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

The Obsession Returns – Encased Murrini Beads

On January 14, 2014April 16, 2014 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening Now2 Comments

Just when I thought I’d gotten tired of making these little gems, the obsession has struck again!

I usually like to make at least one or two of these types of beads to test new murrini and see how they look under encasement. The other day I was on a roll and made several – I still really enjoy making these beads! They are so challenging and in many ways they have a mind of their own, so the final result is always a bit of a surprise for me.

This week I have 5 new encased murrini beads, and 1 bubble crown bead. This bubble crown bead came out a little bigger than the ones I made before, it has 6 bubbles on top instead of 4, as well as an intricate swirled core of striped glass and shimmering dichroic. 😀

All beads are currently available on Etsy:

Avalon Reef - encased murrini bead necklace — Avalon Reef – encased murrini bead necklace

Cambria Reef - encased murrini bead necklace — Cambria Reef – encased murrini bead necklace

Carnival - glass bead pendant — Carnival – glass bead pendant

Great Barrier Reef - encased murrini bead necklace — Great Barrier Reef – encased murrini bead necklace

Pink Peony Reef - encased murrini bead necklace — Pink Peony Reef – encased murrini bead necklace

Wailua Reef - encased murrini bead necklace — Wailua Reef – encased murrini bead necklace

A New Year & New Lampwork Bead Sets

On January 3, 2014March 19, 2014 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

HaPpY NeW YeAr! 😀

I am still wondering how 2013 went by so fast! It really is true that the older you get the faster time goes by. I think I say this every New Years but I definitely need to start ‘smelling the roses’ more often so life doesn’t keep flying by… 🙂

Even though the weather has been unseasonably warm, high 70’s to low-mid 80’s, torching is still tolerable at these temps. So I’ve been busy making new bead sets for my Etsy store.

Here is a peek at some of my latest creations:

METALLIC NUGGETS - bead set (8) — METALLIC NUGGETS – bead set (8)

POPPIES - bead set (5) — POPPIES – bead set (5)

SEA GRASS - bead set (5) — SEA GRASS – bead set (5)

WILD LILIES - bead set (5) — WILD LILIES – bead set (5)

Assorted Glass Bead Collections

On March 5, 2013August 29, 2013 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

It’s been a while since I’ve sat down and made coordinating sets of beads. But I recently received an order of pretty colored glass frit blends and they inspired me to make several beads that all go together. 😀

These sets are now available on Etsy:

BEACH WALK - assorted bead collection — BEACH WALK – assorted bead collection

SUMMER WIND - assorted bead collection — SUMMER WIND – assorted bead collection

NEW 3D Flower Bead & MORE Encased Murrini Beads

On February 6, 2013August 29, 2013 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

Now that I’ve finished writing my newest tutorial, Making Beautiful Encased Murrini Beads, I have time to get back to the torch and make more beads! 😀

I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of making these…

Baja Reef - round focal bead — Baja Reef – round focal bead

Kona Reef - round focal bead — Kona Reef – round focal bead

Meadow - large round focal bead — Meadow – large round focal bead

I’ve also started making lentil focals again! I haven’t made them in quite a while, (as I was completely obsessed with making encased murrini beads for so long!), and I’m having so much fun with them all over again. I have more of these to come…;)