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!

All sets within this post are NOW SOLD

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

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

Triton Bubbles Trio
Materials: Double Helix and Effetre Glasses

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

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

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

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

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

Apalala
Dragonscales Series #14

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

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

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

Aulanerk
Goddess Bead Series #143

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

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

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

November is here and new bead sets too!

All sets within this post are NOW SOLD

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.

New items on E-Bay July 4th

Rose Quartz
This Set is NOW SOLD
Beach Organix Series #3
Materials: Effetre and 99% Fine Silver


Etched to resemble beach glass, this 11 bead set was created with a base of palest pink Effetre glass named Rose Quartz. The base was wrapped with combinations of silvered ivory stringer and 99% fine silver wire.

These beads show several levels of the colour based on the angle that the bead is viewed, providing depth to the glow like hue of each bead.
BONUS: 4 Rose Quartz spacer beads are also included in this set.



The Garden
This Set is NOW SOLD
Etched Silver Trails Series #13

Materials: Effetre & CiM Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

A cheerful selection of Effetre & CiM glasses wrapped combinations of silvered ivory stringer and 99% Fine Silver Wire to create this 22 bead set.

Within this set of 11 pairs 3 pairs were gently etched (rose quartz, light aqua & light purple) along with the shiny hues of Effetre light amber, straw yellow, grape, kiwi, CiM peacock green, poison apple, plum and sangre red.

Angel Heart
This set is now SOLD

Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses

Starting with the palest pink Effetre glass named Rose Quartz, Double Helix silver infused glass frit , Aurae was sprinkled and reduced gently.
Encased with Rose Quartz, the shimmering blossom within creating hues of blues, creams, purples.

At centre spotlight of this set is a hand-formed heart focal bead along with coordinating pebble beads with hand-created facets.

Pendragonfyre Bead are always hand-formed. No presses or molds are ever used.
This ensures that your beads are truly unique in each set, created especially for you.




Phoebe
This set is now SOLD
Goddess Bead Series #36

"Latin form of Greek Phoibe, myth name of a Titan. The name is
the feminine form of Latin Phoebus, meaning shining one"

Materials: Effetre & Trautman Art Glasses

Shades of crystal and forest green swirl within these
storm portals of silver infused glass, Trautman Art Glass, Golden Emerald.

These 9 beads were created on a base of
Effetre Lemongrass with layered dots of Dark Ivory glasses.
This set also includes 6 spacer beads of the Lemongrass base glass.

Highlights of DH Aurae silver glass create the bling for this beautiful storm beads!



Beach Party
This set is now SOLD
Beach Beads Series #4

Materials: Effetre & CiM Glasses

Eleven pairs of Effetre & CiM glasses were used to create this shiny 22 beach bead set.

Within this set, a mix of dotted beads in shades of coral,
light turquoise, white, violet, CiM pumpkin and chrome yellow.

Perfect for summer jewelry!