Quick October Update.... I'm still here!

Faux Beach Glass Rounds
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Effetre Glasses, Silvered Ivory Stringer

On bases of Effetre Pale Aquamarine and CiM's Aloe Juice Ltd Run, silvered ivory stringer was used to decorate each bead. These beads were tumble etched to a smooth beach glass feel with the silver microdots sprinkled among dots and lines.

Tianhou - Goddess Series# 159
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy, Effetre, Trautman Art and Double Helix Glasses

"Tianhou is a Buddhist and Taoist goddess of sailors. She is a patron of the sea and those in distress." 

On a base of CiM's Weimaraner Ltd Run, an opaque grey, portals were created using layers of Dark Ivory and CiM's Black Currant Ltd Run. Double Helix silver test glass named NO-486 creates portals in water hues. Each portal was reduced and encased in clear glass to create an iridescent and dots of Double Helix Aurae were added and reduced to bring out the shine of each highlight dot.

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.

Will this cold ever subside?

Last week was a blur, or at least it seemed to be! I have been battling a cold that seems to not want to quit, so I apologize up front for my lack of blogging!
Despite the cold, I did get some bead making done this past weekend. Here are the latest sets starting with some spacer bead sets from odd lot and unique glasses in my stash!

Gray Olive
Spacers Series
Materials: Vetrofond Glasses

This set of 15 round spacer beads was created with Vetrofond Odd Lot, Gray Quartz glass.
This glass creates a gray olive hued beads with striations for a natural stone look.

 

Caramelized Sugar
Spacers Series
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glasses

This set of 15 round spacer beads was created with CiM Rare Pumpkin Unique#1 glass.
This glass creates a carmelized burnt sienna hued beads with caramel orange striations
for a natural look.

Rosewood
Spacers Series
Materials: Effetre Glasses

This set of 12 round spacer beads was created with Effetre Rosewood glass.
This glass creates a red-orange coral hued beads with striations for a natural stone look.

Rosewood & Hippo
Opposites Attract Series #26

Materials: Effetre and CiM Glasses

Another study of opposites attract in this set of 14 simple dotted beads.
Seven beads in Effetre Rosewood opaque with CiM's Limited Run Hippo gray dots and the
other eight with the opposing combination.

BONUS: 4 Hippo and 2 Rosewood spacers are included in this set.



Calliope
Goddess Bead Series #74
"Latin form of Greek Kalliope, myth name of the muse of epic poetry,
meaning beautiful voice"

Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses

This set of 13 goddess series beads were created on a bases of Effetre Light
and Medium Topaz transparent glass with layered dots of
Effetre Dark Ivory & Dark Topaz.
Storms of Double Helix Kalypso and OO-411 test glass were captured under
clear glass bumps to create the the swirls in each storm portal.
Two medium topaz spacer beads are included in this set

Highlights of Double Helix silver glass, Aurae create
the bling dots for this beautiful storm portal beads!





Color Organix II
Materials: Effetre, Vetrofond & CiM Glasses and Silver

This is an abundant etched 22 bead set with a variety of shapes and
sizes of beads with a natural tactile organic feel.

The combination of Effetre & CiM Colors with silvered ivory stringer and 99% fine
silver wire give a natural yet colorful choice to brighten your winter jewelry.

Hues include Effetre Light Turquoise, Pastel Ink Blue, Nile Green, Copper Green, Sun Mango Coral, Vetrofond Lemon Meringue and CiM Uniques - Lipstick #3 & Creamsicle #2 .




Turquoise & Sun Mango
Materials: Effetre Glasses and Silver

This etched 18 bead set with a variety of shapes and
sizes of beads with a natural tactile organic feel.

The combination of Effetre Light Turquoise and Sun Mango Coral with
silvered ivory stringer and 99% fine silver wire give a natural yet
colorful choice to brighten your winter jewelry.

Last week on Ebay:

Color Organix I
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Effetre & CiM Glasses and Silver

This is an abundant etched 27 bead set with a variety of shapes and
sizes of beads with a natural tactile organic feel.

The combination of Effetre & CiM Colors with silvered ivory stringer and 99% fine
silver wire give a natural yet colorful choice to brighten your winter jewelry.

Hues include Effetre Light Turquoise, Pastel Ink Blue, Nile Green
and CiM Uniques - Lipstick #3 & Creamsicle #2.

Lemongrass Rounds
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Vetrofond Glasses

This generous set of 37 round spacer beads was created with Vetrofond Lemongrass glass.
This glass creates mottled mossy green beads with yellow green striations for a natural look.

Silver Ivory Clio Rounds
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses and Silver

Starting with a base of Double Helix' Clio silver infused glass, a ring of silvered
ivory stringer was added, reduced to bring the silver to the surface and
encased under a clear glass encasement to magnify the glow from inside effect.

With hues of amber, pink, purple and blue, these are truly unique for your glass designs.

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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
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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!

I have been behind in my blogging!

Zaramama
This Set is NOW SOLD
Goddess Bead Series #34

"Quechua myth name of the Inca goddess of grain, meaning grain mother"

Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses

Shades of cream & golden beige swirl within these storm portals of silver infused glass, Double Helix Olympic Rain.

These 12 beads were created on a base of Effetre limited edition Fossil with layered dots of Dark Ivory glasses.This set also includes 4 spacer beads of the Fossil base glass.

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

Idunnr
This Set is NOW SOLD
Goddess Bead Series #35

"Old Norse myth name of a goddess of spring, composed of the elements ið again and unna to love"

Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses

Shades of amber, purple & rose swirl within these storm portals of silver infused glass, Double Helix Aurae.

These 11 beads were created on a base of Effetre pastel ink blue purple with layered dots of Dark Ivory glasses.This set also includes 6 spacer beads of the pastel ink blue purple base glass.

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

Emerald Sea
This Set is NOW SOLD
Beach Organix Series #2
Materials: Effetre and 99% Fine Silver

Etched to resemble beach glass, this 11 bead set was created with a base of Effetre glass named Pale Emerald Yellow Green.

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.

Allegro
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Etched Silver Trails Series #12

" Allegro refers to a Musical tempo meaning cheerful or brisk."

Materials: Effetre & CiM Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

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

This selection of the beads were gently etched and include hues of rose, CIM Oz emerald, dark topaz, aqua, pale emerald, CIM pulsar blue, lavendar, CIM sapphire, amber, pale blue and crystal.

The Classic
This Set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Effetre Glasses

The classic combination of Light Turquoise and Light Ivory in this set of 19 beads.

Dots, flower and lines decorate these beads that are both classic in their design and as a fashion staple in anyone's wardrobe!

Orange Crush
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InnerGlow Series #3

Materials: CiM & Effetre Glasses

This 8 bead set of etched beads seem to glow from the inside out!

Starting with an inner core of CiM Clockwork orange, these beads were encased with Crystal Clear Effetre and dotted with Effetre White.

These beads were difficult to photograph as the etched surface and orange inner glow wouldn't allow a clear focus in the camera.
These beads are amazing anyway!

Luminescence
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InnerGlow Series #4

Materials: Effetre Glasses

This 11 bead set of etched beads seem to glow from the inside out!

Starting with an inner core of Effetre White, these beads were encased with Pale Lavender and dotted with Effetre Light Turquoise.Light Turquoise spacers complete this set.

Beach Cabana
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Beach Beads Series #3

Materials: Effetre & CiM Glasses

Ten pairs of Effetre & CiM glasses were used to create this 20 beach bead set.

Within this set, a mix of dotted beads in shades of coral, light turquoise, white, ink purple, nile green, CiM pumpkin have been gently etched to create a natural stone finish for a casual organic feel.

Perfect for summer jewelry!

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Midsummer Fire
Opposites Attract - Series #17
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Effetre Glasses

Another study of opposites attract in this set of 16 simple dotted beads.
Eight beads in Effetre Coral opaque with Effetre Violet dots
and the other eight with the opposing combination.

These beads were etched to give them a natural stone look
and feel perfect for summer!

BONUS: 4 Coral and 4 Violet spacers are included in this set.



Felicitas
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Goddess Bead Series #33

"Hungarian form of Roman Felicitas, meaning "fortune; good luck.""

Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses

Shades of grey & blue swirl within these
storm portals of silver infused glass, Double Helix Olympic Rain.
These 11 beads were created on a base of
Effetre Topaz with layered dots of Chocolate & Dark Ivory glasses.
This set also includes 6 spacer beads of the Dark Topaz base glass.

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



Summer Blush
InnerGlow Series #2
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: CiM & Effetre Glasses

This 14 bead set of etched beads seem to glow from the inside out!

Starting with an inner core of CiM Desert Pink, these beads were encased
with Crystal Clear and dotted with Effetre Pearl Gray.
Pearl Gray and Desert Pink spacers complete this set.



Harmony
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Etched Silver Trails Series #10

" The term harmony derives from the Greekἁρμονία (harmonía),
meaning "joint, agreement, concord", from the verb ἁρμόζω
(harmozo), "to fit together, to join"."

Materials: Effetre & CiM Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

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

A selection of the beads were gently etched while others
left in the glossy finish and include hues of teal, olive, pulsar blue,
topaz, amber, rose, sage, amethyst, aquamarine and emerald.



Beach Organix
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Effetre and 99% Fine Silver

Etched to resemble beach glass, this set was created with a base of
Effetre limited edition glass aptly named Marine Wave.
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.


Melody
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Etched Silver Trails Series #11

" A melody (from Greek μελῳδία - melōidía, "singing, chanting")
is alinear succession of musical tones which is
perceived as a single entity."

Materials: Effetre & CiM Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

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

A selection of the beads were gently etched while others
left in the glossy finish and include hues of teal, pulsar blue,
sapphire, amethyst, intense blue, crystal, dark topaz,
ink purple blue and emerald.