Authentic Murano Glass Beads – Made in the Fire!
Why buy authentic Murano Glass Beads? Or rather, why buy anything else?
Many of our customers are designers who sell their Venetian Jewelry in the fairs and shows around the world. Sometimes they fall in love with Swarovski, but it is everywhere and hard to make a name for yourself with such a ubiquitous commodity; and in the words of Brenda “an accent” bead! Yes they are “perfetto” but they are machine made and in the words of one of our glass blowers in Murano ‘Non ha un cuore’ (It does not have a heart!).
The love of Murano glass is all about heart. Why else would our blowers and bead makers work in hot furnaces, in front of hot torches creating our little jewels?
- Certainly there are easier ways to make a living?
- Certainly there are occupations where everyone isn’t a critic of your labor of love?
- Each piece is a small work of art, never to be repeated again exactly, like snowflakes.
Murano Glass Beads – Irresistible Colors
When you make jewelry with our genuine Murano Glass Beads, you aren’t just making jewelry, you are carrying on a tradition of centuries. When you sell this jewelry, you aren’t just selling pieces of jewelry, you are selling the Romance that is Venice, the history of centuries, the legends, the state secrets of making glass that could get you killed in the middle ages.
To our glass workers, the glass is alive, it reacts differently each day, and never tamed, some days it just allows you a little more control.
Our Blown Beads are Made in the Furnace!
- About Handmade Beads
- Lampworking
- Bead Making Techniques
- Wire Gauges and Bead Hole Sizes
- Gold Leaf Production
- Oriental Beads
- FAQ
Making a Zanfirico Bead
Every thing said above here is true. I have been holding shows for the past years and the wonder, beauty and splendor of your beads still enchant me. My friends and customers say that the sparkle In my Eye, the stories I tell and the history I relate of each piece make them so irresistable. My beads always stand out so I make sure they know what to say to those who admire them.
I have been a Bead collector for the past 35 yrs and truly I always manage to reach out for them even when I live far away. Thank you Melanie for sharing and helping me In my passion . (Your Philippine friend)
Thanks so much Marie. It makes our day and our bead makers to have someone appreciate their work. We wish you the best in your business. ps Mel and I will be there working the end of February and we’ll post some great pictures for all of you.