New Etsy Collection - It's the Summer of Orphans and Lonelies!

Just a quick post to let my followers know that I have collected all my orphan beads into collection sets and posted them on the Pendragonfyre Etsy shop as of this week.

There are lots to choose from and more to come over the next few weeks!

Sneak peek below:

Enjoy your summer!

Smiles,

Darlene

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New Storm Beads to welcome in February!

In the focus of this blog post, I am reviewing my recent testing with new to me Double Helix glasses - Elpis 2 and UVX-963 Ultraviolet Aion.

First up. For this set of storm beads, I used Effetre 36 Aquamarine transparent, as the base glass.  

After adding a layer of ivory glass and layers of CiM Black Currant and stormed Double Helix new UV glass called UVX963 that was reduced and encased in clear glass portals. 

Double Helix's UVX-963 is not currently listed on the website but a note from Jed in my order states it as a variant of Aion. When stormed, it creates stands of golden ivory swirled like tornado clouds. 

Each bead was finished with dots of DH garage glass coded as CL.OD.e which when reduced shines with blue and pink metallic shine. 

Small aquamarine spacers along with glass facetted crystals complete this set.

For these next 2 sets, I used Effetre 916 Mint opaque, as the base glass. The first set was made on 1/16" mandrels.

After adding a layer of ivory glass and layers of CiM Gypsy and stormed Double Helix Elpis 2 that was reduced and encased in clear glass portals. 

Each bead was finished with dots of Elpis 2 which when reduced creates a metallic shine. Small mint green spacers complete this set.

The second set is a small set of big hole beads. 

The glass combinations are exactly the same and these would like great on a simple silver chain or those well known interchangeable bead bracelets.

Til next time,

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Double Helix Elpis 2 Experiments

This blog will focus on Double Helix's glass named Elpis 2. 

Elpis 2 is a chrome-free green reducing glass that transmits a spring green color and is resistant to over reducing.

I tested it's compatibility on a base of Effetre Light Teal. Using stringers of Elpis 2, I drew scrolls and dots which I then reduced and encased with Super Clear.

The patterning of the Elpis 2 is lovely across the beads in this set.

I tested it's compatibility with CiM - Creation Is Messy's Atoll Misty using Elpis 2 surface level stream stringers that were reduced to an almost rainbow golden metallic shine.

The spacers are Elpis 2 lightly reduced!

This glass is showing as SOLD OUT on the CiM site, but it is available from my Canadian supplier at Nortel at this link.

To conclude, I also created simple tiny reduced spacers.

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Winter Storm Beads for December's Etsy Offerings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Silver Glass and Dichro Bead Sets for December!

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

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

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

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

Teal spacer beads complete this set.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Each spacer bead was reduced to a gleaming metallic shine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The spacer beads are pastel and transparent shades of purple.

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

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

The spacers are Effetre orange tangerine.

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Is this Stormy Weather Good for us? Yes it is.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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