New Love Sonnet Bead Sets and a Few Spacers

Just a few beads to share today that I created last weekend when I fired up my BRAND NEW kiln for the first time.

In case you didn't see my Instagram or Facebook post, I purchased a BlueBird XL kiln when I was on a road trip to Toronto last month.

Jean and Jennifer at Nortel ROCK!

I was very lucky to get this beautiful berry purple colored "cadillac of kilns" which I have named Penny The Dragon.💜

My first session at the torch flew by and below are the sets created.

Starting on a base of Effetre white encased in CiM - Creation Is Messy Candlelight, my own hand mixed Pendragonfyre Love Sonnet frit was sprinkled to create these romantic beads. 

The spacer beads are included in this set are made with pure CiM Candlelight.

Starting on a base of Effetre white encased in Effetre Amethyst, my own hand mixed Pendragonfyre Love Sonnet frit was sprinkled to create these romantic beads. 

The spacer beads are included in this set are made with pure Effetre Amethyst.

This set of frit beads combines CiM Primavera, an opaque green with Val Cox Songbird frit.

Simple round beads within this abundant set. 

Four plain spacers of Primavera complete this set.

I always include time in each session to create some simple spacer beads that are small enough for earring sets. 

I find it is great way to practice consistency and heat control making multiple beads on one mandrel.

The spacer beads below are made from CiM - Creation Is Messy glasses

Atoll Misty This glass was very popular when it was introduced as a color in the 2022 CiM palette release. It is a nice minty green misty opal.

Beeswax Misty, a soft pale opal yellow that can strike to an amber depending on the time and temperature it is worked.

From the photos below, you will note the difference in the beads color and translucency in the making of these spacers. 

I usually make 4-6 spacers on one mandrel, so the variety of the beads are a result of the warming and rewarming of each bead.

At the time of this post, Nortel has in stock:

- CiM Candlelight and Beeswax Misty. Atoll Misty appears to be SOLD Out

- Effetre White and Amethyst should be available.

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Summer Soltice Bead Offerings

All Bead Sets within this Post are NOW SOLD.

Wyvern
Dragonscales Series #2

"Name derived from the Saxon word Wivere, which means "serpent""

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

On a base of CiM's Olive green, 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.

Carnivale Shimmer
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Double Helix glasses and 99% fine silver

This set of 10 handcrafted beads combine lots of fine silver and striking silver glass shards! On a base of CiM's Hippo opaque glass, fine silver foil was melted in. Shards of Double Helix Terranova 2.1 silver infused glass was added and struck to bring out the amazing hues of magenta, blue and green. The silver microdroplets have a stunning golden sheen to complete each bead.

Dione
Goddess Bead Series #131

"Greek myth name of the mother of Aphrodite. The name is a feminine form of Zeus."

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 Hippo opaque grey glass. Each goddess bead was then layered with dots of Effetre Dark Ivory, White, Double Helix silver glass, Kalypso. The combination of the glasses create the multi-hued portals captured under each clear glass dot. Double Helix Aurae completes the highlight droplets on each bead.

Pale Green Love Sonnet
Materials: Effetre Glasses and Pendragonfyre frit

On a canvas of Effetre Light Emerald Green Yellow over a white opaque core, these 9 beads were sprinkled with a custom Pendragonfyre frit blend to create this Love Sonnet inspired set of beads that have been etched to a tactile smooth feel. This frit is my own hand blended glass frit to create these patterns that resemble garden flowering vines and lattice. Six Light Emerald Green Yellow spacers are included in this set.

Pink Blooms Nuggets
Materials: Effetre Glass and Valerie Cox Frit

If you love pink, you will love these 7 nuggets. On a base of Effetre Rose Quartz transparent, Val Cox Pink Lipstick frit, a fine mix of pink opaques was sprinkled and melted into the surface.

Etched Tapestry Organix Barrels
Materials: Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

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 Mint Green Opal, Violet, Opal Yellow and Light Turquoise. These barrel beads were tumble etched to a smooth matte organic feel.

A rainy weekend produces new bead sets!

The sets in this posting are NOW Sold

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

On a base of CiM's Chai Unique#3, 99% fine silver foil was added and layered with Val Cox Pink Lipstick frit, a fine mix of pinks. The combination was then melted into the surface. The result is a golden peachy-rose brown silvered pattern on each bead. So rich and vibrant for summer!

Pax
Goddess Bead Series #128

"Roman myth name of a goddess of peace, derived from the Latin word pax, meaning peace"

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

This set of 11 goddess series beads was created on a base of CiM Adobe glass, an adobe brown opaque. Each goddess bead was then layered with dots of Effetre Dark Ivory, Stormed Psyche with silver activator glasses to bring out the colors of this glass when it is reduced and encased. The combination of the glasses create the multi-hued portals captured under each clear glass dot. Double Helix Aurae completes the highlight droplets on each bead.

Tricolor Dots
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy  and Effetre Glasses

The combination of Effetre Extra Dark Red and White in a trio with CiM's Cornflower Blue opaques creates a lively and vibrant set for summer. This 21 bead set includes spacers to coordinate with the dotted beads.

Golden Champagne Streams
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

This glittering set of 13 beads was created with a base of rare Effetre #713, a golden transparent glass named 14K on which hand drawn streams of Double Helix Aurae were added and reduced. Each bead was then reduced to bring out the glorious metallic bling!

Transparent Rainbow Rounds
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Effetre Glass

This set of 46 beads includes the following transparent rainbow colors: CiM's Azure and Effetre's Red, Orange, Yellow, Emerald Green and Ink Blue.

Pale Aqua Love Sonnet
Materials: Effetre Glasses and Pendragonfyre frit

On a canvas of Effetre Pale Aquamarine over a white opaque core, these 9 beads were sprinkled with a custom Pendragonfyre frit blend to create this Love Sonnet inspired set of beads that have been etched to a tactile smooth feel. This frit is a custom handmix that includes Raku and rare Purple Rose to create these patterns that resemble garden flowering vines and lattice. A couple of Pastel Purple Ink Blue spacers are included in this set.

Not fun to be sick over a holiday weekend!

Sorry, I have been absence from blogging over the last week or so, I have been battling a cold\flu and certainly not feeling my normal best.
So this post is quick to let you know about new sets on Ebay this week.
Next time, I will have more news to share!


Smiles,
D.

All sets within this blog posting are now sold

Purple Blue Silver Orbs

Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses and 99% Fine Silver Wire

This set of 8 encased round beads were created on a base of rare Double Helix silver glass, Psyche Light. This glass starts as a deep purple, but when each bead core was wrapped in 99% fine silver wire and reduced to create the dramatic hues of blues, purples and cream. Each result was then captured under a thick encasement of Effetre clear glass.

Brigantia
Goddess Bead Series #85

"The tutelary goddess of the Brigantes (British Celts) from which
the mythic Irish Brighid, daughter of Dagda, is probably an offshoot."

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

This set of 10 goddess series beads were created on a base of Effetre Emerald transparent with layered dots of Effetre Dark Ivory and mixtures of CiM's Hades and Double Helix rare Psyche Light glasses.
Highlights of Double Helix's Aurae, create the bling dots for this set.
Metal spacers are included in this set.

Dalmatian Dots

Materials: Effetre and CiM-Creation is Messy Glass

On a base of Effetre White pastel, dots of CiM's black Hades were added in a "dalmatian" like patterning.
Coordinating white spacer beads are perfect for pairing for summer designs!


Creamsicle Dream

Materials: Effetre and CiM-Creation is Messy Glass

Bright and alive with color, this set combines CiM's Creamsicle orange, a hot shade of the season, with pure white.
Dotted with white and paired with solid spacers, this set has lots of beads for your spring and summer creations.

 
Pink Rose Raku
Love Sonnet Series #13

Materials: Effetre Glass and Mixed Raku Glass Frit

Starting on a base of Effetre white encased in Effetre Rose Quartz transparent, handmixed Pendragonfyre Love Sonnet frit including Gaffer and Raku was sprinkled to create these 11 romantic beads.

These have been etched to provide a smooth tactile feel to each bead.
Perfect for the spring and summer season!
Eight rose spacer beads are included in this set.

Garden Lentils

Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

On a base of Effetre Lime transparent, these 8 lentil beads were generously sprinkled with Double Helix silver glass frit known as Kronos frit.
When reduced and encased in a sprinkling of Effetre Clear frit, the beautiful mottled blue patterning appears.
The metal spacers in this set are also included. 

Last week, I posted these sets:

Clio Bubbles
This set is NOW Sold
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

This set of 7 encased round beads were created on a base of Effetre Marine Wave on which encased plunged bubbles of Double Helix silver glass, Clio were created.
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.

Silvered Lime Mosaics
This set is NOW Sold
Materials: Effetre Glass and Pendragonfyre glass frit

On a base of Effetre's Marine Wave, these 5 barrel and 12 round beads were wrapped in fine silver foil and generously sprinkled with handmixed Pendragonfyre custom mix frit.
The frit when melted into the surface, pushes the mini silver droplets to frame the frit and create a tapestry like pattern.
Complimenting the lentils are 8 Lime (6 transparent & 2 pastel) spacer beads.

Silver Bouquet
Watercolor Focals # 5
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.

Fossil Rounds
Silver Trails Series # 47
This set is NOW Sold

Materials: Effetre and 99% Fine Silver

Striated hues of cream and brown are the canvas for this set of 14 Silvertrail beads.
Effetre's rare Fossil glass was wrapped with 99% Fine Silver Wire.

2 of Hearts Raku
Love Sonnet Series #14
This set is NOW Sold

Materials: CiM-Creation is Messy Glass, Effetre Glass and Mixed Raku Glass Frit

Starting on a base of Effetre white encased in CiM Sepia Unique #2, a blue gray transparent, handmixed Pendragonfyre Love Sonnet frit including Gaffer and Raku was
sprinkled to create these romantic beads, including 2 focal heart beads.
The raku frit beads have been etched to provide a smooth tactile feel to each bead and are mixed with unetched white dotted beads for contrast.
Perfect for the spring and summer season! 

Olive Lentils
This Set is NOW Sold
Materials: CiM-Creation is Messy Glass and Pendragonfyre glass frit

On a base of CiM's Olive, these 14 lentil beads were generously sprinkled with handmixed Pendragonfyre frit.
Complimenting the lentils are 9 Olive spacer beads. 

Lots of new items to kick off my Birthday week! and a Sale in Artfire too!

All sets within this blog posting are now sold

Silver Anemone
Watercolor Focals # 3
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!
 

 
Spring Lentils
Materials: System96 Glass and Pendragonfyre glass frit
 
On a base of Lilac pastel, these 12 lentil beads were wrapped in fine silver foil and generously sprinkled with handmixed Pendragonfyre spring mix frit.
The frit when melted into the surface, pushes the mini silver droplets to frame the frit and create a tapestry like pattern.
Complimenting the lentils are 16 Lilac pastel spacer beads.
This entire set has been etched to a stone like organic finish.

 

Organix Dots
Materials: Effetre and Vetrofond Glasses

Hues of Turquoise, Violet, SunMango Coral and Light Cream glasses combine to create a dotted bead set bursting with shades of bright summer.  This set has been etched for a stone-like feel!
Light Cream round beads compliment the dotted beads to provide lots of potential for your summer jewelry designs

Etched Organix Mix
Materials: Effetre and Vetrofond Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

Handmade silvered coral handmade stringers are made by combining fine silver and Effetre SunMango Coral.
Combine this with the Vetrofond Turquoise, Effetre Violet and SunMango Coral and to create a bead set bursting with shades of bright summer.
Lots of variety in shapes and sizes for your jewelry designs!
  

Salted Margarita
Materials: Effetre Glasses

These etched glass beads were created on a base of Effetre Lime transparent glass with clear Effetre glass frit to create a "salted" effect on the surface.
These would be great for summery jewelry designs!!
 
 








 














Silver Flora
Watercolor Focals # 4
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!
 

Silvered Ivory Beach Lentils
Materials: Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

Silvered Ivory handmade stringers are made by combining fine silver and Effetre Ivory. On a cores of a variety of Effetre transparent glasses, a stream of silvered ivory stringer was added.These beads were etched to a smooth finish, similar to beach glass
Very tactile and ready for your summer jewelry designs

 

Pinky Silver Orbs
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses and 99% Fine Silver Wire

This set of 7 encased round beads were created on a base of Double Helix silver glass, Clio.

Each bead core was wrapped in 99% fine silver wire and reduced to create the subtle variations in color. Each result was then captured under a thick encasement of Effetre clear glass.


 

Pink Rose Raku
Love Sonnet Series #13
Materials: Effetre Glass and Mixed Raku Glass Frit

Starting on a base of Effetre white encased in Effetre Rose Quartz transparent, handmixed Pendragonfyre Love Sonnet frit including Gaffer and Raku was sprinkled to create these 11 romantic beads.
These have been etched to provide a smooth tactile feel to each bead.
Perfect for the spring and summer season!
Eight rose spacer beads are included in this set.

 

Spring 2011 Goddess Orphans
Materials: Effetre, CiM, Double Helix, TAG and Precision Glasses

This 16 bead set is an eclectic assortment of various Goddess Beads.
The uniqueness of each goddess bead allows the designer to create a truly one of a kind piece of precious glass jewelry.

Each bead uses an base of Effetre or CiM glass with portals of silver infused glass encased in clear to capture the richness of each silver droplet.

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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