How Many Murrini Can Fit Into One Bracelet Bead?

On April 16, 2014July 18, 2014 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening Now2 Comments

That IS the question – at least for me it is lately! Of course, the short answer is, “as many as I possibly can!”. 😀

I definitely push the limits of what these little beads can hold – I try to keep the overall size of the bead at or under 1/2″ x 3/4″ which is already a little on the big side for standard Pandora sized beads. In my opinion, though, I think the trade off a slightly bigger size is definitely worth it for the extra eye candy all those murrini chips give you in a single bead.

So if you can forgive the ‘generous’ size of my encased murrini bracelet beads I think you’ll truly love these little beauties. They add so much color, interest, and fun to your already beautiful Pandora-style bracelets 🙂

There are a couple beads still available now on Etsy:

Encased Flower Murrini Big Hole Beads

On April 10, 2014July 18, 2014 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

Maybe it’s the warmer weather (we were in the 90’s the other day!), but this week I was inspired to make a few large hole beads with my handmade flower murrini. These particular murrini are incredibly painstaking to make because they involve so many steps – but the results are worth it. When encased in clear glass they come alive and have so much detail and beauty. 🙂

I hope you enjoy them as much as I have enjoyed making them –

Available now on Etsy!

Underwater Aquarium Glass Bead Necklaces

On February 24, 2014April 16, 2014 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

These three beads were the models I used in my last tutorial, Making Beautiful Encased Murrini Beads.

I have held onto them all this time because they came out so nice, and were sentimental to me. But it is time to allow others to enjoy them as I have for so long. They are truly beautiful and full of tiny micro-details. I swear I see something new and different every time I look at them. 😀

Available now on Etsy:

HILO REEF - encased murrini bead necklace — HILO REEF – encased murrini bead necklace

HUALALAI REEF - encased murrini bead necklace — HUALALAI REEF – encased murrini bead necklace

KANEOHE REEF - encased murrini bead necklace — KANEOHE REEF – encased murrini bead necklace

More Bubble Crown Beads

On December 16, 2013March 19, 2014 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

I sense another addiction coming on! 😮 LOL!

These little beauties are so fun to make – I have so many variations for these swimming around in my mind. Can’t wait for some more torch time to experiment 😀

Click on the links below to be taken to Etsy for a detailed description about each bead.

Pink Frosting - bubble bead — Pink Frosting – bubble bead

Rosarita - bubble bead — Rosarita – bubble bead

Tidepool - bubble bead — Tidepool – bubble bead

White Daisies - bubble bead — White Daisies – bubble bead

A Trip to Disneyland & New Beads

On October 3, 2012August 29, 2013 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

This time last week my family and I were at the happiest place on earth – Disneyland! And, as commanded by every ‘cast’ member we encountered there, we truly had a *magical day* the entire time we were there. For us Disneyland is the perfect stay-cation getaway in SoCal! 😀

Here’s a quick peek at the view from our hotel room (notice Mickey in the shrubbery toward the bottom of the photo):

And here’s a picture of a Disney-cat! There are dozens of cats that live on the DL property year round.This little guy was just a kitten and curled up next to us by the pool one night. Such a cutie!