Masters: Glass Beads

The art of glass beadmaking has exploded in popularity during the past decade - and these awe-inspiring examples, exquisitely fashioned by 40 of the worlds top creators, reveal exactly why. Whether showcasing faces, animals, or flowers, these beads exhibit incredible detail and gorgeous colour. Explore Bruce St. John Mahers fused and faceted landscape beads and the vitreous painted surface of Bronwen Heilmans glass. Kate Fowle Melenys luminous electroformed glass beads seem almost like sculptures, while Susan Peters creates whimsical, often comical creatures that delight. Every artist receives a lavish eight-page feature with approximately a dozen high-quality images of his or her most impressive work, along with a biography and personal commentary, providing insight into the motivations and inspiration behind each piece.