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These beads are one of my newest passions.
I love making these ladies! I love the process of creating the female
form and sculpting all of the details. The basic idea of goddess beads
is as ancient as time itself. These talismans have been worn
throughout time to promote fertility in many cultures. Also, the idea
of goddesses used in protection have been just as common in many
civilizations.
I decided on the name "Athena" for my
goddess beads because of the way I sculpt them. The majority of them
have a pronounced arch in their back which reminded myself and many others
of ancient ship figureheads. After a little research, I discovered
that many of those figureheads were carved in the likeness of the Goddess
Athena - the goddess of wisdom . It seemed only fitting that my
beads should be graced with the same name.
I began making these beads after seeing an
experiment by another lampworker that I was very inspired by
(thanks, Mr. Flamewerks). After a few experiments of my own,
I was only going to make enough for my women friends, but my passion for
creating these took over and I now have many too many . |
I created these to remind women
that each one of you is a goddess in her own right, and to let them know
that the strength and wisdom that lies within them is stronger than maybe
even they know. This is a perfect gift for any woman who needs to be
reminded of this (and isn't bothered by a naked woman around her neck). They are
especially poignant for pregnant women or new moms who might need a little
boost of energy and confidence! I hope you enjoy them as much as
I do! Thanks for looking!! |
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A uniquely colored
Athena. She is a light lavender-blue from her head to the middle
of her torso where she gradiently changes to a deep, rich amethyst.
She is adorned with a cluster of grapes on her hip and the curled vine
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I've named this one my
Ice Athena. She is created with a pale , but not quite clear
glass and coated with a reactive frit that produces many effects all
over the piece. She is opaque in some spots and translucent in
others.
SOLD - Thank you! |
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This Athena is
simply a stunner! Made from deep, vibrant Cranberry glass and draped
in a light pink translucent vine to accentuate her very sensual form.
Heavily arched in her back, she measures 1 $ 1/2" from head to torso and
6/8" across
SOLD - Thank you! |
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My newest experiment
with my Athenas, "Leaf Athenas"! Light-catching topaz glass mottled
with fall colors and a leafy skirt really make her stand out - not to
mention her size -2" from head to skirt & 3/4" wide.
$22 |
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This amethyst Athena
glows in the light. She has a bit wider arms as she was made on a
3/32" mandrel. She is donning a cluster of purple and white leaves
on her hip and two of them adorn her head. She stands 1 3/4"
(40mm) tall and is 3/4" at her shoulders. $18 |
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This XL Athena is
luminous in transparent medium green glass. The is a step up in
size from my normal Athenas after a few requests for larger ones.
She is draped in an opaque green vine - some leaves have red tips.
She stands nearly 2" (50mm) and is 3/4"(30mm) w at her shoulders and her
hips are 1/2"(20mm) w. $22 |
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Made from whispy purple
gaffer glass and adorned with authentic gold leaf, this Athena is just
gorgeous! She measures approx. 1 & 1/2" long and 3/4" wide
$25 |
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This extremely well
endowed Athena is more of a fun loving sort. She is mixed with a
confetti of colors - blue, pink, and green brought out by a mint green
base. She measures approx. 1 & 1/2" long and 3/4" at her
shoulders.
$17 |
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Stunning vanilla Athena
draped with a dramatic red vine. She stands 1 & 5/8" tall and is 3/4"
wide at her shoulders.
SOLD - Thank you! |
These are the same wonderful
Athena beads, but made on a smaller, more delicate
scale for those of you who love the Athena beads, but are looking for a more
understated, subtle look.
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Autumnal mini - made from
chocolate brown glass and adorned with a vine with multi colored leaves.
1& 1/4" long by 1/2" at the shoulders.
$15 |
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*NEW*
This small framed mini-Athena is
created from a special glass that, when worked in the proper flame,
produces a black pearl -like finish on the bead. She is
accentuated with goldstone leaves - 3 on her hip and 2 on her head.
$15 |
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Copper green Athena with
patina and all! Elegantly draped by a green and black vine and leaves.
Measures 1 & 1/2" long and 1/2" at the shoulders
$15 |
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Mustard colored Athena.
She's plain, but has her head inquisitively cocked to one side.
Perfect for fall! Measures 1 & 1/2" long and 1/2" at her shoulders.
$15 |
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Designs Using my Athena beads:
The pictures of these beautiful creations
were sent to me by a customer by the name of Joe Hanlon of
Sapphire - Tinted Skies Jewelry.
The picture below is a necklace he made for himself - and the picture to the
right is a set he made for his wife! As soon as their website is
operational, I will post a link to it! For now, you can reach him at
goodjoe@sbcglobal.net.
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