My name is Rebecca Cordingley and I run my lampwork glass art business, Elysium Beads, out of my studio in Adelaide, South Australia.
I began lampworking in mid-2006, after being introduced to the medium by a friend. After taking a beginner’s class in Adelaide and an intermediate class in Melbourne, I have been largely self-taught.
I love experimenting with colour and design and have developed a passion for creating small charm beads. These beads are designed to fit all of the European style bracelet systems, including Pandora, Trollbeads, Biagi and Chamilia, and are lined with solid sterling silver or copper for a professional finish.
I also make lampwork focal beads, bead sets, vessels/perfume bottles and finished jewellery and examples of my work can be found in my gallery. Please visit my lampwork glass bead store on Etsy to view additional pieces for sale.
I work with both a GTT Cricket and Mini CC torch and primarily use 104 COE soft glass made in Italy, Germany and the United States.
All of my beads go straight from the torch to a digitally-controlled kiln, where they are properly annealed for strength and durability.
I am a member of the Down Under Street Team (DUST), a group of Australian artisans who sell their products on Etsy.
Beyond glass art, my interests include politics, human rights, social justice, photography and film.
I studied politics at Flinders University, South Australia and Royal Holloway, University of London, and social health at the University of Melbourne.
I welcome enquiries about my work and can be contacted here.