About the Artist: Lincoln & Tasha are the duo creating the handmade lampwork beads at Basement Studios. Tasha has been an Alaskan resident for over ten years. They met while studying music at Western Washington University seven years ago and decided to move back to Alaska after they graduated. They have been living in Juneau together for four years and make their home on Douglas Island with their two dogs.



Their studio is located in their basement (hence the name) and is functioning year round, unless the temperature drops below 20 degrees, which can cause "fussiness" with the glass.

The beads: The beads that are created at Basement Studios are considered lampwork beads. Simply put, lampwork beads are formed by melting rods of glass in a flame and wrapping them around a steel mandrel. The term “lampworking” has been around for thousands of years. Originally, beads were made using oil lamps to melt the glass.

Each bead they create is one of a kind. They can take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour. It all depends on the techniques used, layering of glass, size and amount of glass. They use “soft glass” that is made in Italy. All of their beads are annealed in a kiln to assure a stronger more durable bead.

After the beads are cooled and cleaned, Tasha & Lincoln incorporate them into jewelry creations such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and pins. They use sterling silver ear wires, chains and clasps to accent the uniqueness of each bead.

Contact Information:
Tasha Walen & Lincoln Farabee
P.O. Box 21515
Juneau, Ak 99802
basementstudios@gmail.com