How Many Murrini Can Fit Into One Bracelet Bead?

On April 16, 2014July 18, 2014 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening Now2 Comments

That IS the question – at least for me it is lately! Of course, the short answer is, “as many as I possibly can!”. 😀

I definitely push the limits of what these little beads can hold – I try to keep the overall size of the bead at or under 1/2″ x 3/4″ which is already a little on the big side for standard Pandora sized beads. In my opinion, though, I think the trade off a slightly bigger size is definitely worth it for the extra eye candy all those murrini chips give you in a single bead.

So if you can forgive the ‘generous’ size of my encased murrini bracelet beads I think you’ll truly love these little beauties. They add so much color, interest, and fun to your already beautiful Pandora-style bracelets 🙂

There are a couple beads still available now on Etsy:

Encased Flower Murrini Big Hole Beads

On April 10, 2014July 18, 2014 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

Maybe it’s the warmer weather (we were in the 90’s the other day!), but this week I was inspired to make a few large hole beads with my handmade flower murrini. These particular murrini are incredibly painstaking to make because they involve so many steps – but the results are worth it. When encased in clear glass they come alive and have so much detail and beauty. 🙂

I hope you enjoy them as much as I have enjoyed making them –

Available now on Etsy!

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:

Afternoon Breeze – large round focal bead

Arctic Sea - large round focal bead — Arctic Sea – large round focal bead

I also made a couple encased murrini beads which include some of my new flower shaped murrini (to be listed on Etsy soon):

Sunny Meadow - round focal bead — Sunny Meadow – round focal bead

Avonlea - round focal bead — Avonlea – round focal bead

Dog & Cat Murrini (& More!) Bead Necklaces

On August 2, 2012August 29, 2013 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

I was able to catch a cool day recently so I hopped on the torch and made these fun beads for my Gazing Ball pendant necklaces. I had been away from the torch for so long and it felt great to be able to get back to it! 😀

I am checking the weather report daily hoping for another break in this heat to be able to play with glass again 🙂

For now, here is the latest batch just listed on Etsy: