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

Organic Lampwork

On April 9, 2012September 1, 2012 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening Now2 Comments

One of my most beloved styles of glasswork is ‘organic’. Simply put, organic design refers to a more free-form approach to bead making, allowing the materials themselves to dictate placement without getting too fussy over a perfect end result. At least that’s my definition of organic bead making.

In a nutshell, it just means allowing the glass to do its own thing. I’d say the biggest challenge with organic design is to know when enough is enough. Although, I am the first to admit sometimes I go overboard when the reactions I’m getting are just so spectacular that I think more is more. 😉

Either way, organic lampwork bead design is something I find myself gravitating back to time and again.

Gilded Berries – Rubino Oro large round beads

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.

Stargazer Lilies & Beach Walk Beads

On August 26, 2011January 20, 2012 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

It has been the hottest weeks of the summer so far and therefore my time at the torch has become extremely limited. Thankfully, I was able to complete some beads before the heat wave hit! But until things cool down, I will have to commit all my new beady ideas to paper.

Until then, enjoy this week’s beads – I’ll have some new ones next week too, but after that…it’s up to ‘mother nature’.