New sets from a day in the studio

All sets in this post are now SOLD.

Calico Rounds
Materials: Effetre and Glass Diversions Frit

Effetre White was sprinkled with 7th Heaven frit from Robin Koza. The richness of color in these beads for both casual and business fashions!

Golden Luna
Materials: Effetre, Double Helix and  Goldstone

Double Helix silver laden Luna glass was sprinkled with genuine crushed goldstone. Encased under a thick clear glass encasement, the goldstone comes into full bling!

Lavender, Mulberry & Plum
Silver Trails Series # 58
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy, Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

This beadful set of 21 Silvertrail beads combine the purple hues of the season wrapped with 99% Fine Silver Wire. CiM's new Mulberry Limited Run, Plum Unique#2, Effetre Pale Lavender and Alexandrite bring rich color into your jewelry designs.

Ops
Goddess Bead Series #97

"Roman myth name of an earth goddess and wife of Saturn, meaning plenty"

Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

This set of 11 goddess series beads were created on a base of Effetre Topaz transparent glass with layered dots of Effetre Dark Ivory and mixtures of various Double Helix silver infused glasses.

August Orphans
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 4 weeks. Lots created with silver glass and 99% fine silver wire!
Lots of shapes and sizes including barrels, 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!

Lots of variety on E-Bay this week!

Let's start off the new year with a few experiments that I made over the holidays. Despite a miserable cold, I got to spend time in my glass studio over the holiday weekends between dinners with family and opening presents.. Here are the newest sets posted last night on Ebay.

Moonshimmer Cubes
This set is now SOLD
Materials: Effetre Glasses and Handmade Shards

This 10 shard cube bead set is a base of Effetre Black with handmade
shards by Purple Lily Designs.
The shards, known as Iceberg and Midnight contain silver infused
ivory and shades of blue glasses.

Love it for winter as it is rich and luxurious...
BONUS: 8 Effetre black spacer beads are included in this set.

Alecto 
Goddess Bead Series #71
This set is now SOLD
"Latin form of Greek Alekto, myth name of one of the Furies meaning "unceasing""

Materials: Effetre, Trautman Art and Double Helix Glasses

This set of 13 goddess series beads were created on a base of
Effetre Black glass with layered dots of Effetre White.
Double Helix Clio glass was reduced and captured under clear
glass bumps to create the the swirls in each storm portal.

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

Danica  
Goddess Bead Series #72
This set is now SOLD
"Slavic myth name of the personification of the "morning star.""

Materials: Effetre, Trautman Art and Double Helix Glasses

This set of 10 goddess series beads were created on a base of
Effetre Red Purple glass with layered dots of Effetre Dark Ivory.
Double Helix and TAG silver glasses, including ES-404 catalyst and
TAG Taxco Silver create the the swirls in each storm portal.

Highlights of Precision silver glass, Black Pearl, create
the bling dots for this beautiful storm portal beads!

BONUS: Six Red Purple spacer beads are included in this set.

Shades of Gray
Silver Trails Series # 43
This set is now SOLD
Materials: Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

Shades of grays whites combine in this set of 19 Silvertrail
beads wrapped with 99% Fine Silver Wire.

Hues include Effetre Clear, Light Gray and Dark Gray and Gray pastel.
Clear and Light Gray transparent are etched.

 

Moonrock and Sandstone Organix
Materials: Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver
This set is now SOLD
This is an abundant 27 bead set with a variety of shapes and
sizes of beads with a natural organic feel.

The combination of Effetre rare Moonrock and Effetre Sandstone create
the canvas on which silvered ivory stringer and 99% fine silver wire was added.

Check out the details for the breakdown of bead shapes and sizes.



 
 

Green Apple AuraeThis set is now SOLD
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

This 7 round bead set is a base of Effetre Yellow Green transparent with
decorations of scrolls and dots of Double Helix Aurae glass.
The silver infused glass has gently fumed the surface of the beads with a golden glow.

Love it for winter as it is rich and luxurious...

BONUS: Eight Yellow Green spacer beads are included in this set

These colors will bring light and warmth to your winter jewelry designs.

 

Golden DawnThis set is now SOLD
Goldstone Bling Series #2

Materials: Double Helix Glasses and Goldstone frit

Double Helix silver infused glass, Luna is the canvas on which Goldstone
frit was generously sprinkled. Each round bead was encased 2 times
with Effetre clear glass to capture and magnify the bling!

Just imagine the beautiful jewelry that could be created
with these 11 truly glittery bling round beads!

 

November is Finally Here!

Here are the new sets on Ebay and Artfire for this first week of November!


Plums and Pink
Silver Trails Series #36
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: CiM Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

This dainty set of 21 Silvertrail beads combine the hues of plums and pink wrapped with 99% Fine Silver Wire.

Hues include CiM Desert Pink and Plum Unique 1 & 2.




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

On a base of purple transparent, Silver infused frit, Kronos & Gaia swirl under a clear encasement of Double Helix Aether to create these 7 faceted pebble beads.




Hebe
Goddess Bead Series #59
This set is NOW SOLD
"Greek myth name of a goddess of youth, derived from the word hebos, meaning "young.""

Materials: CiM, Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

This set of 13 goddess series beads were created on a base of CiM French Blue with layered dots of Effetre Dark Ivory. Double Helix's silver infused Psyche and OK381glow under each opal like encased glass portal.

This set also includes 4 spacer beads of CiM's French Blue.

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

BONUS: Metal spacers are included in this set.




Golden Luna
Goldstone Bling Series #1
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Double Helix Glasses and Goldstone frit

Double Helix silver infused glass, Luna is the canvas on which Goldstone frit was generously sprinkled. Each round bead was encased 2 times with Double Helix Aether clear glass to capture and magnify the bling!

Get a start on your holiday jewelry creations with this truly glittery bling round beads!

BONUS: 16 round 5mm Goldstone round beads are included in this set.





Silver Peridot Selection
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Double Helix Glasses

Selection of silver glasses including Triton, Aurae, KA 357, TE315, OK381 were combined, reduced, struck and encased for this set. Several of the beads have surface decoration of silver glass that has been reduced to bring out the shiny bling to the surface.

BONUS: 13 Peridot 4mm crystal faceted glass spacers are included in this set





Out of the Ordinary II
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Double Helix silver infused Glasses

Selection of beads made from Double Helix silver glasses including Terra II, Triton, Aurae, Psyche Light & Aether clear glass.




Frit Beadies

Materials: Effetre Glasses and Custom Glass Frit Blend
This eight bead set of dotted beads seem to glow from the inside out!

Starting with an inner core of Effetre 221 Lavender pastel, a light purple pastel, these beads were sprinkled with a custome mixed frit of garden colors and just a little goldstone frit mixed in.

BONUS:8 Aqua colored 4mm faceted glass crystal spacers




Turquoise with Goldstone Frit Cubes

Materials: CiM Glass and Goldstone Frit

Starting with an inner core of CiM Fremen, a turquoise\sky blue pastel opaque glass, these beads were generously sprinkled with Goldstone frit.

BONUS:9 round 5mm Goldstone beads are included in this set.

New Items on Artfire This Week!

Storm Jewels
Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses

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

These 3 beads were created on a base of
Effetre Dark Amber with layered dots of Dark Ivory glasses.

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


Under The Sea
Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses

This set of 7 hand-formed nugget beads seem to glow from the inside out! Starting with an inner core of Effetre purple, these beads were encased with Double Helix Luna silver infused glass, sprinkled in DH Kronos silver frit and then encased with Double Helix's clear Aether glass. Pendragonfyre beads are always hand-formed, as we do not use any presses or molds. Each bead is unique and one of a kind created especially for you!



Midnight Magic
This set is now SOLD
(Reserved for Debbie) This is a limited edition set of beads similar to a Pendragonfyre Bead set published in March issue of Bead Trends magazine. Materials: CiM & Double Helix Glasses The golden glitter of this set of 12 round shard & dotted beads is dazzling. On a base of CiM's, rare transparent dark gray named Charcoal, the glass was gently fumed when the Double Helix Aurae was reduced to bring the shimmering metallic glow to the surface.


Adamantium Silver Shards
Materials: CiM & Double Helix Glasses

The golden glitter of this set of 12 round shard & dotted beads is dazzling. On a base of CiM's opaque warm dark grey named Adamantium, the glass was gently fumed when the Double Helix Aurae was reduced to bring the shimmering metallic glow to the surface.



Gingered Terranova
Materials: CiM & Double Helix Glasses Created on a base of CiM Ginger opaque glass, Double Helix Terranova silver infused frit was sprinkled and struck to lots of hues of blues, greens, purples and reds

Silver Trails Trios #1
Materials: Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver
A cheerful trio selection of Effetre glasses wrapped combination of 99% Fine Silver Wire. These would be great for earrings! This selection of the beads include hues of Sage Green, Light Aquamarine and Ink Blue Purple.

Silver Trails Trios #2
Materials: CiM & Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

A cheerful trio selection of CiM & Effetre glasses wrapped combination of 99% Fine Silver Wire.

These would be great for earrings!

This selection of the beads include hues of CiM Pulsar blue, Effetre Light Teal and Pale Aquamarine.




Silver Trails Trios #3
Materials: CiM & Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

A cheerful trio selection of CiM & Effetre glasses wrapped combination of 99% Fine Silver Wire.

These would be great for earrings!

This selection of the beads include hues of Effetre Pale Blue, CiM Sapphire blue, and CiM Oz Emerald Green.



Silver Trails Trios #4
Materials: CiM & Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

A cheerful trio selection of CiM & Effetre glasses wrapped in Silver Ivory Stringer and 99% Fine Silver Wire.

These would be great for earrings!

This selection of the beads include hues of CiM Pulsar blue, Effetre Dark Topaz and purple Amethyst.

Beach Beads Series # 5 - Beach Blanket
Materials: Effetre & CiM Glasses

Ten pairs of Effetre & CiM glasses were used to create this shiny 20 beach bead set. Within this set, a mix of dotted beads in shades of coral, light turquoise, white, ink purple, nile green, and CiM pumpkin. Perfect for summer jewelry

Starting off the New Year with snow and storm beads!

Pele
This Set is NOW SOLD
Goddess Jewel Series #5

"Pele is the Hawaiian myth name of the goddess of dance, fire, lightning, violence, and volcanoes, meaning lava She is said to sometimes appear to people, resembling either a beautiful young woman or a frail old woman. Signs of her presence are fine golden strands of volcanic glass said to be her hair, or droplets of lava said to be her tears."

Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses

Encased storm portals of Double Helix's Aurae decorate these beads over a base of Effetre glasses. Highlights of Double Helix Triton create the bling for Pele's goddess beads!

Asherah
This set is now SOLD
Goddess Jewel Series #4

Asherah is the Semitic myth name of a mother goddess, meaning she who treads on the sea.

Materials: Effetre, Trautman Art (TAG) & Double Helix Glasses

Encased portals of rare TAG glass, JD Mix decorate these Effetre Fossil and Dark Ivory based beads. Dots of Double Helix's Aurae highlight this goddess mini set's focal beads along with reduced Double Helix Ekho spacers.

Ixchel
This Set is NOW SOLD
Goddess Jewel Series #3

Ixchel is the Mayan myth name of a goddess of the earth and moon meaning rainbow lady.

Materials: Effetre, 99% Pure Silver & Double Helix Glasses

Effetre Sandstone is the base of these hand formed flat beads. Generously wrapped in 99% Pure Silver Foil and Double Helix's Luna frit, these beads were struck in the flame to create these beautiful rainbow colours. Each bead's glory was captured under an encasement of clear glass.

Lasairiona
This Set is NOW SOLD
Goddess Jewel Series #6

Lasairiona is the Myth name of a Celtic goddess of harvest, meaning flaming wine.

Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses

Double Helix's gorgeous highly saturated ruby silver glass, Terranova was wrapped and struck in the flame multiple times to create these striations of reds and blues. Encased on clear glass to capture the colours, these beads were highlighted with raised dots of gleaming Aurae to complete this set.


Rosewood & Sandstone
Opposites Attract Series #8
This set is now SOLD
Materials: Effetre Glasses

An example of opposites attract in this set of 16 simple dotted beads.
Eight beads in Rosewood opaque with Sandstone dots and the other eight with the opposing combination.
Bonus: 4 Rosewood & 4 Sandstone spacers are included in this earthy and organic set.


Honey Drops
This Set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Double Helix Glasses

Double Helix's Ekho was gently wrapped, reduced and encased in clear to
capture the mother of pearl hues within each amber sphere.
Just one silver glass with so much variety of colour in each bead.

These are simply, elegant and absolutely perfect for spring jewelry pieces!
FOCAL BEADS ON ARTFIRE

"New Moon Rising"
Materials: 99% Pure Silver Foil, Double Helix's Luna on a base of Effetre Sandstone Glass


"Luna"

Materials: 99% Pure Silver Foil, Double Helix's Luna on a base of Effetre Sandstone Glass

Silver Glass Freeform Series #1
"Psyche's Tears"

Materials: Effetre Opal Yellow, Double Helix's Psyche & encased in clear.



Silver Glass Freeform Series #2
"Soul Prayer"

Materials: Effetre Opal Yellow, Double Helix's Psyche & encased in clear.

Back Home and back at the Torch!

I am finally back home and enjoying some time at the torch. My first week was busy making Big Hole Beads for very successful one day local show.

I have a handful of them left, so they may appear on e-bay or artfire sometime in the next week or so!

This week's current E-bay offerings are the first four sets from the torch this week!

Smiles,
D.

Pink Diva
This Set is NOW Sold
Opposites Attract - Series#4
Materials: Effetre Glasses

An example of opposites attract in this set of 18 simple dotted beads.
Nine beads in Effetre Pink with Effetre Intense Black dots and the other nine
with the opposing combination.

Simply Beautiful and Always a Classic for the Diva in all of us!

Green Tea in the Garden
This Set is NOW Sold
Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses

This set of 13 beads starts with a base of the palest green opaque glass named Green Tea. It is the perfect canvas for my own custom blend of blue green frit
laced with Double Helix's Aurae. The result is spectacular with spots of glittering Aurae throughout this dainty Tea Party inspired bead set.



Luna Mosaics
This Set is NOW Sold
Materials: CiM & Double Helix Glasses

This dainty set of 9 beads was created with a base of my favorite glass, CiM's Stone Ground, an opaque silver yellow. These round beads were rolled in 99% pure silver foil and a generous sprinkling of the striking silver infused glass, Luna, by Double Helix.

The combination of glasses is perfect in this collection for both casual and
business art jewelry pieces.

Once in a Blue Moon
This Set is NOW Sold
Materials: Double Helix Glass

This set of 14 beads is PURE INDULGENCE!!!

Double Helix's Ekho was gently wrapped and then reduced to bring all the infused silver in the glass to the surface. The result is SO MUCH SHINE that you can see my camera in the reflection of each and every bead.
These are simply, elegant and absolutely perfect for holiday jewelry pieces!