Saturday, May 17

Two Pendragonfyre Classic Sets


Dragonscales
CiM - Creation is Messy Glass, Silver Foil and Val Cox Glass Frit

On a base of CiM's Ocher Ltd Run 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.

Pale Green Love Sonnet
Effetre Glasses and Pendragonfyre Frit

Starting on a base of Effetre white encased in Pale Yellow Green transparent, handmixed Pendragonfyre Love Sonnet frit including Gaffer and Raku was sprinkled to create these 10 romantic beads. These have been etched to provide a smooth tactile feel to each bead.


Friday, May 16

Quick Post For Today!


Pink Lipstick Frit Rounds
Materials: Effetre Glass and Val Cox Glass Frit

On a base of Effetre Rose Quartz transparent glass, Val Cox Pink Lipstick frit glass blend was sprinkled and melted to a smooth finish.


Green Frit Barrels
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glass, Silver Foil and Pendragonfyre Glass Frit.

Starting on a base of CiM's Fiddlehead Ltd Run, an opaque green glass, silver foil was melted in and hand-mixed Pendragonfyre frit was sprinkled to create these 7 hand shaped round barrel beads. These have been etched to provide a smooth tactile feel to each bead.


Thursday, May 15

Dots and Patterns with CiM - Creation is Messy Ltd Run Glasses


These round patterned beads would be wonderful in any artisan jewelry designs!

Summer Mix
CiM - Creation is Messy and Effetre Glasses




This classic set of dotted beads was created with combinations of CiM's Daffodil Ltd Run bright opaque orange, Fiddlehead Ltd Run green and Effetre white glasses.




Grey and Pink Classic Mix
CiM - Creation is Messy and Effetre Glasses






This classic set of dotted beads was created with combinations of CiM's Desert Pink, now sold out Weimaraner Ltd Run grey and Effetre white opaque glasses.

Wednesday, May 14

Artfire Classic Rounds Now Available


Simple Rounds in CiM's latest Ltd Runs:

Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glasses

CiM's Sunset Ltd Run - A opaque orange.


CiM's Orange Crush Ltd Run - A bright transparent orange with a slight opacity.



CiM's Fiddlehead Ltd Run - An opaque green.


Tuesday, May 13

Experimenting with Glass Diversions Frit!


The following sets are all available in my Artfire studio, click on the link on the right hand side of this blog!

Spring Violet Frit Rounds
Materials: Effetre Glass and Glass Diversions Glass Frit

On a base of clear Effetre glass, Glass Diversions Spring Violet frit blend was sprinkled and melted to a smooth finish.



Vineyard Tapestries Nuggets
Materials: Effetre Glass and Glass Diversions Glass Frit

On a base of Effetre Pistachio, these nuggets were created with Glass Diversions Vineyard Vines blended frit. The frit was sprinkled and melted smooth to allow the frit to spread and create the earth-toned patterns in each bead.
Within this set is one focal centre bead (18mm) surrounded by 6 smaller nuggets (15mm).


Green Coffee Bean Frit Rounds
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glass and Glass Diversions Glass Frit

On a base on CiM's Ltd Run opaque light green named Ain't Easy Being Green, Glass Diversions Coffee Bean frit was generously sprinkled and melted to a smooth surface!







Sunday, May 11

Glitter, Glitter and Glitter!

Glitter Rounds
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Double Helix Glasses

This set of glittered beads was created on a base of CiM's Marine Ltd Run, a dark transparent aqua blue. Double Helix's Ekho, silver glass frit, was generously added and reduced to glittery goodness!


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

This set of glittered beads was created on a base of CiM's Jellyfish Ltd Run, a transparent color that shifts between blue and purple depending on your lighting. Double Helix's Aurae, silver glass frit, was generously added and reduced to glittery goodness!



Glitter Dots
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Double Helix Glasses

This set of dotted beads was created on a base of CiM's Alley Cat Ltd Run, an opaque orange. Double Helix's Aurae as added as raised dots and reduced to a metallic shine.

Thursday, May 8

CiM Color Testing 2014 - Alley Cat Ltd Run and Grape Ape



I love this color combination!

CiM's Alley Cat Ltd Run and Grape Ape are both at times streaky but paired together create an exotic mix of rich hues.





Alley Cat is a vibrant, opaque orange and Grape Ape is a grapey purple opaque.
Both colors are great additions to my glass palette.









Highlights of Double Helix's Aurae silver infused glass create bling and really play to Alley Cat's beauty!

Tuesday, May 6

CiM Color Testing 2014 - Daffodil and Fiddlehead Ltd Run




Welcoming spring and summer, the CiM Ltd Runs reviewed in this post are bright and bold.



CiM's Daffodil Ltd Run and Fiddlehead Ltd Run are combined with Effetre White to show both compatibility within the COE 104 but also how rich in color these opaque hues play off of each other.







Sunday, May 4

CiM Color Testing 2014 - Weimaraner Ltd Run


There are multiple types of gray opaques out in the glass world ranging in undertones of green, brown and blue. Weimaraner Ltd Run is CiM's offering for an opaque blu-ish gray.

It is a streaky gray and provides some interesting reactions in these dotted beads below.
 Mixed with Effetre White, CiM's Desert Pink and rare CiM Razzleberry, the result is both classic and retro! These beads remind me of 1950's soft pinks and poodle skirts!