Sea Urchins & My New Pier Series Lampwork Beads

On August 17, 2011January 20, 2012 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

Summer may be winding down but the heat is cranking up where I live! While the rest of the country has seen some of the hottest weather we, here in SoCal, have been experiencing a fairly mild summer. Until now…. Typically, this time of year, we really get cooking all the way through October.

So even though Fall is just around the corner, I am still thinking of and inspired by the beach!

This week’s beads include my new ‘Pier’ series. These beads just reminded me of the pylons of a pier and all the little creatures that you can find attached to them:

Continuing with the sea life theme, I have two small round beads (perfect size for earrings!) featuring an organic design that reminded me of prickly sea urchins:

Outdoor Fun Lampwork Glass Beads

On July 19, 2011November 22, 2011 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

This week’s beads are inspired from fun in the sun days at the beach or at the fair –

High Tide Focal — 'High Tide' lampwork bead focal

Carnival bead pair — 'Carnival' bead pair

Malibu Pier round bead — 'Malibu Pier' round bead

Carnelian Sea Pearls

On May 11, 2011June 27, 2011 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

It all started with a similar set of beads I made out of EDP. I had so much fun making that set I knew I’d have to create another, but this time in a different color.

I’m such a sucker for anything shimmery or sparkly, so when I get to use pearly luster dust on every bead I am in heaven!

These beads are of a very nice medium size (13mm x 15mm) making them extremely versatile for use in either a necklace, bracelet or drop earrings. You can even make a matching 3 piece jewelry set by adding your own additional beads and findings. So many choices! 😀

Ocean Themed Lampwork Beads

On April 22, 2011June 2, 2011 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

Maybe it’s because I live in Southern California, or just an innate love of the ocean having grown up in and around it, but I am so often inspired to create ocean themed beads.

The color pallet of the ocean is so vast, you can use a wide range of hues to depict this theme. The ocean’s varying moods can be represented by everything from aqua and turquoise like the colors of the Caribbean Sea, to rich purples and amber which are reflected off the surface of the water at sunset.

The ocean can give creative minds so much artist expression to choose from. And I’m definitely no exception.

This week I have this collection of beads called Low Tide as the colors and design reminded me of all

the little pools of water and sea creatures you can find left behind among the rocks and sand once the tide goes out.

These beads are available now on eBay.

Murrini Chips – “Vortex”

On April 13, 2011April 27, 2011 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

I have been a busy bee making lots of murrini lately. I really enjoy making the canes – I think it’s the excitement of layering color after color, anticipating the ‘big pull’, and then the final ‘ahhh’ moment when I snip the long cane for the first time to see my miniaturized design inside.

Here is a new murrini design in neutral sheer black and ivory with striking silver glass stripes. Both variations are made from the same formula but offered in a starburst pattern, or twisted swirl (available now on Etsy).