Bobbie Van Eck - AlbionArtists.com

Bobbie Van Eck

About 15 years ago I embarked upon what would become a lifelong adventure...I discovered the art of stained glass. While I still work with stained glass to this day – mostly my own three dimensional creations – four years I discovered lampworking: the process/art of melting and manipulating hot glass in flame. I was soon lost in the art of bead-making. I made – and still make – everything from animal shaped beads (horses, frogs, turtles, fish, and others) to multi-layered dichroic beads. Dichroic glass has a shiny metallic-like surface, and adds an exciting dimension to bead-making. From there, the obvious next step was to create wonderful pieces of jewelry using these new creations. You will find samples of these wearable works of art on this site, and even more on my web page. My newest adventure in glass is fusing – bonding different pieces of glass together using heat. Some of these newest creations can be seen here on this site: cuff bracelets, fused link bracelets (my own creation) and fused glass pins. Again dichroic glass adds an exciting dimension to fusing and the creations that come out of this process, as you will see when exploring this site. Have a wonderful time exploring this site and the exciting creations contained within. Feel free to contact me with questions and/or special orders. I have found that, when working with glass, the possibilities are truly endless!

Payment Methods:
I accept personal checks (for non-local checks, item held until check clears the bank), Money Orders, Cashiers Checks, Discover Card, and PayPal. If you choose to pay with PayPal, email me and I will give you the correct email address to use for payment. Discover Card info can be sent to me using the payment page on this site, as it is secure.
Check, Money Order, Discover, PayPal

Shipping Information:
Smaller items can be shipped via First Class USPS. Larger items, where breakage is a greater concern, I prefer to mail Priority Mail via the USPS. Other methods can be considered, if desired, after conferring with the buyer.

Return Policy:
Items are not returnable. If an items breaks within the first 3 months, return it and I will fix it (replace a bead, etc.). If an item breaks at any time after 3 months, contact me and I will give an estimate for having it fixed.

This Artist would love to hear from you with questions, comments or feedback about the artwork; before, during or after the order process:

Name: Bobbie Van Eck
Company: High Glass Studio
Address: 17991 28 Mile Road, Albion, MI 49224 USA
Phone: 517-629-5628
Email: vaneck@scnc.sps.k12.mi.us
Web: www.highglass.com

Dichroic Barrel Bracelet
This gorgeous bracelet is made using a black base bead, and dichroic glass accents. The dichroic colors used are gold, blue, green, and gold/green. This is a 3 layer bead: first, a layer of black glass is melted onto the mandrel (the rod used to build beads on in the flame), next the dichroic glass is melted over the black, and finally a layer of clear glass is placed over the bead. This clear layer helps to create the magnified/multi-dimensional look that these beads have when done. It also pushes some of the dichroic color to the top, creating the dichroic swirls on the surface. This bracelet is assembled using sterling silver beads and clasp, and measures 8 3/8” long. Price does not include shipping by USPS Priority Mail, insured.
Price: $70	Quantity:	Click Here for a larger photo

Fused Cuff Bracelet
Here’s a very striking piece: this is a blue dichroic cuff bracelet, approx. 5/8” wide. The dichroic glass used in this bracelet has a fibrous texture with hints of purple within its striking blue color. This dichroic glass is layered under clear glass, magnifying the already stunning colors. This bracelet fits my wrist, which measures 6 6/8” over the wrist bone. If your wrist is this size… or even an eighth or two larger… this could be the perfect bracelet for you! This item can be special ordered to fit. I would need your wrist measurement over the wrist bone. Allow 2 weeks for the creation of a special order cuff bracelet. Price does not include shipping by USPS Priority Mail, insured.
Price: $55	Quantity:	Click Here for a larger photo

Fused Glass Christmas Tree Pin
Here’s a great small gift idea, or a great accent for your coat or blazer... a fused glass Christmas tree pin. The green Christmas tree is decorated with various colors of dichroic glass, giving the tree that “lit up” look! Perfect for this Christmas season... and many more to come! Because I don’t trust regular USPS shipping for fused glass pieces, I prefer to mail this Priority Mail at $3.50, uninsured. Several pins can be mailed together at this price.
Price: $12	Quantity:	Click Here for a larger photo

Fused Glass Cuff Bracelet
Here’s a special item... very striking! It’s a fused glass cuff bracelet, approx 7/8” wide, using a gorgeous dichroic glass that changes from pink to green depending on how the light hits it. The glass used over the dichroic glass has green and white chips of glass and black streamers throughout. A gorgeous combination of glass! It fits my wrist perfectly – my wrist measures 6 6/8” over the wrist bone. If your wrist is near this size... or even an eighth larger... this could be a new, unique addition to your jewelry wardrobe. This item can be special ordered to fit. I would need your wrist measurement over the wrist bone. Allow 2 weeks for the creation of a special order cuff bracelet. Price does not include shipping by USPS Priority Mail, insured.
Price: $55	Quantity:	Click Here for a larger photo

Fused Glass Snowman Pin
Here’s a great gift idea, and a fun way to decorate your coat or blazer for the season…a fused glass snowman pin. This pin is actually available in a variety of color scarves, the one in the picture sports a striking copper/gold dichroic scarf. This is another option for those hard-to-buy-for folks on your Christmas list! Because I don’t trust regular USPS shipping for fused glass pieces, I prefer to mail this Priority Mail at $3.50, uninsured. Several pins can be mailed together at this price.
Price: $12	Quantity:	Click Here for a larger photo

Fused Glass Snowman Pin
Here’s a great gift idea, and a fun way to decorate your coat or blazer for the season... a fused glass snowman pin. This pin is actually available in a variety of color scarves, the one in the picture sports a red scarf and dichroic buttons. This is another option for those hard-to-buy-for folks on your Christmas list! Because I don’t trust regular USPS shipping for fused glass pieces, I prefer to mail this Priority Mail at $3.50, uninsured. Several pins can be mailed together at this price.
Price: $12	Quantity:	Click Here for a larger photo

Fused Link Bracelet
This is a gorgeous – and unusual – bracelet, using the same concept used when making the cuff bracelets. I designed this type of bracelet for all the folks who were intimidated by the cuff bracelet and it’s lack of a clasp. Instead of fusing the glass in a long strip in preparation for a cuff bracelet, the glass was cut into small squares and special wire (made to withstand the heat of the kiln) placed between the glass layers for later assembly into a bracelet. The dichroic glass in this particular bracelet is clear with a gorgeous blue or yellow flash, depending on how the light is hitting it. I tried to show both colors by taking a picture on two differently colored backgrounds. This bracelet measures just under 8”, and is assembled with sterling silver wire and clasp. Price does not include shipping by USPS Priority Mail, insured.
Price: $55	Quantity:	Click Here for a larger photo

Gold Foil Bracelet
This stunning bracelet is made using 14k gold foil over a black bead. The bead is rolled over the piece of foil while hot, then put back into the flame to make the crackled texture. This bracelet is assembled using 14k gold filled wire and findings, and is 8 3/8” long. A matching necklace and earrings are also available. Price does not include shipping by USPS Priority Mail, insured.
Price: $65	Quantity:	Click Here for a larger photo

Snowman Earrings
Here’s a set of adorable snowmen….on 14k gold filled ear wires... just in time for the winter season! These little snowmen are sporting gold scarves and black top hats. Snowmen are available with various color scarves, and also in sterling silver.please specify scarf color (gold, red, blue, black, green, yellow, pink) and 14k gold fill or sterling silver. Price does not include shipping by USPS First Class Mail, uninsured.
Price: $25	Scarf:	Quantity:	Click Here for a larger photo

Three Christmas Tree Pin
Here’s a great item to help bring in the Christmas season: a set of three Christmas trees on a sterling silver bar pin. The bar pin measures 1 6/8” across the top, the entire pin (including the trees) measures 1 5/8” in length. Each christmas tree is decorated with a different color dichroic swirl. A great gift for a special friend, or you could keep it for yourself! Additional available by special order – allow 2 weeks Price does not include shipping by USPS Priority Mail, insured.
Price: $45	Quantity:	Click Here for a larger photo

Three Snowman Pin
Here’s a great item to help bring in the winter season: a set of three handmade snowman beads on a sterling silver bar pin. The bar pin measures 1 6/8” across the top, the entire pin (including the snowmen) measures 1 5/8” in length. Each of the snowmen is wearing a different color dichroic scarf and a black top hat. What a great gift idea... for a friend, or you could keep it for yourself! Additional available by special order – allow 2 weeks Price does not include shipping by USPS Priority Mail, insured.
Price: $45	Quantity:	Click Here for a larger photo