Grief Glass Beads are made with ashes you provide from a loved one or pet. Memorial items are made with care and are shipped back to you with any remaining ashes in a small glass jar.
A hand-made pendant and mandrel beads, in assorted colors. Some will be fumed with gold and silver, and shapes and sizes may vary. They work well on many types of cords and chains. If you or someone you know likes to make your own items this is a perfect way to go.
*Custom orders and colors are available, contact us through email and we can sort out the details. There will be one pendant and about 20 mandrel beads in total.
Each handmade pendant is unique in its character. Worked with flame temperatures of 940-970 degrees Fahrenheit for soft glass, and 1050 degrees Fahrenheit for borosilicate glass before they annealed (cooled slowly) in the kiln for a few hours to to strengthen the beads and help with longevity. They are then soaked in water so they can be cleaned, dried, polished, and sorted. Then the magic of combining each part to make a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable glass jewelry. Each hand-crafted item is and may have slight variations and no two will ever be exact.
*Time-sensitive items will need to be noted in an email.
**All items are made as orders come in and priority will come to those who have placed orders first.
*Winter months will experience a bit of a delay, as for unexpected cold spells, and weather.
Grief Glass -Ashes In Glass-Pendant
* Care- To care for your items, you should avoid wearing them while swimming bathing, and showering. Clean your item with a soft dry microfiber cloth and for a deeper clean add a drop of soap and a little water, then dry. Store in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.
* Materials- borosilicate glass, silk cord