More Watercolor Lampwork Beads & Encased Silver Glass Too :D

On October 26, 2012August 29, 2013 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening Now1 Comment

I’m on a roll! 😀

African Violets - big hole bead — African Violets – big hole bead

Azalea - big hole bead — Azalea – big hole bead

Bordeaux - big hole bead — Bordeaux – big hole bead

Antique Rose - big hole bead — Antique Rose – big hole bead

Marina Mist - big hole bead — Marina Mist – big hole bead

Napa Sunset - big hole bead — Napa Sunset – big hole bead

Desert Rain - big hole bead — Desert Rain – big hole bead

Island Rain - big hole bead — Island Rain – big hole bead

Ocean Rain - big hole bead — Ocean Rain – big hole bead

Watercolor Big Hole Hand Made Glass Beads

On October 25, 2012August 29, 2013 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening Now2 Comments

I recently stumbled upon a neat trick that transforms simple colored glass frit into a washed watercolor effect on a reactive glass base! The technique produces translucent pools of color that take on a unique, one of a kind look with every bead. 😀

Bougainvillea - big hole bead — BOUGAINVILLEA – big hole bead

Flamenco - big hole bead — FLAMENCO – big hole bead

Painter's Palette - big hold bead — PAINTER’S PALETTE – big hole bead

Rose Garden - big hole bead — ROSE GARDEN – big hole bead

Sea Wind - big hole bead — SEA WIND – big hole bead

Here’s a bead I made using an old tried-and-true technique which always produces great results and a unique look – combining dark ivory glass with fine silver foil. It turns ordinary glass into what looks like natural stone.

Ancient Stone - big hole bead — ANCIENT STONE – big hole bead

NEW Mixed Media Lampwork Jewelry

On October 24, 2012August 29, 2013 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

I love the look of mixed media jewelry designs that combine earthy natural elements with more refined components. Something about the contrast between the rustic and refined is such a unique look!

I created these new glass bead pendants with hand made natural brass bead caps, pairing them with a natural brass ball chain necklace for that ‘industrial’ feel.

Low Tide - mixed media necklace — LOW TIDE – mixed media necklace

Garden Walk - mixed media necklace — GARDEN WALK – mixed media necklace

Persimmon - mixed media necklace — PERSIMMON – mixed media necklace

Tide Pool - mixed media necklace — TIDE POOL – mixed media necklace

3D Holographic Silver Glass Murrini

On October 5, 2012August 29, 2013 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

I added two new murrini designs to the shop today – both are made with transparent silver glass and layered in such a way that when applied they look like dimensional floating sea creatures.

Sea Jelly - silver glass murrini — SEA JELLY – silver glass murrini

Sea Flower - silver glass murrini — SEA FLOWER – silver glass murrini

I’ve also brought back a very limited quantity of my most popular Starlight murrini in a swirl pattern:

Starlight Swirl - silver glass murrini — STARLIGHT SWIRL – silver glass murrini

A Trip to Disneyland & New Beads

On October 3, 2012August 29, 2013 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

This time last week my family and I were at the happiest place on earth – Disneyland! And, as commanded by every ‘cast’ member we encountered there, we truly had a *magical day* the entire time we were there. For us Disneyland is the perfect stay-cation getaway in SoCal! 😀

Here’s a quick peek at the view from our hotel room (notice Mickey in the shrubbery toward the bottom of the photo):

And here’s a picture of a Disney-cat! There are dozens of cats that live on the DL property year round.This little guy was just a kitten and curled up next to us by the pool one night. Such a cutie!