On the road back home!

My road trip this time was great, got to meet lots of people and well... despite the heat and humidity, I got a bit of shopping in also.
While riding on the lovely TTC subway, I noticed the following.... can you actually imagine that chewing gum is such a great problem in Toronto, that there is a TTC campaign to "teach" people to "properly dispose" of their used gum. I wouldn't believe it unless I saw it too, so here is the evidence! It even has the "steps" of how to spit it out, wrap in paper (provided on the sign too) & put it in the garbage.
My hotel was wonderful, had a great view of the Toronto downtown, all the way out to Toronto island. Photo was taken with my blackberry, so quality is just so so, but believe me, it was great being up above it all.

So... as I am posting this, I am sitting in the Toronto airport relaxing in the VIP lounge until my flight in a couple of hours. I enjoy slowing the pace of rushing to the airport and then sitting in the waiting area outside the gates, while everyone is packed with little room to move or breathe.

The cost of the lounge is about the same as a couple of coffees and a sandwich from the airport vendors... and the perks are much more. Hot meal at my leisure, beverages to make everyone happy (smiles), comfy chairs, free wifi and lots of expresso and lattes.

So here I sit, my ebay offerings for tonight are scheduled as I will be in flight at my normal posting times. So here is a sneak peek at tonight's items!

Golden Aquamarine

Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses
This set is NOW SOLD

The golden glitter of this set of 14 round shard & dotted beads is dazzling.
On a base of Effetre's Light Aquamarine, the glass was gently fumed when the Double Helix Triton was reduced to bring the shimmering metallic golden blue glow to the surface.

BONUS: 8 Light Aquamarine spacers are included in this set.


Diana
This set is now SOLD
Goddess Bead Series #39

"Roman myth name of a goddess of the moon and hunting, meaning divine, heavenly"

Materials: Vetrofond & Double Helix Glasses

Shades of creams, purple and blue swirl within these storm portals of Double Helix's silver infused glass, Psyche. These 9 goddess series beads were created on a base of Vetrofond Moon Rock with layered dots of Dark Ivory glasses.

This set also includes 4 spacer beads of Moon Rock base glass.
Highlights of DH Aurae silver glass create the bling for this beautiful storm beads!


Scylla
This set is now SOLD
Goddess Bead Series #40

"Latin form of Greek Skylla, myth name of a sea goddess resembling a mermaid "

Materials: CiM & Double Helix Glasses

Shades of creams, green and blue swirl within these opal storm portals of
Double Helix's silver infused glasses, Gaia & Olympic Rain.

These 10 goddess series beads were created on a base of CiM Mermaid with
layered dots of Dark Ivory glasses.

This set also includes 4 spacer beads of Mermaid base glass.

Highlights of DH Triton silver glass create the bling for this beautiful opal storm beads!


Refresh Trios
This set is now SOLD
Etched Silver Trails Series #18

Materials: Effetre & CiM Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

This bead set is a selection of Effetre & CiM glasses wrapped with 99% Fine
Silver Wire to create this 21 bead set.
Hues of Effetre light teal, pale blue, light sky blue, light aquamarine,
rosata extralux, CiM Plum and CiM Peacock Green.


Neutrals
This set is now SOLD
Silver Trails Series #19

Materials: Effetre & CiM Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

This bead set is a selection of Effetre & CiM glasses wrapped with 99% Fine
Silver Wire to create this 20 bead set.
Hues of Effetre light gray, CiM Charcoal, CiM Ginger, CiM Khaki, CiM Sepia and CiM Peace.

The beads made with a base of CiM Peace white have reacted to the wire
to cast a golden hue on the fine silver.

Very cool!



Lapis & Glacier
This set is now SOLD
Opposites Attract Series #19

Materials: CiM- Creation is Messy- Glasses

Another study of opposites attract in this set of 16 simple dotted beads.
Eight beads in CiM's Glacier opaque with CiM's Lapis Blue dots and the
other eight with the opposing combination.

The Lapis glass created a slight metallic finish when these beads
emerged from the kiln and have a nice rich glow to them.

BONUS: 4 Glacier and 2 Lapis spacers are included in this set.



Got Spacers? +60 Beads

This set is now SOLD

This set of 69 orphan spacers are the various colors from the previous month.
These are great for your glass art projects! Shades of Charcoal, Dark Purple,
Blues, Teals, Greens, Dark Amber, Pastels and organic browns,
including the rare Vetrofond Lace Agate.

Beads for this week and lots of travelling....

Still on the road this week, so I am busy posting E-bay bead sets from my hotel tonight!

Here are this week's offerings,

Fire
This set is now SOLD
Etched Silver Trails Series #16

Materials: Effetre & CiM Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

The summer heat wave on the East Coast has been wicked over the past
couple of weeks. When I sat at the torch, I realized that a set of fire
inspired Silver Trails beads were perfect for both the summer
as well as we move into the autumn season. This bead set is a selection of Effetre & CiM glasses wrapped
with 99% Fine Silver Wire to create this 22 bead set.
Hues of Effetre light amber, ocher, medium yellow,medium orange,
straw yellow, CiM Clockwork orange, and Sangre red.



Summer Duets
This set is now SOLD
Etched Silver Trails Series #17

Materials: Effetre & CiM Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

This bead set is a selection of Effetre & CiM glasses wrapped with
99% Fine Silver Wire to create this 20 bead set.
These would be great for earrings!

Hues of Effetre light teal, pale aquamarine, medium yellow,
light aquamarine, amethyst, light sky blue, rosata extralux,
medium orange, intense blue, and CiM Poison Apple.



Summer Orphans - 110+ Beads!
This set is now SOLD
This set of orphans are the various color and bead trials
over the past month.
Lots created with silver glass, shards, silver wire and silver foils!
Lots of shapes and sizes With 110+ beads, there is lots of opportunity for many jewelry and art ideas.



Golden Rosata
This set is now SOLD
Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses

The golden glitter of this set of 16 round shard & dotted beads is dazzling.

On a base of Effetre's lavendar pink named Rosata Extralux, the glass was gently fumed when the Double Helix Triton was reduced to bring the shimmering metallic golden blue glow to the surface.

BONUS: 6 Rosata Extralux spacers are included in this set


Concordia
This set is now SOLD
Goddess Bead Series #37

"Latin myth name of a goddess of peace, meaning harmony; peace; with (one) heart."

Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses

Shades of pink, purple and blue swirl within these opal portals of Double Helix's rare silver infused glass, simply known as K357. This glass is so rare as it was only produced as one batch, and is impossible to find now.

These 12 goddess series beads were created on a base of also quite rare Effetre Lace Agate with layered dots of Dark Ivory glasses. This set also includes 6 spacer beads of the Lace Agate base glass.

Highlights of DH Aurae silver glass create the bling for this beautiful opal portal beads!


Arundhati
This set is now SOLD
Goddess Bead Series #38

"Hindi myth name of a goddess of the night, the sky, and the stars. She was the wife of the sage Vasishtha, and is identified with the morning star"

Materials: CiM & Double Helix Glasses

Shades of creams and blue swirl within these storm portals of Double Helix's silver infused glasses, Kronos & Olympic Rain.

These 11 goddess series beads were created on a base of CiM Charcoal with layered dots of Dark Ivory glasses. This set also
includes 4 spacer beads of Charcoal base glass.

Highlights of DH Aurae silver glass create the bling for this beautiful opal portal beads!

As promised...

Photo from the Casino Rama show!!
My camera is better at photographing beads than live concert action! It may have been my hands shaking also! ;)

More photos are coming in from a few friends that were also there... hopefully theirs will be better.

Smiles,
D.

Toronto trip starts today!

Well, I am on a business|relaxation trip to the Toronto area. Lots of stuff planned, so I thought I would post a note to let you know a couple of fun things that are happening this week!

First, check out Bead Trends online blog at: click here. My earring designs with handmade beads made the Photographer's Favorites for the July issue!

I receive lots of requests for these beads as they are perfect for summer earrings and jewelry pieces, so be watching for those to start appearing at my Artfire site by end of July. If you have specific colors that you are looking for, certainly contact me through the Artfire site.

Tonight, I head to a charity event at Casino Rama.


A concert for Sidewalk Angels Foundation, An Evening with Rob Thomas. I am excited to be a part of this special night as this will be an intimate acoustic evening! This is the only Canadian date planned so far for 2010.

I will try and post photos after the event but here is a fun photo of Rob, just to make you smile!


Although I am on the road, there will still be new items posted on E-bay for my Sunday night auctions. I have been busy over the weeks prior to this trip, and I have all my bead sets with me, so I will be continue to ship our our items from the nearest Canada Post outlet!

This weekend, there will be:

• Two goddess series sets
• Two of the popular Silvertrails series... Keep an eye out for a set named Fire!
• A surprise or 2!
• And of course, it is the weekend for the latest Bead Orphans from the past month!

Until next time, stay cool and make it a great day!

D.

Mid July Bead Offerings and a Photographer's favorite shout out at Bead Trends Blog!

I just found out that my earring design that was published in the Bead Trends July 2010 was chosen as one of the photographer's favorites for this month's issue.

Check out the Bead Trends blog by clicking here.

Have a great week!,

Smiles,
Darlene

Goddess Bead Orphans
This Set is NOW Sold
Materials: Effetre, CiM, Double Helix, TAG & Precision Glasses

This 22 bead set is an eclectic assortment of various Goddess Beads beads.

The uniqueness of each goddess bead allows the designer to
create a truly one of a kind piece of precious glass jewelry.

Each bead uses an base of Effetre or CiM glass with portals of silver
infused glass encased in clear to capture the richness of each silver droplet.

Fruit Drops
This Set is NOW Sold
Etched Silver Trails Series #14

Materials: Effetre & CiM Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

These colors remind me of the fruit drop candies that my grandmother
always had on hand in a little tin in her purse. If we were on our
best behaviour, we got to pick one, or two, to savour
while playing outside of her farmhouse.

This bead set is a selection of Effetre & CiM glasses wrapped with
99% Fine Silver Wire to create this 20 bead set.

Within this set of 10 pairs with the shiny hues of Effetre light amber,
straw yellow, grape, kiwi, CiM Oz green, Clockwork orange,
Poison Apple, Plum and Sangre red.



Cocoa Sky
This Set is NOW Sold
Opposites Attract Series #18
Materials: Effetre Glasses

Another study of opposites attract in this set of 16 simple dotted beads.

Eight beads in Effetre Light Sky Blue opaque with Effetre Dark Cocoa dots
and the other eight with the opposing combination.

BONUS: 4 Light Sky Blue and 2 Cocoa spacers are included in this set.



Rhapsody
This Set is NOW Sold
Etched Silver Trails Series #15
Materials: Effetre & CiM Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

As I created these beads the song, Rhapsody In Blue, was playing on my Ipod.

Each time I reached for another glass color, the spectrum of blues and
blue greens continued to play on and on.

This bead set is a selection of Effetre & CiM glasses wrapped with
99% Fine Silver Wire to create this 22 bead set.

Within this set of 11 pairs with the shiny hues of Effetre kiwi, intense blue,
light blue, light teal, pale aqua, sage green, light sky blue,
light turquoise, periwinkle, CiM Peacock green, and Kryptonite.

I am published again in July's Bead Trends Magazine!

I am so excited to share with you that my beads have been featured again in July 2010's Bead Trends magazine.

These earrings, in the photo below, are made with my Sea Bubble beads.

These beads capture Double Helix silver infused glass encased bubbles under a light Effetre Aquamarine encasement.

New items on E-Bay July 4th

Rose Quartz
This Set is NOW SOLD
Beach Organix Series #3
Materials: Effetre and 99% Fine Silver


Etched to resemble beach glass, this 11 bead set was created with a base of palest pink Effetre glass named Rose Quartz. The base was wrapped with combinations of silvered ivory stringer and 99% fine silver wire.

These beads show several levels of the colour based on the angle that the bead is viewed, providing depth to the glow like hue of each bead.
BONUS: 4 Rose Quartz spacer beads are also included in this set.



The Garden
This Set is NOW SOLD
Etched Silver Trails Series #13

Materials: Effetre & CiM Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

A cheerful selection of Effetre & CiM glasses wrapped combinations of silvered ivory stringer and 99% Fine Silver Wire to create this 22 bead set.

Within this set of 11 pairs 3 pairs were gently etched (rose quartz, light aqua & light purple) along with the shiny hues of Effetre light amber, straw yellow, grape, kiwi, CiM peacock green, poison apple, plum and sangre red.

Angel Heart
This set is now SOLD

Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses

Starting with the palest pink Effetre glass named Rose Quartz, Double Helix silver infused glass frit , Aurae was sprinkled and reduced gently.
Encased with Rose Quartz, the shimmering blossom within creating hues of blues, creams, purples.

At centre spotlight of this set is a hand-formed heart focal bead along with coordinating pebble beads with hand-created facets.

Pendragonfyre Bead are always hand-formed. No presses or molds are ever used.
This ensures that your beads are truly unique in each set, created especially for you.




Phoebe
This set is now SOLD
Goddess Bead Series #36

"Latin form of Greek Phoibe, myth name of a Titan. The name is
the feminine form of Latin Phoebus, meaning shining one"

Materials: Effetre & Trautman Art Glasses

Shades of crystal and forest green swirl within these
storm portals of silver infused glass, Trautman Art Glass, Golden Emerald.

These 9 beads were created on a base of
Effetre Lemongrass with layered dots of Dark Ivory glasses.
This set also includes 6 spacer beads of the Lemongrass base glass.

Highlights of DH Aurae silver glass create the bling for this beautiful storm beads!



Beach Party
This set is now SOLD
Beach Beads Series #4

Materials: Effetre & CiM Glasses

Eleven pairs of Effetre & CiM glasses were used to create this shiny 22 beach bead set.

Within this set, a mix of dotted beads in shades of coral,
light turquoise, white, violet, CiM pumpkin and chrome yellow.

Perfect for summer jewelry!

New Items on Artfire This Week!

Storm Jewels
Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses

Shades of cream & pale blues swirl within these
storm portals of silver infused glass, Double Helix Olympic Rain.

These 3 beads were created on a base of
Effetre Dark Amber with layered dots of Dark Ivory glasses.

Highlights of DH Aurae silver glass create the bling for this beautiful storm beads!


Under The Sea
Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses

This set of 7 hand-formed nugget beads seem to glow from the inside out! Starting with an inner core of Effetre purple, these beads were encased with Double Helix Luna silver infused glass, sprinkled in DH Kronos silver frit and then encased with Double Helix's clear Aether glass. Pendragonfyre beads are always hand-formed, as we do not use any presses or molds. Each bead is unique and one of a kind created especially for you!



Midnight Magic
This set is now SOLD
(Reserved for Debbie) This is a limited edition set of beads similar to a Pendragonfyre Bead set published in March issue of Bead Trends magazine. Materials: CiM & Double Helix Glasses The golden glitter of this set of 12 round shard & dotted beads is dazzling. On a base of CiM's, rare transparent dark gray named Charcoal, the glass was gently fumed when the Double Helix Aurae was reduced to bring the shimmering metallic glow to the surface.


Adamantium Silver Shards
Materials: CiM & Double Helix Glasses

The golden glitter of this set of 12 round shard & dotted beads is dazzling. On a base of CiM's opaque warm dark grey named Adamantium, the glass was gently fumed when the Double Helix Aurae was reduced to bring the shimmering metallic glow to the surface.



Gingered Terranova
Materials: CiM & Double Helix Glasses Created on a base of CiM Ginger opaque glass, Double Helix Terranova silver infused frit was sprinkled and struck to lots of hues of blues, greens, purples and reds

Silver Trails Trios #1
Materials: Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver
A cheerful trio selection of Effetre glasses wrapped combination of 99% Fine Silver Wire. These would be great for earrings! This selection of the beads include hues of Sage Green, Light Aquamarine and Ink Blue Purple.

Silver Trails Trios #2
Materials: CiM & Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

A cheerful trio selection of CiM & Effetre glasses wrapped combination of 99% Fine Silver Wire.

These would be great for earrings!

This selection of the beads include hues of CiM Pulsar blue, Effetre Light Teal and Pale Aquamarine.




Silver Trails Trios #3
Materials: CiM & Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

A cheerful trio selection of CiM & Effetre glasses wrapped combination of 99% Fine Silver Wire.

These would be great for earrings!

This selection of the beads include hues of Effetre Pale Blue, CiM Sapphire blue, and CiM Oz Emerald Green.



Silver Trails Trios #4
Materials: CiM & Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

A cheerful trio selection of CiM & Effetre glasses wrapped in Silver Ivory Stringer and 99% Fine Silver Wire.

These would be great for earrings!

This selection of the beads include hues of CiM Pulsar blue, Effetre Dark Topaz and purple Amethyst.

Beach Beads Series # 5 - Beach Blanket
Materials: Effetre & CiM Glasses

Ten pairs of Effetre & CiM glasses were used to create this shiny 20 beach bead set. Within this set, a mix of dotted beads in shades of coral, light turquoise, white, ink purple, nile green, and CiM pumpkin. Perfect for summer jewelry

I have been behind in my blogging!

Zaramama
This Set is NOW SOLD
Goddess Bead Series #34

"Quechua myth name of the Inca goddess of grain, meaning grain mother"

Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses

Shades of cream & golden beige swirl within these storm portals of silver infused glass, Double Helix Olympic Rain.

These 12 beads were created on a base of Effetre limited edition Fossil with layered dots of Dark Ivory glasses.This set also includes 4 spacer beads of the Fossil base glass.

Highlights of DH Aurae silver glass create the bling for this beautiful storm beads!

Idunnr
This Set is NOW SOLD
Goddess Bead Series #35

"Old Norse myth name of a goddess of spring, composed of the elements ið again and unna to love"

Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses

Shades of amber, purple & rose swirl within these storm portals of silver infused glass, Double Helix Aurae.

These 11 beads were created on a base of Effetre pastel ink blue purple with layered dots of Dark Ivory glasses.This set also includes 6 spacer beads of the pastel ink blue purple base glass.

Highlights of DH Aurae silver glass create the bling for this beautiful storm beads!

Emerald Sea
This Set is NOW SOLD
Beach Organix Series #2
Materials: Effetre and 99% Fine Silver

Etched to resemble beach glass, this 11 bead set was created with a base of Effetre glass named Pale Emerald Yellow Green.

The base was wrapped with combinations of silvered ivory stringer and 99% fine silver wire.

These beads show several levels of the colour based on the angle that the bead is viewed, providing depth to the glow like hue of each bead.

Allegro
This Set is NOW SOLD
Etched Silver Trails Series #12

" Allegro refers to a Musical tempo meaning cheerful or brisk."

Materials: Effetre & CiM Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

A cheerful paired selection of Effetre & CiM glasses wrapped combinations of silvered ivory stringer and 99% Fine Silver Wire to create this 22 bead set.

This selection of the beads were gently etched and include hues of rose, CIM Oz emerald, dark topaz, aqua, pale emerald, CIM pulsar blue, lavendar, CIM sapphire, amber, pale blue and crystal.

The Classic
This Set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Effetre Glasses

The classic combination of Light Turquoise and Light Ivory in this set of 19 beads.

Dots, flower and lines decorate these beads that are both classic in their design and as a fashion staple in anyone's wardrobe!

Orange Crush
This Set is NOW SOLD
InnerGlow Series #3

Materials: CiM & Effetre Glasses

This 8 bead set of etched beads seem to glow from the inside out!

Starting with an inner core of CiM Clockwork orange, these beads were encased with Crystal Clear Effetre and dotted with Effetre White.

These beads were difficult to photograph as the etched surface and orange inner glow wouldn't allow a clear focus in the camera.
These beads are amazing anyway!

Luminescence
This Set is NOW SOLD
InnerGlow Series #4

Materials: Effetre Glasses

This 11 bead set of etched beads seem to glow from the inside out!

Starting with an inner core of Effetre White, these beads were encased with Pale Lavender and dotted with Effetre Light Turquoise.Light Turquoise spacers complete this set.

Beach Cabana
This Set is NOW SOLD
Beach Beads Series #3

Materials: Effetre & CiM Glasses

Ten pairs of Effetre & CiM glasses were used to create this 20 beach bead set.

Within this set, a mix of dotted beads in shades of coral, light turquoise, white, ink purple, nile green, CiM pumpkin have been gently etched to create a natural stone finish for a casual organic feel.

Perfect for summer jewelry!