Catching up on the news!

I had mentioned some wonderful news last week on my Facebook page.
CiM - Creation is Messy's latest newsletter featured my work and I was honoured to be included.
If you missed the issue, click here to read it now!

Here are a few sets to brighten your January days!

All sets within this post are NOW SOLD

Seafoam Opal Spacers
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glass

A delicate and rich hue of Seafoam in this set of 23 spacer beads. Simply elegant for your jewelry creations!

Dreams of India Frit Rounds
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Gaffer Glass

On a base of CiM's Submarine yellow opaque glass, this set of frit beads was created with a generous sprinkling of Gaffer mixed purple frit. The mixture pulls together rich India inspired hues of curry and light purples.

Turquoise, Coral and Ivory
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Effetre Glasses

The combination of CiM's Fremen, a light turquoise, and Phoenix, a bright coral orange create bright and colorful beads to brighten your winter jewelry. Highlights of Ivory were added for variety.

Aurora Whispers
Materials: Bullseye Glass

Whispers of silver rich rare Bullseye Aurora glass are captured within clear glass rounds.
Each bead is unique and unusual for a true one of a kind set!

Celestial Sky Frit Rounds 
Materials: Effetre Glass and Glass Diversions Frit

This set of 15 beads was created with a base of Effetre Sky Blue opaque glass sprinkled with Robin Koza's Celestial blend glass frit. A classic combination perfect for both casual and business jewelry designs!

Raspberry Cream Rounds 
Materials: Bullseye Special Production Glass

Created with rare Bullseye Special Production glass named Raspberry Cream, these round beads have striations of dark raspberry pink and streams of creamy white.

2012 End of the Year Orphans - 114 BEADS!!!
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy, Effetre, Trautman Art and Double Helix Glasses

This set of orphans are the various color and bead trials over the past 6 weeks. Lots created with silver glass and 99% fine silver foil and wire! Lots of shapes and sizes including barrels, crystals, lentils, flat tabs and rounds. There are beads with various size holes to allow for you to create jewelry or simply wear a single bead on a cord or chain.

Catching Up!

August has blown by as it has been crazy busy in the daytime career leaving little time to spend in the studio working on new bead sets.

The sets within this post have all been recently SOLD.

Etched Purple Passion Rounds
Materials: CiM-Creation is Messy Glasses and Val Cox frit

On a canvas of CiM's Heffalump, an opaque lavender purple glass, Gaffer mixed purple frit blend was sprinkled to create this 15 bead set.   All beads in this set have been etched to a tactile smooth feel.

Golden Maple Glitter Rounds
Materials: CiM-Creation is Messy  and Double Helix Glasses

This glittering set of 7 beads was created with a base of CiM's brown transparent, Maple, on which Double Helix silver glass, Aurae, frit was added and reduced to glittery goodness! Perfect for fall jewelry designs!

Autumn Mix
Materials: CiM-Creation is Messy , Effetre & Rare ASK Silver Glasses

Autumn is around the corner, so it is a perfect time to start collecting beads for the season!

The combinations of CiM's golden Hollandaise, Effetre's Red Roof Tile, Ivory and Dark Cocoa create this wonderful variety of 14 beads, plus 4 spacers. Highlighted with dots of rare, no longer available ASK Silver Cinnamon, this set offers lots of variety for any jewelry designer!



Akhekhu
Dragonscales Series #8

"Possibly supernatural, four-legged serpent from Egypt that lived in the desert. "

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

On a base of Effetre Avocado 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 Pair #5 
Materials: Effetre Glass, Fine Silver foil and Val Cox Frit

On a base of Effetre Dark Cocoa 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.

Dragonscales Duo Pair #6
Materials: Effetre Glass, Fine Silver foil and Val Cox Frit

On a base of Effetre Turquoise Copper Green 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 reacted to cause the interesting rimming around the purple scales!

Eingana
Dragonscales Series #9

" Snake goddess from aboriginal mythology. She is the creator goddess and also goddess of death. If she dies, so does the entire world."

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

On a base of Effetre Dark Cocoa 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.

April's Ebay postings for week 1

These new auction items on Ebay closing Sunday April 10th!

Silver Blooms
Watercolor Focals # 2
This bead is NOW SOLD
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Silver Glasses

This silver watercolor focal bead combined a pale green yellow core on which combinations of Double Helix silver glasses including Clio, Aurae and rare Psyche Light. Handmade silver murrini were carefully added, reduced and struck to bring a multitude of silver hues to the surface.
The watercolor like florals were then captured under a clear glass encasement and dots of glittering Aurae were added to complete the bead.
Only 5 beads were created in this series, be sure to get one before they are gone!

Rainbow Sprinkles
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Effetre Glass and Pendragonfyre glass frit

On a base of Effetre white, handmixed rainbow colors of glass frit were melted into the surface to create this set of 17 beads.
Bright and full of cheer for the spring and summer season!

Tangerine and Lime
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Effetre and CiM- Creation is Messy Glasses

Bright and alive with color, this set combines 2 of the hottest shades of the season, lime and orange. CiM's Poison Apple and Creamsicle paired with Effetre Lime transparent.
Dotted with Effetre white and paired with solid rounds, this set has lots of beads for your spring and summer creations.
A selection of spacer beads complete this set!

Silvered Cubes
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

This set of 8 encased hand-formed cube beads were created on a base of rare Double Helix silver glass, known as TE-315.

Each bead core was reduced to createthe subtle variations in color. Each result was then captured under a thick encasement of Effetre clear glass. The metallic shine from within these cube beads is amazing!

Summertime
This set is NOW SOLD
Silvered Ivory Organix Series #2

Materials: Effetre and CiM- Creation is Messy Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

Silvered Ivory handmade stringers are made by combining fine silver and Effetre Ivory. Combine this with the shades of bright summer soltice and this 27 bead set was born.
Lots of variety in shapes and sizes with hues including Effetre Pea Green, Periwinkle, Light Red and CiM Creamsicle Unique#2 and Fremen.

Spring is here!!

Lots of spring inspired sets this week.. Blues, Greens and Purples are the themes!


Lime Cordial Raku
Love Sonnet Series #10
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Effetre Glass and Mixed Raku Glass Frit

Starting on a base of Effetre white encased in Effetre Lime Green, handmixed Pendragonfyre Love Sonnet frit including Gaffer and Raku was sprinkled to create these 10 romantic beads. These have been etched to provide a smooth tactile feel to each bead.
Perfect for the spring and summer season! Six lime spacer beads are included in this set.


Pale Purple Raku
Love Sonnet Series #11
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Effetre Glass and Mixed Raku Glass Frit

Starting on a base of Effetre white encased in Effetre Pale Purple, handmixed Pendragonfyre Love Sonnet frit including Gaffer and Raku was sprinkled to create these 11 romantic beads.
To coordinate, four dotted beads have also be added to this set. These have been etched to provide a smooth tactile feel to each bead.
Perfect for the spring and summer season! Eight pale purple mini spacer beads are included in this set.




Azure Treasures
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: CiM and Double Helix Glasses

On a base of CiM's new color, Azure, a rich transparent blue, Double Helix Triton silver infused glass frit, decorate each round bead.
Eight Triton spacers are included in this set The glittering shine from these beads is amazing! Add some bling to your spring jewelry!



Leucothea
Goddess Bead Series #84
This set is NOW SOLD
"Greek myth name of a sea goddess who assisted sailors in distress, composed of the elements leukos white and thea goddess"

Materials: Effetre, Trautman Art and Double Helix Glasses

This set of 12 goddess series beads were created on a base of Effetre Dark Aqua transparent with layered dots of Effetre Dark Ivory and mixtures of Trautman Art Glass, JD Mix, and Double Helix Triton glasses. Lots of variety in this bead set including both round and cube beads.
Highlights of Double Helix's rare silver test glass, OK381R, create the bling dots for this set. Six Dark Aqua spacers beads are included as a bonus in this set.



Fresh and Wild
Silver Trails Series # 46
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Effetre, CiM Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

Shades of fresh and wild hues combine in this large set of 22 Silvertrail beads wrapped with 99% Fine Silver Wire.
Hues include Effetre Pastel Ink Blue Purple, Spring Green, Intense Blue, Lime, Periwinkle Blue, CiM Crocus Unique#1 and Fremen.



Summertime
Silvered Ivory Organix Series #2

Materials: Effetre and CiM Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

Silvered Ivory handmade stringers are made by combining fine silver and Effetre Ivory. Combine this with the shades of bright summer soltice and this 27 bead set was born. Lots of variety in shapes and sizes with hues including Effetre Pea Green, Periwinkle, Light Red and CiM Creamsicle Unique#2 and Fremen.



Completely forgot to post last week’s new items..Last week was a crazy busy week, so I apologize for not blogging!
These sets close on Ebay March 21st before midnight., so hurry on over there!!

Spring Silver OrbsThis set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses and 99% Fine Silver Wire

This set of 7 encased round beads were created on a base of rare Double Helix silver glass, simply known as OK-380.
Each bead core was wrapped in 99% fine silver wire and reduced to create the subtle variations in color as well as a golden fuming of the silver in some spots. Each result was then captured under a thick encasement of Effetre clear glass.



Silvered Ivory Psyche Orbs
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

Silvered Ivory handmade stringers are made by combining fine silver and Effetre Ivory.
On a core of silver infused Psyche Light by Double Helix Glassworks, a stream of silvered ivory stringer was added.
The silver glass was reduced and double encased in Effetre Extra Clear glass to capture the hues of blues and purples.



Silvered Ivory Etched Duos
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Effetre and CiM Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

Silvered Ivory handmade stringers are made by combining fine silver and Effetre Ivory. On a dual cores of a variety of Effetre and CiM transparent glasses, a stream of silvered ivory stringer was added. These beads were etched to a smooth finish, similar to beach glass and include hues of Effetre Blue, Kelp, Aqua, Medium Amethyst, Light Grass Green, Light Topaz and CiM Pink Champagne. Very tactile and ready for your summer jewelry designs



Soltice
Silvered Ivory Organix Series #1
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Effetre and CiM Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

Silvered Ivory handmade stringers are made by combining fine silver and Effetre Ivory. Combine this with the shades of bright summer soltice and this 26 bead set was born.
Lots of variety in shapes and sizes with hues including Effetre Pea Green, Periwinkle, Light Red and CiM Creamsicle Unique#2 and Fremen.


Spring is now here and April showers are just around the corner! Enjoy your week!

Smiles,
D.

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