This week has a few new sets, but I expect over the next few weeks, the torch will be quiet waiting for 2013 beadmaking instead.
So if you are looking for last minute beads for the season, definitely check out this week's Ebay offerings!
All sets within this post are NOW SOLD
Sea to Sky - 53 Spacer Beads!!
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Effetre Glass
There are two sets of spacers in this set for a total of 53 BEADS!!!
Set 1 is CiM's Poseidon, a sky blue opal, left with a glossy finish.
Set 2 is Effetre's Pale Aquamarine transparent which has been etched for a smooth sea-glass effect.
Classic combination for your jewelry creations~!
Triton Bubbles Trio
Materials: Double Helix and Effetre Glasses
This set of 3 encased round beads was created on a base of rare Effetre Marine Wave on which encased plunged bubbles of Double Helix silver glass, Triton 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.
Encrusted Teal
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Double Helix Glass
This set of beads was created on a base of CiM's greenish opal teal, Rainforest. Surface decoration of Double Helix's silver rich glass, Aurae was added as fine droplets and reduced to a glimmering metallic shine.
Metallic Sugar'd Ruby
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Double Helix Glass
This shimmering set of beads was created on a base of CiM's red named Sangre. Surface decoration of Double Helix's silver rich glass, Ehko was added as fine frit and reduced to a glimmering metallic shine.
Apalala
Dragonscales Series #14
"A water dwelling dragon who was converted to Buddhism by the Buddha"
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glass, Fine Silver foil and Val Cox Frit
On a base of CiM's Dirty Martini 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.
Aulanerk
Goddess Bead Series #143
"In Inuit mythology, Aulanerk is a friendly sea goddess who rules over the tides, waves and joy."
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy, Effetre, Trautman Art and Double Helix Glasses
This set of 7 goddess series beads was created on a base of CiM's Ink Blot Limited Run. Each goddess bead was then layered with dots of Effetre Dark Ivory, and combinations of Double Helix and Trautman Art 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.
