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.

Fresh Sets...

Silver'd Frit Rounds

Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glass, Val Cox Frit and 99% Fine Silver Foil

On a base of CiM's Hippo, 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!

Golden Emerald

Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

This gleaming set was created with a base of Effetre Dark Emerald transparent

Shards, swirls and dots of rare Double Helix silver glass, OX 459, decorate these beads. Lots of variety in the shapes to allow for lots of art glass design options.

Blue Windows

Materials: Effetre Glass and Pendragonfyre frits

On a base of Effetre Pale Lavender, mixed blue frit  was generously sprinkled and  melted into the surface.

Silver'd Sand

Materials: Bullseye Glass and 99% Fine Silver Foil

Five organic stone inspired beads draw the eyes in this set. Bullseye French Vanilla glass wrapped in 99% Fine Silver foil and then sprinkled with mixed frit to create the jewel pools within the sand. Each bead was encased in Bullseye clear to magnify the design.

Etched Tapestry Organix Mixed Set

Materials: 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 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.

CiM Testing This Week - 3 New Limited Runs!

All sets within this post are now SOLD

Bright Organix 
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glass and Effetre Glasses

This set of 9 beads was created on a base of CiM's Daffodil Limited Run. Silvered Ivory stringer was added to create the striped and dotted organix beads. This bead set was tumble etched for a smooth stone like finish.

Tranquil Organix
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glass and Effetre Glasses

This set of 11 beads was created on a base of CiM's Shrubbery Limited Run. Silvered Ivory stringer was added to create the striped and dotted organix beads. This bead set was tumble etched for a smooth stone like finish.

Nemausicae
Goddess Bead Series #140

"The Celtic mother goddesses of fertility and healing."

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

This set of 10 goddess series beads was created on a base of CiM's Ink Blots Limited Run. Each goddess bead was then layered with dots of Effetre Dark Ivory, and combinations of several Double Helix silver glasses and its storms were captured under each clear glass portal dots. Dots of Double Helix Aurae, also adds a metallic sheen to the droplets on each bead.

Mulberry Frit Rounds
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glass and Glass Diversions Frit

This set of 13 beads was created on a base of CiM's Plum Unique #2. Glass Diversions Wild Mulberry frit was sprinkled and melted into the surface. This bead set was tumble etched for a smooth stone like finish.

Silvered Frit Rounds
Materials: CiM - Creation is Messy Glass, Fine Silver foil and Valerie Cox Frit

CiM's Desert Pink Unique #1 was rolled in 99% fine silver foil and sprinkled with Fleeting Beauty frit from Val Cox. This frit includes the rare Z-99 Purple Rose,  that blooms to beautiful purple hues.The frit has webbed among the microdrops of silver to create a rich set of 10 round beads. A timeless classic for both casual and business fashions!

Psyche Light Silvered Crystals
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses, Fine Silver Wire and Foil 

This set of 9 encased crystal beads were created with combinations of rare Double Helix silver glass known as Psyche Light, 99% fine silver foil. After wrapping the core with silver wire, it was reduced to create the intense variations in color. Each result was then captured under a thick encasement of Effetre glass.

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.

April around the corner! Spring is on its way!

Finally, March is heading out the door, fingers cross it goes out like a lamb! The snow is almost all melted here on the East Coast.

To bring a little spring into my home, even though it is cold outside, I have tried an experiment that many elementary schools perform each March\April....forcing branches to bud and bloom early.

I have in my kitchen window, a large vase of water with cut branches of wild cherry, apple, plum, honeysuckle. After 7 days, they are now budding out and a few leaves have gently opened... Hoping to have some blooming in another week or so!  The smell should be divine!

Here are the bead sets posted on Ebay this week, head over and place your bids!

Spring Silver Orbs
This set is NOW Sold
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses and 99% Fine Silver Wire

This set of 9 encased round beads was created on a base of rare Double Helix silver glass, simply known as OK-381R. 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. Eight shiny mini spacer beads are included in this set.

Golden Apple Streams
This set is NOW Sold
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

On a base of Effetre's Pale Apple Green, streams of Double Helix golden Aurae silver infused glass, decorate each round bead. When the silver glass was reduced to bring the shine to the surface, the silver gently fumed the apple green glass to a golden hue. The glittering shine from these 11 beads is amazing! Ten mini Aurae spacer beads are included in this set. Add some bling to your spring jewelry!

Silver Water Garden
Watercolor Focals # 1
This set 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!

On Wednesday, these two sets go on Ebay...

Silvered Coral and Turquoise
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 to create a bead set bursting with shades of bright summer. Lots of variety in shapes and sizes for your jewelry designs!

Pale Aqua Raku
Love Sonnet Series #12
Materials: Effetre Glass and Mixed Raku Glass Frit

Starting on a base of Effetre white encased in Effetre Pale Aqua transparent, 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! Eight pale aquamarine spacer beads are included in this set.

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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Almost March... and 1.6 metres snow in New Brunswick and more coming today!

If you have ever been snowbound, you can definitely understand how we, in New Brunswick Canada, are feeling this winter...
We have had a snow storm ever week since before Christmas and we are now running out of places to put it.

Here is the look out of my front door last week (before 40 more cm fell on Friday evening)!



New on Artfire this week!

Love Sonnet Series #7
Materials: Bullseye Glass and Mixed Raku Glass Frit

Raku and Lilac custom mixed frit speckles on a base of Bullseye Light Cyan to create these 7 romantic English sonnet beads.
Perfect for the spring and summer season!
Eight Light Cyan spacer beads are included in this set.



Just posted in auctions on EBay!

Sea Breeze
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Effetre Glasses and Goldstone frit

This set of 9 unique beads was created with Effetre Pale Aquamarine transparent glass that has been infused with aqua pastel frit strands and genuine Goldstone frit suspended within.

With 6 crystal shaped and 3 round beads, this one of a kind set is as refreshing as a ocean breeze!



Pure White
Love Sonnet Series #5
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Effetre Glass and Mixed Raku Glass Frit

Raku and Lilac Red custom mixed frit speckles on a base of Effetre White pastel to create the look of an english wicker garden in these romantic love sonnet series of beads.

Perfect for the spring and summer season!
Included are coordinating spacer beads to complete the set!



Lavender Purple
Love Sonnet Series #6
Materials: CiM Glass and Mixed Raku Glass FritThis set is NOW SOLD

Raku and Lilac Red custom mixed frit speckles on a base of CiM's Heffalump, an opaque lavender purple, to create the look of an english wicker garden in these romantic love sonnet series of beads.

This set includes both rounds and barrel frit beads and coordinating spacer beads to complete the set of 24 beads!
Perfect for the spring and summer season!



Tangerine Sparkle Rounds
Materials: Vetrofond Glasses
This set is NOW SOLD

This set of 16 round beads was created with bright and shimmering Tangerine Sparkle, a rare odd lot of Vetrofond glass.
Tangerine Sparkle is a really bright orange with a hint of transluscency, and a subtle sparkle embedded in the glass.

Stock up on rounds for your spring jewelry designs!




Luna Gingered Flats + Aurae Rounds
Materials: CiM, Double Helix and Effetre GlassThis set is NOW SOLD

On a base of CiM Ginger Unique#3 pastel glass, Double Helix silver glass frit named Luna was sprinkled and encased under Effetre clear glass.
Each flat tab bead was the surface decorated with shining reduced dots of Aurae silver glass.

This set includes the 3 focal flat tabs along with 9 Aurae round beads to complete the set!
Perfect for the spring and summer season!



Winter 2011 Goddess Orphans
Materials: Effetre, CiM, Double Helix, TAG & Precision GlassesThis set is NOW SOLD

This 19 bead set is an eclectic assortment of various Goddess Beads 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.