New Lampwork Bead Designs

On May 4, 2012September 1, 2012 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

After a little hiatus I am back with some new designs! I think most artists get a form of ‘writer’s block’ now and again, and I’m no different. Occasionally the ideas stop coming so the choice becomes whether to revisit previous designs or to just take a break and allow time for something new to take root.

For me, it was worth taking time off because a few new ideas came to mind which gives me a fresh perspective and a renewed motivation to get back to the torch.

This week’s beads include a couple of my new ideas…with more to come soon! 😀

Meteor Rocks - lampwork bead set — Meteor Rocks – lampwork bead set

Oceania - lampwork bead focal — Oceania – lampwork bead focal

Mystic Heart - lampwork bead focal — Mystic Heart – lampwork bead focal

Floral Lampwork Glass Beads

On February 24, 2012October 22, 2018 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening Now1 Comment

It may not be Spring yet, but lately it sure feels like it! We’ve been hitting the mid-80’s in SoCal lately so I’ve been inspired to create more flower beads. 😀

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 & Holiday Lampwork Beads

On December 2, 2011January 20, 2012 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

I am fully in holiday mode! Usually it takes a while for me to get in the spirit of the season (probably from living in SoCal where we can be in the mid-80’s in December). But this year, for some reason, I’ve really gotten into the holidays early. 😀

This week’s beads reflect that wintery and festive mood –

1″ Sized Bead Focals on Etsy

On November 29, 2011January 20, 2012 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening Now2 Comments

I have been having a lot of fun creating these medium sized (and more modestly priced) lampwork focals for sale on Etsy.

They are not quite as labor intensive as my larger sized focals that I list on eBay. So I am able to have time to experiment with different color combinations and glass interactions – as well as incorporate some of my favorite design elements from the past.