Capped and Cored Encased Murrini Beads

On February 4, 2015April 17, 2015 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

I have been having a lot of fun finishing off my encased murrini beads with these pretty caps! The beads are slightly bigger than my usual charm bracelet beads which just means I can fit even MORE murrini and other glass elements into them. 😀

The caps (in sterling silver, warm gold brass, and solid copper) really dress up the beads. They also add versatility since each bead would look just as lovely worn as a focal on a necklace as they do on a charm bracelet as a centerpiece bead.

All these beads are available right now on Etsy 🙂

Sculpted Glass Leaf Beads & NEW Bubble Crown Bead Pendants

On November 15, 2013March 19, 2014 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

At loooong last we have finally begun to enjoy some cooler weather in my neck of the woods – save for the past few days which have been back up in the high 80’s/low 90’s. But I can forgive these recent hot days because I know that has *got* to be the very last of the hot weather for a long time. Not to mention all the pretty colors of the trees which are none the wiser to it being too hot for Fall.

So, now that I’m back at the torch I have a new collection of beads to share:

Autumn Leaf - sculpted focal bead — Autumn Leaf – sculpted focal bead

Citrus Bubble Crown - bead pendant — Citrus Bubble Crown – bead pendant

Coral Sea Bubble Crown - bead pendant — Coral Sea Bubble Crown – bead pendant

Harvest Leaf 2 - sculpted focal bead — Harvest Leaf 2 – sculpted focal bead

Mermaid Bubble Crown - pendant bead — Mermaid Bubble Crown – pendant bead

Sea Grass Bubble Crown - bead pendant — Sea Grass Bubble Crown – bead pendant

NEW Handmade Encased Murrini Bead Necklaces & Pendant

On April 16, 2013March 19, 2014 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

My obsession – going strong… 😀 You’d think after a year and a half of being consumed with making encased murrini beads I’d be tired of them by now. But no – there are so many endless design possibilities that I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of this style bead. Occasionally I do venture out and do different things, but I always seem to come back to these. What’s a girl to do? 😉

COZUMEL REEF - encased murrini bead necklace — COZUMEL REEF – encased murrini bead necklace

PANAMA REEF - encased murrini bead necklace — PANAMA REEF – encased murrini bead necklace

KEY WEST REEF - encased murrini bead pendant — KEY WEST REEF – encased murrini bead pendant

HONOLULU REEF - encased murrini bead necklace — HONOLULU REEF – encased murrini bead necklace

NEW – Gazing Ball Lampwork Bead Pendants

On May 8, 2012September 1, 2012 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

I am very excited to announce my latest bead design – gazing ball pendants!

Modeled after the beautiful Italian glass garden decorations by the same name, each ready-to-wear pendant in the series includes a round, handmade lampwork glass art bead with no visible hole! The spherical bead is smooth all the way around. 😀

I am having a blast making these pendants and have many more designs in mind. I hope you enjoy them!