New E-Bay Offerings

Asian Plumes
Materials: Silver, Vetrofond & Double Helix Glasses

THIS SET IS NOW SOLD

This Asian inspired set of 17 beads were created on a base of Vetrofond's Lemongrass.

A generous wrapping of 99% pure silver foil was burnished into the surface creating microdrops of silver to which Double Helix Triton, a silver infused glass frit was sprinkled. The glass when struck and reduced in the flame, it gently fumed the silver foil to a golden glow, outlining each droplet of Triton silver glass.

Autumn Vines
Botanical Series #3
Materials: CiM & Double Helix Glasses

THIS SET IS NOW SOLD

This Harvest inspired set of 20 beads were created with a unique batch of CIM's Pumpkin Unique-1. This unique batch created a rich burnt sienna semi-opaque glass rather than the bright Halloween style orange.
This caramel hued glass is not longer available for sale, so I have a small amount of it to share with you. Once it is gone, it is gone forever!

This glass has been paired with Double Helix's Aurae to create glittering botantical vines on the pumpkin base. Along with pure pumpkin spacers and pumpkin rounds encased with Aurae, this set is perfect for Autumn 2009.

The Oz Tiara
CiM- Creation is Messy & Double Helix Glasses

THIS SET IS NOW SOLD

This abundant 20 bead set was created with a new released color named Oz.
This rich green base by CiM is a true emerald green.
Hand pulled stringers of Double Helix Triton create the hand drawn scrollwork on each bead. The Triton was reduced to a glittery goodness of gold and silver blue.

Silver Pulsars
CiM- Creation is Messy & Double Helix Glasses

THIS SET IS NOW SOLD

This mini set of 8 focal bead set was created with CiM's Pulsar
rich aqua transparent glass as the base. Double Helix Aion and Nyx, two magnificent silver infused glasses were
used to create uniquely unexpected details under the clear encased surface.As the Aion and Nyx were reduced and restruck in the flame, the designs are
formed and captured under an encasement of crystal clear glass.

Slytherin Magic
# 1 in the Inspired by Magic Series
CiM- Creation is Messy & Double Helix Glasses

THIS SET IS NOW SOLD

This one of a kind 17 bead set was created with a CiM's newly released
limited edition dark as night green base named Slytherin Unique.
Hand pulled stringers of Double Helix Psyche create the hand drawn "S" monograms,
for the house of Slytherin, on each barrel bead, as well as the complimentary
shard wrapped beads.
The Psyche was reduced to a bring out the hues of purple, green, blue and gold against the dark green base of each bead.

Simply Magical!

Sea Bubbles

THIS SET IS NOW SOLD

This mini set of 5 focal bead set was created with CiM's Purple transparent glass named Simply Berry as the base. Double Helix's Triton and Nyx, magnificent silver infused glasses was used to create uniquely unexpected details under the clear encased surface.
Bubbles of Double Helix's Triton and Nyx were added, reduced to a mother of pearl shine and then encased in clear to create the colourful droplets of colour of the silver infused glass.

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Although it is only August, it is a good time to start on your Fall bead collections. This rich combination of hues will create a sophistication cation to both casual and business jewelry created using these beads.


Autumn Morning

THIS SET IS NOW SOLD

This Autumn inspired set of 14 beads were created with a combination of CiM's Canyon de Chelly, Bordello, Maple and Effetre's Light Ivory.

Maple Creams

THIS SET IS NOW SOLD

This Maple flavoured set of 12 beads were created with a combination of CiM's Canyon de Chelly, Maple, ASK 104's Silver Cinnamon and Effetre's Light Ivory.

New Sets for this week

Venetian Mosaic Blocks

Materials: Silver, CiM & Double Helix Glasses

THIS SET IS NOW SOLD

This Venetian inspired set of 17 rectangular beads were created on a base of CiM's Stone Ground. A generous wrapping of 99% pure silver foil was burnished into the surface creating microdrops of silver to which Double Helix, silver infused striking glass was sprinkled.

The glass when struck in the flame, gently fumed the silver to a golden glow, outlining each droplet of Terra Nova silver glass.

Garden Fairy Trinkets

Materials: CiM & Effetre Glasses

THIS SET IS NOW SOLD

This dainty 11 bead set was created with a pretty combination of pinks and olive green. CiM's new shade of green named Olive, is matched with CiM's Desert Pink, Effetre's Gold Rubino and pale Rose transparent glass.

Gold Rubino is the Italian glass that contains gold dust for the richest shade of pink you can imagine!

Golden Olive Heart
Botanical Series#2

Materials: CiM & Double Helix Glasses

THIS SET IS NOW SOLD

This Olde English inspired set of 21 beads were created with a base of CiM's new shade of green named Olive. Handpulled microthin stringers of Double Helix's Aurae were used to create the botanical scrolls on the surface of the focal heart as well as 8 flat tab bead in this set.To complement the botanical beads, Aurae shards were wrapped on Olive bases to create rounds and tabs to complete the set.

Some new Unique Offerings For This Week!

Phoenix Embers
This Set is NOW SOLD
This set of 18 beads were created with a base of CiM's new orange red glass named Phoenix.This background create a rich and regal base for the Double Helix Aurae Shards that have been carefully placed on each bead to create a magical look.Each Aurae shard was gently reduced in the flame to bring out a metallic hue and the glitter shine of this silver glass!

Arwen's Hope
"From the ashes, a fire shall be woken. A light from the shadow shall spring. Renewed shall be blade that was broken. The crownless again shall be king."

Arwen Evenstar

This Set is NOW SOLD

This set is inspired by this beautiful midnight blue and blood red dress from the movie Return of the King. The colours are regal and these beads are a unique one of a kind tribute to this character and movie.

This one of a kind set of 24 beads was created with a bases of CiM Lipstick and Effetre Cobalt blue glasses. Hand pulled stringers and shards of Double Helix Aurae create the hand drawn scrollwork , dots and wraps on each bead. The Aurae reduced to a glittery goodness!

Bubbles
This Set is NOW SOLD
This spectacular set of 16 beads were created with a base of Vetro Lemongrass.
Dewdrops of Double Helix new striking glass, Ekho was added, struck and reduced to mother of pearl shine and then encased to create the colourful droplets of colour of the silver infused glass.
The result is gentle hues of amber, palest pinks and blues in each encased bubble.

Enjoy your Week!

D.

Here are 2 new sets for this week, now posted on Ebay!
Autumn Requiem
This set is NOW SOLD
This Autumn inspired set of 22 beads were created with a combination of
CiM Pumpkin, Unique Tamarind and Effetre Orange Punch,
Dark Amber and Butter Yellow.

Although it is only August, it is a good time to start on your Fall bead
collections. This rich combination of hues will create a sophisication to both
casual and business jewelry

Fairy Jewels

This set is NOW SOLD
This spectacular set of 12 beads were created with a base of
CiM Simply Berry. Fairy Jewel droplets of Double Helix Psyche glass was added,
reduced to metallic shine and then encased to create the colourful
droplets of colour of the silver infused glass.

Encased bubbles, scrolls and dots create this collection of Fairy jewels for you!

2 New sets for this Week.

Botanical Raku

This Set is now SOLD
Botanical Series#1
This Olde English inspired set of 18 beads were created with a centre of honey coloured transparent encased with Dark Ivory opaque glass. Raku rods was used to create handpulled microthin stringers that were used to create the botanical scrolls on the surface of each flat tab and round bead in this set.

The Purple Knight

This Set is now SOLD
This set of 16 beads were created with a base of CiM's Grape Ape.
This background create a rich and regal base for the Double Helix Psyche Shards that have been carefully placed on each bead to create a mystical armour like look.
Each Psyche shard was gently reduced in the flame to bring out a metallic hue and the glitter shine of Psyche silver glass!

Til next post,
Smiles,
Darlene
Pendragonfyre Designs

My Vacation is almost over.... but I have new beads!!

A few new beads from my time off from the dayjob... It was great to spent more time at the torch this week.
I am working on a new style of beads based on a technique I learned from a fellow lampworker. These beads are currently in the kiln and will be posted on ebay this coming Wednesday.
Based on the popularity of my Tiara series, these new beads will start a new series of historical inspired botanical scrolled beads... I am SO Excited!!

Some of the sets are currently on e-Bay and the others are being posted later this evening.

Venetian Mosaics
This Set is now SOLD
CiM's Canyon de Chelly rolled in 99% pure silver foil and Double Helix's silver infused Terranova frit. The frit was struck in the flame to create the almost mosaic like surface.

The Amber Room Tiara
Tiara Series #12
This Set is now SOLD
Effetre's Medium Topaz and Double Helix Aurae scrolls.
This set includes the 5mm genuine semi-precious Sunstones.

Forest Dewdrops
This Set is now SOLD
Vetrofond's Lichen with dewdroplets of Double Helix silver glasses, including Psyche, Nyx, Gaia, Terranova and Triton. Some dots of Silvered Ivory Stringer are also included on some beads to create a set both shimmering as well as organic and natural.

English Country Club
This Set is now SOLD
Effetre Wine Red and ASK's Silver Cinnamon swirls that were reduced over a base of CiM's Desert Pink. The reduction fumed the base to a earthy pink rose.

Sunken Treasure
This Set is now SOLD
Effetre's Dark Emerald green transparent glass as the base with Double Helix Triton used to create uniquely unexpected details under the clear encased surface.
As the Triton is reduced and restruck in the flame, the designs are formed and captured under an encasement of crystal clear glass.

Til next time!
Smiles,
D.