Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the Internet!

My name is Barbara, and I've been playing with Beads since I was just a tiny tot. More than 40 years now to be a little more precise! Over the years I've probably tried almost every form of Beading and Jewellery-making known....and have had the pleasure of learning under some very interesting (and some well-known!) Artisans.

The most recent form this addiction (obsession?) has taken, is Lampwork Beadmaking! It's so true, one can NEVER have enough Beads!!!!
My first foray into Lampwork Glass Beadmaking took place in 1997, and since I was at the time running (and supplying with many hand-made goods) 2 large and very successful businesses - Lampworking was set aside until there was more time to devote. In 2001, I walked away from daily operations to persue my hearts desires and now am full-on into Lampworking! Having a blast!
Mainly working with Moretti and Vetrofond at the moment, but I also use BullsEye, Lauscha, Czech, Gaffer and Reichenbach glass.

Under this section of the Ozziebuddy website, I will be adding my own Lampwork Beads for sale in addition to news of what's for sale at EBAY. We do stock many of the Supplies I use on a regular basis, Tools & Equipment for Beadmaking, and you will also find the very popular EXQUISITE Latticino Twistie Canes that I make from either Moretti Italian Art Glass or American BullsEye Glass here in my indoor/outdoor studios in tropical Brisbane Australia.

I am quite happy to make "finished" jewellery from any of my Beads upon request. In the Links above, you will find TradeWinds Beads - where you can view some of the findings and complementing items that can be used to do this. I don't offer much in custom-made Beads because I never know what the Muse has in mind when I sit down at the Torch!

Please scroll down for more BJAR beads......... Enjoy!