like Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. Discover the artistry that makes these limited-edition pieces meaningful gifts and lasting keepsakes.
For the Love of Findings #2
In the world of jewelry design, ‘findings’ are the unsung heroes that bring your creations to life. These critical components, which include clasps, bails, ear wires, and more, serve not only as functional elements that hold your jewelry together but also as an opportunity to inject extra flair and personality into every piece.
A Little Photoshop
Learn how to quickly remove old logos or watermarks from product photos using Photoshop’s Patch Tool. A simple step-by-step guide for makers and small business owners who want clean, professional images without reshooting.
To the Jewelry Box
Whether you prefer statement or minimalist jewelry, glass beads offer endless options for adding personality or elegance. Explore glass bead-making and transform your beads into stunning designs.
Where the Magic Happens
Step inside my cozy basement jewelry studio—an 8×8 lampwork setup with a metal-topped bench, dedicated soldering and assembly stations, smart vertical storage, and bright task lighting. Get small-space studio ideas, organization tips, and a peek at how I bring glass beads to life.
Wrapping the Perfect Gift
Packaging isn't just about covering a gift; it's the introduction to the big reveal! Thoughtful packaging enhances the anticipation and joy of receiving a gift.
Welcoming Spring with Bell Flower Earrings
What does spring look like in molten glass? For me, it looks like a tiny bell flower in streaky watermelon pink. Here's the story behind one of my favourite designs to make at the torch.
I Have Glass That Colour
A behind-the-scenes look at how one bold jewelry set came to life. From choosing saturated pink glass over a black base to building structure around a strong focal bead, this story explores how handmade glass jewelry can be intentional, confident, and easy to wear.
Seasons in Colour
Step into fall with a mood board inspired by rich, cozy colours like amber, burgundy, forest green, and smoky grey, transformed into one-of-a-kind glass beads that capture the calm beauty of the season.
A Beadmaker’s Summer Moodboard
When the weekend finally arrives, I step into the studio and let the week’s quiet inspiration unfold, sea-glass colors, textures from the Gulf Islands, and the soft rhythm of summer light. This post is a visual moodboard of the colors and feelings that are guiding my beadwork this season, calm, coastal, and quietly creative.
Caring for Your Glass Bead Jewelry
Caring for your glass bead jewelry is simple! Learn tips to prevent scratches, keep sterling silver shining, and safely store your treasures. From cleaning advice to repair options, this guide helps you protect your jewelry’s beauty so it stays as dazzling as the day you got it.
5 things you can do with glass beads
Discover creative ways to use glass beads in jewelry, décor and accessories and add colour, sparkle & personality to every project!
Working with Bead Holes in Glass Beads
Bead hole size can make or break a jewelry design. Learn how mandrel sizes affect bead holes, plus simple fixes like seed beads, foam, or silver tubing to keep your glass beads secure and polished.
Tarnish Be Gone
Cleaning silver jewelry at home is simple. In this post, I share step-by-step instructions for safely removing tarnish from silver, plus tips for caring for brass, copper, and beaded jewelry. Keep your handmade pieces sparkling with these easy, effective cleaning techniques.
The Art of the Dot
Discover the art of dot beads with Molten Glass Creations. From patience and practice at the torch to playful, one-of-a-kind designs, see how these tiny dots of glass became my signature style.
A Peek into Molten Glass Creations
Step behind the scenes at Molten Glass Creations and discover how my journey with lampworking began. From melting glass rods in the flame to shaping one-of-a-kind beads, this is where fire, colour, and story come together.
10 Fun & Stylish Ways to Use Glass Beads
Discover 10 creative ways to use glass beads, from wearable accents and eyewear chains to stitch markers, sun catchers, keychains, and more. Add colour, texture, and handmade joy to every project.
Lining Glass Beads
Want to give your handmade glass beads a polished, professional finish? Bead lining is the secret! In this guide, you’ll learn how lining with silver, copper, or brass can transform simple beads into luxurious, durable pieces. From choosing the right tubing to mastering bead lining tools, discover tips, techniques, and creative possibilities to elevate your jewelry designs.
Inspiration & Glass
How many times do you remember saying "this reminds me of ..." Lampworking enables artists to express their inspiration and creativity, resulting in unique and stunning works of art.
Wedding Cake Serving Set
Made-to-order, or custom projects, are where the magic truly happens. These unique creations allow me to blend colours and designs to match the customers vision perfectly. Whether it’s finding the perfect shade of turquoise or creating intricate patterns, custom orders offer a personalized touch that makes every item one-of-a-kind.
Bling up your bar!
Beaded wine bottle stoppers and other bar tools such as swizzle sticks, cocktail picks, and wine charms, are just a few of the glass bead bedazzled Bar Bling I make. They make a unique gift for the "hard-to-buy-for" person on your shopping list.