A Little This and That! Catching up!

Eos - Goddess Series# 156
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy, Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

""Greek myth name of the goddess of dawn, meaning "dawn."

On a base of CiM's new Raindrop Limited Run, portals were created using layers of Dark Ivory, drops of Double Helix's luster silver glass, Ossa creates the watery portals. Each portal was encased in clear glass and dots of Double Helix rare test glass, HE379 were added to bring out the shine of each highlight dot.

Belgian Linen on Pink Frit Rounds

Materials: Lauscha Glass and Val Cox Painter's Series Glass Frit

Starting on a base of Lauscha pink transparent glass, Val Cox Belgian Linen frit was sprinkled to create these 10 romantic beads.

Etched Tapestry Organix Mixed Set
Materials: Vetrofond and Effetre Glasses, 99% Silver and Assorted Glass Frit

Various bases of Effetre glasses were combined with fine silver foil and wire and sprinkled with my own hand blended glass frit  to create this organic set of beads. Glasses include Effetre Sedona, Opal Yellow, Light Turquoise, Copper Green, New Violet, Coral, Light Sky Blue and Vetrofond Mauvelous. These beads were etched to a matte organic feel with the silver microdots sprinkled among the tapestry patterning.

Nemesis - Goddess Series# 157
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy, Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

"Assyrian myth name of the most prominent female deity in the Babylonian pantheon making her the leading one." 

On a base of CiM's Nutmeg Ltd Run, portals were created using layers of Dark Ivory and Medium Amber, mixtures of Double Helix silver glass to create portals in autumnal hues of orange, amber and brown. Each portal was encased in clear glass and dots of Double Helix Aurae were added and reduced to bring out the shine of each highlight dot.

Purple Rose Frit Rounds

Materials: Effetre Glass and Val Cox Glass Frit

 

On a base of Effetre Rose Quartz transparent, purple rose frit was generously sprinkled and melted into the surface.

New Dragonscales Sets in the relaunched Artfire Studio

Happy Canada Day!

I wanted to share news the latest Dragonscales offerings now available in the Pendragonfyre Artfire Studio.

 
Can you imagine a dragon? If one existed, I imagine it to look like these beads!

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

CiM - Creation is Messy - Rainforest

CiM - Creation is Messy - Ghee

Effetre Copper Red Green Duo

 

Finally back at the torch! Testing CiM Glass too!

Gosh!... It seems like forever since my last blog post!
Life took an interruption just after Christmas 2012 that resulted in lots of time away from the torch and quality time with my family.
Although the break was somewhat "forced", it was a great time to spend with my 80+ year old dad as he got a brand new knee! In less than 4 weeks after his surgery, he was walking without a cane and moving along faster than me!
Moving in with him for 5 weeks, including my remote office for my daytime career, was a great adventure. Unfortunately EVERY weekend in February, we had major snowstorms resulting in NO time in the studio!

I am now back home and settled back in and my first session at the torch was to test new CiM Limited Run glasses. The results are below.
Let me know what you think...

Smiles,
D.

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Spring Silvered Ivory Mix
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy & Effetre Glasses with 99% Fine Silver

Combinations of new CiM Limited Runs, Sherbert and Honey Mustard are mixed with Effetre Light Turquoise, Pastel Ink Blue Violet and handmade Silver Ivory stringer decorations.
Lots of bead shapes for your lampwork creations in this 21 bead set.

Apophis 
Dragonscales series#18

"In Egyptian mythology, Apophis was the serpent-like dragon that daily attempts to catch and destory the sun god Re."

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

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

Valli
Goddess Bead Series #145

"Hindi myth name of the wife of Murugan, meaning creeping plant."

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

This set of 9 goddess series beads was created on a base of CiM's Limited Run, Breeze, a transparent teal. Each goddess bead was then layered with dots of Effetre Dark Ivory, and combinations of CiM's Hades black and TAG's Taxco Silver Turquoise glass. The reaction has created storms captured under each clear glass portal dots.
Dots of Double Helix Aurae, also adds a metallic sheen to the droplets on each bead.

Malina
Goddess Bead Series #146

"Malina is a solar deity in Inuit mythology. She is found most commonly in the legends of Greenland that link her closely with the lunar deity Anningan, her brother. Malina is constantly fleeing from Anningan and their constant chase is the traditional explanation for the movement of the sun and moon through the sky."

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

This set of 10 goddess series beads was created on a base of CiM's Limited Run, Dark Velvet, an extremely dark purple opaque. Each goddess bead was then layered with dots of Effetre Dark Ivory, and combinations of Double Helix silver glasses, Kalypso and KA-357. The reaction has created portals that shift from blue to magenta pink captured under each clear glass portal dots.
Dots of Double Helix Aurae, also adds a metallic sheen to the droplets on each bead.

Griaule
Dragonscales series#17

"A massive dragon from the work of Lucius Shephard, Griaule was frozen in place by an ancient spell."

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

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

A New Year and a few New Sets to Show!

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Gilded Ruby 
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Double Helix Glasses

This golden set of 11 beads were created with a base of CiM's Sangre, a deep red glass on which Double Helix Aurae shards were carefully placed. Each bead was then reduced to bring out the glorious metallic bling including hues of gold, blue, copper and rose!

Triton Bubbles
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

This set of 6 encased round beads was created on a base of rare Effetre Marine Wave on which encased plunged bubbles of Double Helix silver glass, Triton were added. Each of these bubbles was reduced and encased to create the subtle variations in color. Each result was then captured under a thick encasement of Effetre clear glass.

Tatsu Dragonscales Series #15
"Not an individual dragon but a generic term for Japanese dragons"

Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy, Fine Silver foil and Val Cox Frit

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

Dragonscales Duo Series #11 
Materials: Effetre Glass, Fine Silver foil and Val Cox Frit

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

Pale Green SeaGlass Spacers 
Materials: Effetre Glass

Etched to resemble beach glass, this set of spacer beads was created with a base of transparent pale yellow green Effetre glass. These beads were tumble etched for a smooth tactile feel.

23 days to Christmas! A few last minute bead sets!

Life has gotten so busy over the past month and as a result, torch time is reduced!
This week has a few new sets, but I expect over the next few weeks, the torch will be quiet waiting for 2013 beadmaking instead.
So if you are looking for last minute beads for the season, definitely check out this week's Ebay offerings!

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Sea to Sky - 53 Spacer Beads!!
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Effetre Glass

There are two sets of spacers in this set for a total of 53 BEADS!!!
Set 1 is CiM's Poseidon, a sky blue opal, left with a glossy finish.
Set 2 is Effetre's Pale Aquamarine transparent which has been etched for a smooth sea-glass effect.
Classic combination for your jewelry creations~!

Triton Bubbles Trio
Materials: Double Helix and Effetre Glasses

This set of 3 encased round beads was created on a base of rare Effetre Marine Wave on which encased plunged bubbles of Double Helix silver glass, Triton were added. Each of these bubbles was reduced and encased to create the subtle variations in color. Each result was then captured under a thick encasement of Effetre clear glass.

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

This set of  beads was created on a base of CiM's greenish opal teal, Rainforest. Surface decoration of Double Helix's silver rich glass, Aurae was added as fine droplets and reduced to a glimmering metallic shine.

Metallic Sugar'd Ruby
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy  and Double Helix Glass

This shimmering set of beads was created on a base of CiM's red named Sangre. Surface decoration of Double Helix's silver rich glass, Ehko was added as fine frit and reduced to a glimmering metallic shine.

Apalala
Dragonscales Series #14

"A water dwelling dragon who was converted to Buddhism by the Buddha"

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

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

Aulanerk
Goddess Bead Series #143

"In Inuit mythology, Aulanerk is a friendly sea goddess who rules over the tides, waves and joy."

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

This set of 7 goddess series beads was created on a base of CiM's Ink Blot Limited Run. Each goddess bead was then layered with dots of Effetre Dark Ivory, and combinations of Double Helix and Trautman Art silver glasses and its storms were captured under each clear glass portal dots. Dots of Double Helix Aurae, also adds a metallic sheen to the droplets on each bead.

5 Weeks to the Holidays!

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Ladon
Dragonscales Series #13

"Ancient Greek dragon that guarded the golden apple tree of goddess Hera. It was killed by Herakles in order to steal the apples."

Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy, Fine Silver foil and Val Cox Frit

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

Peridot Silvered Shimmer Crystals
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses, Fine Silver Wire and Foil 

This set of 7 encased crystal beads were created with combinations of rare Double Helix peridot green super luster silver glass known simply as OX380, 99% fine silver foil. After wrapping the core with 99% fine silver wire, it was reduced to create the intense variations in color. Each result was then captured under a thick encasement of Effetre glass.

Saitada
Goddess Bead Series #142

"Saitada was a Celtic goddess from the Tyne Valley in England whose name may mean "goddess of grief.""

Materials: Effetre, Trautman Art and Double Helix Glasses

This set of 9 goddess series beads was created on a base of Effetre Pale Aquamarine transparent. Each goddess bead was then layered with dots of Effetre Dark Ivory, and combinations of Double Helix and Trautman Art silver glasses and its storms were captured under each clear glass portal dots. Dots of Double Helix Triton, also adds a metallic sheen to the droplets on each bead.

Violet Frit Rounds
Materials: Effetre Glass and Gaffer Frit

This set of 15 beads was created on a base of Effetre New Violet opaque glass. Gaffer custom mixed frit was sprinkled and melted into the surface. Classic combination for your jewelry creations~!

November is here and new bead sets too!

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Dragonscales Duo Pair #10
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glass, Fine Silver foil and Val Cox Frit

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

Peruvian Violet Frit Rounds
Materials: Creation is Messy Glass and Glass Diversions Frit

This set of 10 beads was created on a base of CiM's rare Butter Pecan. Glass Diversions Peruvian Violet frit was sprinkled and melted into the surface.
Classic combination for your jewelry creations.



Peachy Silvered Ivory Nuggets
Materials: Creation is Messy, Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver Foil

This set of 12 nugget beads was created on a base of CiM's Peachy Keen transparent. Silvered Ivory stringer was added to create the striped and swirled design around each bead. This bead set was tumble etched for a sea-glass like finish.

Tumbled Organix Crystals
Materials: Creation is Messy Glass and Glass Diversions Frit

This set of 9 crystal shaped beads was created on a base of CiM's Hollandaise Limited Run. Glass Diversions Vineyard Vines glass frit was sprinkled and melted into the surface. 10 Hollandaise spacer beads are also included in this set. This bead set was tumble etched for a distressed organix stone like finish.

Aqua Silvered Shimmer Crystals
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses, Fine Silver Wire and Foil 

This set of 7 encased crystal beads were created with combinations of rare Double Helix sapphire blue silver glass known simply as OX383, 99% fine silver foil. After wrapping the core with 99% fine silver wire, it was reduced to create the intense variations in color. Each result was then captured under a thick encasement of Effetre glass.

Saphira - Dragonscales Series #12

"Eragon's blue dragon from Christopher Paolini's "Inheritance" trilogy."

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

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

Morana - Goddess Bead Series #141
"Slavic myth name of a goddess of death and winter, meaning "death.""

Materials: Effetre, Trautman Art and Double Helix Glasses

This set of 8 goddess series beads was created on a base of Effetre Light Teal transparent. Each goddess bead was then layered with dots of Effetre Dark Ivory, and combinations of Double Helix and Trautman Art silver glasses and its storms were captured under each clear glass portal dots. Dots of Double Helix Triton, also adds a metallic sheen to the droplets on each bead.

CiM Testing This Week - 3 New Limited Runs!

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

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

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

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

Nemausicae
Goddess Bead Series #140

"The Celtic mother goddesses of fertility and healing."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Creme Caramel Spacers
Materials: Creation is Messy Glass 

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

Aurora
Goddess Bead Series #139

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

Materials: Creation is Messy, Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

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

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

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

Galeru
Dragonscales Series #11

"A giant rainbow serpent from aboriginal mythology."

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

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

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

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

Getting back to Normal...

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

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

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

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Athena
Goddess Bead Series #136

"Greek myth name of the goddess of wisdom."

Materials: Creation is Messy, Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

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

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

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

Uzume
Goddess Bead Series #137

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

Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

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

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

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