Glass artist Claire Morris describes herself like this: “A Bedraggled Bohemian Glass Artist based in Staffordshire, UK. Scruffy Pagan Plantmuncher. Bullied by cats.” I certainly couldn’t describe her any better than that, and her description makes me think we should be friends. Morris’s kilnworked beads are truly tiny works of art. The artist is clearly inspired by the natural world, and her beautiful beads make me feel like spring isn’t far away.

“I’m based in the UK, which has an amazing amount of stunning scenery, myths, legends and history – this provides me with a great range of sources of inspiration, from mountains, to ancient forests and stone circles. I feel blessed to live in a land that is so rich in the Earth’s bounties and with such a deep and varied history.”

– About Claire Morris

I’m honestly a bit obsessed with Morris’s designs, but I’m just not fast enough. As quickly as she puts new beads up in her Etsy shop, they get snatched up by fellow fans. With such beautiful work at such a reasonable price point, it’s no wonder she’s had more than 3,200 sales. But I’m not giving up until I am the proud owner of a Rowanberry bead!

You can check out all the unique glass beads and other glass art by Claire Morris on the Rowanberry Designs website and on on Etsy, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Yesterday's makings. Handmade glass beads. Some will be etched some will stay as is. Small daffodils made into earrings and pendants. Aiming to get these up on the website within the next fortnight. . . . #rowanberryglass #rowanberrydesigns #rowanberryglassart #glass #glassartist #handmadeglass

A post shared by Rowanberry Designs (@rowanberryglassart) on Mar 6, 2020 at 2:45am PST

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More results from the kiln today. More firepolishing after cold working, and I had a play with decals for the first time, these are transfers which need firing in a kiln. Ready made with these designs. Next time I'll make sure to only use plain and lighter coloured dichroic. I really like the ones with the drilled holes. That I'm definitely doing again. . . . . #rowanberryglass #rowanberrydesigns #rowanberryglassart #fusedglass

A post shared by Rowanberry Designs (@rowanberryglassart) on Feb 15, 2020 at 3:45am PST

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I'm going to be listing these fused and painted glass pieces over the next 2 days. I can't give you an exact time as my father-in-law is in hospital again so I have to fit things in with that. 2 of the dragonflies are slight seconds due to the bubbles in the copper spirals. . . . #rowanberryglass #rowanberrydesigns #glassartist #rowanberryglassart #fusedartglass

A post shared by Rowanberry Designs (@rowanberryglassart) on Jan 16, 2020 at 5:03am PST

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Today's kiln opening. Handmade glass beads made in Staffordshire by me! This is a study in cherry blossom. Some will be etched, some will be made into jewellery, some left as is. I'm aiming to get these on the website within the next fortnight. . . . #rowanberryglass #rowanberrydesigns #rowanberryglassart #handmadeglass #glassartist #glass

A post shared by Rowanberry Designs (@rowanberryglassart) on Mar 7, 2020 at 3:34am PST

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They all fired okay! Well except for one blue one which has some "devitrification" on it. I ADORE these new enamels! These will be available at the end of the month. Most as pendants with sterling silver but some as cabochons on their own. . . . #rowanberryglass #rowanberrydesigns #glassart #glassartist #hares #hareart #ostara #paintedglass #fusedglass

A post shared by Rowanberry Designs (@rowanberryglassart) on Feb 12, 2020 at 3:30am PST

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I must just be back at the torch. Well for a little bit anyway. Aiming for items to be up at the end of the month.

A post shared by Rowanberry Designs (@rowanberryglassart) on Jan 8, 2019 at 12:02pm PST

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I'm going to be listing these tomorrow (and possibly Friday if I haven't finished). www.rowanberrydesigns.com/shop/ . Alas I managed to pick up ANOTHER virus – at the hospital last week while being checked up for the other one last week! LOL! So *still* not back making anything – these pieces are stuff that I had already and either just needed finishing off or are very slight seconds. P.S. 3 Cherry pendants got put up on the website yesterday xx

A post shared by Rowanberry Designs (@rowanberryglassart) on Nov 27, 2019 at 8:57am PST

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This morning's kiln opening, handmade glass beads. Snowdrops again and a heart shaped tree. All will etched and made into pendants and earrings except for the 2 biggest pieces. I'm aiming to have them up on the website on Sunday 2nd, barring any family emergencies. . . . #rowanberryglass #rowanberrydesigns #rowanberryglassart #glassartist #artglass #snowdrops

A post shared by Rowanberry Designs (@rowanberryglassart) on Jan 25, 2020 at 4:21am PST

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Terrible picture of this morning's kiln opening, handmade glass beads made by me. These feature a lavender design on the front. The small ones will become jewellery, all will be lightly etched to bring out the details. . . . . . . . #rowanberryglass #rowanberrydesigns #rowanberryglassart #handmadeglass #glass #glassart #glassartist #natureinspired #inspiredbynature #lampworker #lampworkglassbeads #lampwork #handmadeglassbeads #lavender #lavenderart

A post shared by Rowanberry Designs (@rowanberryglassart) on Jul 2, 2019 at 3:42am PDT

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I'm working again! Taking it slowly however, so still no flamework. Today I'm grinding these dichroic pieces, who are pictured here having their waterbath after 😀 They need another firing in the kiln for polishing but then I'll make them into necklaces with sterling silver. . . . . #rowanberryglass #rowanberrydesigns #rowanberryglassart #fusedglass #glassartist #handmadeglass

A post shared by Rowanberry Designs (@rowanberryglassart) on Dec 2, 2019 at 7:58am PST

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I'll be honest, things aren't brilliant here at Rowanberry HQ and my creativity and lampworking mojo have taken a bit of a blow as a result. But I did manage to make a Rowan tree in berry, and then had the urge to make strawberries for some reason. Some better than none I guess! Not what I intended to make though! The strawberries will get turned into pendants with sterling silver. . . . . #rowanberryglass #rowanberrydesigns #rowanberryglassart #glassartist #handmadeglass

A post shared by Rowanberry Designs (@rowanberryglassart) on Aug 9, 2019 at 11:30am PDT

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Sneaky peek at Sunday's listings. Handmade glass beads sculpted and painted with molten glass by me. I can make into pendant with silver if you don't make jewellery. #rowanberryglass #rowanberrydesigns #rowanberryglassart #handmadeglass #artglass #glassart #glassartist #trees #rowantree #treebead #landscape #mountains #trees #goddess #yule #yulebeads #winter #holly

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And below is an accidental inclusion by me that I can’t resist keeping. These are some gorgeous copper engravings by Jane Hamill of SteamJunque. You know you’re going to see more of her in this space, right?

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Would you like to see my etchings? I just had delivery of 2 STUNNING etched copper pictures by @steamjunque I adore them so much I just had to share with you all! #handmadeart #copperetching #artsandcrafts #artnouveau #steamjunque

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