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From my heart to the Flame - Beads with Soul!
Updated September 2
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:
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All of my lampworked beads and glass creations are always properly annealed in a digitally controlled kiln and the bead holes thoroughly cleaned.
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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).
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For shipping I offer Priority Mail ($4.80) 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!
Do you need Big Hole Sterling Silver spacer beads for your Big Hole Bead bracelet? Well I've got them! Click here!
September 2: Wow - I can't believe it is already September! I am not ready to give up my summer here in Oregon - it took so long for it to arrive! Although the good thing is that the cooler weather is always great weather for torching....
The update is all done for this week - just about 40 new beads added! Click on the links below to take you to the categories with new items:
Enjoy!
Have a great week!
Jenny
August 26: I have started my update with a new batch of Soft Glass Large Sprees. Here is the link:
And here are some new focals:
That is it for this week!
Have a great week,
Jenny
August 19: Hi everyone! No new beads this week - it was just too hot to torch until yesterday... but there's still lots to look at!
Thanks for stopping by,
Jenny
August 12: Whew, 40 new beads this week - that is it for now! Click on the links below to take you to the categories with new beads:
Here are the links to the beads I added last night:
Thanks for stopping by,
Jenny
August 5: Everything is up for this week! Click on the links below to take you to the categories with new items:
Thanks for stopping by!
Jenny
July 29: Good morning! I have started the update with some Boro Focals and Big Hole Beads this morning:
I'm working on adding a new series - well, it's a technique I've done before but now I have it in a smaller round shape. I'm calling it the Rainbow Gem Series. These are such fun and they have so much going on in them and really really sparkle in your hand (especially outside in the sunlight!). They'll be up shortly! Edited to add: They are up - see the link above!
I think that is it for the week!
Thanks for stopping by,
Jenny
The last thing I have today are some word/story charms that I have been working on. They are copper and have the text etched onto them (vs. stamping them with a metal stamp). The etching gives them an aged look, sort of a 'found art' sort of appeal. Anyways, I'm a bit nervous to offer them up - quite a few steps are involved in making them and while I love the final outcome, I'm never sure if you guys will! Have a look and let me know what you think! (they'll be up in a few minutes...)
Etched Copper Story Charms
Divine Spark Designs on Etsy!
 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:
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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