Bead Designs
Alaska Boro is working on additional designs for its boro bead collection. These new beads just scream, color and more color. One process uses a mixture of clear with a striking color. When coated with a thin layer of clear, this bead provides a wispy look of swirling clouds.
The next approach is a bead with a built in magnifier. By heavily encasing a bead in clear, the design is magnified. Much like that of a colorful paper weight. The color under the clear moves as the bead is formed, creating a most interesting pattern.
The best part is that when viewed in room light these beads offer a color brilliance that can only be 
achieved through the wonders of boro glass. In sunshine, the beads offer a super spectacular color display.
This design will be incorporated into bead sets to provide the jewelry designer with sufficient material to create both a necklace and bracelet. Some sets will additionally include two smaller beads on 1/16 inch mandrels for earrings.
May 25, 2010