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*please note that due to the one-of-a-kind nature of my work, my shop is often empty (and therefore ‘invisible’ on the Shop site). When I have work ready and available for sale, they are showcased in ‘Shop Pops’ which I announce by email to the subscribers on my mailing list and also post an announcement in my Facebook buyers’ group.
I joyfully create glass, metal, and occasionally porcelain, one-of-a-kind art beads for jewelry designers worldwide.
My work is inspired by the magic found in our gardens, forests, seas, and hearts. One of my main joys is creating lampwork butterfly wing beads.
( to see the images in a larger scale format put your mouse over one of the photos and click on the grayscale arrows on the bottom right of image and then you can scroll through slideshow style )
Each bead is unique and handcrafted by artist Kim Snider.
Each (and every) one of my beads is made with care, using the best quality materials. It is my hope that they will bring joy for many years.
I started working with glass about 15 years ago. I have always had an ongoing love affair with beads.
My art beads are available on my shop website (kimsniderbeads.com) and also in my Facebook group.
To create the art beads, I work with glass, metal and occasionally porcelain.
I’d love to hear from you. Please send me an email or use the contact form found at the bottom of this page.
Thank you Kim for another wonderful, amazing Art show! It’s always such a delight to obtain your beautiful creations! Truly amazing Artist you are!
Thanks again for such a wonderful show, Kim! You always out do yourself every time. It’s incredible to see what you design. xxxx
Thank you for such an amazing show.
Your pieces are stunning. 💓
Wonderful show as always!
So thrilled with my toucan, owl, and wings, thank you!! ♥️
Somewhere around 2016 I started grouping my pieces into ‘collections’
Creating lampwork glass butterfly wing beads is my first love and my creative mainstay. They were my starting point when I decided to begin to sell my beads back in 2008. The wings have evolved over the years (and I expect that they will likely continue to transform as time goes by).
Not that I have a favorite collection or anything (that would be akin to having a favorite child haha), but IF I did, I would have to say that this Storybook Collection holds a uniquely special place in my heart. No matter how much time passes, I still daydream of dragons, bunnies, unicorns – and the like – all taking tea on the terrace.
I love flowers, plants and trees. It is a real pleasure to be able to study them for my work and learn a bit more about their unique qualities. My family roots are made up of intense gardeners (as in huge – acres – of vegetable gardens). I know that this could perhaps sound a bit romantic, but that was not my experience (I recall having to weed, and then pick, the beans, peas, etc., in the hot sun during my summer ‘vacations’).
This collection is a little bit of a riddle wrapped up in an enigma (even to me). I started my Nevermore collection to include works created from my darker side (haha – everyone has one). I have always had an affinity with crows and ravens (my maternal grandparents surname is Crowe after all). As you have likely guessed, this collection’s name is inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s poem.
My Designers Collection is just that : Works crafted and designed especially with the jewelry designer in mind. These sets typically include more than one component, such as a focal piece and a matching ‘chain’ (or other element/s) which (hopefully) help designers create a cohesive finished piece more easily.
Living by the coast and growing up exploring shorelines and tidal pools, I harbor a deep affection for (most) things from our seas. Here in Nova Scotia, the history and mythology of the ocean are very prevalent. I am always aware that our seas and oceans are extremely powerful forces that demand to be respected. This is a fairly recent collection – one that I am still developing.
Get in touch. I’d love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out and send me a message with any comments or questions.