Hi,
My name is Lisa Hanna. I am a native Californian who loves the beach, and I now reside on Florida's Emerald Coast in the quaint town of Panama City. Thanks to my supportive husband of 21 years, I have been a stay at home Mom for my three sons who are 11, 17, and 19.
For years I have expressed artistic talent through different kinds of media. In 2000 I began creating handcrafted beaded jewelry. Always designing one of a kind pieces, I longed for beads that were unique and of superior quality. This pursuit led me to my latest addiction, Glass Art! During the summer of 2002, I invested in a torch, glass rods, tools, books, videos, and a kiln, in order to create fused glass and "lampwork" beads.

This new passion has opened up a world of imagination with colors that are so bright and beautiful. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing someone enjoy my creations. I have noticed that I tend to want to make sculptural beads, ones that make you smile. Although it is important to make beads for bracelets I truly have more fun making these little mini works of art.

I love meeting different people through art shows and at my Bead Shop where I sell my handmade beaded jewelry, loose beads, strands, findings , tools, local and national Artisan gifts. I offer  repairs, classes  and custom work. Store hours are Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 to 5:00. Located at 550 Harrison Ave. Panama City, Florida 32401

Business name : The LH Bead Gallery 

I thank God for blessing me and giving me an artistic outlet that I may share with you! If you are ever in the area please stop by!

 

 About my beads- called lampwork beads- All jewelry you see have been made by winding molten glass around a narrow stainless steel rod like in the picture above. The glass is held in the flame of a torch, then layered and manipulated in an endless number of ways. Then placed in a kiln all night for strength. The next day the bead  hole is cleaned with a dremel and then turned into these one of a kind pieces of wearable art.

 

My Wonderful 3 Sons!!!

This was taken at Shell Island just 2 miles from home! Such a beautiful place we live!