Whimsical Glass Beads

On February 22, 2012May 30, 2012 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

Something I haven’t done in a long time is really let loose and follow my whim while making beads. In recent years I have strived for a lot of precision and intricate detail that requires careful, painstaking application – but I didn’t always make beads that way.

In the beginning, when I was simply exploring the possibilities of glass and experimenting with lots of different colors and techniques to find out what glass was capable of, I made a lot of beads like these.

It’s been refreshing to revisit these classic bead designs and colors. There is such freedom in allowing the glass to take you where it wants to go – instead of the other way around.

Winter Whimsy – lampwork bead collection

More Big Hole Glass Charm Beads for Pandora, Troll, Biagi

On February 17, 2012May 30, 2012 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

I’m on a roll!

More to come… 😉

Pandora / Troll Style Big Hole Glass Beads

On February 15, 2012May 30, 2012 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

One of my goals this year has been to challenge myself with new designs I haven’t done before, or bring back designs I haven’t done in a long time.

It began with creating more florals in glass, and is continuing with making large hole beads that fit those popular European bracelets like Pandora, Biagi, Troll, etc.

I have made this style bead in the past but did not have the special tools needed to professionally line the large holes with solid sterling silver coring for that really beautiful, jeweler’s finish – but now I do!

Introducing my new line of Pandora-style glass beads fully lined from end to end with genuine sterling silver tubing:

‘Sweetheart’ Pandora-style large hole bead

Mardi Gras Beads

On February 11, 2012May 30, 2012 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

As soon as these beads came out of the kiln I knew exactly what they should be named – Mardi Gras! This week’s beads include my new encased florals which I am having so much fun making. I used rich colors of amethyst, burnt orange, and yellow ochre glass with touches of soft green.