I call these my festival beads because they are not only fun to make but pure joy to look at! Made using glass rods by Bullseye glass it is hand formed using a lampworking torch adding layers and layers of glass including dichroic with another coat of clear glass drizzled on the surface. Once I reach my desired look I place it in an annealing kiln to "soak" making them very strong and durable to last a lifetime. Now if your looking for that perfectly round smooth beads my beads are NOT for you. These are very Artistic and ARTSY looking with layers of lumpy glass!!!!!!