Flame Reaction Art Glass-The Bench

Flame Reaction Art Glass-The Bench Working studio producing hand crafted jewelry of precious metals, precious gemstones and hand blown glass beads made on premises. And so it began.

In 2000 I started playing with beading. After seeing al the beautiful lampwork beads out there and how very expensive they were, I said to myself, "hmmm, I can make these myself." I started in my kitchen with a very small canister torch and off I went. Melting glass quickly became an obsession leaving me working 12 - 16 hours a day. Sometimes waking up in the middle of the night because an idea ca

me to mind and I could not wait to try it. Well after moving from the Kitchen to the basement I decided to open my shop in Winsted in 2002. My 12 torch studio was an amazing place but a decision to move to Maine for my daughter to attend private school forced me to close my doors. I do not regret the decision to go north for one moment being she received an exceptional education. So it was well worth it! In 2004 I started pounding silver. As with all artist from time to time you lose your "edge" and can't come up with a single idea. I had put so much torch time in, I learned everything I could possibly learn (or so I thought) and felt there was no where for me to go further with my glass. This is when I found out I not only had this hidden talent of melting glass but also have the ability to create silver and gold jewelry sometimes incorporating my glass and precious gemstones into my work. This I did out of a studio on my property in Maine, selling my goods to shops along the coast. My Daughter Jordin graduated and went off to college local and remained home until 21 years of age. When she took her last item out of the house to move closer to school and work I knew it was time for me to return to my roots in Winsted, CT and give it another go. So here I am 14 years later starting all over again. The whole fingerprint keepsake jewelry came to me when someone I know daughter had a child. It took off like a rocket and I have more and more orders coming in every day. This being one of my absolute FAVORITE pieces to make!! They mean so very much to the ones who hold them!! I feel blessed to be the one creating them. Please come visit me in my studio/gallery and see my work. I have a pretty wide spectrum of designs. My style of work changes with the weather and there is always something new going on in my head. I hope to see you all soon. Gift Certificates are always available and they as well are not just a plain old pieces of cardboard but custom made gift certificate cards. You can see them in my photos. Thanks for visiting my page and please, drop by!!! Krisi Thibault :)

I want to put together a polymer clay jewelry class and I would like to know if there are any peeps on here interested. ...
02/07/2025

I want to put together a polymer clay jewelry class and I would like to know if there are any peeps on here interested. Let me know what you think.

02/17/2019

Main Street Torrington , a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit located in downtown Torrington, CT is excited to announce the addition of 2 new events to our already popular Main Street Marketplace . The ...

05/29/2015

Beginners Lampwork bead making classes staring in the fall. Anyone interested in learning the art should contact me @860-387-3270 for more information.

05/24/2015
3 Hip Pairs of Earrings. Need I say more??
05/22/2015

3 Hip Pairs of Earrings. Need I say more??

Not a favorite and strongly considering taking apart. This one of my older beads with Cherry quartz, Purple Jasper, Swar...
05/22/2015

Not a favorite and strongly considering taking apart. This one of my older beads with Cherry quartz, Purple Jasper, Swarovski Crystals and gold fill......Yup...I hate it!

So June 6 - 7th is Whiting mills Open Studio's. I will be showing a new piece every day (except Sunday's) until then tha...
05/20/2015

So June 6 - 7th is Whiting mills Open Studio's. I will be showing a new piece every day (except Sunday's) until then that will be offered at the show. Starting out today with........

Beaded Neclacee of Carnelian, Amethyst, Shell, Vintage Ceramic and Crystal and of course two Glass Leaves made by your's truly. All wrapped up in 18 kt. Gold Filled Beads and Chain

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE HELP!!! I have a neighbor, a true friend and quite the helper to many. He has hit about as rock b...
02/14/2015

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE HELP!!!
I have a neighbor, a true friend and quite the helper to many. He has hit about as rock bottom as you could possible get. Below is a Go Fund me advertisement. Please, before you skip over this, read the story. It is sad. Very, very sad that this sort of thing is happening and not one single public or private organization will help. This man is left homeless because he got sick. Although he carries renters insurance and pays his premium religiously every year...NOPE. He is a Winsted resident living in Handicap hosing will they help? HELL NO. If you can Please, I beg you. donate a few bucks so that this poor man can go home and back to what he does and that is of caring for those who can not take care of themselves. You'll have to read the attached story on the go fund me page to figure out what it is I'm rambling on about. Its a very sad situation!!! Please help...PLEASE
http://www.gofundme.com/KevinBarryFund

On January 13th Kevin was found in his apartment and brought to Hartford Hospital. Kevin had a stroke and amongst his disorientation, fell hitting his head causing a huge amount of blood loss. Through the confusion he was unable to call for help where thankfully a friend noticed he had not been a...

Today you left home to your new owner Casey. I will miss you. You have been following me a long time and you defiantly w...
12/23/2014

Today you left home to your new owner Casey. I will miss you. You have been following me a long time and you defiantly went to the right lucky girl!!

12/20/2014

Sorry to say I have had to cancel today's sale due to no heat in my studio. Yesterday it was 48 degrees in there and I just cant see sitting there freezing for 5 hours. SO...Monday 3-8 and Tuesday 3-8....50% percent off. If I have no heat still. I'll bring my own!!! Thanks for understanding!

12/19/2014

HOUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM!!!!!
I Have NO HEAT!!!
Please check tomorrow for an update. They were working on it and I know some of my building has been fixed but mine has not. If there is no heat, There will be NO SALE. I will move the sale to night as soon as I have heat. Hopefully before Christmas!!!!!

12/16/2014

I'm going to be reposting this every now and then to remind you all!!

Ok here we go.....My Happy Holidays to you all. Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm I am offering 50% off everything in my shop. Thats right I said FIFTY PERCENT OFF!!!! Stop in and see me. and mention this post and 50% off you get. Its that easy!! Hope to see you. If anyone wants to buy great Christmas gifts. This is your chance to save BIG!!!

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41 Lake Street
Winsted, CT
06098

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(860) 387-3270

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