Lampwork & Metalwork Jewelry

On November 12, 2012January 2, 2013 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

This week brings more mixed media jewelry featuring my own hand finished metal components. In some cases I combined them with my lampwork beads, and in other pieces I let the metal work speak for itself. 🙂

Gilded Berries - lamwpork pendant necklace — Gilded Berries – lampwork pendant necklace

Autumn Song - metalwork pendant necklace — Autumn Song – metalwork pendant necklace

Gilded Roses - lampwork pendant necklace — Gilded Roses – lampwork pendant necklace

Autumn Song 2 - metalwork pendant necklace — Autumn Song 2 – metalwork pendant necklace

Sea Jewel - lampwork pendant necklace — Sea Jewel – lampwork pendant necklace

Flower Disc w/ Pearl Charm - metalwork pendant necklace — Flower Disc w/ Pearl Charm – metalwork pendant necklace

Northshore - lampwork pendant necklace — Northshore – lampwork pendant necklace

Honeycomb - metalwork pendant necklace — Honeycomb – metalwork pendant necklace

Seaside - lampwork pendant necklace — Seaside – lampwork pendant necklace

Mixing Glass & Metal

On November 1, 2012January 2, 2013 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

Something new for me lately is the combination of metal components with my lampwork beads.

I have been exploring making my own bead caps, experimenting with different metals and different techniques, and finally developed a way to stamp and finish them that works well with my bead designs.

So far I’ve been working mainly in brass and copper as I love the rich coloring of these metals, and the way they look when antiqued.

Abyss - lampwork bead necklace — ABYSS – lampwork bead necklace

Barnacles - lampwork bead necklace — BARNACLES – lampwork bead necklace

City Walk - big hole charm bead — CITY WALK – big hole charm bead

Rubino Flowers - lampwork bead necklace — RUBINO FLOWERS – lampwork bead necklace

Low Tide - lampwork bead necklace — LOW TIDE – lampwork bead necklace

River Rain - big hole charm bead — RIVER RAIN – big hole charm bead

Urban - lampwork bead necklace — URBAN – lampwork bead necklace

NEW Mixed Media Lampwork Jewelry

On October 24, 2012August 29, 2013 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

I love the look of mixed media jewelry designs that combine earthy natural elements with more refined components. Something about the contrast between the rustic and refined is such a unique look!

I created these new glass bead pendants with hand made natural brass bead caps, pairing them with a natural brass ball chain necklace for that ‘industrial’ feel.