The Obsession Returns – Encased Murrini Beads

On January 14, 2014April 16, 2014 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening Now2 Comments

Just when I thought I’d gotten tired of making these little gems, the obsession has struck again!

I usually like to make at least one or two of these types of beads to test new murrini and see how they look under encasement. The other day I was on a roll and made several – I still really enjoy making these beads! They are so challenging and in many ways they have a mind of their own, so the final result is always a bit of a surprise for me.

This week I have 5 new encased murrini beads, and 1 bubble crown bead. This bubble crown bead came out a little bigger than the ones I made before, it has 6 bubbles on top instead of 4, as well as an intricate swirled core of striped glass and shimmering dichroic. 😀

All beads are currently available on Etsy:

Avalon Reef - encased murrini bead necklace — Avalon Reef – encased murrini bead necklace

Cambria Reef - encased murrini bead necklace — Cambria Reef – encased murrini bead necklace

Carnival - glass bead pendant — Carnival – glass bead pendant

Great Barrier Reef - encased murrini bead necklace — Great Barrier Reef – encased murrini bead necklace

Pink Peony Reef - encased murrini bead necklace — Pink Peony Reef – encased murrini bead necklace

Wailua Reef - encased murrini bead necklace — Wailua Reef – encased murrini bead necklace

A New Year & New Lampwork Bead Sets

On January 3, 2014March 19, 2014 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

HaPpY NeW YeAr! 😀

I am still wondering how 2013 went by so fast! It really is true that the older you get the faster time goes by. I think I say this every New Years but I definitely need to start ‘smelling the roses’ more often so life doesn’t keep flying by… 🙂

Even though the weather has been unseasonably warm, high 70’s to low-mid 80’s, torching is still tolerable at these temps. So I’ve been busy making new bead sets for my Etsy store.

Here is a peek at some of my latest creations:

METALLIC NUGGETS - bead set (8) — METALLIC NUGGETS – bead set (8)

POPPIES - bead set (5) — POPPIES – bead set (5)

SEA GRASS - bead set (5) — SEA GRASS – bead set (5)

WILD LILIES - bead set (5) — WILD LILIES – bead set (5)

More Bubble Crown Beads

On December 16, 2013March 19, 2014 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

I sense another addiction coming on! 😮 LOL!

These little beauties are so fun to make – I have so many variations for these swimming around in my mind. Can’t wait for some more torch time to experiment 😀

Click on the links below to be taken to Etsy for a detailed description about each bead.

Pink Frosting - bubble bead — Pink Frosting – bubble bead

Rosarita - bubble bead — Rosarita – bubble bead

Tidepool - bubble bead — Tidepool – bubble bead

White Daisies - bubble bead — White Daisies – bubble bead

Sculpted Glass Leaf Beads & NEW Bubble Crown Bead Pendants

On November 15, 2013March 19, 2014 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

At loooong last we have finally begun to enjoy some cooler weather in my neck of the woods – save for the past few days which have been back up in the high 80’s/low 90’s. But I can forgive these recent hot days because I know that has *got* to be the very last of the hot weather for a long time. Not to mention all the pretty colors of the trees which are none the wiser to it being too hot for Fall.

So, now that I’m back at the torch I have a new collection of beads to share:

Autumn Leaf - sculpted focal bead — Autumn Leaf – sculpted focal bead

Citrus Bubble Crown - bead pendant — Citrus Bubble Crown – bead pendant

Coral Sea Bubble Crown - bead pendant — Coral Sea Bubble Crown – bead pendant

Harvest Leaf 2 - sculpted focal bead — Harvest Leaf 2 – sculpted focal bead

Mermaid Bubble Crown - pendant bead — Mermaid Bubble Crown – pendant bead

Sea Grass Bubble Crown - bead pendant — Sea Grass Bubble Crown – bead pendant

Late Summer Rounded Bicone Lampwork Focals

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

Long time, no beads!

It has been one long, hot summer here in L.A. – and unfortunately, for us, it’s not over yet. In fact, we’ll get many more 100+ degree days until October or so.

Because of the heat, and because I just needed a break, I have been on a beadmaking hiatus. But, I have been inspired to get back to the torch lately so I was very lucky to catch a tolerably warm morning and make some new beads!

Here is the start of a new series of beads in a lovely new shape, a rounded bicone.