Hello and welcome to Lime 'n Soda, my lovely new bead shop.
My name is Magda and i've been making beads as a hobby for about two or three years. I'm not exactly sure of the date i started this hobby (err addiction) but i know its not been longer because i still have a little storage space thats not filled beads. :D So in an attempt to restore some order to my home, I'm going to offer my beads to you. I really hope you like them.
I chose the name "lime 'n Soda" because my beads are flameworked from Soda-Lime Glass. This is where limestone and Soda ash is added to the silica. I would love to know more about this magical process, but at the moment i have to restrain my creative impulse as my family might just draw the line at me trying to set-up a furnace in the back garden. So instead of a furnace i get lots of pretty glass rods appearing on my doorstep. I use Effetre, Reichenbach, and CIM.
What else can i tell you?
I live in Bournemouth, UK, and i usually send out the beads next working day after i receive your payment. I want you to be happy with your beads, so i will accept returns if you change your mind - but you have to tell me same day you get them! and post them back asap at your own cost.
Happy Shopping
Magda
Ps. All my beads are annealed in a digitally controlled kiln.