Hand-blown glass beads. A combination of solid and blown soft glass beads.

Hangs on an 18-inch steel braided string.

Deborah S. Keen makes her own glass beads in her mountain studio. She adds crystals and other gems to make wearable pieces of art.

“I bought my first lampwork bracelet and became addicted to beads. I started my business by buying other artists’ lampwork beads and putting jewelry together. I learned that I could not always find the size and colors that I desired. I found a class that would teach me how to make my own. I rapidly fell in love with the torch. I can spend hours in my studio working.”