Magic Hand Beads is a creation of my sometimes over active imagination. I am Lauri, the owner/designer of Magic Hand Beads. Bold colors and a mix of shapes and textures are a sign of my work. Many of the designs you see here were developed by me, some influenced by ancient African or Egyptian ornaments. Other designs were influenced by modern art and artists. All of the pieces have one thing in common - they are all one of a kind. No piece can be reproduced exactly. So if you absolutely love something you see here I encourage you to purchase it now... before someone else does. I can make similar pieces if the beads are available to me, in which case an item's photo may be retained in my online catalog after it sells, as an approximate example of what the similar piece will look like. When you click a thumbnail image to view a piece more closely, Buddah will let you know if the exact item is still available. I can also make custom pieces based on personal color schemes. Just email me to find out more. Beads are my first love, however, they are my second job, so I may not answer email immediately... but I promise to respond within 48 hours. Please enjoy yourself wandering through the pages here, and remember... every bead has a story, just ask and I'd be glad to share it with you. Bead happy!