A Little This and That! Catching up!

Eos - Goddess Series# 156
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy, Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

""Greek myth name of the goddess of dawn, meaning "dawn."

On a base of CiM's new Raindrop Limited Run, portals were created using layers of Dark Ivory, drops of Double Helix's luster silver glass, Ossa creates the watery portals. Each portal was encased in clear glass and dots of Double Helix rare test glass, HE379 were added to bring out the shine of each highlight dot.

Belgian Linen on Pink Frit Rounds

Materials: Lauscha Glass and Val Cox Painter's Series Glass Frit

Starting on a base of Lauscha pink transparent glass, Val Cox Belgian Linen frit was sprinkled to create these 10 romantic beads.

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.

Nemesis - Goddess Series# 157
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy, Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

"Assyrian myth name of the most prominent female deity in the Babylonian pantheon making her the leading one." 

On a base of CiM's Nutmeg Ltd Run, portals were created using layers of Dark Ivory and Medium Amber, mixtures of Double Helix silver glass to create portals in autumnal hues of orange, amber and brown. Each portal was encased in clear glass and dots of Double Helix Aurae were added and reduced to bring out the shine of each highlight dot.

Purple Rose Frit Rounds

Materials: Effetre Glass and Val Cox Glass Frit

 

On a base of Effetre Rose Quartz transparent, purple rose frit was generously sprinkled and melted into the surface.

Testing 3 new CIM glasses... with wonderful results!

These 3 sets are already gone to their new homes, but I wanted to share how CiM's new colors mix well with other glasses!


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

This set of 6 encased round beads was created on a base of CiM's Lavender Water Limited Run on which encased plunged bubbles of Double Helix silver glass, Terra 2 were added. 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.

Etched Garden Love Sonnet
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy, Effetre Glasses and Pendragonfyre Blend Glass Frit

Starting on a base of Effetre white encased in CiM's Limited Run transparent, Green Tea, 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.

Purple Rose Frit Rounds
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glass and Val Cox Glass Frit

On a base of CiM's Lichen Limited Run, Purple Rose frit was generously sprinkled and melted into the surface.

Quick Post for Summer Beads

Just a couple of summer sets to share.
These are available in the Pendragonfyre Artfire Studio.
These sets are created with Bullseye Glasses

Etched Dotties created on a base of Bullseye White Opaque and encased with Bullseye Aqua Blue Tint transparent glass. Dots of white were added and the beads were tumble etched for a smooth tactile feel. Spacers are included in this set.

Etched Dotties created on a base of Bullseye White Opaque and encased with Bullseye Pale Yelow Tint transparent glass. Dots of white were added and the beads were tumble etched for a smooth tactile feel. Spacers are included in this set.

Tumble Etched Simple Rounds in Bullseye Coral Orange Tint transparent glass

Have a great week!

Results of Latest CiM Limited Run Testing!

This last couple of weeks, I have been able to fight the East Coast cold and snow to get to the studio to test some new CiM Limited Runs!

This posting is the result and I have to say the latest runs are great pairings to silver glasses and frit mixes!

All sets within this post are NOW SOLD

Golden Violet Berry
Materials: CiM-Creation is Messy and Double Helix Glasses

This glittering set of 7 beads was created with a base of CiM's new dark purple, Berry Mist, on which Double Helix silver glass, Aurae, frit was added and reduced to glittery goodness!
Perfect for spring and summer jewelry designs!



Silvered Frit Rounds
Materials: CiM-Creation is Messy Glass, Glass Diversion glass frit and 99% fine silver foil

This set of silvered foil and frit beads was created on a base of CiM's Limited Run, named Oyster Mushroom, with a generous sprinkling of Glass Diversions Peruvian Violet glass frit.
Perfect for spring and summer jewelry designs!



Pinga - Goddess Series #147

"In Inuit mythology, Pinga ("the one who is up on high") was a goddess of the hunt, fertility and medicine."

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

This set of 9 goddess series beads was created on a base of CiM's Limited Run, Mediterranean, a transparent denim blue. Each goddess bead was then layered with dots of Effetre Dark Ivory, and combinations of Double Helix silver glasses, Kalypso and Aurae. The reaction has created portals that shift from blue to magenta pink captured under each clear glass portal dots. Dots of Double Helix Aurae, also adds a metallic sheen to the droplets on each bead.



Golden Seashell
Materials: CiM-Creation is Messy and Double Helix Glasses

This glittering set of 6 beads was created with a base of CiM's new Seashell, on which Double Helix silver glass, Aurae, frit was added and reduced to glittery goodness!
Perfect for spring and summer jewelry designs!



Spring Violet
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glass and Glass Diversions glass frit

This set of round frit beads was created on a base of CiM's Dried Sage, an opaque green with a generous sprinkling of Glass Diversions Spring Violet frit.

Frost and Ice
Materials: CiM-Creation is Messy and Effetre Glass

This set of 21 beads was created with bases of Effetre Extra Clear  and CiM Clear glass. Five beads were sprinkled with fine clear glass frit. Eight clear round beads were tumbled etched with eight remaining left transparent.

Silvered Emerald Mosaics
Materials: Effetre Glass, Pendragonfyre glass frit and 99% fine silver foil

This set of silvered foil and frit beads was created on a base of Effetre's transparent Pale Aquamarine with a generous sprinkling of Emerald based handmade mixed glass frit. There are 4 barrels and 8 round beads in this set providing lots of options for your jewelry designs.

Spring Rose
Materials: Effetre Glass

This set of 19 round beads was created with a base of transparent pink rose Effetre glass, known as Rose Quartz. These beads were tumble etched for a smooth tactile feel.

A New Year and a few New Sets to Show!

All sets within this post are NOW SOLD

Gilded Ruby 
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy and Double Helix Glasses

This golden set of 11 beads were created with a base of CiM's Sangre, a deep red glass on which Double Helix Aurae shards were carefully placed. Each bead was then reduced to bring out the glorious metallic bling including hues of gold, blue, copper and rose!

Triton Bubbles
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

This set of 6 encased round beads was created on a base of rare Effetre Marine Wave on which encased plunged bubbles of Double Helix silver glass, Triton were added. 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.

Tatsu Dragonscales Series #15
"Not an individual dragon but a generic term for Japanese dragons"

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

On a base of CiM's Charcoal 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 Series #11 
Materials: Effetre Glass, Fine Silver foil and Val Cox Frit

On a base of Effetre Mint Green Opal 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.

Pale Green SeaGlass Spacers 
Materials: Effetre Glass

Etched to resemble beach glass, this set of spacer beads was created with a base of transparent pale yellow green Effetre glass. These beads were tumble etched for a smooth tactile feel.

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.

New Sets for this week!

Beads within this post are NOW SOLD

Nanna
Goddess Bead Series #120
"Mesopotamian myth name of a god of the moon and son of Enlil, meaning illuminator"

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

This set of 11 goddess series beads was created on a base of CiM's African Grey Limited Run glass. Each goddess bead was then layered with dots of Effetre Dark Ivory, CiM's rare Black Currant, DH silver infused glasses RE-391 catalyst and Kalypso.
The combination of the glasses create the multi-hued portals captured under each clear glass dot. Double Helix rare OO411 completes the metallic highlight droplets on each bead.

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

Various bases of Effetre and Vetrofond 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 Turquoise Copper Green, Coral, Violet, Copper Green, and Vetrofond Mauvellous cream.
These beads were etched to a smooth matte organic feel.

The Blue and The Grey
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glasses

Combining two wonderful CiM glasses, Glacier blue and Adamantium grey created this bead set full of dotted beads.
Lots of Glacier blue spacers (15) complete this 25 bead set.

Etched English Garden
Materials: Effetre Glasses

Starting with a base of Effetre Light Grass Green, these beads were sprinkled with my own hand blended glass frit  glass frit to create this English Garden inspired set of beads.

Turquoise Dotties
Materials: Effetre Glasses

Starting with a base of Effetre Light Turquoise, these focal beads were heavily encased with Extra Clear and dotted with white opaque glass.
Coordinating Turquoise dotted beads and clear spacers complete this set. This set contains 5 focal encased, 4 matching dotted and 4 clear spacer beads.
So pretty for spring!

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.

One week to Christmas.... already planning for 2011

When the days countdown to Christmas, it always gets me thinking ahead to the new year. 

New Year's eve is special to me as it is my wedding anniversary and this year we are celebrating 11 years! Although we joke that it feels like 20 years, really the time has gone by so quickly. My children, from a previous marriage, are all grown and beginning their own lives, so my husband and I have more free time to pursue our personal past-times. 

For him, it is competitive bowling.... or me, the glass torch! It is a good balance, as Saturdays are our days for fun, holding Sundays for family day traditions.

As we head to 2011, reflect on what things truly make "you" happy. Explore new interests or uncover old traditions. Devote some time for your "heart and soul", as it deserves the open exploration to fulfill your true passion.

As the next couple of weeks will be busy times with family and friends, there are just a few new sets for this week!

New on Artfire - A set of 3 focal flat beads

 

Pink Silver Light Sonata

This set is NOW SOLD 

Materials: CiM, Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

Starting with an inner core of CiM Pink Champagne, a pink transparent glass, these beads were generously sprinkled with a custom blend of Double Helix silver infused frit, including Clio, Aurae and T-315.
After reducing the beads to bring out the beautiful colors of blues and roses, each bead was encased in Effetre Rose Quartz to capture the opal-like shine of the silver glass and was shaped into the flat shape.
To bring out the true bling of these beads, hand-drawn dots of Aurae silver glass were scattered on these beads and reduced to bring the golden shine to the surface.

NOTE: In the photos, the bottom view is back-lit to show the rose lavendar transparent interior of the beads. As with most lavender glasses, there is a slight color shift depending whether the lighting is natural or artificial.

New on E-Bay closing Dec 26th

Gunmetal Rounds

This set is NOW SOLD 
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glasses

This generous set of 16 round beads was created with CiM Gunmetal glass.
This glass creates mottled shine to matte metallic finish with hues of
grey silver, golden bronze to metallic pink.
These would be great combined with Hematite stones in a jewelry creation.

Stock up on rounds for your winter jewelry designs!

Blueberry Marble

This set is NOW SOLD 
Materials: Effetre Glasses

This generous set of 24 round beads was created with Effetre
Blueberry Marble glass. This glass creates mottled light pearl white
beads with blueberry purple striations with an organic stone-like finish.
These beads have been etched for a tactile feel!

Stock up on rounds for your winter jewelry designs!

 

Silvered Murrini Barrels

This set is NOW SOLD 
Materials: CiM & Double Helix Glasses

This set of round barrel beads was created with a CiM glass base of Tuxedo black.
Handmade glass murrini swirls of Double Helix silver glasses were
melted into the surface and reduced to bring out the silver shine of
greens and blues with shiny dots of Triton silver glass.

Included in this set are 8 spacer beads of Triton silver glass reduced to pure shine!

Lempi 

Goddess Bead Series #70

This set is NOW SOLD 

"Finnish myth name of the mother of Lemminkäinen, meaning love"

Materials: CiM, Effetre, Trautman Art & Double Helix Glasses

This set of 11 goddess series beads were created on a base of CiM Sapphire blue transparent glass with layered dots of Effetre Dark Ivory & CiM Hades.
Trautman Art Glass rare silver infused Absinthe creates the swirls in each storm portal.

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

  

Silver Plum

 Silver Trails Series # 41

This set is NOW SOLD 

Materials: Effetre, CiM Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

Shades of purple plums combine in this set of 21 Silvertrail
beads wrapped with 99% Fine Silver Wire.
A selection of beads include a centre ring of Silvered Ivory
along with the fine silver wire.

Hues include CiM Plum Unique #1 & Unique#2 and Effetre Medium Amethyst.

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

Silvered Celestial Teal

This set is NOW SOLD 
Materials: Effetre Glass, Frit and Silver Foil

This unique set of 10 round beads was created with an
Effetre Light Teal transparent glass base.
99% Fine silver foil was burnished to the hot surface and then rolled
in Glass Diversions frit named Celestial.

The silver foil has raised to the surface of the bead creating
framing around the melted frit, resembling stained glass windows!

Add some glitter to your winter jewelry designs.