Bonnie Scott (left) and her daughter Keri Scott set up a table to sell retired glass jewelry at Holston Mountain Artisans in Abingdon. The Salem, Virginia, glass artist is still making glass beads, but her new focus is recycling antique Mason jars into one-of-a-kind beads to wear in jewelry or for useful utensils.
Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News
Holston Mountain Artisans at 214 Park St. in Abingdon features a variety of Bonnie Scott’s glasswork, including these utensils. The glass handles are made from antique Mason jars.
Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News
Bonnie Scott’s newest handmade jewelry is made from colorful, antique Mason jars. Scott must break the jars, preheat the pieces in a kiln and then melt them at 3,000 degrees while reshaping the molten glass with hand tools at the torch.
Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News
Just this year, Bonnie Scott has developed glass icicles made from antique Mason jars. The 6- to 7-inch icicles are becoming a favorite among her customers. Currently, the icicles can only be purchased online and at shows.
Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News
Carolyn R. Wilson is a freelance writer in Glade Spring, Virginia. Contact her at news@washconews.com.
If You Go
More of Bonnie Scott's work can be seen at Holston Mountain Artisans at 214 Park St. Visit the website at www.holstonmntartisans.org for hours of operation, or call 276-628-7721. For private lessons, demonstrations, events and parties, contact Scott at bonnie@joyfuladornments.com or call toll-free at 1-800-517-6440.
Bonnie Scott (left) and her daughter Keri Scott set up a table to sell retired glass jewelry at Holston Mountain Artisans in Abingdon. The Salem, Virginia, glass artist is still making glass beads, but her new focus is recycling antique Mason jars into one-of-a-kind beads to wear in jewelry or for useful utensils.
Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News
Holston Mountain Artisans at 214 Park St. in Abingdon features a variety of Bonnie Scott’s glasswork, including these utensils. The glass handles are made from antique Mason jars.
Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News
Bonnie Scott’s newest handmade jewelry is made from colorful, antique Mason jars. Scott must break the jars, preheat the pieces in a kiln and then melt them at 3,000 degrees while reshaping the molten glass with hand tools at the torch.
Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News
Just this year, Bonnie Scott has developed glass icicles made from antique Mason jars. The 6- to 7-inch icicles are becoming a favorite among her customers. Currently, the icicles can only be purchased online and at shows.
Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News
