Winter Storm Beads for December's Etsy Offerings

For this set of 6 storm beads, I used CiM Boysenberry, a dense and saturated purple moonstone, as the base glass. 

After adding a layer of ivory glass and several layers of Double Helix silver infused glasses, each bead was encased in clear glass domes and dotted each bead with more silver infused glass and reduced it to a metallic shine. 

The multi-colour portals shine with hues of blues, yellows, pinks and purple.

Seven spacer beads of shiny metallic Double Helix silver infused glass are included in this set.

For this set of 5 Storm beads, I used Cobalt Blue, as the base glass. 

After adding a layer of ivory glass and several layers of Double Helix silver infused glasses, each bead was encased in clear glass domes and dotted each bead with more silver infused glass and reduced it to a metallic shine. 

The multi-colour portals shine with hues of blues, yellows, pinks and purple.

Two spacer beads of cobalt blue glass are included in this set.

For this set of 5 storm beads, I used a teal transparent as the base glass. 

After adding a layer of ivory glass and several layers of Double Helix silver infused glasses, each bead was encased in clear glass domes and dotted each bead with more silver infused glass and reduced it to a metallic shine. 

The multi-colour portals shine with a mother of pearl appearance.

Six teal spacers are included in this set along with the crystals in the photo.

For this set of 4 storm beads, I used CiM's rare medium brown transparent named Indian Summer, as the base glass. 

Multiple layers of silver glasses encased in clear glass portals and dotted highlights were reduced it to a metallic shine.

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Silver Glass and Dichro Bead Sets for December!

This set of handmade beads showcase a rich blend of deep cobalt blue hues and shimmering dichro glass encased in clear glass. 

Two focal beads feature swirling patterns and embedded metallic speckles that catch the light beautifully, creating a dynamic and textured look. 
Solid dark blue spacer beads complete each set.

Dive into the beauty of handcrafted glasswork with this stunning pendant featuring a captivating blend of teal and oceanic hues. 

The central teal round focal bead showcases a mesmerizing swirl of green and blue tones with a captured iridescent glitter under a clear encasement. 

Teal spacer beads complete this set.

This focal flat bead features a stunning square-shaped lavender glass bead with a glossy, translucent finish and shimmering iridescent flecks. 

It was hand crafted from multiple layers of silver infused and dichro glass encased under a layer of clear glass. 

The crystal spacer beads are added as a bonus in this set.

Elevate your jewelry designs with this exquisite set of seven artisan lampwork glass beads. Each bead features a rich, deep blue hue with a glittery, speckled texture that sparkles under the light. 

The glossy finish and donut shape add a touch of elegance and versatility, making them perfect for a variety of creative projects.

Add a touch of elegance and color to your jewelry creations with these stunning sets of artisan silver glass lampwork beads. 

Each bead is meticulously crafted with a glossy, translucent finish, capturing the silver glass with a mesmerizing swirl of purple, blue, and pink hues under clear encasement. 

The internal wisps and patterns give them a dreamy, ethereal quality that catches the light beautifully.

Last but not least, these handmade glass spacer beads are made from Double Helix Helios silver infused glass. 

Each spacer bead was reduced to a gleaming metallic shine.

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Our October Vacation Break celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary!

The later half of 2025 has been quite a ride! As a result, I have not had time in my glass studio until a few weeks ago.

October was our annual vacation break. 

We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary in York, England, one of the country's most medieval cities. So much history to explore, learn and absorb.

It was our first time outside of North America and it will definitely be on our list for future trips away.

Here are a few pictures from the city of York. 

We covered as much of the city that we could over 7 days.

We walked the city each day and tracked 42 kilometers in total.

We visited the York Minster, The Jorvik Viking Centre, every museum, took a course in chocolate making and enjoyed a boat tour on the Ouse.

Some wonderful food, including Drake's Fish & Chips, Yorkshire Pudding and a charming steak dinner in the secret garden at Forest restaurant.

Enjoy these photos of our trip!

Getting All the Storms Out of the Way - Looking Forward to A Sunny June!

Some of my clients refer to these storm beads as "bumpy beads" or "goddess beads". 

When I started this style of beads, I was intrigued by the amazing reactions created by unique combinations of glass layers.

I would name each set after a goddess name and after over 100 plus sets, I ran out of Goddess names to use.

When I opened my Pendragonfyre Etsy shop in July 2023, I needed to come up with a new name to refer to these beads... and the storm style bead was the result.

Let me point out that not all storm style beads have silver glass striated reactions under the clear portals.

This first set uses a gold pink glass by Double Helix called Eros. This glass looks like a pale lavender in the rod under shop lighting, but when struck in the flame, the glass blooms to a pink rose.

For this set, the bead started on a base of Vetrofond Pink Rose #68 on which dots of CiM Creation Is Messy white opaque named Peace were added. A layer of Double Helix Eros was added and capped with Double Helix clear Zephyr. Highlight dots of the gold pink glass complete the bead.

Next up.
This set was created on a base of CiM - Creation is Messy's Byzantium. Layers of Ivory, CiM Vampire red, along with Double Helix Terra 2 create the portals captured under clear glass domes highlighted with reduced DH BE462 dots. 

The spacer beads are pastel and transparent shades of purple.

Last one for this post.
This set started on a base of Effetre 422 Orange Tangerine. On the layer of ivory, the combination was rare CiM Black Currant and rare Double Helix Kronos. 

Clear dots captured the brilliant blue colour. Dots of Aurae complete the bead. 

The spacers are Effetre orange tangerine.

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#handmade
#handmadeincanada 
#lampworkglass 
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#doublehelixglass
#creationismessy
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#softglass 
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Is this Stormy Weather Good for us? Yes it is.

I think I’m beginning to grow duck feathers it’s been so wet here! 

Here on the east coast of Canada each weekend day has been filled with a gloomy forecast of rain.

Storms can have positive effects on our lives. They can:

• Strengthen us and cleanse our souls. 
• Provide water for many continents during the summer. 
• Wash away pollutants out of the air. 
• Bring rainfall to areas that need it and break up bacteria and red tide. 

All this stormy weather on my mind resulted in new storm bead sets to share with you today.

First up,
This set was created on a base of CiM - Creation is Messy's Boysenberry. Layers of Ivory, CiM Eden, along with Double Helix Psyche Light create the portals captured under clear glass domes highlighted with Aurae dots. The spacer beads are pure Boysenberry.

Next up,
This set started on a base of Effetre 39 Dark Purple Violet Glicine. On the layer of ivory, the combination was CiM Cleopatra and Double Helix BE 462 . Clear dots captured amazing silver glass storms. Dots of Aurae complete the bead.

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#handmade
#handmadeincanada 
#lampworkglass 
#stormbeadsbypendragonfyre
#doublehelixglass
#creationismessy
#nortelglass
#maker 
#lampworkbeads 
#glassbeads 
#lampwork 
#lampworker 
#beadmaker 
#softglass 
#handmadebeads 
#sodalime 
#craftsperson 
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Was May 2025 the Stormiest Month on the Calendar?

After a week marked by overcast skies and rain, the data confirms what many have felt.

May 2025 could become the least sunny month in over half a century in my corner of the world.

May is usually a busy month with gardens being ramped up, seeds started in the greenhouse and hopes for a healthy fall harvest.

This month was COLD and WET, seeds continue to struggle to germinate, so my couple of Saturdays with free time were spent in my studio instead.

The result is more storm beads to share with you today.
In this post, I share a couple of big hold bead sets.

This set was created on a base of CiM - Creation is Messy's Boysenberry. Layers of Ivory, CiM Eden, along with Double Helix Psyche Light create the portals captured under clear glass domes highlighted with Aurae dots. The spacer beads are pure Boysenberry.

This set started on a base of Effetre 422 Orange Tangerine. On the layer of ivory, the combination was CiM Black Currant and rare Double Helix Kronos. Clear dots captured the brilliant blue colour. Dots of Aurae complete the bead.

#pendragonfyre 
#handmade
#handmadeincanada 
#lampworkglass 
#stormbeadsbypendragonfyre
#doublehelixglass
#creationismessy

#nortelglass
#maker 
#lampworkbeads 
#glassbeads 
#lampwork 
#lampworker 
#beadmaker 
#softglass 
#handmadebeads 
#sodalime 
#craftsperson 
#madewitheffetremurano
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Starting off a new week in May with new Storm Bead Sets!

Starting on a base of Vetrofond Sweet Strawberry red brown opaque glass, I layered dots of Dark Ivory, CiM Lapis and Double Helix Terra 2 silver glass. 

Clear portal glass dots were added to capture the stormed reaction of the silver glass. Dots of DH Aurae complete each bead.

By adding clear portal glass dots to capture the "stormed reaction" of the silver layer, you're essentially freezing a moment of dynamic interplay between glass surfaces. This technique is reminiscent of capturing a fleeting moment in nature—a flash of lightning or a burst of turbulence—thus transforming each bead into a miniature work of kinetic art. 

Next up is a mini Big Hole Set with a focal storm bead using the same combination of glasses as the set above.

Last up is another mini storm set that I think would be lovely in a set of earrings. These are dainty with a fresh spring feeling. 

I coordinated them with some green spacers and crystals for this set.

Nortel is my Canadian supplier of Effetre, Vetrofond, CiM and Double Helix glasses for those Canadian bead makers who wish to purchase glass in Canadian dollars!

For Canadian bead makers, having Nortel as a supplier means access to these materials in local currency, simplifying procurement and supporting the local craft economy. 

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