FAQs

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you don't use all of the ash I send you, what do you do with the extra?

The remaining ash is returned to you, along with the finished Memorial Beads.

Can you see the ash in the beads?

Yes, especially in the clear or transparent glass. It appears to be floating or swirling within.

Can you make beads so I don't see the ash?

Yes, if the glass used is opaque and if the ash is applied deep in the core, it's less obvious or can be completely hidden.

What if I want a bead without cremation ash?

Memorial beads can be created with material other than cremation ash. As long as the material can be pulverized into a fine powder, it can be encased in molten glass.

I want a Memorial Bead but the cremains have been buried. Any way to retrieve them?

For a fee, the cemetery will likely retrieve a portion.

I don't wear jewelry. What else can I do with a Memorial Bead?

The “clip on” style would be perfect. You can hang it anywhere: in a window, on a jacket pull, in your office, or just put it in your pocket.

Is it possible to mix the ashes? I have ashes from both my parents?

Certainly. Send them mixed or separated, and I will blend them.

How much ash should I send?

One spoonful is plenty, otherwise I will need 1/4 teaspoon measurement. In the collection kit, you will find a tin and a spoon.

How should I get the cremains to you?

A “Collection Kit” will be mailed to you. Simply send the kit back to me in the envelope provided.

Balbo Beadworks specializes in preserving your loved ones’ cremation ash in glass beads that you can wear, display and cherish. Memorial Beads are unique, torch-made jewelry creations embedded with a small amount of your loved one’s ashes, hand-crafted using the finest Italian glass.