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Behind the Designs: Beaded Jewelry by Crystal Allure | 
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Behind the Designs: Beaded Jewelry by Crystal Allure An artisan blog showcasing beaded jewelry and gift creations, a behind the scenes look at design inspirations, jewelry and fashion articles, giveaways and the life and times of a jewelry designer. An inside look at beaded jewelry creations designed by Crystal Allure featuring necklace, bracelets, earrings, watches, jewelry sets, anklets, suncatchers, keychains, bracelet sets, necklace sets, beaded rings and more. Unique, one of a kind beaded jewelry for the woman who wishes to redefine her femininity. Special collections designed for special occassions, bridal jewelry for the unique bride, sparkling Swarovski crystal jewelry from the Crystal Ice collection is perfect for the bride who wishes to sparkle on her special day or the holidays. Behind the Designs will also from time to time showcase unqiue artisans from all over the world and the beautiful crafts they create. It is also the place to learn about upcoming trunk shows, get previews of new beaded jewelry designs and the opportunity to purchase at an introductory price.
Art Jewelry, Lampwork Beads ~
Art is reflection of the soul; fueled by emotion and awe inspired.
While we may leave a part of ourselves with every person we touch,
our words inevitably fade to whispers.
In art there is a melody we sing right out loud;
leaving behind a footprint of tangible expression~
of ourselves and of our humanity.
~JCannon
My signature freeform jewelry ranges from the subtlety of organic pallettes to the indulgence of sparkling panache. I work most often with Czech, Japanese, and Delica seed beads in offloom stitching methods with a strong tendency toward elegance
incorporating natural elements, vintage components and found objects.
I am a connoisseur of color ~
driven to create the most unique combinations
to excite and inspire. Each of my beads is lovingly wound on a 3/32" mandrel. I work with many of the soft glasses including Moretti/Effetre, Vetrofond, Gaffer, Bullseye, Lauscha, Richenbach, and Zimmerman.
I have also recently added Borosilicate glass to my palette, and it has quickly become a favorite
for its rich color possibilities and ability to withstand longer working periods.
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This site features my lampwork beads, as well as links to lampwork tutorials, lots of resources for beadmakers as well as jewelry artists. Once a month, I feature an artist that inspires me, sometimes a jeweler, another beadmaker, a painter...
There is also a recommended reading list and a page that includes many bead societies and other interesting blogs. Another great feature is a ink to glass color charts (there are so many to choose from these days) and interesting tools, findings, and places you might never expect to find things to use in the studio...I also have galleries of my past lampwork beads, links to my Etsy store, which is the best place to buy my beads. I occasionally have specials on my web site as well. I have links to other artists whose work I find inspiring and am always updating as I find amazing new artists that make me look at materials in new ways. There is also a blog, of course, with musings about life in the country and the ways it inspires my art. Please come by for a visit!
Bead Artists who Blog For bead artists and bloggers who bead embroider, stcommunity, create with wire, embellish, crazy quilt with beads, ArtDolls, weave, paint with beads, etc. Any type of bead related original art.
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