tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86144357525160583402024-03-12T22:02:25.270-03:00Pendragonfyre Tales - A Journey of Life Through Lampwork GlassPendragonfyre Tales - A Journey of Life Through Lampwork GlassDarlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.comBlogger527125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-42110462176213836882024-03-04T12:55:00.002-04:002024-03-04T12:55:00.133-04:00New Love Sonnet Sets on Etsy<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">New post I enjoy creating layered beads. This style I have called Love Sonnet as they create a romantic look and feel with the multi-layers of glass and colored frit.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I tumble etch each set for a tactile matte finish.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Set #1 was created with a core of Vetrofond Dark Sky Blue opaque layered with Effetre clear glass on which Val Cox Songbird frit was sprinkled and melted to a smooth finish.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The spacers are Vetrofond Dark Sky Blue.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJX4z0C6LBroE2EvcORCrzZmtUVGyU3eVYAlXCDjeEK0NxJ35Ug-gybQwhhc3Q54crfxd4trBoYAlmv1X-hFj486fPUGfqh0cv-2bOzpBxW4xSdr-g_B3pWupUAfB5OD26xpFQaYKmdZSEP7LIfpkI83ZSSr6Rn8DQct92q4CJ6qb71CQa5_c8dgiJ8_HW/s1840/APC_1008.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1380" data-original-width="1840" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJX4z0C6LBroE2EvcORCrzZmtUVGyU3eVYAlXCDjeEK0NxJ35Ug-gybQwhhc3Q54crfxd4trBoYAlmv1X-hFj486fPUGfqh0cv-2bOzpBxW4xSdr-g_B3pWupUAfB5OD26xpFQaYKmdZSEP7LIfpkI83ZSSr6Rn8DQct92q4CJ6qb71CQa5_c8dgiJ8_HW/w640-h480/APC_1008.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJwZ2EzJa9_9uhoifAkTHcO8M-n2ANWSFGFS62SxEfM2roNkjtJo5y7f-6EK7K3kpYmM3jCM_UrNWyyMQOI2szEVpWFr1Q75dPCUDRH4_l6I_e2QBat151-GmnGw7BHlcwf5R5ZhnfN1WkcJE2QnX9Q0WZ-gkLjaNoGAGap32Gw962ZyxVK_AM_15ZvwT7/s1806/APC_1010.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1355" data-original-width="1806" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJwZ2EzJa9_9uhoifAkTHcO8M-n2ANWSFGFS62SxEfM2roNkjtJo5y7f-6EK7K3kpYmM3jCM_UrNWyyMQOI2szEVpWFr1Q75dPCUDRH4_l6I_e2QBat151-GmnGw7BHlcwf5R5ZhnfN1WkcJE2QnX9Q0WZ-gkLjaNoGAGap32Gw962ZyxVK_AM_15ZvwT7/w640-h480/APC_1010.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Set #2 was created with a core of <a href="https://www.creationismessy.com/color.aspx?id=403" target="_blank">CiM - Creation Is Messy Rapunzel</a>, a light lavender pink layered with Effetre clear glass on which Glass Diversions Himalayan Rose frit was sprinkled and melted to a smooth finish.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The spacers are CiM Rapunzel.</span></div><div style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Times;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9cqlHECF2VuVI3f38WLecPIZ7bBV_-oehAhFBKONdZDbVq6LhKomukXpS-hLyFdvVLBd6-Pi9Zi6zvy7O8yYAMsPtPLsSACVPkIlV19CuBf8EpZf9L4KVBVN4sh60PPUhv4keNRbvtlfszFfyktdbVEzKhKIuUMcXyArAqigKzDoWVpCmWF6L0i5R6Jv6/s1944/APC_1039.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1458" data-original-width="1944" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9cqlHECF2VuVI3f38WLecPIZ7bBV_-oehAhFBKONdZDbVq6LhKomukXpS-hLyFdvVLBd6-Pi9Zi6zvy7O8yYAMsPtPLsSACVPkIlV19CuBf8EpZf9L4KVBVN4sh60PPUhv4keNRbvtlfszFfyktdbVEzKhKIuUMcXyArAqigKzDoWVpCmWF6L0i5R6Jv6/w640-h480/APC_1039.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: Times;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPvtB-3FEEt7mwzmwYNkv1iyPTYwBhfBHU_srOufLdMxy43Fr4GY5kBWXnAMD__ROYTl-U2L6AK0UTMKqiHkeVBsLjp7iXwniVtKoGETXPvZndITqdBU9NWUt9d7H_AczrJdDdVwrdluRDbLyzvQZ0ux-Flaqf6n_3iOszPPXNWip-rPOPIdDzvjZzpgxW/s1868/APC_1043.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1402" data-original-width="1868" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPvtB-3FEEt7mwzmwYNkv1iyPTYwBhfBHU_srOufLdMxy43Fr4GY5kBWXnAMD__ROYTl-U2L6AK0UTMKqiHkeVBsLjp7iXwniVtKoGETXPvZndITqdBU9NWUt9d7H_AczrJdDdVwrdluRDbLyzvQZ0ux-Flaqf6n_3iOszPPXNWip-rPOPIdDzvjZzpgxW/w640-h480/APC_1043.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />This last set also used a core of Vetrofond glass. In this case it is a core of </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Vetrofond Violet opaque layered with Effetre clear glass on which Glass Diversions Vineyard Vines was sprinkled and melted to a smooth finish.</span></div></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The spacers are Vetrofond Violet. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9lvx1_rwODjzpOjEB-1UczacEFzYuwSBHiPvYkNctGb9wozzF-D4YeN0IBzNEs0tki4OA75RHCU0VxHk-WGtTZvALnC-W9wYQLDxKv6eYxG9tXXp_mgmubsq86UhHGSUIdynsyWgcBmT3trxglzFFTJQKX-9oMjX4sG7c9FnaE0cuowVvZxVCv1wWLGvc/s1768/APC_1097%20(1).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1326" data-original-width="1768" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9lvx1_rwODjzpOjEB-1UczacEFzYuwSBHiPvYkNctGb9wozzF-D4YeN0IBzNEs0tki4OA75RHCU0VxHk-WGtTZvALnC-W9wYQLDxKv6eYxG9tXXp_mgmubsq86UhHGSUIdynsyWgcBmT3trxglzFFTJQKX-9oMjX4sG7c9FnaE0cuowVvZxVCv1wWLGvc/w640-h480/APC_1097%20(1).jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkXwG5GcJbCbZjKuXJDaIQhcNO4Fewt8u9l7pgD2Eak12QEHuyruT3qSOgVQ3En0wSdXm27BdVkeDUjJOxPTwtDExgtrUHzg-kxpmY39Z-z0_bbCO7KiFB-6YLsPfsKAwGw2BL39B9DtIHZNgXpDu0DuyP431OR-UJMrBhp80oTIaP2sJqOQcDu_r6xt_W/s1705/APC_1100%20(1).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1279" data-original-width="1705" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkXwG5GcJbCbZjKuXJDaIQhcNO4Fewt8u9l7pgD2Eak12QEHuyruT3qSOgVQ3En0wSdXm27BdVkeDUjJOxPTwtDExgtrUHzg-kxpmY39Z-z0_bbCO7KiFB-6YLsPfsKAwGw2BL39B9DtIHZNgXpDu0DuyP431OR-UJMrBhp80oTIaP2sJqOQcDu_r6xt_W/w640-h480/APC_1100%20(1).jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#effetremurano </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#cimglass</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#cimrapunzel</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#vetrofond </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#lovesonnet </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#nortel </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#pendragonfyre </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#handmade </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#handmadeincanada </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">@creationismessy</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.nortelglass.com/" target="_blank">@nortel_glassgirl</a></span></div></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-91584203793230350912024-03-03T12:53:00.000-04:002024-03-03T12:53:10.984-04:00Sunday Blues <div><span style="font-family: arial;">In today's post, I am sharing two sets that I recently posted on Etsy.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">First up is Effetre Cobalt Blue transparent with a wrap of silvered ivory stringer and 99% fine silver wire. These have a rustic antique look for silver jewelry designs.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHH6SzTArVbMw_rVnoANdur_cDxBZZEQzH296ooLGvK2dZ4i2yaqkk8IE0Vk8a5XslwJPqjkZ9qi6HNlLX_Os-YQB3MYlJpR0wDgb1vKNO1Yhkxq_t5zglZyQp_94acva5-XkGer3Ztj0NnkB1eGllQNuqfMIrubRHDhjpnuPYajttfT9lMXGCF05eRH4d/s2048/IMG_0315%20(1).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHH6SzTArVbMw_rVnoANdur_cDxBZZEQzH296ooLGvK2dZ4i2yaqkk8IE0Vk8a5XslwJPqjkZ9qi6HNlLX_Os-YQB3MYlJpR0wDgb1vKNO1Yhkxq_t5zglZyQp_94acva5-XkGer3Ztj0NnkB1eGllQNuqfMIrubRHDhjpnuPYajttfT9lMXGCF05eRH4d/w640-h480/IMG_0315%20(1).jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5fQ4OSmdTerXRdq5_liGHhEFriB_TpSVZ480bdL9ik6fSCnQdtNw1lGKexM9hGdFWfWE90gUS0fn7J3ucwjw5MGP-6cheOYfw_KEyy3f-SbDNZ-qjDx26Di9VRVpfmqP6lC8gppK1dvdUyqJe14abQQ6OGzIxGJz9RwkKw9QQr5ewa5KaxQamX7l-t1Gu/s2048/IMG_0353.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5fQ4OSmdTerXRdq5_liGHhEFriB_TpSVZ480bdL9ik6fSCnQdtNw1lGKexM9hGdFWfWE90gUS0fn7J3ucwjw5MGP-6cheOYfw_KEyy3f-SbDNZ-qjDx26Di9VRVpfmqP6lC8gppK1dvdUyqJe14abQQ6OGzIxGJz9RwkKw9QQr5ewa5KaxQamX7l-t1Gu/w640-h480/IMG_0353.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I recently scored some old Vetrofond glass in a bundle purchase from Nortel in Toronto.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">This bead set was created on a base of Vetrofond Dark Sky Blue with dots of white opaque.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAM1v1s-pozyGTQd6wTsJ5PktF4uQDTvSwXoA1Kgnolkvs48my1RMYboi6wyPj0B-n3xMgeAh9rWUxsx_chb7D0TVFkDmu3Pv3PzNIblfjO5syt6pdU4-bcosN_hn5C8jzLdrNFRYtN0fdKiwgGOy6ooDol5oz1A_h5SWKhIeaiL8NfTk6DntnI8CW4V0U/s2048/IMG_0356.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAM1v1s-pozyGTQd6wTsJ5PktF4uQDTvSwXoA1Kgnolkvs48my1RMYboi6wyPj0B-n3xMgeAh9rWUxsx_chb7D0TVFkDmu3Pv3PzNIblfjO5syt6pdU4-bcosN_hn5C8jzLdrNFRYtN0fdKiwgGOy6ooDol5oz1A_h5SWKhIeaiL8NfTk6DntnI8CW4V0U/w640-h480/IMG_0356.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">These beads were tumble etched for a smooth matte finish.</span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhynHRJvvqtSsMF3pYX_Cz60ENyh-lhaQjAYaHCqVXm6KaJgeyIxAUzBuIMmgi8fz6JtgxwthL812J79Z2JhdEFIQr6vnrmVZrMwiruclEys5HL_I5xr2XRr78O_dJNhAI6epb4DBgfbKSiXI39itHAhyphenhyphen5BMuu-pyJIKuDIk1tk5lB3KumM4W52A9RSsemV/s2048/IMG_0357%20(1).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhynHRJvvqtSsMF3pYX_Cz60ENyh-lhaQjAYaHCqVXm6KaJgeyIxAUzBuIMmgi8fz6JtgxwthL812J79Z2JhdEFIQr6vnrmVZrMwiruclEys5HL_I5xr2XRr78O_dJNhAI6epb4DBgfbKSiXI39itHAhyphenhyphen5BMuu-pyJIKuDIk1tk5lB3KumM4W52A9RSsemV/w640-h480/IMG_0357%20(1).jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I purchase my CiM glass from Jennifer and Jean at Nortel in Toronto. Reach out to them for your glassy needs.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#effetremurano</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#vetrofond</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#99%finesilverwire</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#nortel</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#pendragonfyre</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#handmade</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#handmadeincanada</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">@nortel_glassgirl</span></div>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-82871567822073645652024-02-26T09:11:00.001-04:002024-02-26T09:11:27.616-04:00Distressed and Tumbled - The Beads!<div><span style="font-family: arial;">I wanted to share some new beads recently posted in my Etsy shop.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">These beads have a distressed stone like appearance as they have been tumbled in my rock tumbler.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I do not use etching chemicals as I prefer a more natural process and do not like to have harsh chemicals in my studio. As well, there are a number of glasses that are resistant to etching chemicals but all can be naturally tumbled.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">There is a variety of brands of glass bead sets that have been tumbled to create a natural stone like finish. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Many jewelry designers will use these with semi precious stones to create a mixed media design. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Each set paired the glass with fine silver wire wrapping creating droplets of silver around each bead.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">First up, this set gives both a distressed and aged look. <a href="https://www.creationismessy.com/color.aspx?id=97" target="_blank">CiM - Creation Is Messy's Marble</a> was used as the base glass. You will notice the reaction where the silver meets the base glass producing a gold yellow cast reminiscent of ancient marble statues in Europe.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-7jmBsQlbdViPyKnngWB6g00hgHfa1iNZ6Ilxopldc2709iFUNv9P8xAy-46ZNNoeFT0C26MwRrom8hjU5ZnrnRK__PWTOaOo4IcPJmGY72LR1W8uP2JpaIFw2Rl3VQVUV5hcq5LHbZyQ30saoQBcmlfXkYHBk2_7o0ELLX2pQCFbqRWgWd2oiJms-eWr/s2048/IMG_0302.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-7jmBsQlbdViPyKnngWB6g00hgHfa1iNZ6Ilxopldc2709iFUNv9P8xAy-46ZNNoeFT0C26MwRrom8hjU5ZnrnRK__PWTOaOo4IcPJmGY72LR1W8uP2JpaIFw2Rl3VQVUV5hcq5LHbZyQ30saoQBcmlfXkYHBk2_7o0ELLX2pQCFbqRWgWd2oiJms-eWr/w640-h480/IMG_0302.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgr7R1ACnzJzYpPKqHt4x4wBBCgwWtRAJhDtOGgn4K2qcSRmR5oz4YcbxAQSTcCoyF1vL0iWHl6nJApQT2ggjvJRgTbgXxo0szhQcwg3UTAqSOg0k89b7iavHiWNNUYU3JprIfJyqd9M-HdNz7c1VLwXwq3nbrmOH1oY0HhEFmi0UYUOmBBO3hGvo9Rccm/s2048/IMG_0345.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgr7R1ACnzJzYpPKqHt4x4wBBCgwWtRAJhDtOGgn4K2qcSRmR5oz4YcbxAQSTcCoyF1vL0iWHl6nJApQT2ggjvJRgTbgXxo0szhQcwg3UTAqSOg0k89b7iavHiWNNUYU3JprIfJyqd9M-HdNz7c1VLwXwq3nbrmOH1oY0HhEFmi0UYUOmBBO3hGvo9Rccm/w640-h480/IMG_0345.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://creationismessy.com/color.aspx?id=468" target="_blank">CiM's Nymph </a>is a green misty opal glass on which I wrapped a stream of Effetre Light Ivory and a wrap of fine silver. This is a beautiful color of green that when tumbled seems to glow from inside.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-dAm_TNjLp4re3RiFsuEpQBDJIxsgcaQbMQkhMNt099F23oDLUaOU3VI3DD8o3nw-X43vrlxZTt-QjFS-7gg563OA71hnj-LhHfvWefg4gffXtRGJ7P5KzM620yRg9f5R4QMh8fV-ZN3pG0_pwu1W8H8YMCRTb-U3BfWR6G96W-05dpclWZRfRxhq8UcX/s2048/IMG_0330.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-dAm_TNjLp4re3RiFsuEpQBDJIxsgcaQbMQkhMNt099F23oDLUaOU3VI3DD8o3nw-X43vrlxZTt-QjFS-7gg563OA71hnj-LhHfvWefg4gffXtRGJ7P5KzM620yRg9f5R4QMh8fV-ZN3pG0_pwu1W8H8YMCRTb-U3BfWR6G96W-05dpclWZRfRxhq8UcX/w640-h480/IMG_0330.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisQeYC-OoEndn3IQWvBt5DLvUS6t7obYCYoNCkKpzRkxnAqCpJy6o6gv1u9JP35Qw95w5fDlbYYwuF-sE_ft_I3C6oNFsBGBoUugWogV0AwAv5L4xqvc38M9RSDxb4gCIruduJ2ko7v9Jca0g9L8cqtSgarm-aTNQq_0LEK4YZqfsv40w03JBt0Xo1exPo/s2048/IMG_0331.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisQeYC-OoEndn3IQWvBt5DLvUS6t7obYCYoNCkKpzRkxnAqCpJy6o6gv1u9JP35Qw95w5fDlbYYwuF-sE_ft_I3C6oNFsBGBoUugWogV0AwAv5L4xqvc38M9RSDxb4gCIruduJ2ko7v9Jca0g9L8cqtSgarm-aTNQq_0LEK4YZqfsv40w03JBt0Xo1exPo/w640-h480/IMG_0331.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Another variation of this bead style was created with <a href="https://www.bullseyeglass.com/001305-sunset-coral/" target="_blank">Bullseye's Sunset Coral </a>with a wrap of French Vanilla and fine silver. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I had expected this glass to be a brighter orange coral, but the silver fumed the glass creating a deeper red brown effect. Still beautiful with the tumbled matte stone finish.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Note the reaction to the silver in the second photo creating the weathered burnished look to each silver droplet.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ3dGiX1pqKUnjB38Ms-Cqkie1YLlKAdH-r7aYMJANlN-1qm-J3umEEc8c5H2YRQePxNRnEdhoB0Q38dVv1QfGSxp5VNcZovYDY2H2t5ShDsKpyPB0dTM7ilEwLjcA-emvsf0U7nGu35ep6QoUDnOT2K7UKnM96dNqJk__kGw6027p5vvthF6vv7tYEQJa/s2048/IMG_0309%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ3dGiX1pqKUnjB38Ms-Cqkie1YLlKAdH-r7aYMJANlN-1qm-J3umEEc8c5H2YRQePxNRnEdhoB0Q38dVv1QfGSxp5VNcZovYDY2H2t5ShDsKpyPB0dTM7ilEwLjcA-emvsf0U7nGu35ep6QoUDnOT2K7UKnM96dNqJk__kGw6027p5vvthF6vv7tYEQJa/w640-h480/IMG_0309%20(1).jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2HgH6wWoJHrc6oBEI_sat6tBTunWC5cKlDlesZfiEqU4SS82m8j3G3RHiPud8_LckCz_f5MuPPvNodW4plUyuh5bpZhsiX5PE-yIMFSQQrXd7ywNKVRyKZVDiZBIAQlbjZQJKFOb8paG98bxTZwFY-6NuDH75CiMXxhbv8PTKoXwVYWrm5uKd_HcfbArA/s2048/IMG_0338.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2HgH6wWoJHrc6oBEI_sat6tBTunWC5cKlDlesZfiEqU4SS82m8j3G3RHiPud8_LckCz_f5MuPPvNodW4plUyuh5bpZhsiX5PE-yIMFSQQrXd7ywNKVRyKZVDiZBIAQlbjZQJKFOb8paG98bxTZwFY-6NuDH75CiMXxhbv8PTKoXwVYWrm5uKd_HcfbArA/w640-h480/IMG_0338.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I purchased this next glass as part of a special bundle at Nortel Glass. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Jean is clearing out older <a href="https://www.nortelglass.com/product/old-vetrofond-4-5lb-bundle/" target="_blank">Vetrofond glass in bundles of 4.5 lbs of glass for $25 CAD</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Vetrofond Pink #068 is a peachy pink transparent that I wrapped with a stream of Effetre Light Ivory and wraps of fine silver. This glass tumbles so nicely and allows the light to transmit through the bead </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGMCZDoc4uqoN7QxleZvSBDG-unBtxD6dSHNDIppHDdISbUP-IbKDcdaD4RXunZ-CuEiZvY94PE6zAAD1Yf7COgNAhc0JOh2rF306Vv-9vFNLOKotiqvgnpXQAwnQjwAnseM6ihRx2V_XWWKVch1AW6c-rrV3IErTYUqHMic-84RjnIjEbrTZ2NQUUjQDE/s2048/IMG_0322%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGMCZDoc4uqoN7QxleZvSBDG-unBtxD6dSHNDIppHDdISbUP-IbKDcdaD4RXunZ-CuEiZvY94PE6zAAD1Yf7COgNAhc0JOh2rF306Vv-9vFNLOKotiqvgnpXQAwnQjwAnseM6ihRx2V_XWWKVch1AW6c-rrV3IErTYUqHMic-84RjnIjEbrTZ2NQUUjQDE/w640-h480/IMG_0322%20(1).jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk3nZoWnRfVRojY3-k3rFcJoDJURBdHiInBw6MH9gEAv-raa4t8x8hJz-MrUm1sNsFDXo1oiENmnSZ73whR1YiLtXqR8U9qkM882_wg77dkVX65Tu2eoFHSSUw8WOTITKY-dShPIAu4h_Hg2d5ewZrSnV2nuJnacLjWpgZC0lUJPC93Id7i0p4I0lPz6bo/s2048/IMG_0324%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk3nZoWnRfVRojY3-k3rFcJoDJURBdHiInBw6MH9gEAv-raa4t8x8hJz-MrUm1sNsFDXo1oiENmnSZ73whR1YiLtXqR8U9qkM882_wg77dkVX65Tu2eoFHSSUw8WOTITKY-dShPIAu4h_Hg2d5ewZrSnV2nuJnacLjWpgZC0lUJPC93Id7i0p4I0lPz6bo/w640-h480/IMG_0324%20(1).jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div>This last bead set used just the base glass of <a href="https://www.bullseyeglass.com/001806-juniper-blue-tint/" target="_blank">Bullseye Juniper Tint </a>with a wrap of silver wire.</div><div>Bullseye Tints are extremely light transparent glass colors that are beautiful in this application style,</div><div>I thought the color of the glass reminded me of sea glass once it was tumbled and it really didn't need the ivory added to the design. The silver droplets do look sea tumbled with the distressed edges of silver.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7QoqrHm2ojjZPTObka68_LJSBQg1QiISFV-Ceu_7Gcqutn1MpuTtV9hIZveumnBql77sDNq7r6jrvKXKVn9IxRdudf_eyneWCh0fUx6d12MUPKEAfBRCo07RUsQE6pSZ2S1qea_rD59BySPPLMP8lNJZgg03ScX3c3pStMK_ggzMA2sZvpoJLZo4BowGw/s2048/IMG_0290.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7QoqrHm2ojjZPTObka68_LJSBQg1QiISFV-Ceu_7Gcqutn1MpuTtV9hIZveumnBql77sDNq7r6jrvKXKVn9IxRdudf_eyneWCh0fUx6d12MUPKEAfBRCo07RUsQE6pSZ2S1qea_rD59BySPPLMP8lNJZgg03ScX3c3pStMK_ggzMA2sZvpoJLZo4BowGw/w640-h480/IMG_0290.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I primarily purchase all my glass from Jennifer and Jean at Nortel in Toronto so I am not sure if they have any of these specific colors in their back stock. </div><div>You are welcome to reach out to them to check or they may have suggestions of similar offerings for your needs.</div><div><br /></div><div>#creationismessy</div><div>#cimglass</div><div>#effetre</div><div>#cimmarble</div><div>#cimnymph</div><div>#vetrofond</div><div>#bullseyeglass</div><div>#nortel</div><div>#pendragonfyre</div><div>#handmade</div><div>#handmadeincanada</div><div>@creationismessy</div><div>@nortel_glassgirl</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-48343758981322141502024-02-10T10:00:00.001-04:002024-02-10T10:00:55.626-04:00Sugar'd or Snow'd - You choose!<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">After the huge snowstorm that the east coast experienced last weekend, I have to bless the universe that our local area got a small dump but not the +150 cm that our Nova Scotia neighbours received.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">On this snowy note, I wanted to share some sparkling beads that some call snow beads. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I prefer to call them sugar beads.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The beads within this blog post are simple glass frit beads, but the combination of base pale color and clear frit raised frit create a beautiful tactile finish.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">These beads are rolled in clear glass frit, which are small pieces of crushed glass. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The frit melts and forms a thin layer of transparent glass over the sugar beads, enhancing their appearance.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The <a href="https://www.glassdiversions.com/products/crystal-clear-frit?_pos=1&_sid=e9af09bb8&_ss=r" target="_blank">clear glass frit was from Glass Diversions.</a> Reach out to Julie Miller for more information or to place an order!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I purchased the base glasses from Nortel in Toronto. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The pink peach is part of a <a href="https://www.nortelglass.com/product/old-vetrofond-4-5lb-bundle/" target="_blank">SALE BUNDLE</a> currently being offered</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">First up, t</span><span style="font-family: arial;">hese beads are on a base of Italian Vetrofond Peach Pink 068 transparent glass.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;">These sets are currently available in my </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Pendragonfyre" style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;" target="_blank">Pendragonfyre Etsy shop</a><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;">.</span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Have a great Saturday!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><br /></div>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-3681660202695320912024-02-05T15:00:00.002-04:002024-02-05T15:00:00.141-04:00Lampwork Glass - The History about Italian Effetre Glass<p><span style="font-family: arial;">As a lampwork artist, I use many different "brands" of soft glass. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In much of my work over the last decade, three brands are most constant in my studio are:</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;">CiM Creation Is Messy</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Double Helix - my favorite silver infused glass</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Effetre glass </span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The oldest of the three brands is Effetre. But what is it and how did it come to be? </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In this blog post, I will tell you everything you need to know about this amazing type of glass and its history.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUGqs3ikaCS87ZB0g1dTkqCfEw6lNa3PWOX_gvy1_JnCzKGgjPRVv8nHB-vST_8JUHfgk-e8BPKzofBo3wHNn8tDd430rUB6Zzk-iylkxaul_7oWCgQ7ArNWrBhzkParybIBz7XjGwfhuu4ocJ4AU22HkHe2KQ9Kh6DfL5Q05AL4ab6yJXGl8D4lcUNi04/s458/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-03%20at%203.56.04%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="108" data-original-width="458" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUGqs3ikaCS87ZB0g1dTkqCfEw6lNa3PWOX_gvy1_JnCzKGgjPRVv8nHB-vST_8JUHfgk-e8BPKzofBo3wHNn8tDd430rUB6Zzk-iylkxaul_7oWCgQ7ArNWrBhzkParybIBz7XjGwfhuu4ocJ4AU22HkHe2KQ9Kh6DfL5Q05AL4ab6yJXGl8D4lcUNi04/w640-h150/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-03%20at%203.56.04%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.effetremurano.com/en/" target="_blank">Effetre glass</a> is an Italian basic when it comes to glass used in lampworking.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Lampworking which is a technique of shaping glass by melting it with a torch. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">It is considered a medium-soft glass, meaning it is easy to work with when hot. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">It comes in a wide range of colors and can be used to make beads, jewelry, sculptures and other artistic objects.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Effetre glass is also known as Moretti glass, because it was originally produced by the Moretti family in Murano, Italy. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2eQZOCpQrJVby9iZ1K1_lhRKi8orVdWW3ViX2Vbs-TXiez1K8Q4_25Wne-H8qLe8P6Oj_Wsi9zrh7x-fkVcDgTmEa3ft8XG4GVwUFGl8cAaytKDHXcB-YcsNxnjK6mgpNKpZnMTiCBzwXDDNRRd9PfyoNEiYjFXlCCvGKHkMQDgQAQq6Nl2YHl5J1MOf/s1024/Murano_06-1024x686.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="686" data-original-width="1024" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2eQZOCpQrJVby9iZ1K1_lhRKi8orVdWW3ViX2Vbs-TXiez1K8Q4_25Wne-H8qLe8P6Oj_Wsi9zrh7x-fkVcDgTmEa3ft8XG4GVwUFGl8cAaytKDHXcB-YcsNxnjK6mgpNKpZnMTiCBzwXDDNRRd9PfyoNEiYjFXlCCvGKHkMQDgQAQq6Nl2YHl5J1MOf/w640-h428/Murano_06-1024x686.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Murano is an island near Venice that has been famous for its glassmaking since the Middle Ages. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Murano glassmakers developed many innovations and secrets that made their glass unique and highly valued.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">One of these secrets was the method of making millefiori or murrine, which are glass rods with layers of different colors that create beautiful patterns when sliced. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The Moretti family rediscovered this ancient technique in the 19th century and created many new colors and designs of glass rods and millefiori. <a href="https://www.effetremurano.com/cataloghi/Millefiori-effetre-murano.pdf" target="_blank">Click here for their pdf catalog of patterns</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Effetre Murano SRL is the only company that still makes Effetre glass in Murano today. They use modern technology but also preserve the traditional skills and quality of their products. They offer a variety of items, such as filigree, glass sheets, frits, blocks, tubes and zanfirico-reticello, which are all made with Effetre glass.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Effetre glass is a wonderful material for anyone who loves glass art. It has a rich history and a vibrant beauty that can inspire your creativity. I recommend exploring their website to learn more.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ1xUHKFwarEY-ZIMTr8gtQDZ1X-UrGnWqK9hETW5qMkIW2deVVHzdWIgovv1y3LrkRU2AeXDYt-h8eokL5LefKDZ27TpThkH2AyaV8AMBK5D6WERPpsZi3dBgiegNojru8KaWKdC738BiIimySfCI-OHgWm37I0_bbmCPAsVEFl3vIgcv1L0eq1IVaAva/s458/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-03%20at%204.05.24%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="458" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ1xUHKFwarEY-ZIMTr8gtQDZ1X-UrGnWqK9hETW5qMkIW2deVVHzdWIgovv1y3LrkRU2AeXDYt-h8eokL5LefKDZ27TpThkH2AyaV8AMBK5D6WERPpsZi3dBgiegNojru8KaWKdC738BiIimySfCI-OHgWm37I0_bbmCPAsVEFl3vIgcv1L0eq1IVaAva/w400-h375/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-03%20at%204.05.24%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Above is a sneak peek of a<a href="https://www.effetremurano.com/cataloghi/Bacchette-effetre-murano.pdf" target="_blank"> link to download their color catalog </a>which I have printed in keep in my studio for referencing color combinations.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Nortel Glass in Toronto is my Effetre supplier in Canada with quick shipping and most colors in stock and ready to ship to you.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Until next time,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Darlene</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#pendragonfyre <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#handmade<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#handmadeincanada <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#lampworkglass <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#maker <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#lampworkbeads <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#glassbeads <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#lampwork <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#lampworker <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#beadmaker <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#softglass <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#handmadebeads <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#sodalime <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#craftsperson <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#madewitheffetremurano</span></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div><br /></div>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-38996381464569825162024-02-04T12:03:00.001-04:002024-02-04T12:03:26.250-04:00Just Another Spacer Sunday (To the tune of Manic Monday)<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I love going to the glass studio on Sunday to create some new spacer sets. <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">It's like a ritual for me, and I always have this song in my mind...</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>"It's just another manic Monday (Woah, woah)<br /></i></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>I wish it was Sunday (Woah, woah)<br /></i></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>'Cause that's my fun day (Woah, woah, woah, woah)<br /></i></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>My I don't have to run day (Woah, woah)<br /></i></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>It's just another manic Monday"<br /></i></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Credit: Manic Monday by the Bangles.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">That's why I'm showing you these Sunday spacers today. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I never plan ahead what colors I'll use, I just pick them randomly from my glass shelves and enjoy the peaceful and relaxing process of making spacers.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">A lovely peachy pink that I received in a order from Nortel. An older Vetrofond pink #068 that I would describe as yellow pink that transmits a peachy hue.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6-deTi200xAGEERLRrUp1isVzQSAFIVOx8EbaDTeaWzoxcEJpTpEx_D01F6QhHfW58Gme-7LMyBmQcoHvjDKQaM1VoaOhxuk_lGY3DMdE-zJIhXvcNjSWC3HYlEGtrWSaDVE8pg_Wd8dX5ZF024ab1PSamGajr5EGUo32l_v8lLIkHdqmi8iMydNuVQii/s2000/IMG_0171.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1501" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6-deTi200xAGEERLRrUp1isVzQSAFIVOx8EbaDTeaWzoxcEJpTpEx_D01F6QhHfW58Gme-7LMyBmQcoHvjDKQaM1VoaOhxuk_lGY3DMdE-zJIhXvcNjSWC3HYlEGtrWSaDVE8pg_Wd8dX5ZF024ab1PSamGajr5EGUo32l_v8lLIkHdqmi8iMydNuVQii/w640-h480/IMG_0171.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">A lovely Effetre Light Teal transparent #026.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdRvpVrNeep_dnirClg8kYnyILDqFhyyTbTNb1EgjE4gepsuz-ZKcChHAjZZQLbiQE-TB9ZHMRyIVNpc0F_N8BWBCExvAw6Sg7iBjpah9HIznM3LaLRIGOpSW9TlqdGkBpspPZzM2a6LugXXiLoDk3CSnpl4XgcpielF_QY_aPhh9lLVzrqoUBxIwz-H7C/s2000/IMG_0191.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1501" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdRvpVrNeep_dnirClg8kYnyILDqFhyyTbTNb1EgjE4gepsuz-ZKcChHAjZZQLbiQE-TB9ZHMRyIVNpc0F_N8BWBCExvAw6Sg7iBjpah9HIznM3LaLRIGOpSW9TlqdGkBpspPZzM2a6LugXXiLoDk3CSnpl4XgcpielF_QY_aPhh9lLVzrqoUBxIwz-H7C/w640-h480/IMG_0191.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Effetre Light Yellow Emerald transparent # 071. This glass is lovely in both it's natural state as well as etched to a sea glass feel.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcluSRMCjSKmCPaxm_YNkG-hBQocfmMORbTq70SYL8r0Wvk8sa5_suYPj4eZMht98FVISUQz-0MgHCaoeXIacZQczYeJx45z6gzUaM-Nbr5G1IAzsT3Al9-3QIp03pLHK7jJtuS0gbjyDqzqx3YLiEr6GAHrBLc9rJTlIr26kWV4L6Y7zb72SzOyr-8W7e/s2000/IMG_0183.jpeg" style="font-family: Times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcluSRMCjSKmCPaxm_YNkG-hBQocfmMORbTq70SYL8r0Wvk8sa5_suYPj4eZMht98FVISUQz-0MgHCaoeXIacZQczYeJx45z6gzUaM-Nbr5G1IAzsT3Al9-3QIp03pLHK7jJtuS0gbjyDqzqx3YLiEr6GAHrBLc9rJTlIr26kWV4L6Y7zb72SzOyr-8W7e/w640-h480/IMG_0183.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Next up, a few new Bullseye color spacers. It has been a while since I played with rod in my collection, so these are the first few colors that drew my eye.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Bullseye Raspberry Cream # 4002. This was a special offering of glass that seems to now be out of production, but it is lovely for Etsy 2024 Year of Berry.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_VQEXxILEfZOg0Vrm5ncuz2DnXeTAvkzxx_JIIOql8fEnbt-mUDU1njEPZJWsucFs8Wij-liFCwak7JvnjUy3tpWNmncfPduwVOKmDGGH0ob8djALu6A4G1-FpIyrw67MlHFQCLJ89-HSflOnHBkFVMqX3PfNad_xcJT4qp1xELmLq8E1yV9jKgpJ1xn/s2000/IMG_0209.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_VQEXxILEfZOg0Vrm5ncuz2DnXeTAvkzxx_JIIOql8fEnbt-mUDU1njEPZJWsucFs8Wij-liFCwak7JvnjUy3tpWNmncfPduwVOKmDGGH0ob8djALu6A4G1-FpIyrw67MlHFQCLJ89-HSflOnHBkFVMqX3PfNad_xcJT4qp1xELmLq8E1yV9jKgpJ1xn/w640-h480/IMG_0209.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Bullseye Pale Steel Blue #1506 is a lovely blue, much different that what is offered in other glass palettes. It reminds me of denim blue.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEUnsH_DiXpV19bbIpsOqxI4_kpk54HzyFETkfqDSgFnFXWJQ0UK12Pv5hL3H6CDVtRcTKwoVn2RacGjUbWAgZoWcDIAMubFeH98zYWt9uzOk9cehnnfGWAxQB-bwvdEXpU0Zn8gLLTq4xmi8V3QeRtp__QWX8peWz4PAzmICE8UCcGewsffok1eppio0o/s2000/IMG_0194.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEUnsH_DiXpV19bbIpsOqxI4_kpk54HzyFETkfqDSgFnFXWJQ0UK12Pv5hL3H6CDVtRcTKwoVn2RacGjUbWAgZoWcDIAMubFeH98zYWt9uzOk9cehnnfGWAxQB-bwvdEXpU0Zn8gLLTq4xmi8V3QeRtp__QWX8peWz4PAzmICE8UCcGewsffok1eppio0o/w640-h480/IMG_0194.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Bullseye Aquamarine Blue Tint # 1803 is one of their pale tint glasses that seem to glow from inside. These glasses are lovely also as etched faux sea beads.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj2jBel-LoexxMBGctAvbtkpTEKOeBkLTOHm53jyZL67K_7irj3V9vZs4xF1Vg0-ncKRHyIx738iBNhg_lpogfk0buYiq6pOCXTBXzY9NV1uYq1SLsDwy0LxIJIvIqWZ6NcmjV6uEJZgYbkYXVopB0k0xBhIC56lL8vv4t2hlFcsLXvl6Sei-G8uPlR78X/s2000/IMG_0200.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj2jBel-LoexxMBGctAvbtkpTEKOeBkLTOHm53jyZL67K_7irj3V9vZs4xF1Vg0-ncKRHyIx738iBNhg_lpogfk0buYiq6pOCXTBXzY9NV1uYq1SLsDwy0LxIJIvIqWZ6NcmjV6uEJZgYbkYXVopB0k0xBhIC56lL8vv4t2hlFcsLXvl6Sei-G8uPlR78X/w640-h480/IMG_0200.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Last but certainly not to be missed, CiM - Creation Is Messy's two spacer sets from this Sunday session</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">CiM's Burnt Sugar which is a rich amber hue that looks like maple syrup. Yummy!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn-4Krlcf3UpenB2wU0OehFJ4kS2ly3Rro3zKPEldyq7kLed_5ykBDEPP0CRigW5cy-XkVsZyUMdH1J9KP0rd5S0p14Y1_6B-cXxclnMziHHGV4hebTklkQWOTDBYDzlTThs2OFTDAGii8cdlX1ELwVJFjQY1KtgTujnWrAzhOP7bToUyYI94Tlnes5hGc/s2000/IMG_0154.jpeg" style="font-family: Times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1501" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn-4Krlcf3UpenB2wU0OehFJ4kS2ly3Rro3zKPEldyq7kLed_5ykBDEPP0CRigW5cy-XkVsZyUMdH1J9KP0rd5S0p14Y1_6B-cXxclnMziHHGV4hebTklkQWOTDBYDzlTThs2OFTDAGii8cdlX1ELwVJFjQY1KtgTujnWrAzhOP7bToUyYI94Tlnes5hGc/w640-h480/IMG_0154.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">CiM's Midnight, a dense transparent that color shifts between purple in daylight and navy blue in fluorescent light.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOHw7FMLBUptD8dFSgSiXuRb4GnnG-gEg3AOcQ8FJ_8fzKX4i6koFv_oo3iHdniF2wiCF4FYH2H8QzgRPu9Xl3nkfEuY28SI3lt_HUkZbjEtXlDbMr6nws9Q0HIRt3aJrgV0RMeHRrwaYLiDpCG0prZZV4WanR73QZZMryvhzEGuQ4rv9BfYs3NZjppwR7/s2000/IMG_0222.jpeg" style="font-family: Times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOHw7FMLBUptD8dFSgSiXuRb4GnnG-gEg3AOcQ8FJ_8fzKX4i6koFv_oo3iHdniF2wiCF4FYH2H8QzgRPu9Xl3nkfEuY28SI3lt_HUkZbjEtXlDbMr6nws9Q0HIRt3aJrgV0RMeHRrwaYLiDpCG0prZZV4WanR73QZZMryvhzEGuQ4rv9BfYs3NZjppwR7/w640-h480/IMG_0222.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#pendragonfyre <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#handmade<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#handmadeincanada <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#lampworkglass <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#maker <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#lampworkbeads <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#glassbeads <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#lampwork <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#lampworker <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#beadmaker <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#softglass <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#handmadebeads <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#sodalime <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#craftsperson </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#nortelglass</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#creationismessy</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#vetrofondglass</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#effetreglass</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#bullseyeglass<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">#madewitheffetremurano</span></div>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-13449673761168845842024-02-03T09:38:00.003-04:002024-02-03T09:38:52.466-04:00New Focal Beads with Kronos 2 and Transparent Glass Streams<div style="text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Today's post shares some recent focal bead designs.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Each set was created in a similar design style with a variety of rich transparent color streams.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I have recently revisited my collection of Effetre transparent colors in my designs. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">In a future post, I will share some of my insights on Italian glass and how I manage my collection which I have collected over 16 years of bead making.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Each set of focal beads were created on a base of Effetre opaque ivory with streams of rich jewel-tone transparent glass with twisted decorations of Double Helix Kronos 2 blue silver infused glass.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">When dots of Double Helix's silver glass were added, the glass was fumed to a metallic sheen with lusters of blue. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">First up, the streams of deep rich Effetre Cobalt Blue #60 in these 2 focal beads.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAEIUN7bkKPljO37LT5pNIIN-Gvo2KkmvijIDv3MhfIfvlOtRAULN034b94_hw-nJCktwwdBsKcL5QV9VzHRCSSMK9QffW2gBX3w8ULN15Wj1S5Z1f2l-J-YnuzAmzkSGhqftkWmwsQCvJ8oc6SUX1qSMD6-TCwSCDVNvO_Buf9hwpjmkI_ltDbK_1U6KO/s2000/IMG_0208.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1499" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAEIUN7bkKPljO37LT5pNIIN-Gvo2KkmvijIDv3MhfIfvlOtRAULN034b94_hw-nJCktwwdBsKcL5QV9VzHRCSSMK9QffW2gBX3w8ULN15Wj1S5Z1f2l-J-YnuzAmzkSGhqftkWmwsQCvJ8oc6SUX1qSMD6-TCwSCDVNvO_Buf9hwpjmkI_ltDbK_1U6KO/w640-h480/IMG_0208.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The 3 cobalt blue spacer beads are included as a free bonus in this set!</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdgStnT9ecJdKXAWPc10F9xi9LXNRgrceOk_LHHhwb3RDul2sINKviPn2IEoXVgjHg3hdCx2H0zY06_XrywkJ4J_Ygtv8glY_gU-WjeUXfPJUUEwTCGDvpss29li4Zk8Ogl0MaYc_NIAd91JfCId5dtxd3taBn9XaUJ_9BD3bXEA2VbklAgzurut7veRU1/s2000/IMG_0207.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1501" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdgStnT9ecJdKXAWPc10F9xi9LXNRgrceOk_LHHhwb3RDul2sINKviPn2IEoXVgjHg3hdCx2H0zY06_XrywkJ4J_Ygtv8glY_gU-WjeUXfPJUUEwTCGDvpss29li4Zk8Ogl0MaYc_NIAd91JfCId5dtxd3taBn9XaUJ_9BD3bXEA2VbklAgzurut7veRU1/w640-h480/IMG_0207.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The streams of deep rich Effetre Medium Topaz #14 in these 2 focal beads.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiWyvdEuS3a2GXgK1-zGXDbENDcksgg_fLdBHODD3FTB8oZRZdUPZanZezkkJ2zBZkCmB2FvrVILEebwBN7_5NXQL9pfWYPEV_IN0cQIlRPjRPW73ueHioz99hOJ0iDs7J5pOwDm7McFyU_LmuMYPoAsYSQZrXrO6BwLe8BCFRr-hAqT0UVVetuH4i77xu/s2000/IMG_0216.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiWyvdEuS3a2GXgK1-zGXDbENDcksgg_fLdBHODD3FTB8oZRZdUPZanZezkkJ2zBZkCmB2FvrVILEebwBN7_5NXQL9pfWYPEV_IN0cQIlRPjRPW73ueHioz99hOJ0iDs7J5pOwDm7McFyU_LmuMYPoAsYSQZrXrO6BwLe8BCFRr-hAqT0UVVetuH4i77xu/w640-h480/IMG_0216.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The dragonfly metal beads and 1 topaz spacer bead are included as a free bonus in this set!</span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq0uN0tfg5GQ2LjNGeNpjdOklD5rYVvtJ0sxcOKE_qxpUU85R572h5C1X8AtDysd4BevZPEeAouj-_zG6pJKXdiBXzy1KxFkN20MtubOsckapwXPsBL8iGQmfn6Ak5SCrKNchWJKYG43pDfldKJXkd0PjCeEa14eTrDyvdGBIH9hIUR_P-qqfHXvBDHTg4/s2000/IMG_0217.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1499" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq0uN0tfg5GQ2LjNGeNpjdOklD5rYVvtJ0sxcOKE_qxpUU85R572h5C1X8AtDysd4BevZPEeAouj-_zG6pJKXdiBXzy1KxFkN20MtubOsckapwXPsBL8iGQmfn6Ak5SCrKNchWJKYG43pDfldKJXkd0PjCeEa14eTrDyvdGBIH9hIUR_P-qqfHXvBDHTg4/w640-h480/IMG_0217.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">This set of 3 focal beads Dark Violet Glicine purple # 39 transparent glass</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3HdDX18VcPaFAJW4Lqwq000Tc5dmtUWljvNV6KuJ1JaGjaNHVzI842IXPtAYt-WtlgUmVbRn7P6kX-kIyMWu2kvKz4wlIPU2EJy10TYNjq0LWfT0awLXbxToDB7TPdqa8aXdekUOe2LzZdm91IijmAo2aaQvEeTDZvDmH_EusB0AQFUuEh4mbXjxJ2l5_/s2000/IMG_0248.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1501" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3HdDX18VcPaFAJW4Lqwq000Tc5dmtUWljvNV6KuJ1JaGjaNHVzI842IXPtAYt-WtlgUmVbRn7P6kX-kIyMWu2kvKz4wlIPU2EJy10TYNjq0LWfT0awLXbxToDB7TPdqa8aXdekUOe2LzZdm91IijmAo2aaQvEeTDZvDmH_EusB0AQFUuEh4mbXjxJ2l5_/w640-h480/IMG_0248.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The metal dragonfly and crystal accents are included as a free bonus in this set!</span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqoX3mIh6b_EuFl3WQGdVrbwR7BqV7NIfjjr-dfeXuqd3granjRqbELx1aCglLvDkomC8LnLOIdHkgTF3I1XzvhcuxzpK9WlimjqWvlpzE8CMtQ-r6J-gBH0x9A1gBNMzlYfvkb6nBbmCLSz7Yo6nDQm_mbpc9oKSUPqOIJ3tL1HYCz7lJMHRWizl0Lc9A/s2000/IMG_0249.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqoX3mIh6b_EuFl3WQGdVrbwR7BqV7NIfjjr-dfeXuqd3granjRqbELx1aCglLvDkomC8LnLOIdHkgTF3I1XzvhcuxzpK9WlimjqWvlpzE8CMtQ-r6J-gBH0x9A1gBNMzlYfvkb6nBbmCLSz7Yo6nDQm_mbpc9oKSUPqOIJ3tL1HYCz7lJMHRWizl0Lc9A/w640-h480/IMG_0249.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">This set of 2 focal beads Striking Red #76 transparent glass This striking glass produced a rich jewel tone!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIADzqrH_T4B5yk8DRXTtdD75vi2mxqygnSudOp7ZdhIQLv5Zg4U0PMLqNXS_hhzxVUPh8rS7ERhj5ZdUAwcTv1ox1e5ctXe6FKSnonl8Tr9SQKPqdGI2fAb9WNX7cHY0UY-mtf5ZPI_1U3dhzFEQwpuiASkkZ7mLO5IjMx2v-gXtBGls9yhxky6Z-eqNl/s1026/APC_0836.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="769" data-original-width="1026" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIADzqrH_T4B5yk8DRXTtdD75vi2mxqygnSudOp7ZdhIQLv5Zg4U0PMLqNXS_hhzxVUPh8rS7ERhj5ZdUAwcTv1ox1e5ctXe6FKSnonl8Tr9SQKPqdGI2fAb9WNX7cHY0UY-mtf5ZPI_1U3dhzFEQwpuiASkkZ7mLO5IjMx2v-gXtBGls9yhxky6Z-eqNl/w640-h480/APC_0836.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The dragonfly metal beads and 3 red spacer beads are included as a free bonus in this set!</span></div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFTx50RroewW-VSkpycv4Hzm1uGzm36n_u0VEYyYEOiQwvSieBgeBQY2FeXd1pr7q5Yc9ow8j9qAg4aiCDfpkqtins1DaeVvS9NN_by3vyt9bx2PhPIG41WTPpJ9BtIk-Xj_TGwzFqmmWSkXD1BuQf8DpMKXSp8qFOzGvGpB2kNvuN_yb91p6ycjR4UpsZ/s896/APC_0837.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFTx50RroewW-VSkpycv4Hzm1uGzm36n_u0VEYyYEOiQwvSieBgeBQY2FeXd1pr7q5Yc9ow8j9qAg4aiCDfpkqtins1DaeVvS9NN_by3vyt9bx2PhPIG41WTPpJ9BtIk-Xj_TGwzFqmmWSkXD1BuQf8DpMKXSp8qFOzGvGpB2kNvuN_yb91p6ycjR4UpsZ/w640-h480/APC_0837.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">This set of 3 focal beads Effetre Red Wine Purple #45 transparent glass. I enjoy that Effetre has a variety of purple transparent tones. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmHAWXhjMGY7EEOSqyH6ycBJnLtGVNI2-_KsGNM1AkJUQXHH4CTk0BlKjytXdM_PJdOCDrOwtY1Ef9szNRhIjy7kZ8oUWC7XdC2vbTf-0D5k8c9BhHtqZfuxh9ryAPkeGfXhcCrPu4giMJx6mbRgoNT__aQdCWLtiewPaRECFa0vg8v9cb7z8CthhmIVxN/s1403/APC_0833.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1052" data-original-width="1403" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmHAWXhjMGY7EEOSqyH6ycBJnLtGVNI2-_KsGNM1AkJUQXHH4CTk0BlKjytXdM_PJdOCDrOwtY1Ef9szNRhIjy7kZ8oUWC7XdC2vbTf-0D5k8c9BhHtqZfuxh9ryAPkeGfXhcCrPu4giMJx6mbRgoNT__aQdCWLtiewPaRECFa0vg8v9cb7z8CthhmIVxN/w640-h480/APC_0833.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The metal dragonfly and crystal accents are included as a free bonus in this set!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO9nc7j4nScvLTIHRZ_HopaYoY-5zArSlEzgREtD9bOmIr29SPQvepg4aw6D_ob7O_5RX1eSYo24Je9E94uXhfdcsE93bFWIBUXsBgX0PdqngSknRc_6dgMJ-Z0AYC1xC8t8tjNdrrhknxcB_Zxg9HJajwBZtBEexbEMcbAvj2KDTvPm1waOVREcsYL2kc/s1268/APC_0834.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="950" data-original-width="1268" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO9nc7j4nScvLTIHRZ_HopaYoY-5zArSlEzgREtD9bOmIr29SPQvepg4aw6D_ob7O_5RX1eSYo24Je9E94uXhfdcsE93bFWIBUXsBgX0PdqngSknRc_6dgMJ-Z0AYC1xC8t8tjNdrrhknxcB_Zxg9HJajwBZtBEexbEMcbAvj2KDTvPm1waOVREcsYL2kc/w640-h480/APC_0834.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Each of these sets were posted on my Etsy shop on Feb 1st and have already been snapped up by a client. I hope to see what this talented artist creates with these beads!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Effetre and Double Helix glasses are readily available from Nortel Glass in Toronto. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Reach out to Jean or Jennifer at Nortel to add some of these glasses to your collection.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div>#effetre</div><div>#effetrecobalt blue</div><div>#effetrepurpleglicine</div><div>#effetremediumtopaz</div><div>#effetreredwinepurple</div><div>#effetretransparent</div><div>#handmade</div><div>#handmadeincanada</div><div>#nortel</div><div>#doublehelixglass</div><div>#kronos2</div><div>#pendragonfyre</div><div><br /></div><div>@nortel_glassgirl</div></span></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-17831750589726136512023-12-29T17:20:00.006-04:002023-12-29T17:20:00.134-04:00A few more sets to end 2023!<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hey, I want to show you some beads I made with a <a href="https://creationismessy.com/palette.aspx?id=10" target="_blank">CiM - Creation Is Messy</a> neutral opaque glass that came in the 2023 CiM Seconds bundle. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">I added some Glass Diversion frits to spice them up.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">The first one, with <a href="https://www.glassdiversions.com/products/sunglow-frit-blend" target="_blank">Glass Diversions Sunglow</a> frit.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSb1ikEYs-LIZN8JwSMytP4fR5vlSKlVpuUekEzxa5W657m7aFMgnPFioL2Z61w4o8CjHxg6zeVdacDdod-StGssr3L8v0iFhzii9Tx4LvGTILTmoM1QjiBWG66olcC5lnK6FUULkf8GnDOVgOgvEAD50ihxyv3rozZEs_7g-MKovakU-ZgoulNtC_gc9m/s1628/IMG_0054.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1221" data-original-width="1628" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSb1ikEYs-LIZN8JwSMytP4fR5vlSKlVpuUekEzxa5W657m7aFMgnPFioL2Z61w4o8CjHxg6zeVdacDdod-StGssr3L8v0iFhzii9Tx4LvGTILTmoM1QjiBWG66olcC5lnK6FUULkf8GnDOVgOgvEAD50ihxyv3rozZEs_7g-MKovakU-ZgoulNtC_gc9m/w640-h480/IMG_0054.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9j2UoTnihh1WFVvoFZ5sXLJ9n3CiChvFX5CtA14T52YYbxKkjA_aJ5VkEfAZQoZkzRtd7JLzc3ABL9uJRdValc6nlYuxodw60n-Nxi4-VhRbxpijWpDRrcBwkz1z0HCjrKNlkZH_7OkndXFzfluO1JsBLOv5k3DnV3YLGTZdU1Ndi8gcDMq5qZ12HrAc7/s1544/IMG_0055.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1158" data-original-width="1544" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9j2UoTnihh1WFVvoFZ5sXLJ9n3CiChvFX5CtA14T52YYbxKkjA_aJ5VkEfAZQoZkzRtd7JLzc3ABL9uJRdValc6nlYuxodw60n-Nxi4-VhRbxpijWpDRrcBwkz1z0HCjrKNlkZH_7OkndXFzfluO1JsBLOv5k3DnV3YLGTZdU1Ndi8gcDMq5qZ12HrAc7/w640-h480/IMG_0055.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The set below is the same base glass with <a href="https://www.glassdiversions.com/" target="_blank">Glass Diversions </a>Orange Blossom frit. I don't see this frit on the website anymore, so it may no longer be available.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq1FZGZ3sE68bGZ_JwM8mr4RDzz47M196MgkpwOtNYZOfe_1qIF3lCTQF2UVVTCy0OhQth1yHm87uRdrsvrfXybqCME9bOmgSHDenPMxTqMY8ZHSgnt5HS-jDitCpYFqOCo_it1NY1zqPIIqqliBNGlzJwXXtEsOPObnt7mTGCoOz8Ed7vklRIgI5fGOUA/s1491/IMG_0052.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1118" data-original-width="1491" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq1FZGZ3sE68bGZ_JwM8mr4RDzz47M196MgkpwOtNYZOfe_1qIF3lCTQF2UVVTCy0OhQth1yHm87uRdrsvrfXybqCME9bOmgSHDenPMxTqMY8ZHSgnt5HS-jDitCpYFqOCo_it1NY1zqPIIqqliBNGlzJwXXtEsOPObnt7mTGCoOz8Ed7vklRIgI5fGOUA/w640-h480/IMG_0052.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn9C_uDUlU3lVoZ-sSQ8e7CI2SEiEl2hLJx-3P8g4W9-xCnDIusZaJlDY6xnfBvXiD9wOCL4C1wltnn0JpR4EyXH6tqyTG5qZQVxJZmajzxXOSJGfIk-zSwp0LWPHZQV4XyA4kykp2Bj3HJkTT3yJTEfJ6Kq8XO-C_L7onE2bFFUnKjLRKUAzXZxQ6kQPW/s1671/IMG_0053.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1253" data-original-width="1671" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn9C_uDUlU3lVoZ-sSQ8e7CI2SEiEl2hLJx-3P8g4W9-xCnDIusZaJlDY6xnfBvXiD9wOCL4C1wltnn0JpR4EyXH6tqyTG5qZQVxJZmajzxXOSJGfIk-zSwp0LWPHZQV4XyA4kykp2Bj3HJkTT3yJTEfJ6Kq8XO-C_L7onE2bFFUnKjLRKUAzXZxQ6kQPW/w640-h480/IMG_0053.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I find that the reaction of each of the frit is similar and I will have to test them again with another base glass to see if they create the same "autumn" hues.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I do like that these beads are bright and colorful in the midst of a gloomy winter day! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#creationismessy </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#cimglass </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#glassdiversionfrit </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#pendragonfyre </span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#handmade </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#handmadeincanada </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">@creationismessy </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">@nortel_glassgirl</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">@</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: var(--system-20-font-size); white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">glassdiversionsfrit</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-51448991038838424182023-12-27T17:00:00.002-04:002023-12-27T17:00:00.143-04:00New Tumble Etched Dragonscale Bead Sets<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><div>Hello, bead lovers! Today I want to share with you some of my favorite dragon-inspired beads. I have always loved dragons and their magical abilities, so I created these beads to reflect their beauty and mystery.</div><div><br /></div><div>These beads are made with a special technique that gives them a textured and matte surface, like the scales of a dragon. They come in different colors and shapes, and each one has its own personality. I think they are perfect for making unique and whimsical jewelry pieces.</div><div>Do you like dragons too? </div><div>What do you think of these beads? </div><div>Let me know in the comments below!</div></div><div><br /></div><div>The first set of beads is based on the idea of a green dragon with golden scales. </div><div>I used <a href="https://www.nortelglass.com/product/effetre-299-army-green/" target="_blank">Effetre Army Green </a>opaque glass as the base and applied 99% fine silver foil on top.</div><div>Then I sprinkled some Val Cox Purple Rose frit over the silver and melted it all together. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Q_jGxYF62mn9VMpJrbTFLOaebGvZ_K3jU0k7ochzdq5MRq6FlvIJrJCYcNHysg4e4cPUCAH5tJOWRUMwpCGvNScNC1VC7vUqKxoutd1GFFCyN0pvksAe4xIz3aIyeIcQMULGx4ixxo_uRaTDk0N-9yZqanRgIEMiW-jYoqbg2MpIZN4_iZNa2mAaljDe/s2000/IMG_0033.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Q_jGxYF62mn9VMpJrbTFLOaebGvZ_K3jU0k7ochzdq5MRq6FlvIJrJCYcNHysg4e4cPUCAH5tJOWRUMwpCGvNScNC1VC7vUqKxoutd1GFFCyN0pvksAe4xIz3aIyeIcQMULGx4ixxo_uRaTDk0N-9yZqanRgIEMiW-jYoqbg2MpIZN4_iZNa2mAaljDe/w640-h480/IMG_0033.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div>The result is stunning: the silver foil creates a shiny contrast with the green glass and the purple frit adds some depth and texture. The beads look like they have tiny golden scales that sparkle in the light. The spacers are pure Effetre Army Green glass.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy4Q7KgM4HHaFBIb4I5-L-3npsBnqKe2s_-iu6X0r5nj89TayvuWtStFW_oX0l1DVLE5XqWgO8quoooF3cq8f2k6Nk9CLxgc5zV9l8GrfqO7AbXriV8b90ttQGx2CiOe6v9CyNqueZ219fxnwLXjSrrDRzAw7B8Y2dl6VnxUrDWoALX3-1vHzCYcziCr5H/s2000/IMG_0031.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy4Q7KgM4HHaFBIb4I5-L-3npsBnqKe2s_-iu6X0r5nj89TayvuWtStFW_oX0l1DVLE5XqWgO8quoooF3cq8f2k6Nk9CLxgc5zV9l8GrfqO7AbXriV8b90ttQGx2CiOe6v9CyNqueZ219fxnwLXjSrrDRzAw7B8Y2dl6VnxUrDWoALX3-1vHzCYcziCr5H/w640-h480/IMG_0031.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>The second set of beads is inspired by a pink dragon with metallic accents. I started with Moretti Tongue Pink opaque glass as the base and wrapped it with 99% fine silver foil. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7XH_ZM3CM1ApgBGMBC5MfC6i8hVLKXO5Bdpay2KR4O04g0Mg0dSCr_GDU5X6uVIlAo3-kjLDnuy44A8Lf-sogSL1rMoIJ3Qfx6Bsje1-qk44FGEIOL0CN4FmCVfAIW3nMXXsKxxIu65u4rhIJRljtmwhU44SpPsPJYOxAuN9p9WzauhnZ5PQbVq-fWcPg/s1937/IMG_0016.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1487" data-original-width="1937" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7XH_ZM3CM1ApgBGMBC5MfC6i8hVLKXO5Bdpay2KR4O04g0Mg0dSCr_GDU5X6uVIlAo3-kjLDnuy44A8Lf-sogSL1rMoIJ3Qfx6Bsje1-qk44FGEIOL0CN4FmCVfAIW3nMXXsKxxIu65u4rhIJRljtmwhU44SpPsPJYOxAuN9p9WzauhnZ5PQbVq-fWcPg/w640-h492/IMG_0016.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Then I added some rare Val Cox Purple Rose frit on top and melted it in. The effect is amazing: the silver foil forms a metallic layer around the pink glass and the purple frit creates a pattern of "dragon scales". </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtROJagcHM5uE3eQesD_IxzzBavLmay9kE_nRjTOckLh1scYX0yT5dI1AO_6iR5kYZ6g8bc-4A2klxRuiRfB7id8D9KKDtVp70dYRHEhCP1oRWGOzNXFsYvjb3AFtUfmt-VT_uSXIfaSy_azD765joLAdgTuT6dad7_aw_ezx5owg7r-P7YgfZeTR8QawT/s1790/IMG_0017.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1447" data-original-width="1790" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtROJagcHM5uE3eQesD_IxzzBavLmay9kE_nRjTOckLh1scYX0yT5dI1AO_6iR5kYZ6g8bc-4A2klxRuiRfB7id8D9KKDtVp70dYRHEhCP1oRWGOzNXFsYvjb3AFtUfmt-VT_uSXIfaSy_azD765joLAdgTuT6dad7_aw_ezx5owg7r-P7YgfZeTR8QawT/w640-h518/IMG_0017.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div>The beads look like they have a delicate golden coating that reflects the light. </div><div>The spacers are pure Moretti Tongue Pink.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxJgRKmknc0Up052zKJjEzhV3Ulg83St_Id_IRdPInOWoSg-zbhCByr5ljY14LbAkqHbk6lWRLNsyFBmIuLe418T_SSQ06YpJ_0M_Ytsk_wpPiAlh4_ey41BEbHezBdENDOk9x_JWc0WN0ghL0-5wiV1sZwaswr0qEuzmENxdHR9Z9Y5l7eOUf6WAD1KgC/s2000/IMG_0018.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1518" data-original-width="2000" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxJgRKmknc0Up052zKJjEzhV3Ulg83St_Id_IRdPInOWoSg-zbhCByr5ljY14LbAkqHbk6lWRLNsyFBmIuLe418T_SSQ06YpJ_0M_Ytsk_wpPiAlh4_ey41BEbHezBdENDOk9x_JWc0WN0ghL0-5wiV1sZwaswr0qEuzmENxdHR9Z9Y5l7eOUf6WAD1KgC/w640-h486/IMG_0018.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I hope you like these dragon-inspired beads as much as I do. I'm sure Nortel has the best selection of glass for your projects. Jean & Jennifer will be very happy to have you as a new or returning customer!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for reading and stay tuned for more Pendragonfyre Tales adventures!</div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#effetrearmygreen</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#morettitonguepink<br />#effetre<br />#nortel<br />#valcoxfrit<br />#99%finesilverfoil<br />#pendragonfyre<br />#handmade<br />#handmadeincanada<br />@nortel_glassgirl</span></div>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-40120187389469267412023-12-26T14:05:00.000-04:002023-12-26T14:05:11.357-04:00Tumble Etched Glass Frit beads - 2 new sets!<div><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy Holidays!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">It has been an eventful few days but I wanted to drop a quick post to share a few new bead sets that will be going up on Etsy as of Jan 2nd.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Each of these sets are </span><span style="font-family: arial;">tumble etched to a tactile smooth finish.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">This set of beads starts with a core of Effetre White opaque glass with an encasement of the clear transparent glass. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">A sprinkling of my <a href="https://www.glassdiversions.com/products/spring-violet-frit-blend" target="_blank">Glass Diversions Spring Violet </a>frit blend creates the amazing patterning of colors. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRxTOQ7ohZhWB8yMhcKf9qzoFbo3XJeS1I10bQQYbFD062a4xrXMvYazhAekl1otbvZDV9RBdAFCFFEUOiiEiMfg9fhQYYxJSA19J41EtEmcKd5kowPRaTIpeufIRTHud-EVmHSrvw6rucbjil62V_kuJaRWKfDtTNRXpORHYL72-xVUlH1Q8M9RdHO_5n/s1898/IMG_0047.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1423" data-original-width="1898" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRxTOQ7ohZhWB8yMhcKf9qzoFbo3XJeS1I10bQQYbFD062a4xrXMvYazhAekl1otbvZDV9RBdAFCFFEUOiiEiMfg9fhQYYxJSA19J41EtEmcKd5kowPRaTIpeufIRTHud-EVmHSrvw6rucbjil62V_kuJaRWKfDtTNRXpORHYL72-xVUlH1Q8M9RdHO_5n/w640-h480/IMG_0047.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;">This set of beads starts with a core of Effetre White opaque glass with an encasement of the clear transparent glass. </span><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;">A sprinkling of my <a href="https://www.glassdiversions.com/products/peruvian-violet-frit-blend" target="_blank">Glass Diversions Peruvian Violet</a> frit blend creates a patterning of colors that is soft and romantic.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQO3ktH1WqoMYeuZtOVXako5VIbqHFhuBvlPT8FFqdnqIEs98R9OGNgoh60oLK_gtF_AtA3eO0l_1OHKlxvbs8jhkRhRHXpWNAUqbgrffyHihhQfeF2dMt_aiu2nk7ttGH46p_qhcXlVXGjtt-T9RaKYEnqSJJ1B6Q8h8hjRj1H-jeOTSDFXNuO9sP3Vg9/s1941/APC_0260.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1456" data-original-width="1941" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQO3ktH1WqoMYeuZtOVXako5VIbqHFhuBvlPT8FFqdnqIEs98R9OGNgoh60oLK_gtF_AtA3eO0l_1OHKlxvbs8jhkRhRHXpWNAUqbgrffyHihhQfeF2dMt_aiu2nk7ttGH46p_qhcXlVXGjtt-T9RaKYEnqSJJ1B6Q8h8hjRj1H-jeOTSDFXNuO9sP3Vg9/w640-h480/APC_0260.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Til next time!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">D.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#creationismessy </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#cimglass</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#lovesonnet</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#effetresuperclear</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#pendragonfyre </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#handmade </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#handmadeincanada </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">@creationismessy </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">@nortel_glassgirl</span></div><p><br /></p>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-52810982620692322082023-10-22T14:25:00.004-03:002023-10-22T14:25:57.471-03:00Summer Has Gone and Cold Weather is Around The Corner - Where Has Pendragonfyre Been?<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Wow how time flies!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">My last post in early September seems like lifetime ago!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The past two months are months away from the studio filled with garden harvesting and a long awaited away break away from our busy lives.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This post will catch you up on all the adventures and over the next few posts I will be shared new items being added to my Etsy shop over the next while.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlL7SUPbxHK86u3HJYATExw79yiLflej5Cdog_6QGJXhqj9mXOm_jLaknPSlt2BK3WRV8Td18UCluX360gBKc6VG7cN78-2dxEOaCemLKly_swIQNDT9_kVMUukoQqwxWJv3O0CFVyKgp1QrP_9Md0a-BKOKtawfWIvlG5xnUuthyDhLy-NlsC07JLrSP2/s480/IMG_3079.jpeg" style="font-family: Times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="480" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlL7SUPbxHK86u3HJYATExw79yiLflej5Cdog_6QGJXhqj9mXOm_jLaknPSlt2BK3WRV8Td18UCluX360gBKc6VG7cN78-2dxEOaCemLKly_swIQNDT9_kVMUukoQqwxWJv3O0CFVyKgp1QrP_9Md0a-BKOKtawfWIvlG5xnUuthyDhLy-NlsC07JLrSP2/w640-h480/IMG_3079.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This year’s garden was a bit disappointing. Mother Nature was out of sorts and not a typical growing season. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I am proud to grow everything from seed. No transplants in my garden.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Seeds that normal are very productive were not. Harvest times were not normal, so we made the best of less than desirable conditions.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As soon as my tomato plants moved from the greenhouse to the garden bed, a family of deer arrived to enjoy the tops of each plant. By only luck, the plants recovered and went on to produce tomatoes.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The productive parts of our garden were potatoes, squash, hot peppers and tomatoes, even though they were less than previous years production.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJmnCg48vvUY2ggX5miNGqYXljGJcGGbjQHrV_G26ipb8Pq2TDmczB0bbb95LGToOQfx5SZDzOD-9m_WRE9lOZ4gApxkMTieispsH1KEXEHKZ4Y7GfRMrb0vuuaWW-MdIr3GJ9rFh2t8QPI3fHSyo98hoSjTy0wRwoYlWNAW00-Tgog1IMigwZrbcTVJd/s480/IMG_0005.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="272" data-original-width="480" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJmnCg48vvUY2ggX5miNGqYXljGJcGGbjQHrV_G26ipb8Pq2TDmczB0bbb95LGToOQfx5SZDzOD-9m_WRE9lOZ4gApxkMTieispsH1KEXEHKZ4Y7GfRMrb0vuuaWW-MdIr3GJ9rFh2t8QPI3fHSyo98hoSjTy0wRwoYlWNAW00-Tgog1IMigwZrbcTVJd/w640-h362/IMG_0005.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOPpgHtZA8PSBgSdZR6zS3vS8PLSonzM9lY2ATH7MXH1MGzV744WQgJTwLEEmglMf_ApadUYOV9c60d_UkG_2waSJb63Ri1UDnUWgfRdthUVBGy5xJRmT4-We_KzpVxw6rCy4j7cNgNx7LPpcA9qErUsGDFKOBOrcNEVlSRZyBYLINTLBv47BUhZkesJw-/s640/IMG_0531.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOPpgHtZA8PSBgSdZR6zS3vS8PLSonzM9lY2ATH7MXH1MGzV744WQgJTwLEEmglMf_ApadUYOV9c60d_UkG_2waSJb63Ri1UDnUWgfRdthUVBGy5xJRmT4-We_KzpVxw6rCy4j7cNgNx7LPpcA9qErUsGDFKOBOrcNEVlSRZyBYLINTLBv47BUhZkesJw-/w480-h640/IMG_0531.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The productive parts of our garden were potatoes, squash, hot peppers and tomatoes, even though they were less than previous years production.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We harvested our garden before frost hit and now my dining room and a spare bedroom have become indoor ripening stations! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMUNlT5zYdgi5FXEPCkzRob_E1SlNujRwXG7aA15eOojjQ9QXVtW82fPICSPNNyOQrUHcqK5_DDrx270hhyphenhyphenzmTKbBFcETeNSbgN6ZoOruiINSESMXjjfFYjdaMFjDPwLwzVNiDLbj-lkBZrN-KbVkYh8hnPjexYHgs4vV2M23p464OsmEKpDsY94h3I2w-/s480/IMG_0006.jpeg" style="font-family: Times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="124" data-original-width="480" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMUNlT5zYdgi5FXEPCkzRob_E1SlNujRwXG7aA15eOojjQ9QXVtW82fPICSPNNyOQrUHcqK5_DDrx270hhyphenhyphenzmTKbBFcETeNSbgN6ZoOruiINSESMXjjfFYjdaMFjDPwLwzVNiDLbj-lkBZrN-KbVkYh8hnPjexYHgs4vV2M23p464OsmEKpDsY94h3I2w-/w640-h166/IMG_0006.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">A special thank you to my son for his monitoring of our produce as we caught a flight out of Canada for a 13 day road trip adventure to the southwest USA.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was our first trip since the dreaded covid halted travel. Our usual destination of choice is Wyoming/Montana which I deem my “happy place”. Over the past few years, these states have been filled with Yellowstone TV series fans, so for 2023 we took a different approach and decided to visit new locations and add new USA states to our list of destinations.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Here are a few highlights!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We flew from the east coast of Canada to Calgary, Alberta and on to Las Vegas! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJg03NjIltbfU8jPYK3DYuKzNxPL9rtmywoHQA_2VpTP8GwdIUeW6Jq0JbYYpnl1_QDzhDYoImreEBt5N4SDpqLitXNl7MYj01-l1AgYwtIHBsXeincRiJGiB7j-PQG08Mg9qFrQqn0JFjTYbECKDXsaq0cCe8OfMcVdGoWNQ9-f2pribWEkiDfWrCR3Cf/s640/IMG_0130.jpeg" style="font-family: Times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJg03NjIltbfU8jPYK3DYuKzNxPL9rtmywoHQA_2VpTP8GwdIUeW6Jq0JbYYpnl1_QDzhDYoImreEBt5N4SDpqLitXNl7MYj01-l1AgYwtIHBsXeincRiJGiB7j-PQG08Mg9qFrQqn0JFjTYbECKDXsaq0cCe8OfMcVdGoWNQ9-f2pribWEkiDfWrCR3Cf/w480-h640/IMG_0130.jpeg" width="480" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Neither of us are gamblers, so we opted to stay away from the “strip” so that we could be mobile.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We visited Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, Red Rocks National Park, Area 51.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYiv5EVaiS6U7kqpLQ4cGiwI50xbddiud9nVuc0bCM9SZfqeGVY6oTwyKvdVKZrJ_q9UhAOjSDuYPqKd8TPazf6QThHeVQ66zbHGDj0yZXL1dp79f-_TJowJ1aEnOKof4s9TMo3FcBQorBc7fnnmvgXOuuJ4tNNjviKzVOX-Du7w11TZZWWWOPrR0NWBOm/s480/9E10B851-7D93-4006-B1FB-6C17054CC576.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We did spend part of a day visiting Las Vegas taking in lunch at Gordon Ramsey Burger </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj7sX-p8XzGECUkqIy1XGR8Cf10fPckOh8-q_l9tC6p2kC4_18fCug9WjwEgxSmk_RkJ4SwuBTSz_YEzWYuEH9hdWdghXd2FmPNAI-1Zd7DexCrWNGBHwWMr1kGKaZCDjG36JGfSLuJqy219WR4J0UhiRlM4g3C8Kvibnm3HXx5v65TLc75qGnFy5hASI/s480/AB1C75BB-15D7-4171-BA46-4EA603DD5ECB.jpeg" style="font-family: Times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj7sX-p8XzGECUkqIy1XGR8Cf10fPckOh8-q_l9tC6p2kC4_18fCug9WjwEgxSmk_RkJ4SwuBTSz_YEzWYuEH9hdWdghXd2FmPNAI-1Zd7DexCrWNGBHwWMr1kGKaZCDjG36JGfSLuJqy219WR4J0UhiRlM4g3C8Kvibnm3HXx5v65TLc75qGnFy5hASI/w640-h640/AB1C75BB-15D7-4171-BA46-4EA603DD5ECB.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">and exploring the Conservatory at the Belaggio. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIkYtmYwZrd_G2ZGBrn8OS8KqH8EkKIMA1Kv2mjXlgsIp_Zu0XrqlB62uaqYov6GIPVm1_afAEkNihpvvJYQ1AxsMehMbe0th6c_SfJvWR1-dk3ruC5O7tfYx4DlB6k1tOvdnfVEWPZuyO49I7Nf1pEhIara99ro2BC9ORit3u06tgYVcyBIroEVQShnh-/s480/98716476-9171-4F22-AC6E-E27873B964CC.jpeg" style="font-family: Times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIkYtmYwZrd_G2ZGBrn8OS8KqH8EkKIMA1Kv2mjXlgsIp_Zu0XrqlB62uaqYov6GIPVm1_afAEkNihpvvJYQ1AxsMehMbe0th6c_SfJvWR1-dk3ruC5O7tfYx4DlB6k1tOvdnfVEWPZuyO49I7Nf1pEhIara99ro2BC9ORit3u06tgYVcyBIroEVQShnh-/w640-h640/98716476-9171-4F22-AC6E-E27873B964CC.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Conservatory a free activity that is updated each season with displays made of flowers. The theme was Enchanted Garden and it was beautiful. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">There is also a beautiful display of glass on the ceiling of the Bellagio.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN2eguUwiowHrEzXRisVScNXIJUS_6UiYFSyGhEqdwYt7fbO_TzEUax9kMsZXBo_VNiO-FPovU-q2SFQDye9DNbV5kuz2Vo4RoCSo-qTuuGj3PzWfvRQUjzVOnIYThfSIRm6Ae49xzsNSUcxPNxwejoQ6JjMHNkQzbvom1W9wG8lPSmg6suBs-5yLk8pOg/s640/IMG_0238.jpeg" style="font-family: Times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN2eguUwiowHrEzXRisVScNXIJUS_6UiYFSyGhEqdwYt7fbO_TzEUax9kMsZXBo_VNiO-FPovU-q2SFQDye9DNbV5kuz2Vo4RoCSo-qTuuGj3PzWfvRQUjzVOnIYThfSIRm6Ae49xzsNSUcxPNxwejoQ6JjMHNkQzbvom1W9wG8lPSmg6suBs-5yLk8pOg/w480-h640/IMG_0238.jpeg" width="480" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">From Nevada we headed to California to see Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Palm Springs and the Coachella valley. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Beautiful area and I took the liberty to fit in a few sites from the novels of my favourite author, Michael Connelly. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-kbuyxRF6KKzstId7hpdWkuw61CyL80NGwUnbVTKIdhzT5AWk3QIt7vuNvm3jnjwHTWvsFyRyLoZN1rADfD2k1Z7s17i_TVSUnnANy7Da8vPEJyhZ7_nozBWhKc0u0kszK0dpNlMhz8euHwyyOmpitQpvyfIKj8ZM566DCywKtdiPAv6ZM6WNGFPM_ZcQ/s480/IMG_0320.jpeg" style="font-family: Times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="177" data-original-width="480" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-kbuyxRF6KKzstId7hpdWkuw61CyL80NGwUnbVTKIdhzT5AWk3QIt7vuNvm3jnjwHTWvsFyRyLoZN1rADfD2k1Z7s17i_TVSUnnANy7Da8vPEJyhZ7_nozBWhKc0u0kszK0dpNlMhz8euHwyyOmpitQpvyfIKj8ZM566DCywKtdiPAv6ZM6WNGFPM_ZcQ/w640-h236/IMG_0320.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">After reading his Bosch series, I felt comfortable with the area of Los Angeles visiting Griffith Observatory, Angel’s Flight and to the end of Route 66 at the Santa Monica pier.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFoPy4y0V22g7o0SqslPXVYo57Uo3wMEPJDNK6-VuMwlQHX6UuPNmntTouai7xUFHgFs4zq-AC0KxoeJXEBenK9iGQi9zkbdNGAdmUJLEpv0FVpiDDK1iowXxsGsoBJ53GdH-G0AOhuPTIOqBwEom2nBCvnGRhF-0khdb4iv2qvmOXzZ4op8jUByll1zXP/s640/IMG_0302.jpeg" style="font-family: Times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFoPy4y0V22g7o0SqslPXVYo57Uo3wMEPJDNK6-VuMwlQHX6UuPNmntTouai7xUFHgFs4zq-AC0KxoeJXEBenK9iGQi9zkbdNGAdmUJLEpv0FVpiDDK1iowXxsGsoBJ53GdH-G0AOhuPTIOqBwEom2nBCvnGRhF-0khdb4iv2qvmOXzZ4op8jUByll1zXP/w480-h640/IMG_0302.jpeg" width="480" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">From California, it was time to head east to Arizona. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjLtrkJci-56zVZvoSzgVJAoAHVE9mSI-hgQ4Vqp1M9GHJt9sjcD9e-qzsJYSsSXR0dGfBN_pWcOcgIv7SCGAb4ffZqBPuToJ1NqDuZ_xSieppxa1J3gY9nvYuKAKqELs2CzOCQcYdp3EzOBNJBD3N9CLy188NoTfRKOG-R0lxiORRtXv_HxFxgmPX1NU/s608/IMG_0406.jpeg" style="font-family: Times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjLtrkJci-56zVZvoSzgVJAoAHVE9mSI-hgQ4Vqp1M9GHJt9sjcD9e-qzsJYSsSXR0dGfBN_pWcOcgIv7SCGAb4ffZqBPuToJ1NqDuZ_xSieppxa1J3gY9nvYuKAKqELs2CzOCQcYdp3EzOBNJBD3N9CLy188NoTfRKOG-R0lxiORRtXv_HxFxgmPX1NU/w506-h640/IMG_0406.jpeg" width="506" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We stayed east in Mesa and this was our </span><span style="font-family: arial;">home base of day trips to Sedona, Grand Canyon East and South Rims and Tucson.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgccwS50wj_Gd1Wzj-7z4XCwIJgSScTeQkTpcYD-U5Tw9S_AEbx6xhcJ7o4OABdZaVaupCSz1tx1vfP-OyX692HbWetrPFm74cdjj-4ecLQZ2sbIpjwT8VeNRdl6u54396fBjdZe1UOSlGMoYG1ZGHeFzqfR1xVKxf_5ct_twRi72W3v8UzlOl9Grut2dpa/s480/EC4F01F1-A295-4542-8CC2-3D691640F19D.jpeg" style="font-family: Times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgccwS50wj_Gd1Wzj-7z4XCwIJgSScTeQkTpcYD-U5Tw9S_AEbx6xhcJ7o4OABdZaVaupCSz1tx1vfP-OyX692HbWetrPFm74cdjj-4ecLQZ2sbIpjwT8VeNRdl6u54396fBjdZe1UOSlGMoYG1ZGHeFzqfR1xVKxf_5ct_twRi72W3v8UzlOl9Grut2dpa/w640-h640/EC4F01F1-A295-4542-8CC2-3D691640F19D.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3SJn0zgQTe2uqout0xXCppJ1b_SmTl76e1tTePDaQfPaex0w9lJFqYh4avgcr8fhw_rscrKejIoKaQ3siu-udaXa2NsWVDkaQbj9H3M5X1TqmBwp4b49XYUqbScn2WigjG3nOgjtY6l-eK4xUdaZ5ivdSNPjfTM17y0eDhno40xnzFrSbalagMJgJhbof/s512/IMG_0428.jpeg" style="font-family: Times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3SJn0zgQTe2uqout0xXCppJ1b_SmTl76e1tTePDaQfPaex0w9lJFqYh4avgcr8fhw_rscrKejIoKaQ3siu-udaXa2NsWVDkaQbj9H3M5X1TqmBwp4b49XYUqbScn2WigjG3nOgjtY6l-eK4xUdaZ5ivdSNPjfTM17y0eDhno40xnzFrSbalagMJgJhbof/w600-h640/IMG_0428.jpeg" width="600" /></a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">In Tucson, I tried to locate the address for <a href="https://beadsofcourage.org/" target="_blank">Beads Of Courage,</a> however our Apple Navigation directed us to an older address (Beads of Courage needs to update this!) and as a result, time did not permit us to visit their current location. Maybe next time.😊</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">We did spend time at <a href="https://kentstools.com/1st-ave" target="_blank">Kent's Tools Jewelry & Lapidary Tools & Supplies </a>He has lapidary and jewlery supplies in a lovely spot to explore. I indulged in a few new tools for my studio.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I recommend visiting their website or Etsy store. They have SO MANY tools and the staff was very friendly and helpful!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The rental car, a Jeep Compass, was put through its paces covering 2906 miles (4649 km) and after 13 days away, I was very happy to sleep in my own bed!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I am still recovering from some elevation sickness due to all of the travelling we did up and down mountains, but there is no fun in sitting still!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Looking forward to getting back at the torch and in the meantime, visit my Etsy as there are lots of bead sets and more to come!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Til next time!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">D.</span></div>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-67620896512908494362023-09-11T16:30:00.002-03:002023-09-11T16:30:00.156-03:00Etsy Restocks of Love Sonnet Bead Sets!<div><span style="font-family: arial;">Love Sonnet beads were popular over the last month. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you to my clients for you purchases!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Below are the newest Love Sonnet offerings available in my Etsy shop.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Each set of beads starts with a core of Effetre White opaque glass with an encasement of the transparent glass. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">A sprinkling of my own Pendragonfyre frit blend creates the amazing patterning of colors.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The frit beads in this set were created with the encasement layer of <a href="https://www.nortelglass.com/product/effetre-050-pale-blue/" target="_blank">Effetre Pale Blue #050</a>, a transparent light blue.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHc_hqxLsVl5ZtEgW-nHSsWkvKFGlqqwvsJtEjdK0RTExLePriwKTUmDVe1dbOzPK8mdomtyl5sDMYA5mUOgpGxRJAp10BdguzmwTBFHuWWzLjHVj9olozZd_rreYJtOYDAppNaeUk6HEL-5hW2-CrqLW7AlYm8jPINZrN4g80SwiYzGMpsHwykYAyuaj/s1099/APC_0053.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="824" data-original-width="1099" height="480" 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src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6R2KBJGlHH142AXR25ARRMA0BbH714zGPPrxg1txM-geRplfx7gFFgbkt4fnWxyJckfNgKVwab2jOc3aPH9ClSX-yR2e2RztpxYO1-1aQMXAFnieSyQW4t8qYwbYCAwt-BSdi2KPEf_xeRVWaUoLGV2_p43WNQ25B_sAHXRbJSnCZ_g5l-5n5Cdclnlb5/w640-h480/APC_0055.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The frit beads in this set were created with the encasement layer of Effetre Super Clear #006,</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> that when tumbled transforms to a soft white hue.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrf0U6B7AFCCt5fd8UTNX5zjBazwj17noYuyGHqVq0mmp1_DI-6yRlnHJaJczOHasOmvLK_pNoFrAaFNbjOJRtY0oaOXv7V97PuNTL2CACLXQWZi6DW48JT8U0qmTS_w_GuyFI_elDvBfEHa9lvObeV8i_22GQFNhBto3RcN0NjNmPDn67bViz2PEXsAgu/s1666/APC_0089.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1249" data-original-width="1666" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrf0U6B7AFCCt5fd8UTNX5zjBazwj17noYuyGHqVq0mmp1_DI-6yRlnHJaJczOHasOmvLK_pNoFrAaFNbjOJRtY0oaOXv7V97PuNTL2CACLXQWZi6DW48JT8U0qmTS_w_GuyFI_elDvBfEHa9lvObeV8i_22GQFNhBto3RcN0NjNmPDn67bViz2PEXsAgu/w640-h480/APC_0089.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvh8RrvkAA4ZRBJ6D8U-rDs-D1oKBANaiZ3qPXR9L33oZE9_4pExu2ND-tpf91gPqkoflcI2WJH9xHgrjI1iCjETTTQPz6PZNFVGNGbcMvbNyRqgwoQWcoQnw72M5mV5TDYbBI3hgtv26It9ujQtzO92E4HtczwdHVo-AbWjkKgGQOPz547Ct8qEs8TaeS/s1477/APC_0083.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1107" data-original-width="1477" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvh8RrvkAA4ZRBJ6D8U-rDs-D1oKBANaiZ3qPXR9L33oZE9_4pExu2ND-tpf91gPqkoflcI2WJH9xHgrjI1iCjETTTQPz6PZNFVGNGbcMvbNyRqgwoQWcoQnw72M5mV5TDYbBI3hgtv26It9ujQtzO92E4HtczwdHVo-AbWjkKgGQOPz547Ct8qEs8TaeS/w640-h480/APC_0083.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The frit beads in this set were created with the encasement layer of Effetre Rose #058, a transparent pink with a peachy hue. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGZtSYFejIQChH94U6kuD81_D-jO7Z0RCfu98Cidy7uUUDysFsc04xTR75ENsDJ9t9X4-2uMm2XXDz2ymfUCOy0xs85m0pRA0T7_bq55LdFE3xXaw7b__6o20jcWI4rmAf3y3bdmzpaNqUT7OcgQtBnJxP9YeH90vzY8zfx2hPbQ3dk7Nh4_x_oRm86P_e/s1384/APC_0039.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1038" data-original-width="1384" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGZtSYFejIQChH94U6kuD81_D-jO7Z0RCfu98Cidy7uUUDysFsc04xTR75ENsDJ9t9X4-2uMm2XXDz2ymfUCOy0xs85m0pRA0T7_bq55LdFE3xXaw7b__6o20jcWI4rmAf3y3bdmzpaNqUT7OcgQtBnJxP9YeH90vzY8zfx2hPbQ3dk7Nh4_x_oRm86P_e/w640-h480/APC_0039.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEvwKU_Ee6jF-wOJCl29y1enhVcb9cyPADnHx_7c_ppyD_JY55b_RLm1p1cVzSz3Nc6f3ixyAWomdOBAU8wyIN-MBx8n0qRiC1LWavV--Ku6EF-LPnxiFVCfvWFmmDHJjOTfqVD-7OKN6SWx06K5uRUvMYou_MIkvEFsH4XQPa8dGOBLVBXpFk1ad9ddpz/s1325/APC_0042.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="994" data-original-width="1325" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEvwKU_Ee6jF-wOJCl29y1enhVcb9cyPADnHx_7c_ppyD_JY55b_RLm1p1cVzSz3Nc6f3ixyAWomdOBAU8wyIN-MBx8n0qRiC1LWavV--Ku6EF-LPnxiFVCfvWFmmDHJjOTfqVD-7OKN6SWx06K5uRUvMYou_MIkvEFsH4XQPa8dGOBLVBXpFk1ad9ddpz/w640-h480/APC_0042.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The frit beads in this set were created with the encasement layer of Effetre Pale Emerald #031, a transparent gemstone green transparent glass.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMS-YRAoRbPwS3eYidK7N3Yx3wqB0Y8mX-Hpw3aS6kjD-sKZp9-QuppC0ojRemRa_gYEBEXXpNXkIUoTolH4GTynCc9tBBCl5DGJ-8fsvB2UbcKfSuppmujoq-lo7bt7l8orFuJ_zBCCyHrqFODRvQuqfazLVnOJjb4FKYdeds-OJ2ASgK2y3lZswdkgUs/s1626/APC_0068.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1220" data-original-width="1626" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMS-YRAoRbPwS3eYidK7N3Yx3wqB0Y8mX-Hpw3aS6kjD-sKZp9-QuppC0ojRemRa_gYEBEXXpNXkIUoTolH4GTynCc9tBBCl5DGJ-8fsvB2UbcKfSuppmujoq-lo7bt7l8orFuJ_zBCCyHrqFODRvQuqfazLVnOJjb4FKYdeds-OJ2ASgK2y3lZswdkgUs/w640-h480/APC_0068.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjms-zYEpFZFHn83GKrx-nAAVGAdZnYHHCs0iV65KwPxfcJ7WsNy-d5-Jgs0j6QXimhjSrLt28Kp-gAmQXyPoL6hsAPHp5AQszK4eM9cnjH_frphQlLziHVZJUF1dx4Y9mMgGQ6C37CIwt_M14tSTA7qhckB3I-SQ_nOGShLD7nOa7P5DO4Kgt52bPKikd/s1450/APC_0072.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1088" data-original-width="1450" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjms-zYEpFZFHn83GKrx-nAAVGAdZnYHHCs0iV65KwPxfcJ7WsNy-d5-Jgs0j6QXimhjSrLt28Kp-gAmQXyPoL6hsAPHp5AQszK4eM9cnjH_frphQlLziHVZJUF1dx4Y9mMgGQ6C37CIwt_M14tSTA7qhckB3I-SQ_nOGShLD7nOa7P5DO4Kgt52bPKikd/w640-h480/APC_0072.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The frit beads in this set were created with the encasement layer of Effetre Pale Aquamarine #038, a transparent aqua blue green glass that is lovely when tumbled.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a 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href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAh7mXMAe3Brq0dfC10GpHQXEnUw2jS77fj1xIMPqQyO5WWCF21hmuOqLFGyYZQLV2kZXnjzx0aeNLZDlZW5e69MmKk6fCb6z06mTr2zNLm_VIO_Glg166mdDkZBltav1TX0Ay_YycQwWeSZlpx8l-JzYaPi0cY3BEBO5S0Xbw48yI_rmt_gbJ5AfeP7Ox/s1654/APC_0151.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1240" data-original-width="1654" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAh7mXMAe3Brq0dfC10GpHQXEnUw2jS77fj1xIMPqQyO5WWCF21hmuOqLFGyYZQLV2kZXnjzx0aeNLZDlZW5e69MmKk6fCb6z06mTr2zNLm_VIO_Glg166mdDkZBltav1TX0Ay_YycQwWeSZlpx8l-JzYaPi0cY3BEBO5S0Xbw48yI_rmt_gbJ5AfeP7Ox/w640-h480/APC_0151.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The frit beads in this set were created with the encasement layer of Effetre 14K #713, a transparent golden yellow transparent glass that is lovely when tumbled.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-RwBtKN285F9LDF0n-d3VokvrOnjleGnchlcJI0AgAd-G8maGOHssLLvjD0D33Py_pn4GcBwie5gPdgZsPBKWE89e2UMRv872eWBO84uB9wcYC2qsZqHgrCZ7bsVDsCjL6yvR_pcv2We2cCidYJZHRe9kQ5GTEPK4p3PwA2vTK5u5TyYpHrytv5h1Sur/s1385/APC_0028.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-RwBtKN285F9LDF0n-d3VokvrOnjleGnchlcJI0AgAd-G8maGOHssLLvjD0D33Py_pn4GcBwie5gPdgZsPBKWE89e2UMRv872eWBO84uB9wcYC2qsZqHgrCZ7bsVDsCjL6yvR_pcv2We2cCidYJZHRe9kQ5GTEPK4p3PwA2vTK5u5TyYpHrytv5h1Sur/s1385/APC_0028.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3IifZvVPCrv4v6LcXaX-It3nOkx80JONm7Lo_eAUHBD10zyWEXSAL4-zgbSmBNnybjrMFkINQ5E9b-AAb2CsGezoz_EcupQNG9Qfnkm1ve-eUO_iTzqB93e2_12BnMkTitCh2Pa2y5nlKRd_M3BSn_8g_oG7RiJ1oOrR9qZKdfLgyKXIOHhZn9zgVdl9j/s1281/APC_0029.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="1281" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3IifZvVPCrv4v6LcXaX-It3nOkx80JONm7Lo_eAUHBD10zyWEXSAL4-zgbSmBNnybjrMFkINQ5E9b-AAb2CsGezoz_EcupQNG9Qfnkm1ve-eUO_iTzqB93e2_12BnMkTitCh2Pa2y5nlKRd_M3BSn_8g_oG7RiJ1oOrR9qZKdfLgyKXIOHhZn9zgVdl9j/w640-h480/APC_0029.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div> <img border="0" data-original-height="1038" data-original-width="1385" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-RwBtKN285F9LDF0n-d3VokvrOnjleGnchlcJI0AgAd-G8maGOHssLLvjD0D33Py_pn4GcBwie5gPdgZsPBKWE89e2UMRv872eWBO84uB9wcYC2qsZqHgrCZ7bsVDsCjL6yvR_pcv2We2cCidYJZHRe9kQ5GTEPK4p3PwA2vTK5u5TyYpHrytv5h1Sur/w640-h480/APC_0028.jpeg" width="640" /></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The frit beads in this set were created with the encasement layer of Effetre Rose Quartz #067, a transparent pink. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH8prdVk1AqLbGIAXA9ZWQmQQDt6Dvomj58QIrcaGiUoOEGv9nzOs4kzcK--ncvh2NqGP6PymJXCu2mfjFVRobrvej_hMIjnAi2yCbh8YiCl6dvikCi2lwnnz1ZyFyvJc6_i8CrVbcs0Lq_rcU-JfQPWScitEUo1TGcEnUM2tHBUZONcB-qlqpiNWL99CV/s1157/APC_0020.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="868" data-original-width="1157" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH8prdVk1AqLbGIAXA9ZWQmQQDt6Dvomj58QIrcaGiUoOEGv9nzOs4kzcK--ncvh2NqGP6PymJXCu2mfjFVRobrvej_hMIjnAi2yCbh8YiCl6dvikCi2lwnnz1ZyFyvJc6_i8CrVbcs0Lq_rcU-JfQPWScitEUo1TGcEnUM2tHBUZONcB-qlqpiNWL99CV/w640-h480/APC_0020.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhclbpP5EJh4vvfnhlvrok66B90QY-mNqiYMClCfwM5riNKdcC_-e8MOW2-xAWYR-dWHsa_vq5EDdNbA1o5a9n4BJcgwFql1uVq5jQpCZzLckYlF7cttHbwaOVBXNLjlYSpbf0oM3BFVrLwa21b8a5RJ0m3fw9H1YVbEIkTnY4EBTXUaw8syPtNl1_gcvAz/s1230/APC_0019.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="922" data-original-width="1230" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhclbpP5EJh4vvfnhlvrok66B90QY-mNqiYMClCfwM5riNKdcC_-e8MOW2-xAWYR-dWHsa_vq5EDdNbA1o5a9n4BJcgwFql1uVq5jQpCZzLckYlF7cttHbwaOVBXNLjlYSpbf0oM3BFVrLwa21b8a5RJ0m3fw9H1YVbEIkTnY4EBTXUaw8syPtNl1_gcvAz/w640-h480/APC_0019.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The frit beads in this set were created with the encasement layer of <a href="https://www.creationismessy.com" target="_blank">CiM - Creation is Messy</a> medium blue transparent similar to <a href="https://www.creationismessy.com/color.aspx?id=511" target="_blank">Robert E</a>, this was part of the recent CiM Second's bundle released earlier this year.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a 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href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxdYy63893LtmjswMtXjoeRIoc7iBsQ2UUJl3VOzQlFjEtSlzkp6selxh3xjio0p3iBCgVEpfDec0QpbwW92L8ox4ydmDgGxxYGviXlyL1Mjn4ZBdCOfMaAVAmBXixKNi2Qo6csK1yK5CuwxvuOhyKdGGDmdmZeAgk2WdoWuUg3kX3yOt2J9oq7pc-QImB/s1570/APC_0120.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1178" data-original-width="1570" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxdYy63893LtmjswMtXjoeRIoc7iBsQ2UUJl3VOzQlFjEtSlzkp6selxh3xjio0p3iBCgVEpfDec0QpbwW92L8ox4ydmDgGxxYGviXlyL1Mjn4ZBdCOfMaAVAmBXixKNi2Qo6csK1yK5CuwxvuOhyKdGGDmdmZeAgk2WdoWuUg3kX3yOt2J9oq7pc-QImB/w640-h480/APC_0120.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Such a difference the tumbling makes.It is important to note that the transparent glasses in most of these sets was the palest of the color range available in my glass stash.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I am not certain on the current availability of these transparent glasses so please r</span><span style="font-family: arial;">each out to <a href="https://www.nortelglass.com/product-category/soft-glass-104-coe/effetre/effetre-transparent/page/2/" target="_blank">Jean or Jennifer at Nortel </a>to add some of these glasses to your next glass order.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I am sure they can suggest other options if need be as I hope to be able to order additional glasses for my Love Sonnet sets in the future.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#creationismessy </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#cimglass</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#lovesonnet</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#effetrepaleaquamarine</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#effetrepaleblue</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#effetrerose</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#effetrerosequartz</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#effetrepaleemerald</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#effetresuperclear</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#effetre14K</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#pendragonfyre </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#handmade </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#handmadeincanada </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">@creationismessy </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">@nortel_glassgirl</span></div><p><br /></p>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-47262347161030842312023-09-10T11:27:00.000-03:002023-09-10T11:27:08.265-03:00Sunday Round Up - Tumbling Effetre Opaque Glasses<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Today's post is showing three sets of Effetre opaque round glass bead sets that have been tumbled to create a natural stone like finish. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Many jewelry designers will use these with semi precious stones to create a mixed media design.<br />I do not use etching chemicals as I prefer a more natural process and do not like to have harsh chemicals in my studio.<br /><br />Tumbling is a process of polishing or smoothing objects by placing them in a rotating barrel with abrasive media, such as sand, grit, or ceramic pellets. <br />The friction and impact of the media against the objects gradually wears away the surface, creating a smooth or shiny finish. <br />However, if the objects are made of glass, tumbling can also create an etched effect, because the abrasive media removes the glossy layer of the glass and exposes the underlying layer, which has a different refractive index. <br />This makes the glass look less transparent and more opaque, giving it a soft and velvety appearance.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />First up, Effetre Sage Green #211 opaque glass is a type of glass that has a smooth and uniform surface, with a rich and deep green color. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a 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style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmb0iDE8e62QJy73xauiiXyDa87SVeEANBmX540eQnK6RHGjE7uvM1Hrlqra-6K0NsfcCu0m7rv7dBpjK6tOBuxJ1QypvatlMON4o2lfHZl30ztTBXy8vgOKXRmtYgwZs5yCkomIbF7BkY5U9itdQn3_It6l0omOyWINTnuF2TWPSm5_WtgD0yBzwxAUMS/s1237/APC_0105.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="928" data-original-width="1237" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmb0iDE8e62QJy73xauiiXyDa87SVeEANBmX540eQnK6RHGjE7uvM1Hrlqra-6K0NsfcCu0m7rv7dBpjK6tOBuxJ1QypvatlMON4o2lfHZl30ztTBXy8vgOKXRmtYgwZs5yCkomIbF7BkY5U9itdQn3_It6l0omOyWINTnuF2TWPSm5_WtgD0yBzwxAUMS/w640-h480/APC_0105.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Next is a favourite Effetre base glass that most beginner bead makers use for practice beads - Light Turquoise opaque # 232. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">A simplicity in its blue green color allows it to be used in so many types of designs. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyLinYqpRRDrWxTlFMtvcEYpcgBuOy6BDJZTHrz0no_uImG3js6d28RIn-1_zuvIx7KgDsJG882p2R7qR1aB4-YrkycgnOJ_qp_yUltTdevmXwn9i3qITsyFIYdvlL5gIYd3qHKhvgIrhFqEuB9jbecJHLPlOOpWzrX1baNrbfpy88doVjHI8UwNLXnwE8/s1372/APC_0013.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1029" data-original-width="1372" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyLinYqpRRDrWxTlFMtvcEYpcgBuOy6BDJZTHrz0no_uImG3js6d28RIn-1_zuvIx7KgDsJG882p2R7qR1aB4-YrkycgnOJ_qp_yUltTdevmXwn9i3qITsyFIYdvlL5gIYd3qHKhvgIrhFqEuB9jbecJHLPlOOpWzrX1baNrbfpy88doVjHI8UwNLXnwE8/w640-h480/APC_0013.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As it has so many traits of reactivity with other glasses, I sometimes like to create simple rounds to really show off the color.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a 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opaque glass has a vibrant, rich deep purple color. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">These spacers are small enough to fit in between other beads or wirework, but not too small that they disappear. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB8EJghBB10lIqPuWd_s4euB4SZQsfBiHVXdK8iPNCq4tJhS6l9F-fFP03QlFNGxjJ9twCvdQTN3SaDqPUqvwtixba_qM3tgiWkqRngT0qSAfjDiWBaDm7ss9MKv_nES1XwBCj6roL2Uxn37rcDIp8tnFl67HjQJhStLki2UfI1agXG-RPTfXsWdFx2-j4/s1113/APC_0131.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="835" data-original-width="1113" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB8EJghBB10lIqPuWd_s4euB4SZQsfBiHVXdK8iPNCq4tJhS6l9F-fFP03QlFNGxjJ9twCvdQTN3SaDqPUqvwtixba_qM3tgiWkqRngT0qSAfjDiWBaDm7ss9MKv_nES1XwBCj6roL2Uxn37rcDIp8tnFl67HjQJhStLki2UfI1agXG-RPTfXsWdFx2-j4/w640-h480/APC_0131.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">They are perfect for creating necklaces or bracelets with a variety of styles and colors.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-eQYXxdxURwUosecEMkBNEeRZtQdTrb8Znfejndb3u7WZ8FkXosjS4s9JcOP5l-97OxOLvDdV8IF4O_Cz7I992FOWQgMovzEClunNn7e6_LteSYFp6crOR9JL6_DGXvjF39y_FGnq3BMEgqWUIY32bZRm0aC7c8ZHKKcHGsBhRtu6iCNM7XtGbGQN4dk/s1269/APC_0138.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="952" data-original-width="1269" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-eQYXxdxURwUosecEMkBNEeRZtQdTrb8Znfejndb3u7WZ8FkXosjS4s9JcOP5l-97OxOLvDdV8IF4O_Cz7I992FOWQgMovzEClunNn7e6_LteSYFp6crOR9JL6_DGXvjF39y_FGnq3BMEgqWUIY32bZRm0aC7c8ZHKKcHGsBhRtu6iCNM7XtGbGQN4dk/w640-h480/APC_0138.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">These glasses are all very affordable and available at Nortel Glass in Toronto for less than $30 CAD a pound (based on their current online shopping portal). Reach out to Jean or Jennifer at Nortel to add or restock some of these glasses to your collection.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />#Beadwork <br />#SpacerMaking <br />#JewelryMaking <br />#JewelryDesign <br />#Beads <br />#Beading <br />#Crafting </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />#DIYJewelry<br />#Handmade</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#effetre</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#nortel</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#pendragonfyre</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#handmade</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#handmadeincanada</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">@nortel_glassgirl</span></div></div>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-22616580826118149812023-08-03T15:35:00.001-03:002023-08-03T15:35:51.114-03:00Measuring Handmade Lampwork Beads - How Do You Measure Yours?<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Due to the extraordinary heat that we have been dealing with this summer, today's post speaks to different subject that every bead maker has encountered after the beads emerge from the kiln.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />A few Sundays ago when I was spending my torch session making over 200 spacers, it took quite some time to remove them from their mandrels, clean it hole and group them for common bead sizing (hole to hole).</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />When I post beads for sale, I like to measure the beads and note the range in measurement from small to large so that jewelry makers have specific measurements to use in their planning of a new design.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Someone reached out to ask me how I measure my beads to be so exact in my millimetre sizes.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Answer: I use a handy digital calliper. These are available for purchase at some hardware stores or online.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-oLLI77dwI11sND_-Ottl3-GMdDxCryldcsRBmtbBViCQfFirfjiyIwX_jJb9pF1kUmjsjFUHxaTSyWOoTbJ9HfP7Tl-zqDPL130HhPwksnMWxNJj9hbT5cLRYLEBLjjZmvmqq2AuGYGI7zqLLUg5sJWrsI5_fr9ZIJ_1lFGwPs6uB5HCrecQauZDzhTh/s1600/caliper.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1297" data-original-width="1600" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-oLLI77dwI11sND_-Ottl3-GMdDxCryldcsRBmtbBViCQfFirfjiyIwX_jJb9pF1kUmjsjFUHxaTSyWOoTbJ9HfP7Tl-zqDPL130HhPwksnMWxNJj9hbT5cLRYLEBLjjZmvmqq2AuGYGI7zqLLUg5sJWrsI5_fr9ZIJ_1lFGwPs6uB5HCrecQauZDzhTh/w400-h324/caliper.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">A set of calipers are a tool that can measure the diameter, thickness, and length of an object with precision. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Here are the basics of its use.<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Turn on the digital calipers and set the zero point by closing the jaws and pressing the zero button. If you are using an analog calipers, align the zero mark on the scale with the needle.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Hold the bead in one hand and gently open the jaws of the calipers with the other hand. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Place the bead between the jaws and close them until they touch the bead lightly. Do not squeeze the bead or apply too much pressure, as this may damage the bead or affect the measurement.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Read the measurement on the display or scale of the calipers. This is the diameter of the bead at its widest point. </span></li></ul><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIo7bUXt3oyXE7yLch9GBZ7atoE6BdYcXLylnozionYRWrW-JWh1rK9kEgMRrwwcmnOBWUs1gAifZhnR4bbjc6BfdlRPyk-iFml50arV4dbbjjZyO35IyAkuHGUSS8AVr1Vsv2DItYnFu7ySpI4g4qOUKPPMEYgMJtYn_4YsfRXl-0z1EPqkz7-dasCuZ1/s1886/IMG_2895.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1058" data-original-width="1886" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIo7bUXt3oyXE7yLch9GBZ7atoE6BdYcXLylnozionYRWrW-JWh1rK9kEgMRrwwcmnOBWUs1gAifZhnR4bbjc6BfdlRPyk-iFml50arV4dbbjjZyO35IyAkuHGUSS8AVr1Vsv2DItYnFu7ySpI4g4qOUKPPMEYgMJtYn_4YsfRXl-0z1EPqkz7-dasCuZ1/w640-h360/IMG_2895.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial;">You can also measure the thickness of the bead by placing it between the smaller jaws at the end of the calipers. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">To measure the length of the bead, use the depth gauge at the bottom of the calipers and insert it into the hole of the bead.</span></li></ul></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;">So I created a quick template to assist me in sorting the beads into groups by size.</span></li></ul><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg18PPYHkptR3nmd_MzNylhF8f-q2l_j4NXQ-vbY3i5dq4kVbbLcsC7NltnwRfkqAf9-YY7H2DA-d4sL-PVJVouDJ06L2w2ZFlNmDoMSezJQQI1AzgImA2CdHoFeclKPFJH622qPzn1k2rGwAXJdsM1BbNZX115_VeqZA2vZDXFjLcqMh5o5Y7PWDyU2jvS/s2000/IMG_2894.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1319" data-original-width="2000" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg18PPYHkptR3nmd_MzNylhF8f-q2l_j4NXQ-vbY3i5dq4kVbbLcsC7NltnwRfkqAf9-YY7H2DA-d4sL-PVJVouDJ06L2w2ZFlNmDoMSezJQQI1AzgImA2CdHoFeclKPFJH622qPzn1k2rGwAXJdsM1BbNZX115_VeqZA2vZDXFjLcqMh5o5Y7PWDyU2jvS/w640-h422/IMG_2894.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;">I measure each bead and place them in the grid based on the recorded size in millimetres.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">As I usually measure many beads within the same stringing session, I have found that beads can fall within the same range of measurement... with a few outliers. </span></li></ul><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6MZE_EK_eiyoM87XRP9SQWfQhEmupy1Gjjg-dDv0G081fjbZ-p__7aQn92p_B_cQaIEKKhayF8DKga0wtYctQWCIQbrbF1ejRUr-SSZiwwUV5irv26rSRCDh84FsOPyX_Eem9qbQ-xqvzfihNdg6cJVRlqeP-D5-w8vgJ4HT9tOLan1P9En3h4rffjaRm/s2000/IMG_2896.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="2000" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6MZE_EK_eiyoM87XRP9SQWfQhEmupy1Gjjg-dDv0G081fjbZ-p__7aQn92p_B_cQaIEKKhayF8DKga0wtYctQWCIQbrbF1ejRUr-SSZiwwUV5irv26rSRCDh84FsOPyX_Eem9qbQ-xqvzfihNdg6cJVRlqeP-D5-w8vgJ4HT9tOLan1P9En3h4rffjaRm/w640-h132/IMG_2896.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Based on the grouping of the sizes, I then choose the beads to include in my string of wire for photographing and posting on my Etsy online shop.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFH8Kck4AmQFLb-E2sdMy_s8bFEFSq0YG03KJyra969RW-9ILSMgmTtQc8Zt0XlNfjVptTd5nS4NHDaVBaA8AgXJTq-6U65FySuKSQL6_9IQQW4kkO0hHgPF02mJRnkIr00Ejhyuznv8V0Oyed9LJR989TlK7tr6oqA36xDvnkZaakzLLa4CWQVfbrtiWv/s1993/IMG_2897.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1609" data-original-width="1993" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFH8Kck4AmQFLb-E2sdMy_s8bFEFSq0YG03KJyra969RW-9ILSMgmTtQc8Zt0XlNfjVptTd5nS4NHDaVBaA8AgXJTq-6U65FySuKSQL6_9IQQW4kkO0hHgPF02mJRnkIr00Ejhyuznv8V0Oyed9LJR989TlK7tr6oqA36xDvnkZaakzLLa4CWQVfbrtiWv/w640-h516/IMG_2897.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Any outliers go into my "bead soup" bottle for a future offering of orphan beads so nothing goes to waste!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Measuring your lampwork beads with a caliper can help you ensure quality, consistency, and accuracy in your bead making or collecting. It can also help you create beautiful jewelry designs that fit well and look great.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">My latest sets of spacers are now posted and available for purchase in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Pendragonfyre" target="_blank">Pendragonfyre Etsy Shop.</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />#Beadwork <br />#Beadspacing <br />#SpacerMaking <br />#JewelryMaking <br />#JewelryDesign <br />#Mandrels <br />#Beads <br />#Beading <br />#Crafting <br />#PrecisionMeasuring<br />#AccurateMeasurement<br />#DigitalCaliper<br />#MeasurementTool<br />#DIYJewelry<br />#Handmade</span></div>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-69847325978130007322023-07-16T14:33:00.004-03:002023-07-16T14:33:00.144-03:00CiM - Creation Is Messy's Denim Glass with Double Helix Silver Glass Frit<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Just a few beads to share on this mid July Sunday. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The forecast here in New Brunswick is for rain which is a pleasant change from the heat wave over the past 2 weeks.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The glass frit bead set for this week is highlighting Double Helix frits and powder over a base glass of <a href="https://www.creationismessy.com/color.aspx?id=364" target="_blank">CiM - Creation Is Messy's Denim.</a> It is described as a transparent denim blue.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9onIVsXac2rdRa-y8y4Kvl709ddAhqS-sb1GgaA-53eWnF9dTGYYxTd3f5J8Bk8ROJ64Gl4jZO3UtDBPw4X_0XBGNnSaYFErzKpO4PCB9ITBfuz-T_S8fyIleoepyG6ZzsyOgzldHVf9DAlIv5Zi33PA0NGLx6x8XuB_nAQmTW4wTcTiHZl7S_LlA8n0Q/s2000/APC_4642-hdr.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9onIVsXac2rdRa-y8y4Kvl709ddAhqS-sb1GgaA-53eWnF9dTGYYxTd3f5J8Bk8ROJ64Gl4jZO3UtDBPw4X_0XBGNnSaYFErzKpO4PCB9ITBfuz-T_S8fyIleoepyG6ZzsyOgzldHVf9DAlIv5Zi33PA0NGLx6x8XuB_nAQmTW4wTcTiHZl7S_LlA8n0Q/w640-h480/APC_4642-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />As CiM Denim is quite saturated, I decided to create these beads with a base of clear glass with an encasement of Denim. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidF4xnXPKPNME-03TOp_5u9iRXrQ55DxF2zDELokTl7Uh_Y94Tn_82NFr49rfatMG27yV-aXPkkNYhCU01bdQcq_uliCqZHmgqUSxrfNw6oGAkPiHrrnD6deVHV67AgE6pMsoBH6Lacn1PSAGEKG2GL732WkgxehhLTHnYhNn5XyJEDrLKsPGC6a2XiK0q/s2000/APC_4645-hdr.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1501" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidF4xnXPKPNME-03TOp_5u9iRXrQ55DxF2zDELokTl7Uh_Y94Tn_82NFr49rfatMG27yV-aXPkkNYhCU01bdQcq_uliCqZHmgqUSxrfNw6oGAkPiHrrnD6deVHV67AgE6pMsoBH6Lacn1PSAGEKG2GL732WkgxehhLTHnYhNn5XyJEDrLKsPGC6a2XiK0q/w640-h480/APC_4645-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Layers of rare <a href="https://doublehelixglassworks.com/product/kronos-2-frit/" target="_blank">Double Helix Kronos powder and medium grind frit </a>was added and melted in. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> then rolled the bead in <a href="https://doublehelixglassworks.com/product/zephyr-frit-2-oz/" target="_blank">Double Helix Zephyr coarse glass frit.</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0000ee; font-family: arial;"><u><br /></u></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://doublehelixglassworks.com/product/zephyr-frit-2-oz/" target="_blank"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://doublehelixglassworks.com/product/zephyr-frit-2-oz/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglDF-k0PiF7RjROAoZShAAApRrK6AEKVAbGO_6n-g_zTkwvIbkdH4bcTf45IWgUFl5lPFcSBWjfE9BYU54g6SjjbZuqOR0CAJsKYzlp7TbFpQY2jf8ttjwGEQCi4CGIPaO7bEZF_yFKzAFb2geJj1EpRwZYnToZ9XEvQ8vtWm_Bn_6LI5nlf1YZJ_NFP-g/s2000/APC_4648-hdr.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1501" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglDF-k0PiF7RjROAoZShAAApRrK6AEKVAbGO_6n-g_zTkwvIbkdH4bcTf45IWgUFl5lPFcSBWjfE9BYU54g6SjjbZuqOR0CAJsKYzlp7TbFpQY2jf8ttjwGEQCi4CGIPaO7bEZF_yFKzAFb2geJj1EpRwZYnToZ9XEvQ8vtWm_Bn_6LI5nlf1YZJ_NFP-g/w640-h480/APC_4648-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This technique set some of the base glass as pools of dark blue before I reduced the overall bead and encased fully with a rod of Zephyr.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatW_2bmhXY6nFuFp0hcYK3oMTQ-KtLDFGQUcjIUJpGt3MncJFD9vpbDNDn9zUm3qx9NtsEHI38w1Y4rOfVVqlzR7D_QsFZk_ai7jDxGB0QegTeCtjhgHdbs0WZrPG7S90PMsCY1mptKjW6QertFLg-MI9K-QkY7GyGZkrAxGpAxBOluhXDCTm73FYp66W/s2465/APC_4651-hdr.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2465" data-original-width="1850" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatW_2bmhXY6nFuFp0hcYK3oMTQ-KtLDFGQUcjIUJpGt3MncJFD9vpbDNDn9zUm3qx9NtsEHI38w1Y4rOfVVqlzR7D_QsFZk_ai7jDxGB0QegTeCtjhgHdbs0WZrPG7S90PMsCY1mptKjW6QertFLg-MI9K-QkY7GyGZkrAxGpAxBOluhXDCTm73FYp66W/w480-h640/APC_4651-hdr.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The silver glass patterns emerged with shades of blues, greens and creams in lovely pools of light.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">A final shape to rectangle and cubes finished these unique beads.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT2xOWg13VZoqobjyM1fuLRozI8Dxfhg6Kt5Az0HOrVZLlniBJq6hdNZ1i46Zsqpd8xiy116KWLqLRXU25mpnLNDL4QMfJQeP7xihQzQNd5rhH2c-kMsP7w5Ds6qRDMW0usSdFrk7NcoIfIipqGCS9urXqgFH8Vc7Q_3mLmba1LnAg1-M9yhlgPJ7wxNEQ/s2000/APC_4636-hdr.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT2xOWg13VZoqobjyM1fuLRozI8Dxfhg6Kt5Az0HOrVZLlniBJq6hdNZ1i46Zsqpd8xiy116KWLqLRXU25mpnLNDL4QMfJQeP7xihQzQNd5rhH2c-kMsP7w5Ds6qRDMW0usSdFrk7NcoIfIipqGCS9urXqgFH8Vc7Q_3mLmba1LnAg1-M9yhlgPJ7wxNEQ/w640-h480/APC_4636-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />I made a few spacers beads of CiM Denim that are very dark but look lovely along with the beads and the faceted crystals that I added to each end of the string.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />#creationismessy<br />#cimdenim<br />#nortel<br />#kronos<br />#zephyr<br />#doublehelixglass<br />#pendragonfyre<br />#handmade<br />#handmadeincanada<br />@dubhelix<br />@creationismessy<br />@nortel_glassgirl</span></div>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-17920789553422305212023-07-15T13:47:00.014-03:002023-07-15T13:47:00.152-03:00CiM Crocus paired with Effetre Pale Purple - Pendragonfyre Frit Beads<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Today's quick post is a simple set of frit beads using my Pendragonfyre hand blended frit over Effetre Pale Purple. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIBpfaoXrHHIqeCuYe6YH6FMsbbO2zVzpxHdHdxL9Em-Zb-RHNF5Gjkxbfv0tK1Qc-qaiulO52jiWNqa_hJgT4syWCtGT0YHYIeleWQUqg-d2rXLumxNMR2pPSyXnCeXzcLPyOUVlOfJ_4aDdYq-lv0QUHqyPUTl_eSzrifigLl8gsxYMwjvXuaL--vR4c/s1644/APC_4207-hdr.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1234" data-original-width="1644" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIBpfaoXrHHIqeCuYe6YH6FMsbbO2zVzpxHdHdxL9Em-Zb-RHNF5Gjkxbfv0tK1Qc-qaiulO52jiWNqa_hJgT4syWCtGT0YHYIeleWQUqg-d2rXLumxNMR2pPSyXnCeXzcLPyOUVlOfJ_4aDdYq-lv0QUHqyPUTl_eSzrifigLl8gsxYMwjvXuaL--vR4c/w640-h480/APC_4207-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Each frit bead has a core of Effetre white to lighten up the bead a bit.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWofVp-jT5vFQUiPjeCEhk3G8mehbXp0HasyZtIN0xtlwhJf6edY9V-iA9msffIteGH_8XaM-GW4IBhAg1E8ZzhKeQxFCYAxyW9lEPHJ1TOIw7fX0wQTlIdF3pZjpgnCRJUmR1Fye40LCM2gnWoohxThTFiHwrGxs8bwIHodvueHSTLLwXEeBMEo5VTLpe/s1836/APC_4195-hdr.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1377" data-original-width="1836" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWofVp-jT5vFQUiPjeCEhk3G8mehbXp0HasyZtIN0xtlwhJf6edY9V-iA9msffIteGH_8XaM-GW4IBhAg1E8ZzhKeQxFCYAxyW9lEPHJ1TOIw7fX0wQTlIdF3pZjpgnCRJUmR1Fye40LCM2gnWoohxThTFiHwrGxs8bwIHodvueHSTLLwXEeBMEo5VTLpe/w640-h480/APC_4195-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The spacers that coordinate in this set are <a href="https://creationismessy.com/color.aspx?id=46" target="_blank">CiM Crocus.</a> <br />Crocus is a milky opal lavender that stays translucent after annealing- same hue as Wisteria.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqA3d6lNgbAsxrHB-SlFN2nYMqGLLbi7laEgcZB1mJhbIJ7xGJ_zijwDZ5vowsdLXvMQ9EdRrVmSLSkkumJs5Vq1dkdPhPWTlfQ8mn9Ni_a3dUJnHWOGAeihjvH0b7zj_ZakNftsefVGzhWOMT3HMQ_Z84eWFJBb6pkNE3aaNvWG9HLPioRPQSa0T7Sad4/s1612/APC_4204-hdr.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1209" data-original-width="1612" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqA3d6lNgbAsxrHB-SlFN2nYMqGLLbi7laEgcZB1mJhbIJ7xGJ_zijwDZ5vowsdLXvMQ9EdRrVmSLSkkumJs5Vq1dkdPhPWTlfQ8mn9Ni_a3dUJnHWOGAeihjvH0b7zj_ZakNftsefVGzhWOMT3HMQ_Z84eWFJBb6pkNE3aaNvWG9HLPioRPQSa0T7Sad4/w640-h480/APC_4204-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><a href="https://www.nortelglass.com/product/cim660-crocus/" target="_blank">CiM Crocus is showing as IN STOCK i</a>n the online shopping cart at Nortel at the time of this blog post. Reach out to Jean or Jennifer at Nortel for your glassy needs!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />#cimglass<br />#cimcrocus<br />#handmade<br />#handmadeincanada<br />#nortel<br />#pendragonfyre<br />#etsyshop<br />@creationismessy<br />@nortel_glassgirl</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-2281163932623049432023-07-14T18:04:00.001-03:002023-07-14T18:04:00.151-03:00Another Experiment in the CiM - Creation Is Messy's Mystery Bundle with Glass Diversions Coffee Bean Frit<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The bead set in today's post was created from one of the unlabelled rod in the CiM Seconds Mystery Pack. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9sIuY5TqiyyeyXAM0eyBeZDnZQNJoeHe4Wr8cJkwoANOPOfzTGjl_mPbHrsaAJ78nMyWOhkuAAwg7BA20jGdCWLuaS0Vdg0Em0mj_n64dbgfbUZf_x1-gIQo8lvFl-HUelfqljww7X1tEt38C3qexLLPouGjtUPX89bswt4TtC2AqWIfqZzXd-ow-G4Bc/s1636/APC_4171-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1227" data-original-width="1636" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9sIuY5TqiyyeyXAM0eyBeZDnZQNJoeHe4Wr8cJkwoANOPOfzTGjl_mPbHrsaAJ78nMyWOhkuAAwg7BA20jGdCWLuaS0Vdg0Em0mj_n64dbgfbUZf_x1-gIQo8lvFl-HUelfqljww7X1tEt38C3qexLLPouGjtUPX89bswt4TtC2AqWIfqZzXd-ow-G4Bc/w640-h480/APC_4171-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I</span><span style="font-family: arial;">t is an opaque brown that I am guessing may be close to <a href="https://www.creationismessy.com/color.aspx?id=49" target="_blank">CiM - </a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.creationismessy.com/color.aspx?id=49" target="_blank">Creation Is Messy's Chai. </a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I could be wrong and welcome any other guesses from other artists that have snagged a mystery bundle as well.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVi0uSRtYUttlPILXYpEwxcpkn9kpovEdUYuTgB7m6QCKPA3Oj3kaXbvMhBTkNRbqOQmFYst1VZ9nlUGB97Boi2Wa8Sg9NRomYNTj78FOQcf9AdKd36Ap3jaetvBdWHpYUOnVgw4Nvpq4hdnuU9Df_PoH_fMMkh6BWwXJGQt6elbjThCQvTdDV0xZkQ14/s1823/APC_4174-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1368" data-original-width="1823" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVi0uSRtYUttlPILXYpEwxcpkn9kpovEdUYuTgB7m6QCKPA3Oj3kaXbvMhBTkNRbqOQmFYst1VZ9nlUGB97Boi2Wa8Sg9NRomYNTj78FOQcf9AdKd36Ap3jaetvBdWHpYUOnVgw4Nvpq4hdnuU9Df_PoH_fMMkh6BWwXJGQt6elbjThCQvTdDV0xZkQ14/w640-h480/APC_4174-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE0Kpk4-1td0-Shsc4nZVdVNEOI8wxO0COVWtPVIYitzV4gOazfmENLgEA9Ix9fH0VT3QtWBO0uFeNOn3Hh8hHzFI8UN4Qw6B1DEP9DfCUMz8-SmJmJOaFqg1omI62l3nPkIblU_PWcgdB3O4TX3U4Cla2nXJ9zzlBhzuWbEFdNCs1VOjev7TnLVQRonLP/s1850/APC_4177-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1387" data-original-width="1850" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE0Kpk4-1td0-Shsc4nZVdVNEOI8wxO0COVWtPVIYitzV4gOazfmENLgEA9Ix9fH0VT3QtWBO0uFeNOn3Hh8hHzFI8UN4Qw6B1DEP9DfCUMz8-SmJmJOaFqg1omI62l3nPkIblU_PWcgdB3O4TX3U4Cla2nXJ9zzlBhzuWbEFdNCs1VOjev7TnLVQRonLP/w640-h480/APC_4177-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Here CiM's Chai was rolled in 99% fine silver foil and sprinkled with <a href="https://www.glassdiversions.com/products/coffee-bean-frit-blend?_pos=1&_sid=83d974837&_ss=r" target="_blank">Coffee Bean frit from Glass Diversions. </a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Mtq3f7MPhfT_0EZlw4636shemEHgEh-qF2qgf-HhwthyOjGQ_nSOlWW2dvwD9DE4p15AEKGeiJfwZKl6r62bwWzAMG44OVimD7V68nP1kBAMU6gXPZJkGbOMOn4OjJUxToczUxh3Cjop25_i9FgLRjvtVb4JVkhxQ36AF-zDJjKYOjRHXJ2RCnWlBej6/s1920/APC_4180-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1920" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Mtq3f7MPhfT_0EZlw4636shemEHgEh-qF2qgf-HhwthyOjGQ_nSOlWW2dvwD9DE4p15AEKGeiJfwZKl6r62bwWzAMG44OVimD7V68nP1kBAMU6gXPZJkGbOMOn4OjJUxToczUxh3Cjop25_i9FgLRjvtVb4JVkhxQ36AF-zDJjKYOjRHXJ2RCnWlBej6/w640-h480/APC_4180-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The frit has webbed among the micro drops of silver to create a rich set of 5 round beads. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7gHSbv37amyj9EpT851oA0e6vTgcHA_u_EVcyoT3GPEI4umITQP5HHLvgu2hz-uPTyHb_d0Hg_8xGwAxesUUjUnBknEmOxew_U8oKZ_mI-ncLvVMDd8N3CO4iymUUjvVhVMLJ9ECBEUmREbx7ajKrERVy2GJESKGo4Kxq4Cc7w9ouWqBs-1Yh8j-4GqHS/s1558/APC_4183-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1169" data-original-width="1558" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7gHSbv37amyj9EpT851oA0e6vTgcHA_u_EVcyoT3GPEI4umITQP5HHLvgu2hz-uPTyHb_d0Hg_8xGwAxesUUjUnBknEmOxew_U8oKZ_mI-ncLvVMDd8N3CO4iymUUjvVhVMLJ9ECBEUmREbx7ajKrERVy2GJESKGo4Kxq4Cc7w9ouWqBs-1Yh8j-4GqHS/w640-h480/APC_4183-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />A timeless classic for both casual and business fashions!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn953Am_a02HO-Ufe-4PfuzFckd6pi-PMljgVwNc0Md0uAP68xqU2E3E0XfaqMzKit3BDShdJJ4h_vf3WIaNWYKeEOcLkep-hNBNr0tF8Np7DtDugmI_0RPb5dIq786UkjE2CUm7oMgrofW6b3AlVvxpmt_Mlk9wGYHUYA7jW1eBbAPwQPHwqZUsdAxvoX/s1793/APC_4186-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1345" data-original-width="1793" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn953Am_a02HO-Ufe-4PfuzFckd6pi-PMljgVwNc0Md0uAP68xqU2E3E0XfaqMzKit3BDShdJJ4h_vf3WIaNWYKeEOcLkep-hNBNr0tF8Np7DtDugmI_0RPb5dIq786UkjE2CUm7oMgrofW6b3AlVvxpmt_Mlk9wGYHUYA7jW1eBbAPwQPHwqZUsdAxvoX/w640-h480/APC_4186-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />I have checked availability of CiM Chai and unfortunately I do not see it in stock on <a href="https://www.nortelglass.com/" target="_blank">Nortel Glass' </a>online shopping cart. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I suggest that you reach out to Jean or Jennifer just in case they have some in their back stock or that they can recommend an alternative.<br /><br />#cimglass<br />#cimchai<br />#handmade<br />#handmadeincanada<br />#nortel<br />#pendragonfyre<br />#etsyshop<br />#glassdiversions<br />@creationismessy<br />@nortel_glassgirl</span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-25836318705770731652023-07-13T19:23:00.001-03:002023-07-13T19:29:29.652-03:00Practice, Practice, Practice Creating Hollow Glass Beads<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As I continue my "Practice, Practice, Practice" work with hollow beads, I have some results of recent work to share with you.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The technique I used was creating the two sides of the bead on a 3/32" mandrel and then connecting the two sides and closing the gap. Shaping the bead in the heat and allowing the internal air to heat up and inflate the hollow resulted in the bead sets below.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />First up, This hollow features <a href="https://www.creationismessy.com/color.aspx?id=508" target="_blank">CiM Bewitched.</a> This glass is a "streamer" glass with a clear base with indigo and purple streamers. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMRHekMhBOXRwQXUoR7viG4mkrTacT9PDuyVRi2u279QmKYBsPguuCVXp0L8bcKBHY9Jlzpn6_MSgHqugopV1-wpiPumOmbodYp_B2ZSOULtD56R4ehieBHsj8NFRKzT_iL32Uf14vdEksoZ33PMffQvxwM5z7CjGWwhE0A0GP8dcs7WijZYyi3uu-55yk/s1811/APC_4300-hdr%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1358" data-original-width="1811" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMRHekMhBOXRwQXUoR7viG4mkrTacT9PDuyVRi2u279QmKYBsPguuCVXp0L8bcKBHY9Jlzpn6_MSgHqugopV1-wpiPumOmbodYp_B2ZSOULtD56R4ehieBHsj8NFRKzT_iL32Uf14vdEksoZ33PMffQvxwM5z7CjGWwhE0A0GP8dcs7WijZYyi3uu-55yk/w640-h480/APC_4300-hdr%20(1).jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">It created the hollow and shaped it into the sphere and then added the dots of <a href="https://doublehelixglassworks.com/product/kalypso/" target="_blank">Double Helix Kalypso.</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb5KQRd2d0rN_Ho2e1WlB0cgspkOo2UldKST03jKm7KITJ6Zwpow23b73qCQzE8uv6aA7W2Oe1_FkoPZGBdlNu8TzMOnmSKMEv1sjm6ozWi1iFi2vSr0x857UCPSnGunvjvvVuwqzvNn_j-P2X0oHGEeoViTfpzQiUxrFvxIgbFw5bbYEFbEgR0CnoZ1G7/s1742/APC_4303-hdr%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1307" data-original-width="1742" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb5KQRd2d0rN_Ho2e1WlB0cgspkOo2UldKST03jKm7KITJ6Zwpow23b73qCQzE8uv6aA7W2Oe1_FkoPZGBdlNu8TzMOnmSKMEv1sjm6ozWi1iFi2vSr0x857UCPSnGunvjvvVuwqzvNn_j-P2X0oHGEeoViTfpzQiUxrFvxIgbFw5bbYEFbEgR0CnoZ1G7/w640-h480/APC_4303-hdr%20(1).jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Just a touch of reduction brought the multiple hue metallic shine to the surface of each dots. The spacer beads are CiM Bewitched.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhazE_1cqJdGiLiFWJYLN_fDZ4cOkTX3dnRLZx0bQG9RVY_39mjG_OWPqJuLlWu09nXWGjhfLIAvpkerNWn0aDA183tOjsFl_x2V4PUbIVQaKBMp4QfzZdoSw3xVanCYjQBsBK60cMbnJWeQ6TAIqGA0ZaCZi3c75b9yi5NHjCCsFBqpMhxBn8Cjux8_27W/s1573/APC_4306-hdr%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1180" data-original-width="1573" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhazE_1cqJdGiLiFWJYLN_fDZ4cOkTX3dnRLZx0bQG9RVY_39mjG_OWPqJuLlWu09nXWGjhfLIAvpkerNWn0aDA183tOjsFl_x2V4PUbIVQaKBMp4QfzZdoSw3xVanCYjQBsBK60cMbnJWeQ6TAIqGA0ZaCZi3c75b9yi5NHjCCsFBqpMhxBn8Cjux8_27W/w640-h480/APC_4306-hdr%20(1).jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><div style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I was lucky to get a <a href="https://www.nortelglass.com/product-category/soft-glass-104-coe/creation_is_messy_seconds/" target="_blank">CiM Seconds </a>rod bundle back in April at Nortel and I have started to try a few of the rods in this selection. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The first unlabelled rod in the bundle looks like possibly CiM Nymph or Persian Green.</span></div><div style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Times;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDqZZlBivFm5j9UpnZCAprP4E2hVzc7SmkJioIOMAxve8EpD6PjseXkb2dVm_Hoa8SC0P-MYpC_WczeNm8vpM-U9ri8XFhcyGz4JTvoD2EX07gt6vmU-FobtVb9Fvk1EQZboFwMndbMXJj7gFw6mDVgXi9ubyoZtu3jNPL5art0_PuvZfq8AFq1_fQ5T6-/s1327/APC_4591-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="996" data-original-width="1327" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDqZZlBivFm5j9UpnZCAprP4E2hVzc7SmkJioIOMAxve8EpD6PjseXkb2dVm_Hoa8SC0P-MYpC_WczeNm8vpM-U9ri8XFhcyGz4JTvoD2EX07gt6vmU-FobtVb9Fvk1EQZboFwMndbMXJj7gFw6mDVgXi9ubyoZtu3jNPL5art0_PuvZfq8AFq1_fQ5T6-/w640-h480/APC_4591-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>This is a simple hollow that shows the misty color so beautifully.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcfBVBxs9yUX_qxYpGJoXgq2miQCLEEQ900aJ8brLca-2xKzuWnBNNxAH44fLeXUoGbL9jDSifFa_rqu2DEMwreitoBFh409dRAOsGBMnDsR7k1X69jfiR-sRxX2Al536-uVxzPCpyFwEmE6auTLzE8TRPVr9YwKaYMuZxt5INtS8oB47bXB4dsLNCN9qx/s1123/APC_4597-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="843" data-original-width="1123" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcfBVBxs9yUX_qxYpGJoXgq2miQCLEEQ900aJ8brLca-2xKzuWnBNNxAH44fLeXUoGbL9jDSifFa_rqu2DEMwreitoBFh409dRAOsGBMnDsR7k1X69jfiR-sRxX2Al536-uVxzPCpyFwEmE6auTLzE8TRPVr9YwKaYMuZxt5INtS8oB47bXB4dsLNCN9qx/w640-h480/APC_4597-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This next hollow was simply made with with the same as above with some streams of <a href="https://creationismessy.com/color.aspx?id=596" target="_blank">CiM Amazon Misty </a>and <a href="https://doublehelixglassworks.com/product/melia/" target="_blank">Double Helix Melia.</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTGe3VFzr7ahlPIOTd3Tz76AIm1dnCe6mnjZSZKfUnUXhfb9aKU1mqEAM8IbjRxnnW8jUDxtdS5BRf-gHEaORNaBoPI97XenaTYVcU98qfAgTgH92lKfSD36ZufhMMBPw0Kt4GacleQE3JEG-p-NiVgBJxKW_zKfzGZZ6SU21u4G-DgUNEFU1LeaXUTV2T/s1416/APC_4579-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1062" data-original-width="1416" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTGe3VFzr7ahlPIOTd3Tz76AIm1dnCe6mnjZSZKfUnUXhfb9aKU1mqEAM8IbjRxnnW8jUDxtdS5BRf-gHEaORNaBoPI97XenaTYVcU98qfAgTgH92lKfSD36ZufhMMBPw0Kt4GacleQE3JEG-p-NiVgBJxKW_zKfzGZZ6SU21u4G-DgUNEFU1LeaXUTV2T/w640-h480/APC_4579-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The striations of the silver glass created a pretty mother of pearl reaction that has just a hint of a sparkle when it is closely observed. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTwv4rKMdfyEiVZt9mQbKXFIfDo5Yf83P7Ldon-eEM5qBNzjGuEjt7h_U7AEz3aimRMiYIorP4jQiYDKXkEQpVG68puBflSbAGYugI7nZODgFBZUu78IUq56i3PZ_gKA5WIvQQqX6h9O5aZlzLYNTgqLHef3brVkoBNSrNkrfyfawnGBLFcZnpzNOEvi20/s1249/APC_4582-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="937" data-original-width="1249" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTwv4rKMdfyEiVZt9mQbKXFIfDo5Yf83P7Ldon-eEM5qBNzjGuEjt7h_U7AEz3aimRMiYIorP4jQiYDKXkEQpVG68puBflSbAGYugI7nZODgFBZUu78IUq56i3PZ_gKA5WIvQQqX6h9O5aZlzLYNTgqLHef3brVkoBNSrNkrfyfawnGBLFcZnpzNOEvi20/w640-h480/APC_4582-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">It is unfortunately that it is very difficult to capture in a photograph. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5hyMdjlzmhoa_tqJ6zdvzSPSEAnCVQ9Wow1B3Xg63VqC1QDgBft5t0M3Vla3NZszrJhM17anYOk14vZxGXY25f3nFe8mmtmdT92x1TH-ghkVGjxwdjRFQKwHv7LN55KWCzF8qahM1vajakt7WbE6zVozS7888ESPmiBKi6yJEfec3I2kKK0ECwXrhlNWm/s1363/APC_4585-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1022" data-original-width="1363" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5hyMdjlzmhoa_tqJ6zdvzSPSEAnCVQ9Wow1B3Xg63VqC1QDgBft5t0M3Vla3NZszrJhM17anYOk14vZxGXY25f3nFe8mmtmdT92x1TH-ghkVGjxwdjRFQKwHv7LN55KWCzF8qahM1vajakt7WbE6zVozS7888ESPmiBKi6yJEfec3I2kKK0ECwXrhlNWm/w640-h480/APC_4585-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The spacers are <a href="https://creationismessy.com/color.aspx?id=440" target="_blank">CiM Aiko,</a> a vivid transparent teal green that compliments the hollow focal bead.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The next bead set is simply CiM Aiko. I am pleased with this hollow!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVdV_Yvm2bUbKcN7cUCtzD-6NrHjuOHvkPqIcsXjpzg_3w3bixZNijyIlv7Fr9UKkzNjskd8haT7N6I04Hr2efrchC92Y4vs3wR2v8w1ZB3YoSwgxIybm-PfylmvnsWcSEJAf8CeqREe1v432CmqAgqvl4mrhPGfZvU_cicOTEBvta7T1doyuLxfrbNOEh/s1819/APC_4624-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="1819" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVdV_Yvm2bUbKcN7cUCtzD-6NrHjuOHvkPqIcsXjpzg_3w3bixZNijyIlv7Fr9UKkzNjskd8haT7N6I04Hr2efrchC92Y4vs3wR2v8w1ZB3YoSwgxIybm-PfylmvnsWcSEJAf8CeqREe1v432CmqAgqvl4mrhPGfZvU_cicOTEBvta7T1doyuLxfrbNOEh/w640-h480/APC_4624-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">It is such a beautiful vivid transparent teal green. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtmdPTwgu7297BwgkLqw_JNz2_upRwptgHty9tjLjUpor6nZ0b6WSq8ipnRVE7UVwnExJF-XqnEyyqYRhfPOjlFdO_S5BBpxVD3732UY4tRTkNt8nGTVZLCFoxooXUP7VsQDGAaKWrfVq9SqSXjqnTnMqANBnydfFk5nr8vVG_-XvOt5BymqWm8lHovB8u/s1694/APC_4627-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1271" data-original-width="1694" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtmdPTwgu7297BwgkLqw_JNz2_upRwptgHty9tjLjUpor6nZ0b6WSq8ipnRVE7UVwnExJF-XqnEyyqYRhfPOjlFdO_S5BBpxVD3732UY4tRTkNt8nGTVZLCFoxooXUP7VsQDGAaKWrfVq9SqSXjqnTnMqANBnydfFk5nr8vVG_-XvOt5BymqWm8lHovB8u/w640-h480/APC_4627-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The spacers are also CiM Aiko.<br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihWGVCwZCgJd4ZJHQwZ9DFStEfykX2LzLqoUtfwCM7SJtxzUWvbRGBNpZWGNU39YBILHFIc7L502yrpAThzmFCQ7opxp56dGBfkLThCNea6re1p3DiKPzC9KAMqGngtnYzVSGjvPKAE22vp6htGM4jpcL00DW0BQXYD5SVm7tu2hDNqPEqmp5eFx6ybgc4/s1951/APC_4630-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1464" data-original-width="1951" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihWGVCwZCgJd4ZJHQwZ9DFStEfykX2LzLqoUtfwCM7SJtxzUWvbRGBNpZWGNU39YBILHFIc7L502yrpAThzmFCQ7opxp56dGBfkLThCNea6re1p3DiKPzC9KAMqGngtnYzVSGjvPKAE22vp6htGM4jpcL00DW0BQXYD5SVm7tu2hDNqPEqmp5eFx6ybgc4/w640-h480/APC_4630-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The next rod I tried in the <a href="https://www.nortelglass.com/product-category/soft-glass-104-coe/creation_is_messy_seconds/" target="_blank">CiM Seconds Mystery bundle </a>created these hollows sets below. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As the rods are not labelled, I am guessing that it may be related to Cerulean or another CiM transparent aqua blue.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">A lovely trio of hollows with matching spacers!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiEi_S5qDGP-Ed_GERyFTBb8WTFEdFUstshabAx63OpQb5bxN8eoaaNFkju-yS5sh-nG2L6Q0WuyHPRPn_JkK8AcC9iTSHVGxGyaQ1v7qkVxgEFjSGEs0UKzNG8Ma4oRqrhzaGr0RuNXUWikc2ZEE8bLadT15kEHg45cP-hmJcY3S5G05fvxiixihXbemD/s1821/APC_4354-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="1821" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiEi_S5qDGP-Ed_GERyFTBb8WTFEdFUstshabAx63OpQb5bxN8eoaaNFkju-yS5sh-nG2L6Q0WuyHPRPn_JkK8AcC9iTSHVGxGyaQ1v7qkVxgEFjSGEs0UKzNG8Ma4oRqrhzaGr0RuNXUWikc2ZEE8bLadT15kEHg45cP-hmJcY3S5G05fvxiixihXbemD/w640-h480/APC_4354-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This glass does have some micro bubbles suspended in the glass... like little bubbles in the ocean!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf-yaWk0x8b8Vp4p9Teespki4Pt8UDupafRANXCx77GfVZ_kbQKTcKDLZewS0LjhUOkndJYa6FgigJoHRW9UbyRPS34lNepNZ9kU9Q9NImQeomwDHf7KTYjUAGbaeekjjm8ypJiRzunmgvWvLVl8ghc6-EF4_wPaydScEnZVd-ALPC4FwBOsP9RG8zgYl3/s1545/APC_4351-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1159" data-original-width="1545" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf-yaWk0x8b8Vp4p9Teespki4Pt8UDupafRANXCx77GfVZ_kbQKTcKDLZewS0LjhUOkndJYa6FgigJoHRW9UbyRPS34lNepNZ9kU9Q9NImQeomwDHf7KTYjUAGbaeekjjm8ypJiRzunmgvWvLVl8ghc6-EF4_wPaydScEnZVd-ALPC4FwBOsP9RG8zgYl3/w640-h480/APC_4351-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Finally, a bead set with a single hollow with 2 spacers on each side.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYTkJ5PLL1DLhV1gRQpPUuDpkOtsLwrRK2q1926ri6NEZHJyWqeupP6oA77sGJXjUFZ3VBlVol-mll3eAT1t_6UioRm6mV5x_pj8SG1Hxf61i9B8dn0ClkeWeZCANsIXsvcyOI_0N43LJym4-O2SwzgK0b4vaNDnDGtTOsRYCet9hTyg1ZQw_uYFAUNyaw/s1800/APC_4324-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYTkJ5PLL1DLhV1gRQpPUuDpkOtsLwrRK2q1926ri6NEZHJyWqeupP6oA77sGJXjUFZ3VBlVol-mll3eAT1t_6UioRm6mV5x_pj8SG1Hxf61i9B8dn0ClkeWeZCANsIXsvcyOI_0N43LJym4-O2SwzgK0b4vaNDnDGtTOsRYCet9hTyg1ZQw_uYFAUNyaw/w640-h480/APC_4324-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfFQi77yHTebFcrQVXnnc9AuZos_Ril0t5peTpR1quqHcqgf-p_opfHOXXB3qiLRZzjwnAnXnwebcCzWtNXgDrOWn_rUj-rUrmlU4CY2FM33fWkZPOb1DqTQ2gVv8iWueIh9acKZwA1E6-Wm8F-YivwttS0odCybOK2D5BGQ6hsri9hP1ak_M3iEQj0pXR/s1455/APC_4330-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1091" data-original-width="1455" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfFQi77yHTebFcrQVXnnc9AuZos_Ril0t5peTpR1quqHcqgf-p_opfHOXXB3qiLRZzjwnAnXnwebcCzWtNXgDrOWn_rUj-rUrmlU4CY2FM33fWkZPOb1DqTQ2gVv8iWueIh9acKZwA1E6-Wm8F-YivwttS0odCybOK2D5BGQ6hsri9hP1ak_M3iEQj0pXR/w640-h480/APC_4330-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">How do you think I did with my session of hollow bead making?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />These will be going up on Etsy over the next day or so.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />It looks like CiM Aiko, Cerulean and Nymph are not currently available. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">CiM Bewitched is showing in stock in the online shopping cart at Nortel.<br />Reach out to <a href="https://www.nortelglass.com/" target="_blank">Jean or Jennifer at Nortel f</a>or your glassy needs!<br /><br />#creationismessy<br />#cimglass<br />#cimmysterybundle</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#cimseconds<br />#cimbewitched<br />#handmade<br />#handmadeincanada<br />#nortel<br />#doublehelixglass<br />#pendragonfyre<br />@creationismessy<br />@nortel_glassgirl</span></div>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-9696175439095287302023-07-11T19:28:00.001-03:002023-07-11T19:28:28.688-03:00Frit Painting with Val Cox Rio Nights Frit<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">In this blog post, I will show you some of the beads I made with a frit painting technique. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />I used Effetre pale purple transparent glass as the base and covered it with a thin layer of clear glass. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivt2yb9IfAQZ0wVldKJSkZWqBdwQRy7YqZmFqtdx7JJ9mTEoIbUguAtdWEKzcI6UzyoI1AFTaLLKd79T6FquZfTBZ7z0n7pxpAeE2lkzC1Py9RGJgbBEbuI8FIORLRapk2mMVwRzUq3yipGb2g5xfxiwenn01mBaEAliShUuKgCIA2ohNLfCqo7dUT6h4k/s2000/APC_4294-hdr.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1501" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivt2yb9IfAQZ0wVldKJSkZWqBdwQRy7YqZmFqtdx7JJ9mTEoIbUguAtdWEKzcI6UzyoI1AFTaLLKd79T6FquZfTBZ7z0n7pxpAeE2lkzC1Py9RGJgbBEbuI8FIORLRapk2mMVwRzUq3yipGb2g5xfxiwenn01mBaEAliShUuKgCIA2ohNLfCqo7dUT6h4k/w640-h480/APC_4294-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I dipped a clear glass rod into Val Cox Rio Nights frit and applied it to the bead, creating striations of color around the bead. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I sprinkled a bit more frit on each bead to finish the design. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The result is a set of round beads with a colorful and abstract pattern.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU7DnygJKoqicyP0tMtuiKY7u5aLqaJtm-nKwNfzgLr2w6C3zBVaXvP2ppqFxRPmziICIgJMfV1Msc-kw0yMslQzBEBIHMVZP87l3bjyXvT4aqXqqC0UdsHObqiTonvpOBGn49xXLi7QizgbN8oXaeHgR7_bRYlwfaidszvdQ66bF8LcT0_JMRTl77YxLp/s2000/APC_4291-hdr.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1501" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU7DnygJKoqicyP0tMtuiKY7u5aLqaJtm-nKwNfzgLr2w6C3zBVaXvP2ppqFxRPmziICIgJMfV1Msc-kw0yMslQzBEBIHMVZP87l3bjyXvT4aqXqqC0UdsHObqiTonvpOBGn49xXLi7QizgbN8oXaeHgR7_bRYlwfaidszvdQ66bF8LcT0_JMRTl77YxLp/w640-h480/APC_4291-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Within this frit, "copper goldstone adds sparkle to this multi-hued blend including Multicolor Dark which color shifts in lively and unpredictible ways with each use.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The spacers are Effetre pale purple.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9V3FfZZgP57WuWCTvZiibfp4k4hVuZoorb1Ez5jznhbVL9YAt4AgxAUOjcyZbTg7nCha14bu8insinhD5Nh00lNgrtApRPlo_aeQpjhL9hvSeK4auhhiF8AR1pARHrKHMK9ooyp13i0qQgdvYMgY1E2KfWe4DJXthn5ShnZFNCKGExJg2yJ7McVRMKkzE/s2000/APC_4282-hdr.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9V3FfZZgP57WuWCTvZiibfp4k4hVuZoorb1Ez5jznhbVL9YAt4AgxAUOjcyZbTg7nCha14bu8insinhD5Nh00lNgrtApRPlo_aeQpjhL9hvSeK4auhhiF8AR1pARHrKHMK9ooyp13i0qQgdvYMgY1E2KfWe4DJXthn5ShnZFNCKGExJg2yJ7McVRMKkzE/w640-h480/APC_4282-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I am always attempting to also practice my work with hollow beads, so this color combination was an opportunity to make a hollow.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidfKxFN6N0vfUfPq_E-RIz3AHWsi44ff5L0p2TJ-73MbJXS5wcWrchX3fdXRzllFHywK_H-x4oBIZ8KvwenQd_3DKioFjAJS4c00KeaAiGplvsCZqlDA-A3aQuVdNjaiJFn4nE0Mvd4qztZGvpl1267he-wUo9dxI8zrkkmcdc9hcwHwZhJ7P-AFfJmz31/s1593/APC_4312-hdr.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1195" data-original-width="1593" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidfKxFN6N0vfUfPq_E-RIz3AHWsi44ff5L0p2TJ-73MbJXS5wcWrchX3fdXRzllFHywK_H-x4oBIZ8KvwenQd_3DKioFjAJS4c00KeaAiGplvsCZqlDA-A3aQuVdNjaiJFn4nE0Mvd4qztZGvpl1267he-wUo9dxI8zrkkmcdc9hcwHwZhJ7P-AFfJmz31/w640-h480/APC_4312-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />This hollow was simply a base of Effetre pale purple with a sprinkling of Val Cox Rio Nights. I like the result!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihu39U0Q8SgvS55oW8DijACaw1jvYRwT4b780ZtPKBLWRBAHXpoFGgFS0LrQmtIbuaahpbX1AZy1-6UavgMaKQM58kFMQAtxoljtEsPdmKkd00v0U84L8yOIQF7CbFZs7btnd0cRI3KCjBrsFv7rigsgRoN7x844SLk0Qio68jmotgqYsiO5qZ8swa6yG2/s1421/APC_4315-hdr.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1421" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihu39U0Q8SgvS55oW8DijACaw1jvYRwT4b780ZtPKBLWRBAHXpoFGgFS0LrQmtIbuaahpbX1AZy1-6UavgMaKQM58kFMQAtxoljtEsPdmKkd00v0U84L8yOIQF7CbFZs7btnd0cRI3KCjBrsFv7rigsgRoN7x844SLk0Qio68jmotgqYsiO5qZ8swa6yG2/w640-h480/APC_4315-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />I have checked availability of Effetre pale purple (#046) as In Stock on Nortel Glass' online shopping cart.<br />I believe that Val Cox has stopped production of the frit, so I will have to cherish what little I have left on my shelf!<br />Reach out to Jean or Jennifer at Nortel for your glassy needs!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />#effetre<br />#handmade<br />#handmadeincanada<br />#nortel<br />#valcoxfrit<br />#rionights<br />#pendragonfyre<br />@nortel_glassgirl</span></div>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-60611521256939902842023-07-10T16:30:00.002-03:002023-07-10T16:30:00.131-03:00Tumbling Lampwork Glass Beads to Etch Them - Part 2 - A Few Etched Sets to Share<div><span style="font-family: arial;">As part of my series on tumble etching beads, this post shares the final results of the tumble sessions.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://pendragonfyretales.blogspot.com/2023/07/tumbling-lampwork-glass-beads-to-etch.html" target="_blank">Check out Part 1 with tumbling information here.</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Here we go!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Each set of beads starts with a core of Effetre White opaque glass with an encasement of the transparent glass. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">A sprinkling of my own Pendragonfyre frit blend creates the amazing patterning of colors.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The frit beads in this set were created with the encasement layer of rare <a href="https://www.creationismessy.com/color.aspx?id=4" target="_blank">CiM Blush</a>, a transparent pink that s</span><span style="font-family: arial;">hifts slightly depending on your lighting.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJU8MODILcVV8VPMf4nt-LHAMmvSEWtR9rag8QusA8I3ed0oGnv2gFGGtp_OSIv5u1LaTsuExMWEwDhvdc__31xVzqhkCauAr15LVlod1ulWui9QGos2YIy00ZbXuJtU8fUfPJi84eqoXBUqLe3kkb_AJi-xBi9wOwKRs_VU2vOJMx2uBlx1XUgRebV4Kf/s1861/APC_4561-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1396" data-original-width="1861" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJU8MODILcVV8VPMf4nt-LHAMmvSEWtR9rag8QusA8I3ed0oGnv2gFGGtp_OSIv5u1LaTsuExMWEwDhvdc__31xVzqhkCauAr15LVlod1ulWui9QGos2YIy00ZbXuJtU8fUfPJi84eqoXBUqLe3kkb_AJi-xBi9wOwKRs_VU2vOJMx2uBlx1XUgRebV4Kf/w640-h480/APC_4561-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The frit beads in this set were created with the encasement layer of rare <a href="https://www.creationismessy.com/color.aspx?id=40" target="_blank">CiM Larkspur,</a> a transparent color that shifts between blue and lavender depending on your lighting.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ts3bahafvuv0ORN7Ox_ho4wuWlHMh8WQff0Rw7Y3UCU3I4e-Wg-BRMl0Vy8sgaJfCxNRMchFKrv-9XBZg0BIrsWleXjUu9mDcZvyQT69z1x8hlURRuqsQh86S5xjxaB6emWqpUl7p-iPCEgpCOBbIc8ChoviaGJHtDwt1cBE1tAAK-KLj9q21BLJTSxp/s2000/APC_4555-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ts3bahafvuv0ORN7Ox_ho4wuWlHMh8WQff0Rw7Y3UCU3I4e-Wg-BRMl0Vy8sgaJfCxNRMchFKrv-9XBZg0BIrsWleXjUu9mDcZvyQT69z1x8hlURRuqsQh86S5xjxaB6emWqpUl7p-iPCEgpCOBbIc8ChoviaGJHtDwt1cBE1tAAK-KLj9q21BLJTSxp/w640-h480/APC_4555-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The frit beads in this set were created with the encasement layer of <a href="https://www.creationismessy.com/color.aspx?id=384" target="_blank">CiM Peridot,</a> a transparent gemstone green transparent glass.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGLurQA8kCaLKip8ZHrPVmtdvu6Gatdq_oKI1BaOXH_e9nzSUohyNSolEQah2vMr9kMAjUaxi46rO17MooUwoeoL7RS4RuCdzbJQ_7prx9DzwZy-ThDTGQ4tRjlvXa4zvRtARONw4Cz-ynRL0zr5c-puDvUPM_yRWWBlYmh3ytp4_DBf-jFXWuFStLdaTE/s2000/APC_4663-hdr.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1501" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGLurQA8kCaLKip8ZHrPVmtdvu6Gatdq_oKI1BaOXH_e9nzSUohyNSolEQah2vMr9kMAjUaxi46rO17MooUwoeoL7RS4RuCdzbJQ_7prx9DzwZy-ThDTGQ4tRjlvXa4zvRtARONw4Cz-ynRL0zr5c-puDvUPM_yRWWBlYmh3ytp4_DBf-jFXWuFStLdaTE/w640-h480/APC_4663-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The frit beads in this set were created with the encasement layer of Effetre Pale Purple, a transparent purple glass.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH_rbl6VVG1DA71bDIMTzMzZhTydELRoy-qed-O6yPPgbh8yYU_ZzAv0Ivi4b2A3hPAX4BKuX1TWU9gp-btzt8LCm_Jyn12QZ7yZAEcXegu3sznVyotrDb6g6kPU_CujklvooZvmcuKYpmhs2jWp73RM6QR2AZvsPqjaKwnTHTO2mBTpXwE8TX6QSzSO90/s2000/APC_4534-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1501" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH_rbl6VVG1DA71bDIMTzMzZhTydELRoy-qed-O6yPPgbh8yYU_ZzAv0Ivi4b2A3hPAX4BKuX1TWU9gp-btzt8LCm_Jyn12QZ7yZAEcXegu3sznVyotrDb6g6kPU_CujklvooZvmcuKYpmhs2jWp73RM6QR2AZvsPqjaKwnTHTO2mBTpXwE8TX6QSzSO90/w640-h480/APC_4534-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Such a difference the etching makes.</span><span style="font-family: Times;"> </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> have checked availability of each glass. Peridot, Larkspur and Effetre Pale Purple are In Stock on Nortel Glass' online shopping cart. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Blush is not available.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Reach out to Jean or Jennifer at Nortel to add some of these glasses to your next glass order.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#creationismessy </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#cimglass</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#cimcandlelight</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#cimlarkspur</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#cimperidot</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#effetre</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#pendragonfyre </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#handmade </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#handmadeincanada </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">@creationismessy </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">@nortel_glassgirl</span></div><p><br /></p>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-78131252020902595402023-07-09T15:06:00.000-03:002023-07-09T15:06:00.827-03:00Tumbling Lampwork Glass Beads to Etch Them - Part 1 - Sharing Information<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Lampwork glass beads are beautiful pieces of art. <br />One way to add more texture and interest to lampwork beads is to etch them, which means to create a matte or frosted surface on the glass. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />There are different methods of etching glass, such as using chemicals, sandblasting, or engraving. <br />However, one of the easiest and safest ways to etch lampwork beads is to tumble them.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Tumbling is a process of polishing or smoothing objects by placing them in a rotating barrel with abrasive media, such as sand, grit, or ceramic pellets. <br />The friction and impact of the media against the objects gradually wears away the surface, creating a smooth or shiny finish. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is a photo of a recent set of my Love Sonnet beads as they emerged from the kiln. They are nice but I like the etched look for a more romantic presentation. Stay tuned below for the after photo.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxhRMgwBF2k9ony6GFtfq_IDwdBjoBqYXH-EPOEcYDnuJPz6krETCRYLzrDQ4qUhrFuuFYV-zn-FsgHKco_mR0LdSRcoQglhON4UqWfqfhVfrsnOQkeMQyyZ6T9vIEcJNN5O52GSHcxK7Fp3CkTucJeG_DDs8cGitXQvKPRyxeKsX3AVBwFxqDHM2pFovn/s2102/APC_0500_before.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="2102" height="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxhRMgwBF2k9ony6GFtfq_IDwdBjoBqYXH-EPOEcYDnuJPz6krETCRYLzrDQ4qUhrFuuFYV-zn-FsgHKco_mR0LdSRcoQglhON4UqWfqfhVfrsnOQkeMQyyZ6T9vIEcJNN5O52GSHcxK7Fp3CkTucJeG_DDs8cGitXQvKPRyxeKsX3AVBwFxqDHM2pFovn/w640-h610/APC_0500_before.jpeg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">If the objects are made of glass, tumbling can also create an etched effect, because the abrasive media removes the glossy layer of the glass and exposes the underlying layer, which has a different refractive index. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />This makes the glass look less transparent and more opaque, giving it a soft and velvety appearance.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />To tumble etch lampwork beads, you will need a tumbler machine, which can be found online or at some craft stores. I use a <a href="https://lortone.com/collections/tumblers?info&page=1" target="_blank">Lortone brand</a> that I purchased years ago.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />You will also need some abrasive media, such as silicon carbide grit or aluminum oxide pellets. These are available in different sizes and grades, depending on how coarse or fine you want the etching to be. The finer the silicon carbide, the smoother the finish. I recommend using a grade of 800 or 1000 for a silky texture, or a lower grade if you prefer a more rustic look. A google search for suppliers or check Ebay and Etsy for purchasing in small quantities.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />You will also need some water and a small drop or two of dish soap to help lubricate the tumbling process.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The first step is to prepare your lampwork beads for tumbling. <br />Make sure they are clean and dry, and remove any metal findings or wires from them. <br />You can also sort your beads by size, shape, or color, if you want to have more control over the final result. I do suggest making note of the number of beads going into the tumbler (this will make sense later)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Next, fill the tumbler barrel with your chosen media, about halfway full. Then add your beads, making sure they are not too crowded or too sparse in the barrel. You want enough space for them to move around freely, but not too much that they will bang against each other too hard. <br />Finally, add enough water to cover the media and beads, and just a few drops of dish soap.<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The second step is to start the tumbling process. Turn on the tumbler machine and let it run for several hours depending on how etched you want your beads to be. You can check on them periodically by stopping the machine and rinsing a few beads with water to see how they look. <br />You can also adjust the amount of water or soap in the barrel if needed. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The tumbling process will create some noise and vibration, so make sure you place the machine on a stable and secure surface, away from pets or children.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The final step is to finish your etched lampwork beads. <br />Once you are satisfied with the level of etching, turn off the machine and scoop out your beads with a spoon (I keep an older spoon beside my tumbler for each etching session). Rinse your beads thoroughly with clean water and dry them with a soft cloth. <br />You can also use a toothbrush or a cotton swab to remove any grit or residue from the bead holes or crevices. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Your etched lampwork beads are now ready to be used for your projects!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is the tumbled bead set from earlier in the post after being completed. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The frit beads in this set were created with a core of Effetre White with a layer of rare <a href="https://creationismessy.com/color.aspx?id=454" target="_blank">CiM Candlelight, a pale transparent yellow glass</a>. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">A sprinkling of my own Pendragonfyre frit blend creates the amazing patterning of colors.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Such a difference the etching makes.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEUkTRL4P-0gdZCfYWAQcGihpkn85DNBPuG09yWVpWV9iprnfTX9O856JkNoB67sxqLciPyArfrKUz2M498K9IA7mAtxLlMeeASTg6shPAbiBcegU3NOn3PpZ0BUiQw6uJmJbavhX8NrzTwH97PthGYj6amYp7jbaFqAIV8kABedILXAR9O_nfASOzFTzw/s2000/APC_4501-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1501" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEUkTRL4P-0gdZCfYWAQcGihpkn85DNBPuG09yWVpWV9iprnfTX9O856JkNoB67sxqLciPyArfrKUz2M498K9IA7mAtxLlMeeASTg6shPAbiBcegU3NOn3PpZ0BUiQw6uJmJbavhX8NrzTwH97PthGYj6amYp7jbaFqAIV8kABedILXAR9O_nfASOzFTzw/w640-h480/APC_4501-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Tumbling is a fun and easy way to etch lampwork glass beads and give them a new look. It is useful to make note when you experiment with different media, tumbling times, and bead combinations to create different effects and styles. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Tumbling is also a safe and eco-friendly alternative to chemical etching, which can be hazardous and harmful to the environment. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />With tumbling, you can enjoy the beauty of etched glass without any risks or worries.<br />If you've found this post useful or interesting, you might want to check out <a href="https://laurasparling.blogspot.com/2016/03/tumble-etching-lampwork-beads.html" target="_blank">Laura Sparling’s blog on tumbling etching</a> as well as <a href="https://laurasparling.blogspot.com/2016/04/beadswax.html" target="_blank">her blog post on “‘Beadswax’</a> which is an oil and beeswax mixture that she uses to finish tumble-etched beads which gives her beads a lovely glow. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> have checked availability of CIM Candlelight glass as In Stock on Nortel Glass' online shopping cart.
Reach out to Jean or Jennifer at Nortel to add some of these glasses to your next glass order.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#creationismessy </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#cimglass</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#cimcandlelight</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#pendragonfyre </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#handmade </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#handmadeincanada </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">@creationismessy </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">@nortel_glassgirl</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-22834180993605239132023-07-03T08:40:00.001-03:002023-07-03T08:40:43.896-03:00Pendragonfyre Etsy Shop is NOW OPEN!<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello, everyone! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I have some exciting news to share with you today. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Etsy shop for Pendragonfyre is now open!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">My new shop is for the bead collector and jewelry designer with lots of selection of handmade artisan lampwork glass beads.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />I have always loved dragons and everything related to them. They are such majestic and powerful creatures, but also mysterious and playful. I wanted to create a shop where I could express my passion and creativity, and share it glass bead lovers like you. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">That's why I named it Pendragonfyre, which means "dragon fire" in Welsh.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />All of these items are made by me with love and care, using high-quality materials and techniques.<br />I hope you will visit my shop and enjoy browsing through my creations. I would love to hear your feedback and suggestions, so please leave a comment or a review if you like something. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">And don't forget to follow me on Instagram and Facebook for updates, sneak peeks and giveaways.<br />Thank you so much for your support and interest in Pendragonfyre. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Please let me know if you have any questions about my beads. I do make each one by hand in my glass studio in New Brunswick, Canada. Each bead set is unique in it’s combination of glass and design!</span></p></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I can't wait to share this next step in my journey with you!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Smiles,</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Darlene</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Below is a quick peak of some of the +200 items posted. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Pendragonfyre" target="_blank">Click here to visit the Etsy shop!</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixPjVs4U4K5tbqigmphQfZabeBjsH5Djj6rwDxH0vLlxxJ1RW3u-WW9WO206tRyWcIa_e95UyZ1HmtGVIKJYC8-4PhoaUjpg6-AB20OMNtNs6JYd0pF3A99a5SpAJedDq_jx4Kpl1ycE0rOdDA_fztanMnlxTvMu1Kstq9dmVufNF11EqDwH_riS9Xj1br" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1025" data-original-width="732" height="927" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixPjVs4U4K5tbqigmphQfZabeBjsH5Djj6rwDxH0vLlxxJ1RW3u-WW9WO206tRyWcIa_e95UyZ1HmtGVIKJYC8-4PhoaUjpg6-AB20OMNtNs6JYd0pF3A99a5SpAJedDq_jx4Kpl1ycE0rOdDA_fztanMnlxTvMu1Kstq9dmVufNF11EqDwH_riS9Xj1br=w660-h927" width="660" /></span></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">#creationismessy</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">#cimglass</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">#nortel</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">#doublehelixglass</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">@creationismessy</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">@nortel_glassgirl</p></div></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-34008253365941593582023-05-31T16:30:00.002-03:002023-05-31T16:30:00.153-03:00Silver, Silver and More Silver!<div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div>Today I am showing you another style of Pendragonfyre beads using silver glass and 99% fine silver wire.</div><div>I find this method of capturing the reduction of the silver glass under the clear encasement allows the colors and mother of pearl shine to be magnified tremendously.</div><div><br /></div><div>The first set is made with <a href="https://www.creationismessy.com/color.aspx?id=389" target="_blank">CiM - Creation Is Messy's Eel Grass</a> as the base glass. This is a lovely transparent green that reminds me of nature.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIqiAiIVfxpF8t9jkLlGf6dPDky9xtD7SMTqDgdy_HIsMNaExbQoua8UiQIwi2DJEuahogcCpOfNcv9kuoX-W5_32tBb_w3Pexh9kGd7_sa8fVwwRXkkWlvQpjP0SWVQxr2Bovi0D3urHAiK9-Qay7cA-uonvu9KgMD7_-u8jO9WjvK5HErthebRmvhg/s1977/APC_0606.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1483" data-original-width="1977" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIqiAiIVfxpF8t9jkLlGf6dPDky9xtD7SMTqDgdy_HIsMNaExbQoua8UiQIwi2DJEuahogcCpOfNcv9kuoX-W5_32tBb_w3Pexh9kGd7_sa8fVwwRXkkWlvQpjP0SWVQxr2Bovi0D3urHAiK9-Qay7cA-uonvu9KgMD7_-u8jO9WjvK5HErthebRmvhg/w640-h480/APC_0606.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I added a stripe of <a href="https://doublehelixglassworks.com/product/psyche/" target="_blank">Double Helix Psyche silver glass</a> in the middle and wrapped some 99% fine silver wire around it. Then I reduced and encased the bead to bring out the amazing blues, creams and purples. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPhbrzD3u12mcgJyROG1_UqVLSwEdMifQdL3nAdwerRXUq88Qw0FSGMtm08bZRUnD5GFwL8gtcBMwwuvDmUyo4MaI6GY8Vs6OOPcsl0u0Q-89uAn3zrKPX3BftTW08qaTLxuWS2UodJNLr6QlasuSWUZr4LAoJdOJ7VdHG8mVySswLeD7PCf7O6mvibA/s2267/APC_0605.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1700" data-original-width="2267" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPhbrzD3u12mcgJyROG1_UqVLSwEdMifQdL3nAdwerRXUq88Qw0FSGMtm08bZRUnD5GFwL8gtcBMwwuvDmUyo4MaI6GY8Vs6OOPcsl0u0Q-89uAn3zrKPX3BftTW08qaTLxuWS2UodJNLr6QlasuSWUZr4LAoJdOJ7VdHG8mVySswLeD7PCf7O6mvibA/w640-h480/APC_0605.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>The silver wire melted and formed little drops and streams of silver under the thick layer of Zephyr clear glass. The spacer beads are pure Eel Grass.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9KJ3zd4h2609GuOggfPtKWJKhbWte8x-UEhb-pB2fnKA7paJj4sRZeCuqQSRysUJ2f6n4MhiXsX3ygVMoYmI_0-nqPznn1vJOgF31Hmf5ap2UFxoRMHTXUK3_ksXjfkYMvkNtPJL2dqa-94WDvDDu4HbOCA6PsSZmVqBPh8B9E0MyXifmyDbDFOpp4A/s1998/APC_0604.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1499" data-original-width="1998" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9KJ3zd4h2609GuOggfPtKWJKhbWte8x-UEhb-pB2fnKA7paJj4sRZeCuqQSRysUJ2f6n4MhiXsX3ygVMoYmI_0-nqPznn1vJOgF31Hmf5ap2UFxoRMHTXUK3_ksXjfkYMvkNtPJL2dqa-94WDvDDu4HbOCA6PsSZmVqBPh8B9E0MyXifmyDbDFOpp4A/w640-h480/APC_0604.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>The second set is made with <a href="https://www.creationismessy.com/color.aspx?id=505" target="_blank">CiM - Creation Is Messy's Burnt Sugar</a> as the base glass. This is a warm transparent brown with a peachy tint.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTir1MHJdlq13Ut3z1zCck1YLew-WgGkNYso0WctGVhJEYIr99IasYJANaNIAfZNUjKkOrZauC_FXAf1_WPo_AGrthYEkthF2lL8QmmSSpkAZVzwPKK-S7EMCPWMxppoxJbbtUwFSAxx0TGrS_VVvZFoz3zrVpFiIiwvyyVZjgRLlbSKhIl9YSpdYu2A/s2513/APC_0576.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1885" data-original-width="2513" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTir1MHJdlq13Ut3z1zCck1YLew-WgGkNYso0WctGVhJEYIr99IasYJANaNIAfZNUjKkOrZauC_FXAf1_WPo_AGrthYEkthF2lL8QmmSSpkAZVzwPKK-S7EMCPWMxppoxJbbtUwFSAxx0TGrS_VVvZFoz3zrVpFiIiwvyyVZjgRLlbSKhIl9YSpdYu2A/w640-h480/APC_0576.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I used the same technique as before, but with <a href="https://doublehelixglassworks.com/product/kalypso/" target="_blank">Double Helix Kalypso silver glass</a> instead of Psyche. The result was stunning, with rich blues, creams and purples. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-zrggwotg0X6Eg02lqEnJdSkK5RmG4Cwnqm8mkoO8-DfReOOT9VbNjw6-mZD4MXFxD7yHp_eGVjdRglUxv0J-tG37KLy0GM_AEtpRyfCB8tiMl1YKQ5gtLC-Zm8aIp8oi8F6hZXsqqCYlJe6BRg-XxsnskTNmFf2yvpve1KQbe2ClgY2vzly6Kyrj_g/s2010/APC_0582.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1507" data-original-width="2010" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-zrggwotg0X6Eg02lqEnJdSkK5RmG4Cwnqm8mkoO8-DfReOOT9VbNjw6-mZD4MXFxD7yHp_eGVjdRglUxv0J-tG37KLy0GM_AEtpRyfCB8tiMl1YKQ5gtLC-Zm8aIp8oi8F6hZXsqqCYlJe6BRg-XxsnskTNmFf2yvpve1KQbe2ClgY2vzly6Kyrj_g/w640-h480/APC_0582.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The silver wire also created beautiful patterns under the clear glass encasement.</div><div>The spacers are pure Burnt Sugar.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2-u-aHu7SSL6d7117ZT8UKz97snIeAG9__YTy596sQqHYaAU2M2WVnAEgd_Mc9a5kJEcl5rVq2aIKzF7kGbiA2DimHYaeoPiHRjVg1R6Z6buRou6Awcsaqlv3CBoiELOqHWyOCKbZ5Yd_lcpu7PE1QAB1hz_xq9vnirkbp2XtGyFQXr1b1AEoRikWtg/s2219/APC_0579.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1664" data-original-width="2219" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2-u-aHu7SSL6d7117ZT8UKz97snIeAG9__YTy596sQqHYaAU2M2WVnAEgd_Mc9a5kJEcl5rVq2aIKzF7kGbiA2DimHYaeoPiHRjVg1R6Z6buRou6Awcsaqlv3CBoiELOqHWyOCKbZ5Yd_lcpu7PE1QAB1hz_xq9vnirkbp2XtGyFQXr1b1AEoRikWtg/w640-h480/APC_0579.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div>As a final bead, I used the same glasses as above and created a hollow focal bead.</div><div>I am still practicing the technique of hollows. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-EvXqMLfXhPL3h5dzkHr2XndEGREOwl2UsMXBX1VtL3I12tsGkSDssOkAUROzIXeS0S8gfqIVbBgUJ-zMWzuYus3KKRSTUVF8v2khwUr6mCDv5n2WYXpBzLIic1Q3c3RWSzTjeT_TNCgAOIUaztC15smzlthiAmgJX5bXNhu7uZA4xVmTLTOg_sfVeQ/s1471/APC_0585.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1103" data-original-width="1471" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-EvXqMLfXhPL3h5dzkHr2XndEGREOwl2UsMXBX1VtL3I12tsGkSDssOkAUROzIXeS0S8gfqIVbBgUJ-zMWzuYus3KKRSTUVF8v2khwUr6mCDv5n2WYXpBzLIic1Q3c3RWSzTjeT_TNCgAOIUaztC15smzlthiAmgJX5bXNhu7uZA4xVmTLTOg_sfVeQ/w640-h480/APC_0585.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div>This one was created on a puffy mandrel and I am pleased with the result.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_i4Sf6VcKLLPAKWnzz2KnvimkRbcjTCX5gwde7QRl6rmTMG_gE9oVHxP4PuMdqjXuazxMQstG_DJSCWY_mFn0XJdSOFpNSzEavtuNQ0SAHE3pnnwS4C3iXA19Pj5M5g6hyPYOX6ytLw0PjpyxzA-QCHfS676zfJ-glGEPbl-U6ABBpnPgalkfVWDMBA/s1253/APC_0587.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1253" data-original-width="940" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_i4Sf6VcKLLPAKWnzz2KnvimkRbcjTCX5gwde7QRl6rmTMG_gE9oVHxP4PuMdqjXuazxMQstG_DJSCWY_mFn0XJdSOFpNSzEavtuNQ0SAHE3pnnwS4C3iXA19Pj5M5g6hyPYOX6ytLw0PjpyxzA-QCHfS676zfJ-glGEPbl-U6ABBpnPgalkfVWDMBA/w480-h640/APC_0587.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>As always, I hope these beads inspire you to create something beautiful in your world!</div><div><br /></div><div>Both CiM and Effetre glasses are available through <a href="https://www.nortelglass.com/" target="_blank">Nortel in Toronto</a> through their online shopping cart. I suggest ordering some very soon.</div><div><br /></div><div>Til next time,</div><div><br /></div><div>D.</div><div><br /></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#creationismessy</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#cimglass</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#cimeelgrass</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#cimburntsugar</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#99%finesilverwire</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#doublehelixglass</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#psyche</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#kalypso</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#zephyr</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div>#pendragonfyre</div><div>#handmade</div><div>#handmadeincanada</div><div>@creationismessy</div><div>@nortel_glassgirl</div><div>@doublehelixglass</div></span></div>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-37463703764309038022023-05-30T16:30:00.013-03:002023-05-30T16:30:00.157-03:00Silver Glass and Fine Silver Wire<span style="font-family: arial;"><div>I have always been fascinated by silver infused glass and how it reacts with different types of glass. I enjoy creating unique effects with <a href="https://www.creationismessy.com/" target="_blank">CiM - Creation Is Messy</a> or Effetre glasses and silver glass.</div><div><br /></div><div>In this set of 6 encased round beads, I used <a href="https://www.creationismessy.com/color.aspx?id=466" target="_blank">CiM Blueberry Muffin Ltd Run</a> as the base glass. This glass is a very dark opal indigo purple that looks almost black when used as a base.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiDc8i_vtlUARrDA7A30L0_iTq9aoy4kbdPO0qL2s_r_I9219pbhRohYqWRW0Z43W6I21iiBEFSI4h-o9Dm0WLXi5ldq7LRgosjMIRqVUb7UDfp7ZL4vaaEHjBh3_C_cqAedCjyIzLGe3CO5s4amKkwUpmJf1AiOD0NQKkFL4LJequqvqNxwz1DSZ1BA/s2222/APC_0655-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1667" data-original-width="2222" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiDc8i_vtlUARrDA7A30L0_iTq9aoy4kbdPO0qL2s_r_I9219pbhRohYqWRW0Z43W6I21iiBEFSI4h-o9Dm0WLXi5ldq7LRgosjMIRqVUb7UDfp7ZL4vaaEHjBh3_C_cqAedCjyIzLGe3CO5s4amKkwUpmJf1AiOD0NQKkFL4LJequqvqNxwz1DSZ1BA/w640-h480/APC_0655-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div>I started with a clear glass core and covered it with the purple glass. I added some dots of <a href="https://doublehelixglassworks.com/product/notos-14-lb/" target="_blank">Double Helix Notos silver glass</a> and plunged them into the base. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS38WFaosp6Wtr7Cm04Lh68HeoZwZC3cYzlYlCrg8Y1QEEXZJouiDOo6S8WC1W8tD9vUPda8xb6zb6Mg2xYECVZxwfXU0BBSLOhJwR2Yk0Ky6XuYo049JQr6q_9dCAC288jGuQuJDsffJYlYp0lVMxTKF5HTGqDBDjJ7_T_8jI-fBn-GXgWG0XGStUKA/s2136/APC_0658-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1602" data-original-width="2136" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS38WFaosp6Wtr7Cm04Lh68HeoZwZC3cYzlYlCrg8Y1QEEXZJouiDOo6S8WC1W8tD9vUPda8xb6zb6Mg2xYECVZxwfXU0BBSLOhJwR2Yk0Ky6XuYo049JQr6q_9dCAC288jGuQuJDsffJYlYp0lVMxTKF5HTGqDBDjJ7_T_8jI-fBn-GXgWG0XGStUKA/w640-h480/APC_0658-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div>After a reduction and encasement each dot resulted with several layers of <a href="https://doublehelixglassworks.com/product/zephyr/" target="_blank">Zephyr </a>clear glass to create the subtle color variation and beautiful mother of pearl shine!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCYlTqFSReImZ5-n7836DlSL1UzHD9yynqJR3OG6U2NfH8hm1b-kTSVGltBOtvoJpIDijsjMjInZMBr_hUwPsBkOZWtBFasmaXIfFuQFqcnETRFPJM55Vho3bH1nk-VMGRQirp4RZjQRyawyaCXxqjLXptiGLTaC9rlwKaFVGatalvwKHILLuqYGdbNQ/s2035/APC_0664-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1527" data-original-width="2035" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCYlTqFSReImZ5-n7836DlSL1UzHD9yynqJR3OG6U2NfH8hm1b-kTSVGltBOtvoJpIDijsjMjInZMBr_hUwPsBkOZWtBFasmaXIfFuQFqcnETRFPJM55Vho3bH1nk-VMGRQirp4RZjQRyawyaCXxqjLXptiGLTaC9rlwKaFVGatalvwKHILLuqYGdbNQ/w640-h480/APC_0664-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The round beads are about the size of marbles and they are paired with chunky nugget spacers made with a mix of clear and Blueberry Muffin indigo purple glass.</div><div><br /></div><div>This style of Pendragonfyre beads are named Silvertails for the 99% fine silver wire that I wrap around each round bead. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnvkZ2q4UvnvsJq_H3x-oB0UJN0hcSt98tpfZnLKVcHa8HZIPgJaWRSTfpkj9Y5WjHnjnLWc0JNnNcfQrYKotVIRB55NNCK0uJC_QL5Q_9kTR7FYaFcmGzlD76CFWyOrlF_eSpuLKxoPn27-eOrFIFkJTIo0_zj7Ydsv0KXygOt7ZOq00RjgCCNBZJ9g/s1686/APC_0595.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1264" data-original-width="1686" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnvkZ2q4UvnvsJq_H3x-oB0UJN0hcSt98tpfZnLKVcHa8HZIPgJaWRSTfpkj9Y5WjHnjnLWc0JNnNcfQrYKotVIRB55NNCK0uJC_QL5Q_9kTR7FYaFcmGzlD76CFWyOrlF_eSpuLKxoPn27-eOrFIFkJTIo0_zj7Ydsv0KXygOt7ZOq00RjgCCNBZJ9g/w640-h480/APC_0595.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>For this set the base glass is called <a href="https://www.creationismessy.com/color.aspx?id=432" target="_blank">CiM - Creation Is Messy Wheatgrass</a>, a bright misty opal green. Although it is said to be a misty opal, I found it to be more of a transparent glass with such a clear and clean fresh green hue.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0_omxy9yNAo9GkCuMz10pdpXSYF4rD1G1Mc3apXhAMJLUDzEsDx49GKjW4ZrjRHJ73yscL7Rf0lNWmKftNnhYmGLU8TR2ZIg17Tm_QB5X5YAaJ095Jfih-aVH9WHtIE3iUkjYNbZ1l7JAazkf6U3IvNbfVR08X7RzPfH0zI_yKe0j6MhQ7_XWGcQR9A/s1925/APC_0596.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1444" data-original-width="1925" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0_omxy9yNAo9GkCuMz10pdpXSYF4rD1G1Mc3apXhAMJLUDzEsDx49GKjW4ZrjRHJ73yscL7Rf0lNWmKftNnhYmGLU8TR2ZIg17Tm_QB5X5YAaJ095Jfih-aVH9WHtIE3iUkjYNbZ1l7JAazkf6U3IvNbfVR08X7RzPfH0zI_yKe0j6MhQ7_XWGcQR9A/w640-h480/APC_0596.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div>I have checked availability of these colors as <a href="https://www.nortelglass.com/" target="_blank">In Stock on Nortel Glass' online shopping cart.</a></div><div>Reach out to Jean or Jennifer at Nortel to add some of these glasses to your next CiM - Creation Is Messy glass order!</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Happy torching!</div><div>D.</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#creationismessy</span></div><div style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#cimglass</span></div><div style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#cimwheatgrass</span></div><div style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#99%finesilverwire</span></div><div style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#cimblueberrymuffin</span></div><div style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#doublehelixglass</span></div><div style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#notos</span></div><div style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#zephyr</span></div><div style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div>#pendragonfyre</div><div>#handmade</div><div>#handmadeincanada</div><div>@creationismessy</div><div>@nortel_glassgirl</div><div>@doublehelixglass</div></span></div></div><div><br /></div></span>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614435752516058340.post-54602509430087032142023-05-29T17:00:00.003-03:002023-05-29T17:00:00.143-03:00Dragonscales Beads - Can you imagine a dragon?<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div>Can you imagine a dragon? If one existed, I imagine it look like the beads in today's blog post.</div><div><br /></div><div>I want to share with you some of my latest creations inspired by these majestic creatures. </div><div>This is a bead style that I regularly made several years ago.</div><div>I have always been fascinated by dragons and their mythical powers, so I decided to make some beads that capture their essence.</div><div><br /></div><div>Note: I have left these beads with their glossy surface for today. </div><div>To create a more tactile bead, I usually will pop these in the rock tumbler for a few hours to create a matte surface.</div><div><br /></div><div>The first set of beads is based on the idea of a green dragon with golden scales. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeNRPf-Yy6zeINvAxSGc6kFzhQQ00IE_ri81Yur8sKvUNBNpCgfI_rbeYqMQHIPCiSjQmcWS53AhSfaEJMX3Rrui02YdQrE8ljisHC_SDcNd0nFfC5mnk4yO_Qts0uq1VacEgqJ6daX3UwLq3vVIH_1LyK8adCWVjPs8UFw_uDbV30JL3eLLKLectg-A/s2032/APC_0697-hdr.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1524" data-original-width="2032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeNRPf-Yy6zeINvAxSGc6kFzhQQ00IE_ri81Yur8sKvUNBNpCgfI_rbeYqMQHIPCiSjQmcWS53AhSfaEJMX3Rrui02YdQrE8ljisHC_SDcNd0nFfC5mnk4yO_Qts0uq1VacEgqJ6daX3UwLq3vVIH_1LyK8adCWVjPs8UFw_uDbV30JL3eLLKLectg-A/w640-h480/APC_0697-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I used <a href="https://www.nortelglass.com/product/effetre-299-army-green/" target="_blank">Effetre Army Green </a>opaque glass as the base and applied 99% fine silver foil on top. Then I sprinkled some Val Cox Purple Rose frit over the silver and melted it all together. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9hNJveVVktJ7k5XTTeCcRdZdmRcszyUpB5fdxG-b3CPueVVn82jUbQBvB2Bh4nXTz2VUD_ssUylVmB9MxPpP1XruTOWxkWEzCmAR4EsVW1MJcXldKY7_UBgFyyzfU8dHWuwbH5Xt9_gVe9r8LanUoVGmI8Nmo1XM-lCCbxSIYJ_04UUxTjpHMZUPXJw/s2099/APC_0700-hdr.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1574" data-original-width="2099" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9hNJveVVktJ7k5XTTeCcRdZdmRcszyUpB5fdxG-b3CPueVVn82jUbQBvB2Bh4nXTz2VUD_ssUylVmB9MxPpP1XruTOWxkWEzCmAR4EsVW1MJcXldKY7_UBgFyyzfU8dHWuwbH5Xt9_gVe9r8LanUoVGmI8Nmo1XM-lCCbxSIYJ_04UUxTjpHMZUPXJw/w640-h480/APC_0700-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div>The result is stunning: the silver foil creates a shiny contrast with the green glass and the purple frit adds some depth and texture. The beads look like they have tiny golden scales that sparkle in the light.</div><div>The spacers are pure Effetre Army Green glass.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGa_GV72_9XhXwaIVaOU2h81dinnjDV7D61ltr7k41_r0H4uB0OiPXb5b7dQhPz0fSej7JBGX5ub5Mt8R3yORl4ljDhQy58z7IKZrN5XU8hoE0-oxEBU7wRm0_LOL2uPw7dtkoWrJTybKuBuxZhmEt0PQFmKIMHeaNicXg9N2J3DxktTSMGUCxM2V0oQ/s2126/APC_0703-hdr.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1595" data-original-width="2126" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGa_GV72_9XhXwaIVaOU2h81dinnjDV7D61ltr7k41_r0H4uB0OiPXb5b7dQhPz0fSej7JBGX5ub5Mt8R3yORl4ljDhQy58z7IKZrN5XU8hoE0-oxEBU7wRm0_LOL2uPw7dtkoWrJTybKuBuxZhmEt0PQFmKIMHeaNicXg9N2J3DxktTSMGUCxM2V0oQ/w640-h480/APC_0703-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The second set of beads is inspired by a pink dragon with metallic accents. I started with Moretti Tongue Pink opaque glass as the base and wrapped it with 99% fine silver foil. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_sDbLemX7c1ilJzve7vUFxdKf_5qM0APdaQdESsLxHrtzKkdZVBGapQk8x_vMsOJ1IGe8wdY8V5JiPi7H8UHqZPPwSRHaTikHsZ82wk5ATdkEGvrKb6vaRa65yVQV2ofYGbfnFNwSumX1EzYpcoZZuiEfzm1whPsgaKOYpszp7xqkjEcQjO8_pbUqpw/s2333/APC_0640-hdr.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1750" data-original-width="2333" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_sDbLemX7c1ilJzve7vUFxdKf_5qM0APdaQdESsLxHrtzKkdZVBGapQk8x_vMsOJ1IGe8wdY8V5JiPi7H8UHqZPPwSRHaTikHsZ82wk5ATdkEGvrKb6vaRa65yVQV2ofYGbfnFNwSumX1EzYpcoZZuiEfzm1whPsgaKOYpszp7xqkjEcQjO8_pbUqpw/w640-h480/APC_0640-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Then I added some rare Val Cox Purple Rose frit on top and melted it in. The effect is amazing: the silver foil forms a metallic layer around the pink glass and the purple frit creates a pattern of "dragon scales". </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2A8dhMRGA9Na9EmTLyeywq84QkxgtjbmZ4OZbLknH7Ows-SXbjMAl-r1_NoQxxk6v_NigGVsJBH-Y7txUnR0qpdcc0SBp3I1rmDAbzxOtu7SsgYb26zi2QiIYIt9obc0sXaWMH1Be0iAG2W6ThQfEKvx2P7TgM1iTwTWzOsV6hSRbvnl0mjtuMLmSlQ/s2149/APC_0643-hdr.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1612" data-original-width="2149" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2A8dhMRGA9Na9EmTLyeywq84QkxgtjbmZ4OZbLknH7Ows-SXbjMAl-r1_NoQxxk6v_NigGVsJBH-Y7txUnR0qpdcc0SBp3I1rmDAbzxOtu7SsgYb26zi2QiIYIt9obc0sXaWMH1Be0iAG2W6ThQfEKvx2P7TgM1iTwTWzOsV6hSRbvnl0mjtuMLmSlQ/w640-h480/APC_0643-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div>The beads look like they have a delicate golden coating that reflects the light. </div><div>The spacers are pure Moretti Tongue Pink.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpeHFqy7ZvdzT4j1abOKqUNatrTIBbY3ng0pNHMej57aywu26LCS4y-Hogt2qbeIpnNWuJMlFh-JmSTQrCgzpzx1fRhwbt0zvZUO2o-KRtk35l15jkCCLisf79Sae7NNem2XMIK4NUrTn_SvQmD3doFOKqQxPisyTvWl8lO_lFrSnSF4mYB7LarPCFDw/s1995/APC_0649-hdr.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1496" data-original-width="1995" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpeHFqy7ZvdzT4j1abOKqUNatrTIBbY3ng0pNHMej57aywu26LCS4y-Hogt2qbeIpnNWuJMlFh-JmSTQrCgzpzx1fRhwbt0zvZUO2o-KRtk35l15jkCCLisf79Sae7NNem2XMIK4NUrTn_SvQmD3doFOKqQxPisyTvWl8lO_lFrSnSF4mYB7LarPCFDw/w640-h480/APC_0649-hdr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you like these dragon-inspired beads as much as I do. I'm sure Nortel has the best selection of glass for your projects. Jean & Jennifer will be very happy to have you as a new or returning customer!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for reading and stay tuned for more Pendragonfyre Tales adventures!</div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#effetrearmygreen</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#morettitonguepink<br />#effetre<br />#nortel<br />#valcoxfrit<br />#99%finesilverfoil<br />#pendragonfyre<br />#handmade<br />#handmadeincanada<br />@nortel_glassgirl</span></div>Darlene for Pendragonfyre Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13438400047471010752noreply@blogger.com0Moncton, NB, Canada46.0878165 -64.778231317.777582663821157 -99.9344813 74.398050336178841 -29.6219813