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Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News
Oct 9, 2019
Oct 9, 2019
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Bonnie Scott

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

Joyful Adornments

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

Joyful Adornments

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

Joyful Adornments

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

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ABINGDON, Va. — Trash to treasure takes on a whole new meaning for glass artist Bonnie Scott.

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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.

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