New Universal Glass Euro Charm Beads

On March 2, 2015October 22, 2018 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

This might just be a record – for the first time in probably 2, or maybe even 3, years I have an entire batch of new beads without one…single…murrini chip in them! 😮

It’s definitely a departure from my usual bead-making routine. But, you know what, it was really fun! I let my mind roam free with these bead designs – drawing on techniques I haven’t done for years, and some new techniques too! It’s almost like a creative-reset, and was actually a very refreshing change!

But I will admit, I already have in mind a couple murrini bead designs planned for my next torching session. Guess that break won’t last very long…haha! 😀

The beads below can be found right now on Etsy:

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)

Spring Meadow, Fallen Feather Bead Set & Kailua Reef Encased Murrini Bead

On March 8, 2013March 19, 2014 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening Now2 Comments

Though I love a good storm, and we definitely needed the rain, this storm brought with it chilly temperatures I thought we’d seen the last of a couple months ago. So I was inspired to make these beads which all reminded me of the warmer weather to come. 🙂

Just added to Etsy today:

FALLEN FEATHER - bead set — FALLEN FEATHER – bead set

KAILUA REEF - round focal bead — KAILUA REEF – round focal bead

SPRING MEADOW - bead collection — SPRING MEADOW – bead collection

More Swirled Core Marble Beads With Murrini

On January 2, 2013August 29, 2013 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

I made a few more of these in pretty colors of peridot green, and fuchsia pink (which comes from Rubino Oro glass). I also made one that is swirled with different silver glasses for a more opaque look but with multiple colors running throughout the design. I even embedded some sparkling cubic zirconia stones to catch the light! 😀

All beads currently on Etsy:

Pretty In Pink - marble focal bead — Pretty In Pink – marble focal bead

Spring Breeze - marble focal bead — Spring Breeze – marble focal bead

Whirlpool - marble focal bead — Whirlpool – marble focal bead

New Swirled Core Marble Beads With Murrini

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

Learning new techniques then mastering them is what keeps me having fun with glass! 😀

I’ve been involved with many crafts and hobbies over the years, from soapmaking to acrylic painting, and while I’ve enjoyed them all there was a point where I felt I learned all there was to know about it.

For me, I love the challenge of learning new skills then practicing over and over till I get great results. Working with glass, I feel like I haven’t even scratched the surface of learning all there is to know in this medium. There is so much to it and so many different places you can go with it.

I recently learned a new technique which combines swirls of transparent and opaque glass with hair fine stringer and multiple layers of crystal clear glass which greatly adds to the inner illusion of the twisted core.

Of course, I couldn’t help myself by adding some murrini to the surface of the beads 😉

All beads are now available on Etsy: