New Sets for this week, lots of variety and BLING!

All these sets are on Ebay until Sunday evening, Sept 4th!

Midnight Scrolls
Materials: CiM- Creation is Messy and Double Helix Glasses


This classic set of 11 beads were created with a combination of CiM's new Midnight limited run glass and scrolls of Double Helix silver glass, Triton. The silver glass was scrolled and reduced to bring out the hues of gold, silver and copper shine. Awesome Bling for this fall and winter!

Intensity
Silver Trails Series # 59
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy, Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver


This beadful set of 21 Silvertrail beads combine the vibrant hues of the fall season wrapped with 99% Fine Silver Wire. CiM's new Hollandaise Limited Run, Lipstick Unique#2, Effetre Red, Chestnut and Cocoa browns bring rich autumnal color into your jewelry designs.

Ceres
Goddess Bead Series #98
"Green shoot. In Greek mythology, this is another name of the goddess Demeter."
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses


This set of 11 goddess series beads were created on a base of Effetre Fossil glass and CiM Ginger Unique#3 with layered dots of Effetre Dark Ivory and mixtures of various Double Helix silver infused glasses.

Silvered Lentils
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Glass Diversions Frit


A classic cream glass, CiM's Butter Pecan was rolled in 99% fine silver foil and sprinkled with frit from Robin Koza. The frit has webbed among the micro drops of silver to create a rich set of 11 lentil beads. A timeless classic for both casual and business fashions!

Angel Bubbles
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix  Glasses


This unique set of 7 beads were created with a combination of Effetre Clear glass and dewdrops of Double Helix silver glass, Terra 2.
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, palest pinks and blues in each encased bubble.

Full Spectrum
Silver Trails Series # 60
Materials: Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver


This beadful set of 21 Silvertrail beads combine the vibrant hues of a full spectrum rainbow wrapped with 99% Fine Silver Wire. Effetre transparents including Red, Orange, Yellow, Green Blue, Indigo and Purple bring vibrant color into your jewelry designs.

Minerva
Goddess Bead Series #99
"Roman myth name of a goddess of wisdom and war, possibly derived from Latin mens, meaning intellect"
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix  Glasses


This set of 9 goddess series beads were created on a base of Effetre Purple Vinaccia glass with layered dots of Effetre Dark Ivory and mixtures of various Double Helix silver infused glasses. Eight Aurae spacers are included in this set

September Issue of Bead Trends

I am honored to be published once again in the Bead Trends magazine's September 2011 issue.
Here is a sneak peek... Beautiful silver glass encased under clear Effetre glass!

Check out Bead Trends magazine's online blog! 

I have taken a few days off this week, but will be posting new items on Ebay and Artfire this weekend, so check back for new posts!

New sets from a day in the studio

All sets in this post are now SOLD.

Calico Rounds
Materials: Effetre and Glass Diversions Frit

Effetre White was sprinkled with 7th Heaven frit from Robin Koza. The richness of color in these beads for both casual and business fashions!

Golden Luna
Materials: Effetre, Double Helix and  Goldstone

Double Helix silver laden Luna glass was sprinkled with genuine crushed goldstone. Encased under a thick clear glass encasement, the goldstone comes into full bling!

Lavender, Mulberry & Plum
Silver Trails Series # 58
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy, Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

This beadful set of 21 Silvertrail beads combine the purple hues of the season wrapped with 99% Fine Silver Wire. CiM's new Mulberry Limited Run, Plum Unique#2, Effetre Pale Lavender and Alexandrite bring rich color into your jewelry designs.

Ops
Goddess Bead Series #97

"Roman myth name of an earth goddess and wife of Saturn, meaning plenty"

Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

This set of 11 goddess series beads were created on a base of Effetre Topaz transparent glass with layered dots of Effetre Dark Ivory and mixtures of various Double Helix silver infused glasses.

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

This set of orphans are the various color and bead trials over the past 4 weeks. Lots created with silver glass and 99% fine silver wire!
Lots of shapes and sizes including barrels, lentils, flat tabs and rounds. There are beads with various size holes to allow for you to create jewelry or simply wear a single bead on a cord or chain!

Vacation is over and back to the torch!

A week of vacation time has flown by and I realized that we are into the last real month of summer here on the east coast of Canada. We have had a very rainy summer and today I am looking out to almost 50mm of rain that fell today.

The garden is soggy and seems to not have a chance to dry out enough between rains. So fingers crossed that August brings more sun for the tomatoes and green beans!

All sets in this post are now SOLD.

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

This set of 11 shard and dotted beads were created on an opal glass base just released by CiM named Jade Palace. Handmade shards and dots of Aurae were added and reduced to bring the shine to the surface. Four spacer beads are included in this set.

Celestial Garden
Materials: Effetre & Glass Diversions Frit

Effetre White was rolled in 99% fine silver foil and sprinkled with Celestial frit from Robin Koza. The richness of color in these beads for both casual and business fashions!

August Goddess Orphans
Materials: Effetre, CiM- Creation is Messy, Double Helix, TAG & Precision Glasses

This abundant 25 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- Creation is Messy with portals of silver infused glass encased in clear to capture the richness of each silver droplet.

Summer Harvest
Materials: Effetre Glasses

This autumnal themed set is an eclectic assortment of decorated beads using combinations of Effetre glasses. Hues include Effetre Zucca, ButterYellow, Dark Cocoa and Light Ivory. Six Cocoa spacers are included in this set.

The Jester
Materials: CiM- Creation is Messy and Double Helix glasses

CiM's cream, Butter Pecan was decorated with colorful patterns of CiM's new Mulberry Limited Run and a unique teal green named the Great Bluedini #2. Double Helix Aurae provides the dots of shiny bling!
The richness of the transparent and opal tones are perfect for fall 2011 jewelry designs.

Silver'd Lime Mosaics
Materials: Effetre, Fine Silver Foil and Pendragonfyre frit

Effetre Pale Emerald Yellow transparent was rolled in 99% fine silver foil and sprinkled with custom mixed Pendragonfyre frit. The frit has webbed among the micro drops of silver to create a rich set of 11 round beads. A timeless classic for both casual and business fashions!

Summer Fire
Silver Trails Series # 57

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

This beadful set of 21 Silvertrail beads combine the vibrant hues of the fall season wrapped with 99% Fine Silver Wire. CiM's new Hollandaise Limited Run, Lipstick Unique#2, Ghee Unique#1, Effetre Light Amber, Chestnut and Cocoa browns bring rich autumnal color into your jewelry designs.

Catching up on the blog since vacation time away!

The following sets were posted on Ebay auction and already sold! I didn't get a chance to post until I returned from vacation!
Enjoy the photos and definitely let me know what you think of them!


Laverna
Goddess Bead Series #96

"Roman myth name of the goddess of illegally-obtained money, the patroness of charlatans, con men and thieves. Her name may mean spring-like; to be verdant"

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 African Grey opaque glass with layered dots of Effetre Dark Ivory and mixtures of various Double Helix silver infused glasses.




Serenity
Silver Trails Series # 55


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

This beadful set of 22 Silvertrail beads combine the calm and spa-like hues wrapped with 99% Fine Silver Wire. CiM's Dirty Martini, CiM's Butter Pecan, Effetre Black and Yellow Green transparent bring rich balance for your jewelry designs.

Fiery Blaze Lentils
Materials: Effetre Glass and Pendragonfyre frit

Vibrant and rich! 14 Effetre Clear Lentils sprinkled with custom mixed Pendragonfyre frit. Red AB faceted glass crystal spacers are included in this set.

Autumn
Silver Trails Series # 56


Materials: Effetre, Vetrofond Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

This beadful set of 22 Silvertrail beads combine the vibrant hues of the fall season wrapped with 99% Fine Silver Wire. Vetrofond Topaz, Effetre Zucca, Butter Yellow and Dark Cocoa bring rich autumnal color into your jewelry designs.



Aqua Stones
Materials: Effetre Glasses and Fine Silver

Organic Natural! 11 faceted pebble stone shaped bead in Effetre Aqua scrolled with Silvered Ivory stringers.

Silvered Java Rounds
Materials: Effetre and Glass Diversions Frit

Effetre Avocado 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 10 round beads. A timeless classic for both casual and business fashions!

Tuscan Silver Mosaics
Materials: CiM- Creation is Messy glass and Pendragonfyre Frit

CiM's Butter Pecan was rolled in 99% fine silver foil and sprinkled with custom mixed frit by Pendragonfyre. The olives, greens and turquoise aqua create pools of color outlined by micro drops of silver to create a rich set of 12 round beads created on 3/32" mandrels.  Metal spacers are included in this set.

Urd
Goddess Bead Series #95


"Myth name of the Norn of the past, derived from the Old Norse name Urthr, meaning fate"


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

This set of 10 goddess series beads were created on a base of CiM's Lipstick Unique#2 with layered dots of Effetre Dark Ivory and mixtures of various Double Helix silver infused glasses
including Psyche and OK-381. Six Lipstick Unique#2 spacer beads complete this set.

Atropos
Goddess Bead Series #94


"Greek myth name of one of the original three Fates, known as the "inevitable" or "inflexible.""

Materials: Effetre, Vetrofond and Double Helix Glasses

This set of 10 goddess series beads were created on a base of Vetrofond's rare Lemongrass with layered dots of Effetre Dark Ivory and mixtures of various Double Helix silver infused glasses.

Radiance
Silver Trails Series # 54


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

This beadful set of 22 Silvertrail beads combine the bright crayon-like hues wrapped with 99% Fine Silver Wire. CiM's Canary Limited Run, Creamsicle, Effetre Medium Red, Medium Blue, Grass Green and Violet bring rich balance for your jewelry designs.

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

This mini set of Silver Petal beads started with an inner core of CiM's Butter Pecan, these beads were decorated with surface floral petals created from Double Helix's Terra 2 silver glass encased in clear.

To bring out the true bling of these beads, hand-drawn dots of Aurae silver glass were to the centre of each flower and reduced to bring the golden shine to the surface. Pale rose faceted roundelle crystals are included in this set.

Copper Green Dots
Materials: Effetre Glasses

Simple and Natural! 10 Effetre Light Ivory and Copper Green round dotted beads made on 3/32" mandrels.