Today I want to highlight a very special lady - a talented glass artist from Indiana named Mary Nielander Combs. I was surprised to discover that Mary has only been making beads since 2002! Her beads are literally little works of art and you can feel the LOVE she puts into making every bead! I spent several years searching the internet to find the highest quality glass beads possible. It was often HIT and MISS! I can't tell you how many times I've ordered glass beads that were supposed to be hand made, only to be disappointed when I received mass produced, cheap glass beads from China!!! Then I discovered Mary's Beads! Whenever I place an order, I can't wait to get them. I order several sets at a time to use for my unique, one-of-a-kind glass beaded bracelets and my bracelets sell out within a few days of posting them on my website. When I get my beads in the mail I am always super excited to open the package because they are always better than I expected and they are so bright and colorful - they make me smile every time!!! So today, I want to give Mary a whole bunch of praise for her WONDERFUL WORK and great integrity as an artist. She really inspires me! I also want to share with you some photos of her AMAZING beads. And please...read my tips for buying glass beads - it's important to know what to look for and what to expect to pay for these lovely creations!
