Ann Webster-Lang’s lentil beads with silver accents are created individually by hand, and are inspired by the simple forms in our natural world, as well as the symbolism of circles and squares. Ann’s processes for creating her beads are labor-intensive. For her polymer beads, a polymer sheet of combined colors is formed and cured; the pieces are sanded, buffed, assembled, and re-cured to form their “lentil” shape. Finally, liquid polymer is applied to each bead, which is cured yet again.  Each fine silver bead is also hand-crafted and textured, formed and fired in a kiln.  After firing, each bead is brushed and tumbled.  The beads are then strung to create a lovely necklace.