May 17, 2013 Vintage Lampwork Beads 101 Antique Lampwork beads were made in Venice as early as 16th century. Venetian glass lampwork beads were made by winding molten glass over oil lamps.This method was used to create beautiful beads decorated with flowers, bands, swirls and dots. The making of lampwork glass beads has moved on from oil lamps. Here is our collection of antique and vintage lampwork beads www.goodoldbeads.com/collections/vintage-lampwork-beads
