Sonoran Leaves are a specially fired glass that is made into the shape of leaves in different sizes for use in pendants and earrings. Boro glass is a particular type of glass, better known under the brand name of Pyrex. It was first developed in the late 19th century and was used primarily for scientific glass due to its strength and durability. Artists have started to use boro glass for bead making even though it is a very hard glass and requires high heat to form a bead. Boro glass has a very distinctive range of colors from varions other minerals or impurities, often much more vibrant than the softer European glass. Sonoran Leaf pieces are made one at a time, in a flame. Because they are made by hand there may be slight variations in color from one batch to another. Do not confuse these Sonoran Leaves with other types of poured or fused glass leaves made in bulk and sold at craft stores and shows. Two more designs using these unique Sonoran Leave are shown below-------
Here we have Dark Blue Sonoran Leaves combined with Lapis Lazuli and Kyanite along with Crysatl Beads.
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This set combines Light Blue Sonoral Leaves with Turquoise and Crystal beads.
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