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Clearly, I like her style. |
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Handmade Beads. Chic. Neat. Timeless. |
Beads, a pastime I haven’t dabbled in since my first attempts at self-employment during the early years when Skippy ice pops were hot & sidewalk chalk, bragging-rights. Beads. Which ran me a strong $25 ($5 a pop for mine. Others are both more & less expensive, orphaned beauties as low as $2 & $3!) that I don’t have. And I. Don’t. Care.
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Food & Fancy. Food: corn on the cob. strawberries. cupcakes. Hibou: owls. owls. owls. |
Francesca DeCaire is a self-made glass bread artist who hand-blows her own glass to fashion, shape, & mold each bead individually. Swirls, stripes, flecks; whirls, bands, bobs; earrings, necklaces, stoppers; owls, cupcakes, corn. Ask her how it’s done &, as with her craftsmanship, she won’t hold back. Using grit & passion, strength & creativity, & a heroic clash of oxygen & flame, DeCaire forges each unique bead by hand or–er—torch. (GTT Lynx, to be exact.) It’s a science, it’s an art, it’s a lifestyle, and DeCaire does it great.
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Classy & Unique. Classic. Stunning. Creative. |
How can you find her? Visit during First Friday, schedule an appointment at her Boutique, find her at farmer’s markets & festivals, & contact DeCaire by visiting her website & blog. (And don’t forget to Like on Facebook!) Anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, congratulations, thank yous, & just because’s: DeCaire’s Glass Beads make a unique, timeless, fun, & LOCAL gift for all to enjoy.
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Great Gifts. Left: Pendants. Right: Wine stoppers. |
Oh my gosh! That was a very kind post. You are the best! This makes me feel so special. I’m amazed that you took your time to write about little old me 🙂
Are you kidding me!? You & your artwork are amazing! Rochester needs to know. I feel so cool that I already do know about these beads. Thanks for your words! See ya ’round the Markets & the Festivals!
Big fan of Francesca – don’t know how I missed this post last year – it’s great!