CiM Testing This Week - 3 New Limited Runs!

All sets within this post are now SOLD

Bright Organix 
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glass and Effetre Glasses

This set of 9 beads was created on a base of CiM's Daffodil Limited Run. Silvered Ivory stringer was added to create the striped and dotted organix beads. This bead set was tumble etched for a smooth stone like finish.

Tranquil Organix
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glass and Effetre Glasses

This set of 11 beads was created on a base of CiM's Shrubbery Limited Run. Silvered Ivory stringer was added to create the striped and dotted organix beads. This bead set was tumble etched for a smooth stone like finish.

Nemausicae
Goddess Bead Series #140

"The Celtic mother goddesses of fertility and healing."

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

This set of 10 goddess series beads was created on a base of CiM's Ink Blots Limited Run. Each goddess bead was then layered with dots of Effetre Dark Ivory, and combinations of several Double Helix silver glasses and its storms were captured under each clear glass portal dots. Dots of Double Helix Aurae, also adds a metallic sheen to the droplets on each bead.

Mulberry Frit Rounds
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glass and Glass Diversions Frit

This set of 13 beads was created on a base of CiM's Plum Unique #2. Glass Diversions Wild Mulberry frit was sprinkled and melted into the surface. This bead set was tumble etched for a smooth stone like finish.

Silvered Frit Rounds
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glass, Fine Silver foil and Valerie Cox Frit

CiM's Desert Pink Unique #1 was rolled in 99% fine silver foil and sprinkled with Fleeting Beauty frit from Val Cox. This frit includes the rare Z-99 Purple Rose,  that blooms to beautiful purple hues.The frit has webbed among the microdrops of silver to create a rich set of 10 round beads. A timeless classic for both casual and business fashions!

Psyche Light Silvered Crystals
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses, Fine Silver Wire and Foil 

This set of 9 encased crystal beads were created with combinations of rare Double Helix silver glass known as Psyche Light, 99% fine silver foil. After wrapping the core with silver wire, it was reduced to create the intense variations in color. Each result was then captured under a thick encasement of Effetre glass.

CiM's Moana, Leapfrog, Lemon Drop and more!

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Teal Glimmer
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Double Helix Glass

This set of  beads was created on a base of CiM's opal Teal, Moana. Stringer surface decoration of Double Helix's silver rich glass, Aurae was added and reduced to a glimmering metallic shine.

Green Raku Frit Rounds
Materials: Creation is Messy Glass and Raku Frit

This simple set of CiM's Leapfrog Limited Run green opaque glass sprinkled with Raku frit to create an organic webbed pattern. These beads were tumbled for a etched look and a smooth feel.

Creme Caramel Spacers
Materials: Creation is Messy Glass 

A set of 40 spacers in variegated hues of caramel and burnt sienna created with a rare version of CiM Pumpkin Unique #1.

Aurora
Goddess Bead Series #139

"Roman myth name of a goddess of morning, meaning dawn"

Materials: Creation is Messy, Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

This set of 8 goddess series beads was created on a base of CiM's Lemon Drop Limited Run. Each goddess bead was then layered with dots of Effetre Dark Ivory, and combinations of several Double Helix silver glasses and its storms were captured under each clear glass portal dots. Dots of Double Helix Clio, also adds a metallic sheen to the droplets on each bead.

Terra 2 Bubbles
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy , Double Helix and Effetre Glass

This set of 5 encased round beads was created on a base of CiM Pink Champagne Unique#1 on which encased plunged bubbles of Double Helix silver glass, Terra 2 were added. Each of these bubbles was reduced and encased to create the subtle variations in color. Each result was then captured under a thick encasement of Effetre clear glass.

Galeru
Dragonscales Series #11

"A giant rainbow serpent from aboriginal mythology."

Materials: Effetre Glass, Fine Silver foil and Val Cox Frit

On a base of Effetre Sky Blue opaque glass, 99% fine silver foil was added and layered with Val Cox Purple Rose frit. The combination was then melted into the surface and the beads were tumble etched for a smooth tactile feel. Each micro-drop of silver has taken on a golden glow.

Silvered Exotic Rounds
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glass, Fine Silver foil and Glass Diversions Frit

CiM's Chai Limited Run #2 was rolled in 99% fine silver foil and sprinkled with Exotic frit from Robin Koza. The frit has webbed among the microdrops of silver to create a rich set of 12 round beads. A timeless classic for both casual and business fashions!

This week's new CIM colors - Thunder Egg, Honeycomb!

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Etched Twilight Garden
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glass and Pendragonfyre Custom Blend Frit

This dark and brooding set was created on CiM's Thunder Egg Limited Run, a blue opal glass that strikes in variations of grey to mink hues.
Each bead was sprinkled with Pendragonfyre frit, a custom mix of raku, purple rose and pinks. These beads have been tumble etches to a smooth finish.

Ataksak
Goddess Bead Series #138

"Ataksak is a goddess in Inuit mythology. She is the ruler of the sky, and represents the light in the world that brings joy and happiness to the people."

Materials: Creation is Messy, Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

This miniset of 6 goddess series beads was created on a base of CiM's Honeycomb Limited Run. Each goddess bead was then layered with dots of Effetre Dark Ivory, and combinations of several Double Helix silver glasses and its storms were captured under each clear glass portal dots. Dots of Double Helix test glass, OK 376, also adds a metallic sheen to the droplets on each bead.

Silvered Java Rounds
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glass, Fine Silver foil and Glass Diversions Frit

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

Dragonscales Duo Pair #9
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glass, Fine Silver foil and Val Cox Frit

On a base of CiM's Hollandaise opaque glass, 99% fine silver foil was added and layered with Val Cox Purple Rose frit. The combination was then melted into the surface and the beads were tumble etched for a smooth tactile feel.  Each micro-drop of silver has taken on a golden glow.

Dragonscales Orphans
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glass, Effetre Glass, Fine Silver foil and Val Cox Frit

On various bases of opaque glass on 1/16" mandrels, 99% fine silver foil was added and layered with Val Cox Purple Rose frit.
The combination was then melted into the surface and the beads were tumble etched for a smooth tactile feel. Each micro-drop of silver has taken on a golden glow.

Getting back to Normal...

Even though I completely enjoyed my vacation and looked forward to settling back into a routine when I returned, I seemed to have lost the glass muse when I sit at the torch.
When this happens, I reach for my test glasses and familiar designs.
Each test glass can surprise and test my skills and out of each test new ideas will grow.

"We should take inspiration from the autumn leaves. They drop off the old and work through the winter, storing energy to become new in the spring."

Over the next few weeks, you will see the results of my testing and I can share with you new CiM glasses used in these sets. Many of the glasses are limited editions, so if you are quick, you just might get some to try as well!

All sets within this post are NOW SOLD

Athena
Goddess Bead Series #136

"Greek myth name of the goddess of wisdom."

Materials: Creation is Messy, Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

This set of 10 goddess series beads was created on a base of CiM's new transparent red-orange glass, Macaw. Each goddess bead was then layered with dots of Effetre Dark Ivory and
Vetrofond's Orange Punch. Double Helix Aurae was added and its mother of pearl-like storms were captured under each clear glass portal dots. Dots of Aurae also add a golden sheen to the highlight droplets on each bead.

Dragonscales Duo Pair #8 
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glass, Fine Silver foil and Val Cox Frit

On a base of CiM's Hollandaise opaque glass, 99% fine silver foil was added and layered with Val Cox Purple Rose frit. The combination was then melted into the surface and the beads were tumble etched for a smooth tactile feel. Each micro-drop of silver has taken on a golden glow.

Uzume
Goddess Bead Series #137

"The Shinto goddess of joy and happiness, and good health. Uzume brought Japanese sun goddess Amaterasu back from her cave."

Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

This miniset of 7 goddess series beads was created on a base of Effetre Dark Cocoa Each goddess bead was then layered with dots of Effetre Dark Ivory and White. Double Helix Kalypso silver glass was added and its storms were captured under each clear glass portal dots. Dots of Aurae also add a golden sheen to the highlight droplets on each bead.

Dragonscales Orphans 
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glass, Effetre Glass, Fine Silver foil and Val Cox Frit

On various bases of opaque glass on 3/32" mandrels, 99% fine silver foil was added and layered with Val Cox Purple Rose frit. The combination was then melted into the surface and the beads were tumble etched for a smooth tactile feel.  Each micro-drop of silver has taken on a golden glow.