FAQ/Ordering

Q. How did you come up with your name?

A: If you've been to my site over the last several years, you'll remember that I started out making mother's and grandmother's bracelets, which spelled out the names of their children. After more than five years designing jewelry, I decided to forgo making the bracelets and concentrate on my glass bead business. It was a difficult decision, but I thoroughly enjoy working with hot glass, so I'm really excited to concentrate on just one thing!

Q. I bought a bracelet from you and it has broken, can you fix it?

A: Because I've given up the bracelet designing portion of my business, I can't fix your bracelets because I don't carry the supplies anymore. I recommend you take it either to a jeweler and ask their opinion or contact one of the other Mother Bracelet companies and ask if they can fix a bracelet. Customized orders cannot be returned. Sorry, no exceptions.

Q. How do I place my order?

A: It's simple! Just click the "Buy Now" button and that will take you directly to Paypal, where you will purchase your beads. If by chance, two people purchase the same set, then I'll contact the second buyer and ask whether you want a remake (if possible) or a refund.

Q: Where do you ship to?

A: I ship to the US and Canada. If shipping happens to be more than what is on the shopping cart, I'll contact you by email. I ship Priority Mail via USPS with delivery confirmation.

Q: How are glass beads made?

A: This is a very simplistic answer but a glass rod (about the diameter of a pencil) is placed into the flame of a torch. As the glass melts, it's wrapped around a stainless steel mandrel. Once enough glass is on the mandrel and the shape is to your liking, you begin the fun part of decorating it with more glass, metals, enamels or frit. If you're interested in taking a class, just contact me!

 Q: How did you get started?

A: I was designing jewelry when I stumbled across a glass bead making book at my local library. I never knew you could manipulate glass this way and I was intrigued! I researched it for several months before I decided to take a class. After my first class I knew I was addicted! I've been making beads since September 2000.

Q: Are you part of any official organization?

A: I'm a member of a local glass beadmaking group called the Houston Hotties. We meet monthly for demos, bead exchanges and a good time! I'm also a member of the International Society of Glass Beadmakers. I was elected Regional Director in the summer of 2005 by members in five states. You can check out the ISGB at www.isgb.org