December Week 2 Bead sets

Blue Planet
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

On a base of Effetre Pale Aquamarine transparent, Double Helix silver glass frit named Kronos was sprinkled, reduced and encased again with Pale Aquamarine. The hues of cream, blue and green come alive under the encasement! These 11 beads were created with 3/32" mandrels.

Angel Bubbles 3
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

This set of 7 beads were created with a combination of Effetre Rose Quartz transparent glass and dewdrops of Double Helix silver glass, Kalypso.  The silver glass 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, purple, cream, rose and blue in each encased bubble.

Pomona
Goddess Bead Series #109

"Roman myth name of a goddess of fruit trees, derived from Latin pomus, meaning fruit tree"
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy, Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

This set of 9 goddess series beads were created on a base of CiM's emerald transparent glass, Oz, with layered dots of Effetre Dark Ivory and a mixture of silver glasses. Double Helix's Kronos and Olympia Rain silver glasses creates the multicolored portals captured under each drop of clear glass.Oz green transparent spacers (4) are included in this set.

Ehko Silver Orbs
Materials: Effetre, Double Helix Glasses and 99% Fine Silver Wire

This set of 9 encased round beads were created on a base of Double Helix silver glass, Ehko. This glass starts as a beige-tan, but when each bead core was wrapped in 99% fine silver wire and reduced to create the dramatic hues of pinks, blues, ambers and purples. Each result was then captured under a thick encasement of Effetre clear glass.

Ice and Snow
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Effetre Glasses

This set of 15 sugared beads was created with bases of Effetre Extra clear transparent glass and CiM's, Peace, white opaque and sprinkled with fine clear glass frit.
Four White opaque spacers complete this set.

December Week 1 Bead sets

All sets within this blog post are now SOLD.

Angel Bubbles II
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

This unique set of 10 beads were created with a combination of Effetre Rose Quartz transparent glass and dewdrops of Double Helix silver glass, Kalypso.
The silver glass 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 purple, cream, rose and blue in each encased bubble.

Encrusted Ruby Slippers
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Double Helix Glasses

This gleaming set of 11 beads were created with a base of a not yet released CiM's ruby red transparent glass known as Ruby Slippers transparent glass sprinkled with Double Helix's Ehko silver glass frit.
Each bead was then reduced to bring out the beautiful gold and blue metallic iridescent bling.

Golden Sheen
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Double Helix Glasses

This golden set of 11 beads were created with a base of a not yet released CiM's pale pink transparent glass known as Cotton Candy which Double Helix Aurae shards were carefully placed.
Each bead was then reduced to bring out the glorious metallic bling in hues of gold, copper and rose!

Triton Streams
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Double Helix Glasses

This shining set of 9 beads were created with a base of a not yet released CiM's dark grey glass known as Obsidian Limited Run which hand-drawn streams of Double Helix Triton were added
Each bead was then reduced to bring out the glorious metallic bling in hues of gold, copper and rose!

Alcippe
Goddess Bead Series #108

"Latin form of Greek Alkippe, meaning mighty mare. In Greek mythology, this was the name of a daughter of Ares."

Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy, Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

This set of 9 goddess series beads were created on a base of CiM's blue transparent glass, Caribbean, with layered dots of Effetre Dark Ivory and a mixture of transparent and silver glasses.
Double Helix rare Psyche Light limited run silver glass creates the multicolored portals captured under each drop of clear glass. Highlights of Double Helix Aurae create the dots of shiny bling.

Busy in the studio this past week!

Lots of new sets this week, as I am trying out some new concepts in the flame.

Frosted Apple
Materials: Effetre and CiM - Creation is Messy Glasses

Nine of this set's beads were created on a base of Effetre White glass and encased with CiM's Appletini transparent glass.

The beads were then etched to create the frosted look that is smooth to the touch.Ten Appletini etched spacers are included in this set.

Silverdrops
Materials: Effetre, Trautman Art & Double Helix Glasses

These droplet shaped beads were created by first creating a round bead of clear glass. A droplet of silver infused glass was then added to one side of the base bead and then encased in a large droplet of clear glass to capture and magnify the silver glass encased within. There are 33 droplet beads within this set in a variety of colors and were created with 3/32" holes.

Iridescent Blush
Materials: CiM- Creation is Messy & Double Helix Glasses

This glittering set of 21 beads were created with a combination of CiM's Blush pink transparent and scrolls of Double Helix silver glass, Psyche Light.
The silver glass was reduced to bring out the irridescent metallic hues of blues, green, purples and pinks. The metallic bling seems to shift in hues when looking from different angles. Awesome Bling for this fall and winter!

Lakshmi
Goddess Bead Series #107

"Hindi myth name of the wife of Vishnu, goddess of fortune and wisdom, derived from the Sanskrit word laksya, meaning aim, goal, mark"

Materials: Effetre, Trautman Art and Double Helix Glasses

This set of 10 goddess series beads were created on a base of Effetre Dark Red opaque glass with layered dots of Effetre Dark Ivory and mixtures of various silver glasses.
Double Helix silver test glass, XX-463 is paired with Trautman Art Glass named Juno to create the multicolored portals captured under each drop of clear glass. Highlights of Double Helix's Triton create the dots of shiny bling.

First Snow
Materials: Effetre Glasses

Thirteen sugared beads were created on a base of Effetre Extra clear transparent glass and sprinkled with fine clear glass frit. Eight clear etched spacers complete this set.

Golden Nuggets
Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses

These 11 kalera nugget beads were created on a base of Effetre Rose Quartz with a sprinkling of Double Helix Ekho frit. Each bead was then reduced to bring out the iridescent bling.

 
Golden Aurae and Mulberry
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy & Double Helix Glasses

These 14 round shard beads were created on a base of CiM's Mulberry Limited Run glass on which Double Helix Aurae shards were carefully placed.
Each bead was then reduced to bring out the glorious metallic bling in hues of gold, copper, pink and blue! Six Mulberry spacers complete this set.

Mulberry and Jade
Silver Trails Series # 66
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

This beadful set of 23 Silvertrail beads combine rich jewel tones wrapped with 99% Fine Silver Wire. CiM's Jade Palace and Mulberry Limited Run glasses are coordinated with  Effetre Medium Amethyst and Light Teal green transparent glasses.

Golden Lemongrass
Materials: Vetrofond & Double Helix Glasses

These 12 kalera nugget beads were created on a base of rare Vetrofond Lemongrass glass on which Double Helix Aurae shards were carefully placed. Each bead was then reduced to bring out the glorious bling!

Okay, I think I am finally caught up with my blog postings. The following bead sets are available for bidding at Ebay until Sunday, Nov 13th! 

As I mentioned in a previous post, I finishing up a road trip and on my way back home with lots of new beady supplies!

Have a great week!

Indira
Goddess Bead Series #106

"Hindi myth name borne by Lakshmi, wife of Vishnu, meaning beauty"

Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses 

This set of 12 goddess series beads were created on a base of Effetre
Dark Cocoa opaque glass with layered dots of Effetre Dark Ivory
and mixtures of various silver glasses.

Combinations of Double Helix silver glasses including Kronos and Psyche are paired with Trautman Art Glass named Zeus to create the multicolored portals captured under each drop of clear glass.
Highlights of Double Helix's Aurae create the dots of shiny bling.

Celestial Rounds 
Materials: Effetre & Glass Diversions Frit

Effetre White opaque glass was sprinkled with Celestial frit from Robin Koza.
The richness of color in these beads for both casual and business fashions!

Silvered Window Lentils
Materials: Effetre Glass, Glass Diversions Frit and 99% Pure Silver Foil

Effetre clear glass was rolled in 99% fine silver foil and sprinkled with 
jewel tone transparent frit from Robin Koza.
The silver foil creates window panes with the richness of the blues and browns peeking through each portal. 
These would be perfect for both casual and business fashions!

Silvered Green Frit Rounds
Materials: Effetre Glass, Pendragonfyre frit and 99% Pure Silver Leaf

Effetre clear glass was rolled in 99% fine silver leaf and sprinkled with 
a custom Pendragonfyre glass frit.

These would be perfect for both casual and business fashions!

Starting off November with Shades of Blue

The sets within this post are now SOLD

Encased Silver Glass Murrini Rounds

Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses 

This set of 10 encased round beads were created on a base of 

Effetre Extra Clear glass. 

Handmade Silver Glass Murrini chips were added, reduced and encased in more 

Extra Clear glass. The treatment of heat strikes the silver glass and brings 

out the spectrum of colors. 

This set includes the metal spacers shown in the photo

A truly unique combination!!

Blue November

Silver Trails Series # 65

Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

This beadful set of 22 Silvertrail beads combine rich blues wrapped 

with 99% Fine Silver Wire.

CiM's French Blue and Halong Bay are coordinated with 

Effetre Dark Blue transparent and Cobalt blue opaque glasses. 

Klotho

Goddess Bead Series #105

"The Spinner. Greek form of Latin Clotho, 

myth name of one of the three Fates (Moirae)."

Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy, Effetre, Trautman and Double Helix Glasses 

This set of 13 goddess series beads were created on a base of CiM's Glacier 

blue opaque glass with layered dots of Effetre Dark Ivory and Cobalt blue. 

Combinations of Trautman and Double Helix silver glasses including Golden Emerald and Olympia Rain create the multicolored storms captured under each drop of clear glass.

Highlights of Double Helix's Aurae create the dots of shiny bling.

Six Glacier blue spacers are included in this set.

October was a blur... Lots of sets, but missed blogging about them!

I have been consumed with activities both in the studio and outside, and as a result my normal blog postings suffered.

I am currently on the road and thought I would take a few moments to catch up while enjoying my breakfast at the hotel.

All the following sets were created and sold within the month of October. 

Smiles,

D.

Carnivale Shimmer

Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Double Helix Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

This set of 10 handcrafted beads combine lots of fine silver and striking silver glass shards!

On a base of CiM's African Grey opaque glass, fine silver foil was melted in.
Shards of Double Helix Terranova 2.1 silver infused glass was added and
struck to bring out the amazing hues of magenta, blue and green.

The silver microdroplets have a stunning golden sheen to complete each bead

Electra Silver Glass Focals
Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses

Where the cerulean sky meets the azure sea you will find a treasure in these beads!

This gleaming set of beads is a combination of Effetre's light ivory and
Double Helix silver infused glasses.
Starting with the ivory base, each bead was wrapped with silver foil, Electra silver
infused glass shards. Double Helix murrini were then added, reduced and encased
in clear glass to capture the mother of pearl sheen of each murrini.
A final twist of clear and focal pieces are complete.

Perfect for 2011 Fall and Winter with the variety of shapes to allow
for lots of glass art design options. See description below for the sizes.

Eidothea
Goddess Bead Series #103

"Greek myth name of a sea nymph and daughter of Proteus, meaning knowing one"

Materials: Effetre, Trautman Art and Double Helix Glasses 

This set of 12 goddess series beads were created on a base of
Effetre Emerald glass with layered dots of
Effetre Dark Ivory and combinations of Trautman Art silver glasses
including Golden Emerald and rare Absinthe experimental.
Highlights of Double Helix's Triton create the dots of shiny bling.
Six transparent emerald spacers are included as a bonus in this set.

Purple Madness 
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Effetre Glasses

Effetre Dark Cocoa provides the canvas for purple patterns paired with Effetre White.
The purples include Effetre Purple Glycine, Violet and CiM's Heffalump.
These colors are perfect for Fall and Winter 2011-12 and the
richness of color are wonderful for both casual and business fashions!

Lapis and Teal 
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Effetre Glasses

CiM's Lapis, an opaque deep blue violet, and Dusk, a purple grey transparent,
is paired with hues of teal and light ivory.
The teals - CiM's Mermaid opaque and Great Bluedini transparent .
These colors are perfect for Fall and Winter 2011-12 and the
richness of color are wonderful for both casual and business fashions!
This 27 bead set has lots of solid spacers to coordinate with the patterned beads!

Silvertrail FlatTabs
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

This set of 17 Silvertrail flat tab beads are a unique 

mix of natural colors wrapped with 99% Fine Silver Wire.

CiM's white Marble Limited Run was coordinated
with Effetre's Mint Green Opal and Pale Emerald Yellow transparent glass.
The Marble glass created a unique reaction to the fine silver wire to
create a golden look to those beads in the set. 

Sangre Red and Aurae Shards
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Double Helix Glasses 

This 12 shard bead set is a base of rich ruby hued CiM Sangre
with Double Helix, Aurae, silver infused glass shards.
Love it for winter as it is rich and luxurious...
The Aurae shards cast golden, silver and blue copper tones within each reduced shard. 

Antiqued Bling 
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy & Double Helix Glasses

This classic set of 12 beads plus 5 spacer beads was created with a combination of
CiM's rare Dusk transparent glass sprinkled with Double Helix silver glass frit, Aurae.

The silver glass was reduced to bring out the hues of gold, blue and pink copper shine
to both the frit as well as fuming the base glass as well.
Awesome Bling for this fall and winter!

Teal and Purple Mix 
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Effetre Glasses

CiM's Thai Orchid, an opaque deep purple, and Simply Berry, a purple transparent,
is paired with hues of teal and white.
The teals - CiM's Mermaid opaque and Effetre Light Teal transparent .
These colors are perfect for Fall and Winter 2011-12 and the
richness of color are wonderful for both casual and business fashions!
This 23 bead set has lots of solid spacers to coordinate with the patterned beads!

Aurae Bling 
Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses

This abundant set of 19 beads was created with a combination of
Effetre Pale Lavendar transparent glass sprinkled with Double Helix silver glass frit, Aurae.

The silver glass was reduced to bring out the hues of gold, blue and pink copper shine
to both the frit as well as fuming the base glass as well.
Awesome Bling for this fall and winter!

Melpomene
Goddess Bead Series #104

"Greek myth name of the muse of tragedy, meaning "choir.""

Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy , Effetre and Double Helix Glasses 

This set of 11 goddess series beads were created on a base of Effetre Pale Lavender transparent
glass with layered dots of Effetre Dark Ivory, CiM Black Currant.

Combinations of Double Helix silver glasses including Kalypso, Clio, Ekho and test glass
BE-462 create the multicolored portals captured under each drop of clear glass.
Highlights of Double Helix's Aurae create the dots of shiny bling.
Six Pale Lavender spacers are included in this set.

Java Silvered Rounds
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy glass & Glass Diversions Frit

CiM's Hippo Grey was rolled in 99% fine silver foil and sprinkled with
Coffee Bean frit from Robin Koza.
The frit has webbed among the micro drops of silver to create a
rich set of 12 round beads.
A timeless classic for both casual and business fashions!

Sprinkled Lentils 
Materials: Effetre & Glass Diversions Frit

Effetre White opaque glass was sprinkled with
Mixed frit from Robin Koza.
The richness of color in these beads for both casual and business fashions!

Classic White and Grey Dotties
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy , Effetre & Double Helix Glasses

This abundant set of 15 classic dotted beads was created with a combination of
Effetre White and CiM Adamantium Grey opaque glasses.
4 Adamantium spacer beads are included to complete the set.

Purple Blue Silver Orbs
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses and 99% Fine Silver Wire

This set of 11 encased round beads were created on a base of
Double Helix's rare Psyche Light. This glass starts as a purple transparent,
but when each bead core was wrapped in 99% fine silver wire
and reduced to create the dramatic hues of blues, creams and purples.
Each result was then captured under a thick encasement of Effetre clear glass.

This week's offerings up on Ebay for 5 day auction!

Euterpe

Goddess Bead Series #102

"Greek myth name of one of the Muses fathered by Zeus. She is called the "giver of pleasure," and her name means "delight.""

Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy, Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

This set of 11 goddess series beads were created on a base of CiM's Chai Unique #3 glass with layered dots of Effetre Dark Ivory and Double Helix Kalypso silver glass. Highlights of Double Helix's Aurae create the dots of shiny bling.

Goddess Orphans

Materials: Effetre, CiM - Creation is Messy, Double Helix, TAG and Precision Glasses

This abundant 18 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.

Silvertrail Orphans

Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

This abundant set of 41 Silvertrail round beads are a mix of various base glasses wrapped with 99% Fine Silver Wire.

Etched Silvertrail Tabs

Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

This distressed etched set of 18 Silvertrail flat tab beads are a unique mix of neutral colors wrapped with 99% Fine Silver Wire. CiM's African Grey, Peace white and Appletini transparent glasses are coordinated with Effetre Turquoise Copper Green glass. The silver wire created a unique reaction to the fine silver wire to create a primitive look for organic jewelry creations.

Continuum

Silver Trails Series # 64

Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

This beadful set of 21 Silvertrail beads combine the rich blues and greens across the color spectrum wrapped with 99% Fine Silver Wire. CiM's Appletini, Atlantis and Jade Palace are coordinated with Effetre Intense Blue and Cobalt glasses.

Provence

Materials: Effetre Glass and Mixed Pendragonfyre frit

Effetre White was sprinkled with custom mixed frit for a French country look. A lovely mix of natural colors in these beads for both casual and business fashions!

Meadow Rounds

Materials: Effetre Glass and Glass Diversions Frit

Effetre White was sprinkled with Utopia frit from Robin Koza. A lovely mix of natural colors in these beads for both casual and business fashions!

September Flew By... Here Comes October

Over the past 2 weeks, the following sets were picked by clients on Ebay!

Azure Cerulean Treasures
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

Where the cerulean sky meets the azure sea you will find a treasure in these beads!

This gleaming set of beads is a combination of Effetre's light teal transparent and Double Helix silver infused glasses, Triton, Kronos, Gaia and Psyche.

Each focal bead was created with silver infused glass frit that was reduced  and then encased to capture the beautiful colours. Stringers of Triton decorate the surface of the focal beads in this set.
Six chunky focal beads in rounds, barrels and cubes are  surrounded by spacers of Teal and Triton.

Perfect for 2011 Fall and Winter with the variety of shapes to allow for lots of glass art design options.

Doris
Goddess Bead Series #101

"Greek myth name of a goddess of the sea, consort of Nereus and mother of the Nereids (sea nymphs). The name was derived from a Greek ethnic name "

Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses 

This set of 11 goddess series beads were created on a base of  Effetre yellow orange pastel glass with layered dots of  Effetre Dark Ivory and Double Helix Kronos silver glass. Highlights of Double Helix silver test glass simply named OK-381R.


Blueberry Marble Rounds
Materials: Effetre Glass

This Effetre glass really is named Blueberry Marble!  It reminds me of Blueberry Marble Swirl Ice Cream! Rich and Creamy and Truly Classic for any jewelry design.
The richness of color in these beads for both casual and business fashions!


Java Chai Silvered Rounds
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy glass and Glass Diversions Frit

CiM's Chai was rolled in 99% fine silver foil and sprinkled with Coffee Bean frit from Robin Koza. The frit has webbed among the micro drops of silver to create a rich set of 13 round beads. A timeless classic for both casual and business fashions!

Ocean
Silver Trails Series # 63

Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

This beadful set of 21 Silvertrail beads combine the rich blues and greens of the Ocean wrapped with 99% Fine Silver Wire. CiM's Atlantis, Mermaid, Caribbean Ltd Run, Celadon Unique#2, Seafoam Ltd Run and Smurfy are coordinated with Effetre Light Teal glasses.

Tuscany
Silver Trails Series # 62

Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

This beadful set of 21 Silvertrail beads combine the rich hues  a Tuscany vineyard at harvest wrapped with 99% Fine Silver Wire. CiM's Stoneground and Olive opaque glasses are coordinated with Effetre transparent glasses.


Khaos Silver Orbs
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses and 99% Fine Silver Wire

This set of 9 encased round beads were created on a base of  Double Helix's Khaos. This glass starts as an ivory pastel, but when each  bead core was wrapped in 99% fine silver wire  and reduced to create the dramatic hues of midnight blues, greens and creams.  Each result was then captured under a thick encasement of Effetre clear glass.

Purple Passion Rounds
Materials: Effetre Glass and Gaffer Glass Frit

Effetre White glass was sprinkled with Gaffer's Purple Passion glass fit. The richness of color in these beads for both casual and business fashions!