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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Susan goes Bead Hunting ... In Murano!

Susan of cserpent  went to one of our dream destinations ... Murano! Famous for the glass beads that have been made there for generations, this is a spot most jewelry makers would love to explore! Here's a quick look at the supplier she visited and what she found there ... Sounds like fun!

In February I visited Italy for the first time. Since I'm a jewelry designer I had to visit the island of Murano and see if I could find some gorgeous Venetian Murano glass beads to use in my designs. I was fortunate enough to contact a bead maker (Maurizio) and he let me dig through his boxes and boxes of beads. He had just moved his studio and hadn't started unpacking yet!

The very inconspicuous entrance to Maurizio's studioMe, my mom and mom-in-law
starting to dig through boxes of beads!
From those humble surroundings come beautiful beads and here are some used in designs by my fellow Jewelry on Etsy Team members ...











Aqua Blue Lampwork and Murano Glass Bracelet by endlessbounty


Blue Twisted Venetian Glass Necklace by BeadznBling

25 comments

  1. jemsbyjbApril 18, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Oh you lucky duck. What a wonderful experience. Glad you had the opportunity to visit and thanks for sharing your adventure with us.

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  2. UnknownApril 18, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Sounds like an amazing trip. Thanks for sharing this information with us.

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  3. DG Jewelry DesignsApril 18, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    Wow, what a great trip. Glad you were able to buy some of those fantastic beads.

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  4. JillreOzmayApril 18, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Dream trip! I love Venetian glass. Thanks for sharing your experience.

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  5. cserpentDesignsApril 18, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    Thanks all! It was a blast - and I found such beautiful designs from my teammates using more Murano beads!

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  6. SendingLoveGalleryApril 18, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    I just love murano glass - great jewelry examples!

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  7. TheSilverBearApril 18, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    A lovely blog - thankyou for sharing!

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  8. TracyApril 18, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    What an AMAZING opportunity! I hope to get there some day myself!

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  9. MaryApril 18, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    Lovely! Murano glass is so beautiful!

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  10. BeadsmeApril 18, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    Wish I could have fitted in your suitcase.

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  11. capitalcitycraftsApril 18, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    What a wonderful experience, thanks for sharing!

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  12. emeraldpixie08April 19, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    I dream of having an experience like this! Beautiful creations.

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  13. LoveStoneArtsApril 19, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    The trip of a lifetime!! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  14. Olga GilliesApril 19, 2012 at 4:24 AM

    Oooooooo I'd love a trip like that & with no restrictions to the buying budget!

    Thanks for sharing Susan!

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  15. Mollie AnnApril 19, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    Wonderful post and beautiful Venetian Murano glass jewelry! I would so love to visit Maurizio's studio!! Thank you Susan, for sharing, and Bob, for posting!

    And many, many thanks to our intrepid and fabulous Norah, for all you've done for the Jets!!

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  16. ShinyAdornmentsApril 19, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    Lucky duck!

    :-)

    Kristy
    SAStudio.etsy.com

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  17. TessApril 19, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    I love murano glass! Have been to the island too. Have you seen how they make it? It's amazing!

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  18. willowcreekjewelryApril 19, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Wow! What a fun trip with some exquisite finds! Gorgeous jewelry =)

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  19. MadeByTammyApril 19, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    This is so cool! Fantastic jewelry and beads!

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  20. YourDailyJewelsBLOGApril 19, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    What a dream trip! Beautiful, REAL Murano! Thanks for sharing.

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  21. ChayaGalleryApril 20, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Ooooh - wish I was with you !!
    I have such a weakness for glass :-)

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  22. Erika PriceApril 20, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    It's a fabulous place, isn't it Susan?! I was last in Murano a couple of years ago and spent a fortune (the downside of being a beadaholic!) How wonderful that you were able to rummage through Maurizio's boxes, can't wait to see what you produce with your purchases!

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  23. cooljewelrydesignApril 20, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    OMG Susan, what a dream come true...the closest I came to that was Tuscany...not exactly Murano...but I also purchase only authentic glass. What an awesome trip, and you *fell* into a miracle. Thanks for sharing!

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  24. cserpentDesignsApril 21, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    cserpentDesigns on facebook has pictures of many of the beads I bought if you want to see some.

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  25. SherMay 1, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    There are so many beautiful things, I hardly know where to start! Etsy is absolutely swimming with wonderfully talented creative minds. (That's why I feature so many on my website.)

    LOVE THESE!

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