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(for more information, scroll down page) + WINDOWS OF HAVEN II RAA - AMERICAN BEAD ARTISTS SERIES 1 The clear vault of the sky shines forth like heaven itself, a vision of glory. 2. The orb of the sun, resplendent at its rising: what a wonderful work of the Most High! + SIRACH 43:1-5,11-12
WHEN GLASS IS HEATED IT BECOMES MOVEABLE AS A LIQUID When ice is melted it becomes water. When glass is heated it becomes liquid - so then the link between the glassmakers and the water of the bible below. With the new interest in glass beadmaking, the Rosary Workshop decided a few years ago to honor the beadmakers by using their work in our rosaries. Our first ones sold out so quickly we knew others saw their beauty, too ... for more information see PAGE 1 OF AMERICAN BEAD ARTISTS WINDOWS of HEAVEN - SALTLES SEA also see MORE LINKS BELOW |
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The word 'Dichroic' means two colors. It appears to be multiple colors depending on the angle it is viewed or the way light plays on it. Originally developed by and for the laser and space industries (NASA), the latter did extensive studies on it. The glass contains micro-thin layers of metallic oxides (aluminum, chronium, silicon, zirconium and titanium) which gives the glass its holographic or iridescent color. These thin layers of oxides have a total thickness of three to five millionths of an inch. All that to get glorious colors! + WHERE TO FIND THEM ... Any of the major Bead shows from Tucson to Milwaukee, from New York to Los Angeles will reveal how beads are formed from rods of glass cane and fire in gifted hands to become miniature works of art. Artists like Basha, and Karen Lewis (Klew Beads) became favorites. See what you think of our newest collections as they grow. Below we have incorperated some of the work of these beadmakers into our rosaries, chaplets and religious jewelry. We hope you enjoy. |
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Paula Radke, glass
bead artist
WINDOWS of HEAVEN - LEA.21180 black, rainbow - We have mixed antique matte glass Ave beads, hand pressed (Gablonz) with lampwork Paters of dichroic glass by American Bead Artist, Paula Radke. They appear to be windows of rainbow colors illuminated from within. The shape is called a 'cornerless cube.' Unrepeatable. for larger image, click icon TO
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Grace Lampwork
Beads
SALTLES SEA SERIES - WHITE FOAM - RAA.21615 white foam: AVE BEADS: faceted creamy whitemix. Gemcuts with earthy endings on each. PATER BEADS: individually handmade lampwork beads , by Grace Lampwork Beads. No two ever alike. Unrepeatable. for larger image, click icon TO ORDER RAA.21615
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Beads
SALTLESS SEA SERIES: GREEN WATERS - RAA.21616 green, waters - AVE BEADS: PATER BEADS: Unrepeatable. for larger image, click icon TO ORDER RAA.21616
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Beads
SALTLESS SEA SERIES: DEEP WATERY ROCKS - RAA.21617 black, rocks - AVE BEADS: PATER BEADS: Unrepeatable. for larger image, click icon TO ORDER RAA.21617
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MISSION STATEMENT Our vision is to provide the finest handmade rosaries, chaplets and other fine religious art forms for personal worship we can make using the best supplies available. The Guild believes the work of our hands should give visual Glory to God, therefore for us, the best for you is very, very important. for more information see ANTIQUE ROSARY MUSEUM INDEX RETURN TO MUSEUM GERMAN COLLECTION TOP OF PAGE |
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