Barbara Mandese Creations

03/16/2026

I love watching these videos. Creating livable spaces by using a backpack full of hand tools, and whatever nature provides. 🥰

In this film I started with discarded and worthless things. I recycled it and created a warm and good home for you. If everyone in the world doesn't have mon...

03/05/2026

Hi y'all!
As you can see I haven't made anything new in a while.

I have containers of supplies lining every single wall in my apartment. After 20+ years of creating, I'm limited now as to what I can do, due to arthritis in my hands.

Soooo, my "plan" over the next couple of months, is to get everything together in large baggies and set up my Etsy page again to sell my supplies.

I have almost every color of authentic seaglass that I personally found on the beaches of Monterey, California. (Even some sweet rare red collector pieces 😀).

Some I've drilled holes in and many have not been drilled, however if someone wants them drilled there will be an extra charge to cover the cost of the diamond tip drill bits and my time. (A lot of people ask me how to drill the glass and I'm going to attempt at some point to do a video on how to do it). I may even sell the bits as a convenience.

Everything on this page has been sold already, but could give you an idea of some of the things I may be selling as far as parts are concerned.

I have a lot of sheet copper that I will be cutting out large shapes from. Like butterflies, flowers, dragonflies, words. The list goes on. I also have a lot of copper tubing. For those concerned about how they patina over time, I will NOT be clear coating anything. I prefer a patina. I will offer tips and tricks to get the desired color of your patina if desired. Also cleaning tips. All shapes will be hand-cut by me and refined so there are no sharp edges.

I may also make beginner kits that will include the focal piece, tubing and beads, wire etc. (Or pre-drilled seaglass) They will be ready to assemble with instructions.

I'm not trying to make a profit on this stuff, just wanting to make back the money I spent on these items. The shipping cost will probably be more than the actual items.

I'll keep you posted as to when this will all take place. The goal is to clear it all out to make room for a less painful hobby. 😀

08/24/2019

This album USED to be on my page, but Facebook deleted over 200 of my photos. Not sure why....Anyway, many of these were sold or given as gifts, but still have a few and more that aren't in here yet. :)

04/24/2019

SOLD!!!!

$75

COPPER AND RARE URANIUM SEAGLASS SUNCATCHER
Shipping free in U.S. only.

ONE-OF-A-KIND Copper Sea Turtle Suncatcher (appx. 14" long x 4-1/2" wide) with very rare Uranium Seaglass (aka Vaseline Glass) that glows under black-light, copper rings and crystal beads. All hand-created. Turtle is hand-cut, and hammered. All Uranium seaglass found on the Monterey, CA Coast at night using a blacklight flashlight (before I moved to Oklahoma of course LOL).

02/01/2019

Do any of you use eyeglass holders? The chain, beaded or leather kind with the little rubber loops at the end?

01/09/2019

Sterling Silver Butterfly Spinner Pendant. A little larger than a quarter. All handmade (except the pottery and beads of course.

Monterey, CA "Beach-Pottery" set in fine silver. Genuine Green Opal and Crystal beads.
Sterling Silver Chain not included, but can be.

$60 without chain
$80 with chain.

Better pictures to follow.

01/07/2019

Experimenting with acrylic on copper.

01/03/2019

Finally wrapping up the winner's earrings from my giveaway. I apologize for the quality of the picture. The lighting is really poor today. Will try and get a better image tomorrow when the sun (so they say) will be out. :)

12/25/2018

These mini suncatchers are handmade by me. Designed, cut and beaded. All one of a kind pieces. Can be hung outside or inside...or on next years Christmas tree even. Each one is $20. Buy all 3 and get 10% off.

PS: I love doing custom orders. Do you have a saying or name or design you'd like hanging somewhere that you can see all the time? Message me. :) and Merry Christmas!!

12/20/2018

Good morning everyone!

I want to say thank you to everyone who has spread the word about my page. I know there isn't much on it yet. I'm having lots of fun building up my inventory.

Please check out my photos to see some of what I've done in the past.

Do you have an idea for a piece of jewelry or maybe a suncatcher that you can't find anywhere? Ask me if I can do it.

I LOVE TO MAKE CUSTOM ORDERS. ❤❤❤

12/17/2018

Please remember that mostly everything in this folder is NO LONGER AVAILABLE. It is mainly for me to get an idea of what you like. I will make notations on the ones that are still available.

This is the folder I was talking about posting awhile ago. It was interesting going through these pictures because I still have a pic of the very first thing I ever made. But what is cool is to see how my skills have really honed over the years.

There is no order to these, and are mainly for the purpose of inspiration and finding out what styles of things y'all like. There is a lot of variety in here. Jewelry, Art, Garden decor, suncatchers, stone carvings, wood carvings...and probably other things in there.

Please like the "ideas" you find appealing so I can get an idea of what ya'll like.
I really appreciate it.