Monday, April 25

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. 


Tuesday, April 12

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.



Tuesday, April 5

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.