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Welcome to Pumpkin Glass -- featuring exquisite lampwork  glass beads,

crystal, handmade jewelry, fused pendants, sterling silver jewelry, natural

         stone, and bead / jewelry making supplies and classes.

 

 

Our address is

 

2059 S. Main Street

Field Shopping Center

Morton, IL  61550-2915

309-266-7884

 

Driving directions are posted here

 

Our hours are:

Closed Sunday and Monday

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday (Open Late)  10:00 am - 8:00 pm

 Please Note:  WE WILL BE CLOSED for a week in January: JAN 24th - JAN 30TH!   We be open again on Saturday, January 31st.

News:

Happy New Year! 

We are putting together a huge sale table for a 30%-75% off New Year inventory reduction sale starting on Wednesday, December 31st on selected items including beads, pendants, findings, and finished jewelry. Come in early for the best selection!

Looking for a great way to save money and fill those cold days and nights ahead with a fun hobby?  Learn to make your own jewelry!  We have a full schedule of classes ahead to tempt you, and a great new Make-It Take-It project with no class fee on January 13th to get you started.  Here is a sampling of what is coming up below.  Click on the class schedule on the left for full details:

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm Hooked Bracelet (Beginner and up)

Using heavy gauge wire, make this unique bracelet chain and then embellish it with charms made of an assortment of natural stones or glass beads.

 

Dates: January 3rd, Saturday 1:30pm – 4:00pm

 

 

 

 

 

Ice Blossoms (Beginner/Intermediate) New!

Not everything that glitters is gold...Sometimes it's just lots of crystals!  Created with layers of sparlking beads, the components of this necklace work up surprisingly fast.  Techniques used are a combination of fringe and right-angle weave. Students may not complete this project during class time, but learn all skills necessary to finish at home.

  

Students signing up for this class need to have experience doing some form of bead weaving. 

 Dates:  Thursday, January 8th, 6:00-8:30pm

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Subtle Stripes Bracelet (Advanced Beginner Level) 
Learn herringbone weave to make this spectacular cuff bracelet .
Students will not complete this project during class time, but learn all skills necessary to finish at home.
Dates:  Thursday, January 8th, 6:00 - 8:30pm

 

 

 Filligree Necklace (Beginner) New! 

Learn how to use those gorgeous large rivoli crystals with a simple brass setting you make yourself. Then combine natural stones with vintage brass embellished with crystals for a striking pendant necklace.

Dates: Saturday, January 10th, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hooked Pendant (Beginner) New! 

Learn how to use wire to make this unique pendant necklace.  Students will learn how to make their own twisted wire, coils, and hook.  Then use a handmade bead to fashion a one-of-a-kind drop.  Gorgeous!

Dates: Saturday, January 10th, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fringe Bracelet (Beginner and up) New!

Oodles of crystal tipped fringe add sparkle and flair to this beautiful bracelet finished with a dramatic clasp.  An easy bracelet to make with a lot of style!

Dates:  Thursday, January 15th, 6:00 pm - 8:30pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Bling Ring (Beginner and up) New!

 

Learn to make with ring with sterling wire and embellish with eye catching Swarovski crystals. Use your birthstone color as inspiration for the crystals or the birthstones of your family members for a unique mother or grandmother ring.

Dates:  Thursday, January 15th, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vintage Shells (Intermediate Level and up) New!

 

Use 1mm wire lace to crochet this lace necklace studded with tiny 3mm crystals for great vintage appeal.  Students signing up for this class should have the ability to make a double crochet.

Students may not complete this project during class time, but learn all skills necessary to finish at home.

Dates: Saturday, January 17th, 1:30pm-4:00pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make-It Take-It Saturday - Contemporary Earrings(Beginner and up) New!

 Learn to make these neat spiral earwires that can be used with interchangeable earring dangles.  Make them in gold filled wire or sterling silver or both! 

Class Fee: $FREE, Kit Fee: $11 for Sterling, $13 for gold filled

Dates: Saturday, January 17th, Anytime from 10:00pm - 4:00pm

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All Buttoned Up Bracelet (Advanced Beginner/Intermediate and up) New!

 Swarovski crystal buttons embellish a band of metallic-finish seed and bugle beads in this right angle weave based bracelet.  Students may not complete this project during class time, but will learn all skills ncessary to finish at home.

 

Dates:  Thursday, January 22nd, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pearlescent (Beginner/Intermediate Level) New!

Luscious freshwater pearls are combined with the hard-edged perfection of crystals to create this stunning necklace.  Learn the basics of making wrapped wire loops and stringing in this class that combines both.  A great beginner class!

 Dates: Thursday, January 22nd, 6:00pm -8:30pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peacock Bracelet (Intermediate Level) 

Make a spiral bracelet and take it to a new level with this embellishment technique!  Students taking this class need to have prior experience making a spiral. Students may not complete this project during class time, but while learn all skills necessary to finish at home.

Dates: Saturday 31st, January, 1:30pm-4:00pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking for a fun girls night out?  Check out our private classes.

Round up your girlfriends and give us a call to schedule a date.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The buttons on the left will take you to items I designed using my handmade lampwork glass beads. For you bead enthusiasts out there, all the beads pictured in the jewelry on this site are available for purchase.In the 'Unique Gifts' gallery, find items specially designed to bring "oohs and aahs" from the lucky recipient of your good taste! Don't see the color listed for that piece you need to match a special outfit? Glass comes in a wide array of colors and the beads can usually be made to suit your unique requirements. Just use the "Contact Us" button to send us an email with your question. What is Lampwork? Lampwork is the process used to produce handmade lampwork glass beads from a rod of glass using a torch. I use various colors of glass, powders, or silver foil to make my beads. The beads are then combined with sterling silver wire, handmade fine silver pendants, leaded crystals and/or glass beads to produce a unique, custom piece of glass beaded jewelry. Due to the nature of this process, the lampwork earrings, necklaces, and bracelets shown on this site are representations of the piece that will be made especially for you. Thanks for visiting!

 

 

 

Teresa Kodatt, Owner / Artist
2059 S. Main Street
Field Shopping Center
Morton, IL   61550-2915
309 / 266-7884
teresa@pumpkinglass.com
www.pumpkinglass.com
 
Wholesale inquiries from jewelry designers and bead shops welcome!
 
All jewelry and beads shown on on this website are Copyrighted.
 
Copyright 8/1/2004 by Teresa Kodatt