From my heart to the Flame - Beads with Soul!


 
Updated May 6


Hello and welcome to Divine Spark Designs!
My name is Jenny Friske-Baer and I create one-of-kind handmade lampwork beads and glass. I also make fun hand stamped word charms! I work with Borosilicate glass (a.k.a. hard glass) - my first love - and also with Italian glass such as Effetre and Vetrofond, Gaffer glass and Bullseye (all of these are also known as soft glass). Some other things you might want to know:
  • All of my lampworked beads and glass creations are always properly annealed in a digitally controlled kiln and the bead holes thoroughly cleaned.
  • I accept credit cards (Mastercard/Visa, Discover) through my secure shopping cart and also through PayPal. I will also accept checks - your order will ship once your check has been deposited and cleared (can take up to 10 days).
  • For shipping I offer Priority Mail ($4.60) and First Class ($2.50). I will ship internationally using First Class Mail International for $4.00 ($2.00 to Canada).
And most importantly - I add new beads every Tuesday!

 
 
 
 
May 6:  Can you believe it is already May!  Wow - I am amazed at how fast it moves.......
I have started the update today with some Big Hole Beads in the Boro category.  I am playing with fun new shape - Bubble Lenses - I was getting tired of the standard donut shape for the bracelets so this is what evolved.  It isn't necessarily a new shape to the beading world but I do think it is a great chunky addition to the Big Hole Bead line.  Judge for yourself:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Of course the Big Hole Beads aren't limited to the bracelets - string them on a pretty piece of hand-dyed silk ribbon or a silver chain! 
 
I think that's it for this week - have fun looking around!
 
Thanks for stopping by,
Jenny
 
April 29:  Good morning!  My apologies to anyone that was unable to get into the website this morning - apparently my webhost was having issues so there was some downtime...  very frustrating!  But it seems to be working now. 
Lots of goodies for the update - starting with the bracelets that never made it on last week because my camera went south - so here goes!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I think that is it.  Have fun looking around!  Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings,
Jenny
 
 
 
April 22:  I've started the update with some Boro Pleated Pods and a few new Boro Focals:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tomorrow I will list the new style bracelets I just received that work with the Big Hole Beads.  I think you will like them!
 
That's it for today!  Have a great week!
 
Jenny
 
 
 
 
Thanks for stopping by!
Jenny
 
 
 
 
Also - it is that time of year again - the new issue of Beadwork's fabulous resource issue will hit the stands in mid-April.  I am thrilled to have been chosen again to be included in the Editor's Top 100 picks!  Even if I wasn't in this year's edition it would still be a 'must have' for me - I still have last years on the shelf by my computer.  It is filled with tons of great resources - I refer to it often for new suppliers and inspiration.  It is definitely worth the extra trip to Barnes&Noble!
 
Blessings to all!
Jenny
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here are some picutures of some favorite beads:
 
 A silly "Bird on a Key"!
 
 
 
 
And an electroformed leaf inspired by the gal from Caliente Glass and her wonderful line of glass colors!
And finally a shot of my two sweeties Dex and Bear:
 
My 2008 schedule:
 
July 18 and 19 at Bodacious Beads in Hillsboro, OR
Clarkie's store is located at:
2950 Cornelius Pass Rd. Suite E
 
November 1st and 2nd in Portland for the Annual Bead Bazaar put on by the Portland Bead Society. It will be at Montgomery Park (2701 NW Vaughn, Portland, OR)
Thanks!
Jenny
 
 
 

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