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3/8'' dia. Glass Bead ''Cardinal on Pine''
Designed by Truda Mendenhall

Made in America handcrafted approx. 3/8'' dia. Cardinal on Pine glass Bead. Sterling Silver core, approx. 1/8" dia., embossed with Fenton USA. Designed by Truda Mendenhall. First in the Bird Series of made in America Fenton beads and inspired by Louise Piper. Louise Piper (1909-1996) helped begin the decorating department at Fenton Art Glass in 1968, and is now a beloved decorator.

The handcrafted Fenton glass beads collection includes many of Fenton's unique glass colors and historic treatments. Fenton is the only beadmaker creating handpainted beads using high-fired enamel paints, giving Fenton's handpainted beads unmatched design flexibility and strong durability. Fenton beads have a solid sterling silver core embossed with the Fenton USA logo. Each Fenton bead has its own individual character beacuse of the handmade process. Fenton "made in America" beads are designed by lampwork artist Jena Lane Blair, and the distinctive handpainted decorations are created by Fenton decorator Truda Mendenhall. Fenton Glass is proud to partner with award-winning beadmaker and designer John Winter on production techniques and additional designs for the "made in America" Fenton glass beads.

Fenton Made in America handcrafted glass beads are compatible with and will fit all major brands of bracelets and necklaces.