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

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.

CALYPSO - lampwork focal bead — CALYPSO – lampwork focal bead

KEY WEST - lampwork focal bead — KEY WEST – lampwork focal bead

LEO CARRILLO - lampwork focal bead — LEO CARRILLO – lampwork focal bead

ROSARITO BEACH - lampwork focal bead pendant — ROSARITO BEACH – lampwork focal bead pendant

Assorted Glass Bead Collections

On March 5, 2013August 29, 2013 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

It’s been a while since I’ve sat down and made coordinating sets of beads. But I recently received an order of pretty colored glass frit blends and they inspired me to make several beads that all go together. 😀

These sets are now available on Etsy: