Lampwork Colors
The Rising Cost of Pink Glass in Lampworking: A Closer Look
In the world of lampworking, glass artists often utilize a diverse palette of colors to create intricate and stunning glass beads and sculptures. Among these colors, pink holds a special, vibrant allure. However, many lampworkers have noticed a significant increase in the cost of pink glass in recent years, leading some suppliers to discontinue its availability. So why is pink glass so expensive, and what factors contribute to its rising price?
The Enchanting Allure of Purple & Pink Lampwork Beads
In this lampwork bead set, I utilized one of our custom tanzanite-blue frit blends paired with vibrant chunks of EDP pink opaque glass. The results are simply breathtaking. The color combinations create a striking contrast that truly makes this stunning set of beads stand out.
Rainbow Lampwork Beads
This is one of my favorite lampwork bead sets created recently, and it sold within just 24 hours of being listed! Each bead in this collection features a stunning rainbow twist over a base of opaque glass colors, resulting in a vibrant and dynamic display. Notably, this set includes EDP purple, a beautiful shade of pink that is sadly no longer available.
Vibrant Purple Lampwork Beads
This set of beads turned out beautifully, showcasing an array of bold and vibrant purple hues that truly catch the eye. Each bead is a testament to the rich depth and diversity of color that can be achieved with Reichenbach glass. This particular set is crafted using one of our unique studio custom blends, specifically designed to highlight the striking tonal variations within the purple spectrum.
Fall Lampwork Beads
These exquisite beads were crafted using a custom blend of multicolor glass, enhanced with striking red accent pieces. Each lampwork bead exudes a playful fall aesthetic, capturing the essence of the season. The multicolor glass blend produces a stunning array of hues, including blue, green, pink, yellow, and brown. The beauty of this glass lies in its unpredictability—you never know which vibrant color will emerge, making each bead truly unique.
Ocean Breeze Frit Lampwork Beads
The Ocean Breeze frit color is simply stunning. Created as a custom blend by SWCreations, this frit features a bright and vibrant palette, with delightful bursts of aqua blue beautifully interspersed throughout the glass. Whether swirled seamlessly within the glass or layered over clear and opaque colors, this hue produces a captivating effect.
Berry Blast Frit Lampwork Beads
These beads are crafted from a custom frit blend of purple, pink, and blue, meticulously created in-house by SWCreations. The vibrant colors beautifully complement the opaque base hues, which include periwinkle, violet new, light turquoise, pink bubblegum, and teal green.
Stunning Green Gold Lampwork Beads
The color combination in this bead set turned out beautifully. The green beads served as the primary focus, while the gold and light topaz accents complemented them perfectly. To create these beads, I used turquoise frit, a touch of Buen Camino frit, and some shimmering gold stone. The added layer of clear glass provided extra depth to the colors. Overall, the result is simply stunning!
Sour Grape and Dancing Dreamer Frit Lampwork Beads
This stunning bead mix is a delightful blend of Sour Grape frit from Val Cox and Dancing Dreamer from Frit Heaven. Each bead is meticulously crafted, featuring bits of blue gold aventurine swirled into the design, adding a touch of sparkle and elegance.
Mystic Stone Lampwork Beads
This is a lovely set of beads that really resemble stone. This frit blend was surprising with all the reactions it had with different base glass colors. I was surprised the gold aventurine still had sparkle that makes these beads extra special. This set was made with a custom blend of Reichenbach and Gaffer f
Pied Piper Frit Lampwork Beads
The Pied Piper frit blend from Frit Heaven features a stunning combination of opaque colors. When applied over opaque glass, this frit creates vibrant and cheerful beads in fuchsia, green, and blue hues. Additionally, this blend works beautifully when encased, with pink and blue tones elegantly dominating the design of the beads.
Chimera Frit Lampwork Beads
The allure of teal lies in its captivating blend of blue and green, reminiscent of the iridescent hues found in peacock feathers. Chimera, with its rich teal shade, evokes a sense of mystery and elegance in these lampwork beads. Your choice to layer it over light turquoise, dark turquoise, teal green, and Elphaba green creates a harmonious and enchanting color palette.
