organic – CCGlassArt

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

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).