Lampwork Beads

Lampwork glass beads are handmade by glass artists using a technique where glass rods are melted in a flame (usually a small, very hot torch) and wound around a metal rod.

The glass can be shaped and decorated while hot, allowing for intricate patterns and vibrant colours.

As the bead cools, the rod is extracted, forming a bead.

This method has been used for centuries and remains popular among artisans for creating unique, decorative beads used in jewellery and craftwork. Each bead is individually made, so no two are ever exactly the same.

Other available bead styles

We sell a range of styles of beads, including:

• Chip Beads - small chips, drilled, irregular shapes and sizes.
• Disc Beads - round flat beads, in a disc shape.
• Faceted Rondelle Beads - hard to describe, a little like a squashed round bead.
• Faceted Round Beads - faceted round beads in various sizes, with facets cut into all sides.
• Lampwork Beads - formed by an artist with a torch, using different coloured rods of glass.
• Long Chip Beads - longer than normal, irregular but long beads.
• Nugget beads - almost like drilled tumblestones, or jellybeans.
• Pumpkin beads - shaped like a pumpkin - round and ribbed.
• Round Beads - round cut beads, like little spheres drilled.