Glass butterfly wing, lampwork focal bead

This focal butterfly wing is asymmetric, with the hole running top to bottom as shown by the mandrel in the photo. Transparent clear glass has been decorated with sprinkles of pretty frit in blues and mauves, before fine black and white detail has been added. The design is one-sided to allow maximum light to shine through the glass. This unique bead measures 40mm in length, 22mm wide, and 11mm thick. Wound on 1.6mm mandrel.

All of my beads go straight from flame to kiln for annealing to ensure strength and durability, before being cleaned and inspected prior to sale.