“Cabaret” Glass Bead Collection & Focal

On May 13, 2011July 3, 2011 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

I have a tendency to gravitate toward more muted, natural colors most of the time, but every now and then I like to do something different with a color I haven’t worked with in a while.

This time the color was a beautiful soft cherry. I love this color glass because it’s not too bright and it’s more of a blue-based red, rather than a tomato-y orange based red.

Speaking of blue, this is one of red’s most complimentary colors so I incorporated bits of it into this set with some reactive silver glass.

Cabaret bead collection — "Cabaret" lampwork bead collection

Cabaret bead focal — "Cabaret" glass bead focal

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! 😀

“Godiva” Bead Collection

On May 9, 2011June 24, 2011 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

Who else on the west coast woke up at 2am to watch the Royal Wedding live on TV? I for one was not about to miss this historic event!

After all, I have such fond memories of waking up very early as a young girl to watch Princess Diana marry Prince Charles. I was thrilled my two daughters wanted to wake up at “o’dark hundred” to share this special occasion with me as well. I hope it is something they’ll never forget.

Sure, I could’ve recorded it and watched it later, but there is something about seeing it live with the rest of the world that was so exciting. 😀

I was really inspired by all the rich gold tones in Prince William’s uniform, the amazing decor of Westminster Abbey and in the beautiful wedding photos taken at Buckingham Palace. So much decadence!

I tried to capture that stunning opulence in this collection of beads named ‘Godiva’.

“Moonstones” Lampwork Glass Beads

On May 4, 2011June 20, 2011 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening Now2 Comments

This is a design of mine that I revisit every so often because I just love the way they look and they’re so much fun to make!

These beads are all made with the same glass ‘recipe’ which includes transparent glass, opaque glass and reactive silver glass.

However, even though they are each made the same way, every bead has its own unique look because of the technique I use.

With soft shades of pale aqua, light violet, seafoam and a subtle reflective iridescent finish – these beads are versatile enough to be combined with other beads, but also pretty and interesting enough to stand on their own in any jewelry design.

Luna Bead Set & Matching Focal

On April 29, 2011June 17, 2011 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

I went “to the moon and back” when I created these lampwork glass art beads! 😀 With an opaque black base and many specialty materials I created my interpretation of a lunar themed design in glass.