Alaskan Glass Beads

Glass Beads are fairly inexpensive in Alaska, because they are made by the native people and sold at local street fairs and craft stores. Much of the native costume and garb still uses glass beads in it's decorative design.

I made the following multi-strand glass necklace and earring while visiting Alaska. The hardware for the pieces came from the local WalMart and the beads came from a Saturday Morning street fair. Each Strand was strung individually and then gathered together at each end of the necklace through one bead.

Unique Bead Bracelet...Perfect for Summer

The directions for this bead bracelet are somewhat detailed, I will provide upon request. I recently took a class (jack of all trades, master of none) on how to make this style of bracelet. This particular bracelet was completed on a 10 hour flight to Alaska. I am providing a photograph of the supplies used as well as the final product.

These bracelets are finished off with a strong magnetic clasp (hidden by the fringe of the beads) which makes taking them on and off a cinch!