NEW Beads March 2019 – small to large encased murrini big hole beads :-D

On March 12, 2019 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

Hello fellow bead fans! I am pleased to bring you a new batch of Big Hole Beads – this time in varying sizes.

I worked hard to scale down my popular encased murrini beads to better fit in your charm bracelet ‘stacks’. I also made some in my usual Focal size as I know many of you like this size as a centerpiece on your bead bracelets.

I even scaled up my encased murrini beads a bit making a couple large size Focals for those who enjoy wearing these beads on a necklace!

In addition, you’ll see two dimensional sculptured glass beads made in my Feather design that I introduced some time back. I love the natural, organic style of these beads.

*Click here to view these beads now on Etsy…*

Thank you for your interest in my beads!

Christina
CCGlassArt

First NEW BEADS of 2019!

On January 21, 2019 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

I am SO super excited to present the first batch of fresh new beads for this New Year! 😀

I must say, it feels really good to be back at the torch melting glass after such a long hiatus. Absence definitely makes the heart grow fonder!

As you probably know by now, I’m fairly obsessed with murrini. 🙂

Many people call my encased murrini beads “little worlds” – which I think is the perfect way to describe them. My goal is to give you something a bit different to look at from every angle of the bead.

When I’m creating these beads I don’t plan out the design in advance (except for a general idea of color or if I have a special murrini I want to feature in the bead). They are truly spontaneously made at the flame, in the moment. This is why custom orders are impossible for me with this style bead.

Because every bead is so unique, you can have pride in knowing that the bead you choose to own is truly a one-of-a-kind work of art. There will never be another bead exactly like yours, (even though I do occasionally re-use the names I give beads). 🙂

Beads available now on Etsy: (KONA REEF has already sold)

ocean blue encased murrini bead — KONA REEF

amber ivory encased murrini charm bracelet bead — CAMBRIA REEF

aqua turquoise blue green encaesd murrini charm bead — EMERALD BAY REEF

turquoise aqua ivory coral encased murrini bead — MONTEREY REEF

I have recently joined Instagram (finally, lol!) and have been posting my gallery of beads past and present there. I would love for you to join me there… http://www.instagram.com/ccglassart_

Have a wonderful day,

Christina
CCGlassArt

* NEW BEADS! * Encased Murrini & Accent Beads :-D

On November 13, 2018 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

At long last! 😀 I have finally listed new big hole beads on Etsy for the first time in quite a while…

These sterling silver cored charm beads look great on Euro style bracelets, but they’re also so pretty strung together on a necklace chain!

However you choose to wear them I hope you enjoy them and wear them proudly for years to come. 🙂

Thank you for your support and interest in my beads! It means the world to me!

Christina
CCGlassArt

Video: Making a Reactive Silver Glass Raised Dot Bead

On November 2, 2018November 1, 2018 By ccglassartIn Tips & Tricks, VideosLeave a comment

In this video I demonstrate how I create an encased silver glass bead with tiny raised dots on the surface.

With the right type of flame, the silver in the silver glass is brought to the surface of the bead causing it to develop a slightly metallic sheen. Once I see that sheen I quickly and carefully capture that luster beneath a layer of crystal clear glass.

After encasing, and shaping and smoothing the bead, I apply three rows of alternating dots with a silver glass stringer pulled thin.

It takes a steady hand to get the dots just right! 😀

Once applied, the raised glass dots are spun through the heat of the flame just enough to allow them to melt about half way down. If they were not melted in far enough the dots would be at risk of being popped off when worn. But melting them too far down can cause them to lose their dimension and disappear into the bead altogether. It’s a tricky balance between too much and too little heat.

I hope you enjoy watching me work at the torch! 🙂

Christina
CCGlassArt

Follow CCGlassArt on Instagram

On October 18, 2018October 22, 2018 By ccglassartIn What's Happening NowLeave a comment

Well, I might be a little ‘late to the party’, but better late than never, right? Lol! 😀

You can now find CCGlassArt on the ‘IG’ and I would absolutely love it if you would join me there.

Little by little I’m uploading lots of my bead photos, and will upload some videos there too…if I can figure out how to do that. 🙂

Now that the weather has cooled down I am gearing up to get back to the torch. I have so many new ideas for designs, I can’t wait! I need to make a few adjustments to my current torch set-up first, but once that’s done I’ll be good-to-go.

As always, I will keep you updated with any news and soon, some new beads to show.

Thank you for your continued support (and patience) while I found my inspiration to make beautiful beads again.

Christina
CCGlassArt

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