Pietersite Cabs 1833 There are two in nice rich browns. $10. TOP LEFT IS SOLD	Rojoverde Marble Cabs 1837 Nice pastel pinks and greens. $15 each and there are two.	Pietersite Cabochons 1839 Top left is sold. $10	AAA Pink Half Drilled Button Pearls 1887 These are perfect pearls...hole drilled in bottom. 6mm $1.50 per pair	Amethyst Faceted Cab 3012 $8.
Wood beads 3171 16 of these...$4.00 for all. Large hole, string on leather or other cord, add a copper component and walaa...neckace.	Handmade Beads 3335 Not sure where I got these but clearly third world made. $2.00 for both 15x20mm	Overstock Paua Shell (drilled hole) 3460 $4. for two measures about 52mm long.	Acculon & Tigertail 3553 These are not full but cheap! $2.00	Sodalite Cab 30x40mm 3556 1 @ $3.00

What's New?

Want to earn a little extra money ($100) while going about your normal everyday life (USA folks only...so sorry).  Here is more info.

July 24, 2008 - If your business is taking off and you are finding that you would like to accept credit cards for your business (and are in the USA), please contact David Cason toll free at 1-866-518-1897.  All calls will be returned promptly.  If you qualify, he can hook you up with a FREE Wireless Nurit 8000 unit or other payment systems to suit your needs.    www.acceptingcreditcards.biz   from knuckle busters to wireless units.  My husband, David Cason of www.acceptingcreditcards.biz   is finalizing a new program for people just starting out...using your cell phone to process cards. 

About Dichroic (di-crow-ik) glass...The "di" in dichroic is Greek in origin; it means two.  (Dichroic glass has two colors in its coatings--a reflected color and a transmitted color).   Dichroic Glass is valued and prized in the art glass world for its brilliant iridescent play of colors.  The coating that produces the wonderful, iridescent play of colors is actually multiple micro-thin layers of metal oxides sprayed on the surface of the glass base. We have the aerospace industry to thank for creating this coated glass and it has been in use for art/beading purposes since the 1990's.  Conversely, the glass fusing process has been in use since the times of the Phoenicians (about 4,000 years ago). 

About my work...I use only the finest dichroic glass and art glass in creating my dichroic glass cabochons.  I carefully hand cut each piece of glass.  Multiple layers of art glass and dichroic glass are then carefully placed to achieve the desired effect; I use as many layers as needed to create a piece I am happy with.   Then, my glass composition is carefully fused in my state-of-the-art kiln. Each of my cabochons goes through the kiln at least three times and pendant beads go through at least four times. Every dichroic glass cabochon, donut, or pendant bead is an individual work of art created one at a time.  Each cabochon or pendant bead is a miniature art quilt or painting that must be pieced together to arrive at the whole.  You can be assured my dichroic glass cabochons are smooth with no sharp edges or puckers.  I run my fingers over each and every cabochon, donut, and bead to make sure no one is getting stabbed by a vagrant glass spike!  Remember...pay the price for quality materials and you will be rewarded when you spend your valuable time in making them into a valuable, and cherished piece of jewelry...one in which you will get many compliments or jump off your show table quickly! :)  Most everything is one of a kind...but sometimes I can conjure up something similar...just ask.   

How I Do Business...A favorite customer and I were chatting via email about doing business on the WWW as she is wanting to build a website herself for her gorgeous PMC/Dichroic Glass jewelry.  She made my day with the following comments but it explains how I do business in a nutshell.  "You're my ideal when it comes to website management.  Your pictures are generally great, the website is informative and easy to maneuver.  But the real selling point is YOU!  You're virtually always THERE when I write, you address everyone personally (while I'd like to think I get special treatment and truly am a princess, I imagine you are very personable with ALL your customers-and they enjoy getting to know you as much as I), you have an enormous inventory, you make suggestions for alternatives, you restock the site frequently and, not the least importantly, have gorgeous products."  Briana              

I appreciate feedback...let me know what you like...shapes, colors, styles, sizes, etc. 

My guarantee...I stand behind my work and if you are unhappy for any reason, you may return the item for a full refund (less $3.00 shipping costs--I am a small operation.) or credit (your choice, of course).  You must advise me within 10 days from receipt of order to be eligible for refund. No returns on cabs that have been grooved.    Happy customers mean happy me!

SHIPPING:  

Shipping is FAST!  Your package goes out either the day you pay or the next day.  You are my top priority!  Where possible, I use recycled products (like bubble wrap) and other clean packaging. Count on my deleting your items as soon as they are shipped...so if you want to save them or print out the cab section please do. Don't forget you should be able to click on each picture to get an up-close-and-personal photo of each piece..just like you were here in my studio and could bring it right up to your eyeballs for a closer look!  :)

Shipping (US): is via US Postal service first class because it has been reliable for me...$3.00 flat shipping fee.. Spend $60 on website items and I ship your items for FREE!   If you want insurance say so:  $1.20 for purchases up to $49.99, and $2.20 for totals over $50 - $99.99, $3.20 for totals 100+.   If you are concerned about lost packages, buy the insurance.  I am not responsible for lost packages if you do not purchase insurance.

Shipping (Canada):  Order $80 worth of dichroic goodies and get free shipping (international first class/not insured).  Insurance for parcels going to Canada has become cost prohibitive so I will not be insuring them...unless you want to pay for the upgrade in shipping $17 plus the $10.80 insurance...a whopping $27.80 for a little parcel!

Shipping (International):  Shipping to UK/Australia is $3.00 for up 3 cabs, $6,00 for 4 to 6 cabs, and travels via international first class mail (not global priority) and should take about one week.  The post office tells me that International first class mail is almost as quick as global priority as it now goes by air. (Unfortunately insurance is not available at any kind of price you would even think about paying and I cannot be responsible for it once it leaves here...that said, I've never had a package go missing.)  US postal service is not very willing to insure items that leave the country.  Free shipping for UK/NZ/Australia orders would involve a $125 purchase.  Any other countries, please email me for rates. 

How to Order:  Email me at dcason@hvc.rr.com with the item names/numbers you would like to own and whether you will be paying by Paypal, check (10 day clearing period), Mastercard/Visa or money order.  I will then send you a Paypal request for payment (please provide email) OR I can provide you with info on where to send a check/money order OR I can get credit card info from you.  You can also call me at (845) 687-0708.  Some of my customers have requested that I keep their credit card into on file so they can just email me with their order and poof...all the info is here.  If it is a weekday and you don't get a response from me within 8 hours assume your email got lost in cyberspace---it happens more than I would like.  Usually you will hear from me within a couple of hours.   The weekends that I am away I will post a message here to say so.  PLEASE NOTE:  ONCE ITEMS HAVE BEEN SHIPPED, I WILL BE REMOVING THEM FROM MY WEBSITE.

Sales Tax:  I am required to collect sales tax if you live in New York 8 1/4%.  If you provide me with a copy of your resale/tax exempt certificate, you are tax free!

Volume Pricing (for US customers): buy $100 worth of cabs and you get 10% off your purchase and free shipping...(cost of cutting grooves not included in the $100).

ABOUT ME/US:  I, Donna,  have a degree from the State University of New York--BS Visual Arts concentrating in metals and glass.  David is a master tool and die maker/engineer who can whip me up almost anything I ask for in his onsite shop.  We have three pleasant teenagers and a loveable Norwegian Elkhound fittingly named Elka.  Socks is our cat with a definite "catitude".  Our studio is locate in the scenic Hudson Valley area of New York.                                   

LINKS to websites of interest!   If you would like to trade links, please email me at dcason@hvc.rr.com

Link to my Customers' Work  A page with my cabochons/donuts/pendant beads with your work or setting.  If anyone would like to send me a  photo of creations they have made using my dichroic cabochons, I would be happy to display them on my website! 

            What our customers are saying...

Just a quick note to let you know that your babies have arrived....mouth-wateringly stupendous!  The depth is incredible and in some pieces the 3D effect is absolutely holographic.  Donna M., Italy

"I had to email you and let you know that I think this is one of the prettiest dichroic cabs I have seen in a very long time.  I absolutely love it.  Thank you again--superb artistry in glass." Greg

"I received my order today and I am absolutely THRILLED with each and every piece!  The hardest part is deciding which of these I get to keep for myself." Dawn

"Thanks for making and sharing your gift with me on eBay.  I know what it takes to produce these works of art, and the cost no way pays for the skills that you have." Martin

"Just wanted to let you know that I received your beautiful pieces in the mail yesterday.  They re absolutely gorgeous; your photos don't do them justice! The colors are so vivid, and they're just the right size to work with." Luella

"May not be able to let this leave my hands...wonderfully, stunning work!" UPDATE: "Someone bought it right off my neck...She kept returning to my booth until I relented." Candy

"They are FABULOUS.  Beautifully composed, beautifully smooth on the edges.
I'm going to have some fun, I really appreciate it." Dulcey
 

Hope you enjoyed looking as much as I enjoy the making!

Yours,

Donna Garside-Cason, from the beautiful Hudson Valley, New York

    Elka 1991-9/6/07

Fire Mountain Gems - Circle of Hope Necklace - 2005, 2007.  Some of my beads were incorporated into this necklace.  The proceeds go to breast cancer organizations.