Recent Beads & New Lampwork Murrini

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

With the kids back in school this month has gone by in a blur. So this is a ‘catch up’ post to share all the glassy things I’ve been making lately…and then some.

Let’s start with beads –

Then I made some little murrini chips –

As a final note – I finally got my first ‘big girl’ camera…something I have been wanting for many years. I love photography and as I get older capturing memories seems to be even more important.

My kids have been fairly cooperative as I take pictures of anything and everything I see, including them.

But one member of my family wants nothing to do with my new toy:

Somehow I’ve got to get her used to it because she is one of my favorite things to take pictures of! Hopefully she’ll come around and enjoy getting her picture taken…with any luck it’ll be before her next trip to the groomer (which will be soon) because she looks so adorable afterward. I just won’t be able to resist snapping a few pic’s of her all dolled up. 🙂

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’.

Z-99 Frit Beads

On August 8, 2011January 20, 2012 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening Now2 Comments

I am having SO much fun making beads with this fabulous, and rare, Z-99 glass frit which is no longer in production. It’s vibrant purple, periwinkle and violet colors have me mesmerized!

When it’s gone, it’s gone – so I’m making the most of my time with it while it lasts. 😉

Organic & Ornate Lampwork Beads

On August 1, 2011December 2, 2011 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

This week I was inspired to include reflective silver and gold elements in both rustic organic and shiny ornate bead designs.

Drops Of Jupiter — Drops of Jupiter organic bead set

Honeysuckle Set — Honeysuckle round bead pair

Mini Sets – Lampwork Glass Beads

On June 24, 2011September 26, 2011 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

As much as I love spending time creating an entire set of several coordinating beads it is also fun to make ‘mini sets’ which allows me to switch gears creatively more quickly.

These mini sets were so much fun to make!