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**In business since 1997 and on line shopping on the web since 2000 **

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Handmade Glass Beads-all sorts Mushroom pendant beads Bead Sets (made to order)
Czech Glass beads-including faceted and glass pearls
Special Deals (no coupon needed) One of a Kind Ready Made handmade beads
Handmade Designer Jewelry Handmade Fashion Jewelry Cameo Jewelry

My name is Sylvia Holtman and I am the craftsperson behind Sylcraft Beads and Jewelry.
I live in Central Washington State and we generally have great weather here in Central Washington. Summers are warm and sunny and spring is just right. We usually have a little snow in the winter although this year it was quite cold and we had a lot more snow than usual.
Our horses did NOT appreciate it and the cat just came inside and said forget it out there !!

I have been making my handmade lampwork glass beads since 1997.
This was added to the gemstone wire jewelry that I had previously been making.
As you explore this site you will see some of my work displayed.

A little bit on Glass Beads
Glass Beads have been a part of our society for millenia.
Since Glass beads were used for trading purposes and to identify a person of stature in society, glass beads become intricately woven into our world.
Native Americans used beads as adornment and many beautiful works of art can be found adorning clothing worn for ceremonial purposes. Most beads used were tiny glass seed beads and were sewn into the garments to become part of the actual fabric structure. Bone and other types of materials were also used to accent the look.
Glass beads as a trade element were highly prized and used to trade for furs and other items. As you can see, glass beads are NOT a new idea !! ;-)
I think we still use jewelry and beads to identify the more "elite" in our midst. Just think of the movie stars and musicians who use jewelry to show their abundance.
Handmade Art Glass beads have also made their impact around the world. This is not a new idea either as the art of lampworking has been around for thousands of years and some interesting antique beads have been found. However, as American and other glass workers constantly challenge the techniques, more and more handmade glass art bead designs appear.
I hope you enjoy my personal take on this beautiful wearable art form !

Come visit me in my little retail store at 315 S 10th Ave in Yakima, Washington if you get the chance. (509-453-6284)
Currently I am there by appointment since I also teach private music lessons as nearly a full time job.
I am available 7 days a week for appointments and it only takes me about 15-20 minutes to get to the shop from home so don't be afraid to call and ask... I always look forward to those customer visits. :-)
I have people come in from all over and it is a lot of fun.
It is a RETAIL location, not my home. Some people feel very strange calling someone to visit in their home.

I have a couple of email lists--free to you but that will keep you posted as to new things happening.
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My handcrafted jewelry is made from gemstones or handmade beads and 14K Rolled Gold or Sterling Silver wire unless otherwise stated. Findings available soon---handmade clasps, earwires and other findings.
Gemstone jewelry featuring faceted stones and Cabachons.Rings

Please note that beads are handcrafted and will vary in size and possibly in color.
Beads all begin as a rod of color--

either transparent or opaque of some kind
(I use imported Italian Glass or Czech glass as a general rule)
The rod is then heated in a propane/oxygen torch to a molten state and then formed by hand into the beads you will see as you enter the bead sections of the store. No molds are used in this process.
They are then annealed for at least 8 hours in a kiln at the proper temperature so they do not crack later. It is quite a process !! But so fun...
Here are examples of some of the beads you will see as you browse the store...
If you desire, just click the picture and you will go directly to that category of beads.

Bees & other insects such as butterflies, ladybugs & other bugs

Christmas tree beads with "lights" of dichroic glass--cool ! ;-)

Floral beads of many kinds both encased an not.

The lampworked sculpture beads are great strung on wire or head pin or eye pins. HEMP and CORD will also work.
They make unique ornaments, or pins, bookmarks, hair ornaments and great stick pins !
If you would like to go directly to the shopping area just click right here:
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Here are some links to other pages of mine if you are "just looking". They give you more ideas and some information on wire jewelry, gemstones, and lampwork beads.
Sylcraft Gemstones and Wire Jewelry

I have a color catalog available.
It is either downloadable (free) or available on CDROM or printed for $4 to help cover the cost of printing.
If you choose the free download you have a choice of either a brochure and price list, just the price list or the entire color catalog.
Just scroll down the catalog page when you get there for more information and the links...or click on this link-- Sylcraft Color Catalog

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