Hello all,

Hope everyone's week is going nice and smoothly... I have another new collection of beads up on ebay... please click on the bead collection's title (it's a link!) and be taken directly to these beads' ebay auction...

EBONY & IVORY ::: Earlier this month I had another collection of EBONY & IVORY lampwork beads for sale here in ebay... these colors are so dramatic and wonderful together, with their being extreme opposites in the color spectrum, that I decided to create another collection of these... so here they are... stunning ebony black and pure and gentle ivory with splashes of fine silver to add to the fun... New Year's Eve comes to mind when I look at these beads... in my mind's eye, I can see an awesome necklace and bracelet with matching earrings to bring in the New Year. :)

There are 26 beads in this collection... all lentil shapes with three matching pair of mini rounds that were created with earrings in mind... a lot of these beads have a 3-D feel to them as I left the designs raised on the beads' surfaces on quite a few of them... these beads range in size from about 6mm x 9mm to the largest being about 20mm... these beads are all decorated on both sides and have been temporarily strung on satin ribbon... this strand of beads measures about 13-1/2 inches long... the earring beads are strung separately and this little strand measures about 1-1/2 inches long.




Have a great upcoming weekend and I'll 'talk' to you soon!

G'nite, Gracie

Howdy!

Hoping everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving holiday... it is a holiday where we have the opportunity to be grateful and thankful for all that life brings us... why can't all days be filled with these feelings of gratitude?... in my humble opinion, I think they can... I'm going to start working on that! :)

Onto the beads... I have been getting quite a few requests for smaller bead collections on ebay... I am going to work on that and in the near furture have more smaller collections for sale... presently, I have a couple new bead collections up on ebay... please click on the bead collections' titles below (these are links) and be taken directly to the ebay auctions.

FAREWELL TO FALL ::: Our days are getting shorter, the weather cooler and it feels as though Fall is soon going to step aside and let Winter have her turn... Fall is one of my favorite times of the year, sooooooooo, to say farewell to Fall, a collection of artisan handmade lampwork glass beads in the colors of golden amber and honey, rich topaz browns and earthy sage greens.

There are 24 beads in this collection... lentil, pastille and pillow shapes with three small rounds... there are 19 larger size beads with 2 matching pair (created with earrings in mind) and one extra round for a 'danglie', perhaps? The smallest bead in this collection measures about 5mm x 8mm and the largest is about 20mm... these beads are all decorated on both sides and gently etched to a satin matte finish... these beads are all temporarily strung on ribbons and this strand of beads measures about 13 inches long... the strand of earring & 'danglie' beads are strung separately and measure just shy of 2 inches long.




SUBTLE CINNAMON ::: Another collection of artisan handmade glass beads to say farewell to Autumn... it is time to start getting ready for Winter, I suppose... yet... I am sooooooo in love with the earthy fawn, honey, taupe, amber and sage hues, aka, Fall colors, I tend to find these colors in my hands just about every time I'm behind the torch lately.

This collection of handmade lampwork glass beads was created in subtle golden cinnamon colors with accents in ebony black and oodles of fine silver.

There are 7 beads in this collection... lentil shapes with one pastille shape... these beads all are about 19mm to 20mm... they are all decorated on both sides and have been temporarily strung on ribbons... this strand of bead measures about 5 inches long... these beads were created with a bracelet in mind.




Hope the rest of your week ahead is fabulous!

Take good care, Gracie

P.S. A BIG hello to Mal! Hoping all's well with you and Ardis.

Hello!

It's been a while since I have updated here... been down with a bad pneumonia bug 'thanng'... but thanks to antibiotics (what did we do before we had these?!), things are getting better now... onward and upward!

On the bead front are a few new auctions on ebay... please click on the bead collections' titles below (the titles are links) and be taken directly to their ebay aucitons.

SOPHISTICATED INNOCENCE ::: A collection of handmade artisan lampwork glass beads created in the colors of delicate ivory and ebony black... the ivory adds the innocence, while the ebony black adds a splash of sophisticated elegance... these beads were created with a bracelet in mind.

There are 9 beads in this collection... lentil shapes ranging in size from about 18mm to about 20mm... these beads are decorated on both sides and have been temporarily strung on ribbons... this strand of beads measures about 6-1/2 inches long.



PLUM GORGEOUS FOCAL ::: A collection of 3 handmade lampwork glass beads in the gorgeous shades of pale to dark plums on a backdrop of earthy, pale rainbow greens, along with a beautiful Chinese knotted silk necklace.

There are 3 beads in this collection... a lentil shaped focal bead that measures about 26mm with 2 matching rounds that measure about 6mm x 10mm... these beads are temporarily strung on a beautiful Chinese silk knotted necklace, which is also included in this auction... the beads are all decorated on both sides and have been cleaned and are already 'temporarily' strung on the silk necklace... I will leave it up to you how you want to finish it off and that is why I did not tie a permanent knot... these Chinese silk necklaces are something else... I am in LOVE with these things... hope you will be, too! The stringing holes in these beads are larger than my usual as I used 3/16" mandrels to create these beads... this size bead stringing hole is good for wire-wrapping and/or to use with these fab Chinese silk knotted necklaces like the one that is included in this collection.



AMBER FOCAL ::: A collection of handmade artisan glass beads in the many and varied golden hues of AMBER... one of my favorite focals to come from my torch in a while... and with its satin matte finish it's quite Soul soothing.

There are 3 beads in this collection... to start, a lentil shaped focal that measures about 25mm... and to go with it... two 6mm x 10mm matching rounds... all of these beads have been etched ever so gently to a satin matte finish... they are all decorated all the way around and are temporarily strung on ribbons... this strand of beads measures about 1-1/2 inches long... the holes in these beads are larger than my usual as I used 3/16 mandrels to create these... great bead stringing hole size to use in wire-wrapping or to tie onto one of the Chinese silk knotted necklaces that are all the rage... please feel free to contact me if you want to know where to buy one of these silk necklaces.



SILVERED ELEGANCE ::: A collection of artisan handmade lampwork glass beads in elegant colors for the Holidays ahead.... khaki and fawn with ebony black and all were created on a backdrop of lavish fine silver... a bracelet for the Holidays (especially New Year's Eve) was on my mind when I created these beads... but these colors will work year round.

There are 6 beads in this collection... all lentil shapes, ranging in size from about 18mm to 19mm... these beads are decorated on both sides and have been temporarily strung on black satin ribbon... this strand of beads measures about 4-1/4 inches long.




STUCK ON EARTH FOCAL ::: An artisan handmade lampwork glass lentil shaped focal bead in my Stuck On Earth design in the soothing colors of rich topaz and earthy sage greens... with a matching pair of round beads.

There are 3 beads in this collection... to start is a lentil shaped focal that measures about 25mm... and... a matching pair of round shaped beads that measure about 5mm x 9mm... all of these beads are decorated on both sides and have been gently etched to a satin matte finish... they are temporarily strung on ribbons... the stringing holes in these beads are a bit larger than usual... I used 3/16 mandrels this time.



That's it for now... hoping you all had a lovely Thanksgiving holiday... we all have much to be thankful and grateful for, don't we? Now, Christmas is right around the corner... is it just me or does time fly?!

Take good care, Gracie

Hello everyone!

Lately, I've been really drawn to creating BIG focal/centerpiece beads in the 25mm to 35mm range and it is quite something to have the amount of molten glass necessary to make one of these on your mandrel all at once... one might find it intimidating, but with practice it becomes quite exciting, actually!

I have a few new focals & focal/bead collections on ebay... please click on the bead collections' titles below to be taken directly to the ebay auctions.

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL FOCAL ::: In my Stuck On Earth design, a BOLD and BEAUTIFUL lentil shaped focal/centerpiece bead with 2 matching rounds... great colors of rich topaz browns and earthy sage greens for Fall and Winter!

There are 3 beads in this collection... to start is a B-I-G, bold and beautiful lentil shaped focal that measures 35mm x 37mm... and... to accompany it, a pair of matching round beads that measure about 6mm x 11mm... all of these beads are decorated on both sides and have been gently etched to a satin matte finish... they are temporarily strung on rattail satin cording and this focal will definitely make a bold and beautiful presentation in your next creation! I made the stringing holes in these a bit larger than usual using 3/16 mandrels.



... and a view of this bead in my hand to show you its true size...




RAKU FOCAL ::: A pretty RAKU rainbow lentil shaped focal in lavenders, purples and rainbow greens and blues.

This focal/centerpiece bead measures about 27mm and is decorated on both sides... it is temporarily strung on rattail satin cording... this focal has a larger stringing hole than my usual... this time I used a 3/16 mandrel, allowing for wire-wrapping or for tying on to one of those oh, so cool Chinese silk knotted necklaces that are all the rage.




EARTHY FOCAL ::: Another Fall and Wintertime lentil shaped focal in my Stuck On Earth design in the beautiful colors of deep topaz and earthy greens... with a matching pair of round beads to accompany it!

There are 3 beads in this collection... to start is a lentil shaped focal that measures about 22mm x 25mm... and... a matching pair of round shaped beads that measure about 6mm x 10mm... all of these beads are decorated on both sides and have been gently etched to a satin matte finish... they are temporarily strung on rattail satin cording... the stringing holes in these beads are a bit larger than usual... I used 3/16 mandrels on these.




GOLDEN HONEY ::: A collection of handmade artisan glass beads in the golden colors of honey and Autumn.

There are 14 beads in this collection... to start, a big and bold lentil shaped focal that measures about 38mm... and to go with it... another matching focal that measures about 25mm... also... 4 more lentil shapes and 8 matching round beads... all of these beads have been ever so gently etched to a satin matte finish and are decorated on both sides... these beads are temporarily strung on ribbons and this strand of beads measures about 5-3/4 inches long, which does not include the largest lentil focal, which is strung separately... these colors are perfect for the Autumn season and will work all year round as well.





SAND & SEA ::: A sweet little collection of handmade artisan lampwork glass beads in the gentle and soothing colors of the ocean... grayish steel blues and sand.

There are 10 beads in this collection... a lentil shaped focal that measures about 25mm with 2 smaller lentil shapes that are about 13mm... and... 2 matching pair of rounds to add to the fun... also included are 3 extra beads that were created to be used as 'danglies' at your clasp, perhaps? Three of these beads have been gently etched to a satin matte finish and have been decorated with fine silver dots... all of these beads are decorated all the way around and are temporarily strung on ribbons... this strand of beads measures about 3 inches long and the little strand of 'danglies' measures about 1-1/8 inches long... these beads were created with a bracelet in mind.

That's it for now... hope your weekend ahead is filled with ALL good things.

Take good care, Gracie

Hello All,

Hoping all is well in your worlds! It's been a very busy week and I am behind schedule in updating my blog... I have quite a few new bead collections available on ebay... some have only 1 day left up to some having 7 days left on ebay... simply click on the bead collections' titles below and the link will take you directly to the ebay auction... and thanks so much for visiting!

EBONY & IVORY ::: A collection of handmade artisan lampwork glass beads in ebony black and ivory with hints of silver here and there... these beads were created with a bracelet and matching earrings in mind.

There are 9 beads in this collection... lentil shapes with a pair of matching ivory and silver rounds that were created with earrings in mind... these beads are all decorated on both sides and range in size from about 6mm x 9mm to about 18mm... these beads are temporarily strung on grosgrain ribbon and this strand of beads measures just shy of 5-1/2 inches long.



FALL HUES ::: A collection of handmade lampwork glass beads in the gorgeous and earthy hues and colors of Fall... golden amber, gray, honey, fawn and champagne and highlighted with fine silver.

There are 19 beads in this collection... lentil, pastille and puffy pillow shapes with two matching smaller lentil shapes for earrings or 'danglies'... these beads range in size from about 15mm to about 20mm... some of these beads have been ever so gently etched to a satin matte finish... these beads are all decorated on both sides and have been temporarily strung on ribbons... this strand of beads measures just about 13 inches long.






OPPOSITES ATTRACT ::: Here is a collection of handmade artisan lampwork glass beads in ebony black, light ivory and white with one of the lentil shapes highlighted with silver decorations... when I made these beads, I had a bracelet and matching earrings in mind. :)

There are 9 beads in this collection... lentil shapes with a pair of matching ebony black and white polka dotted rounds that were created with earrings in mind... these beads are all decorated on both sides and range in size from about 6mm x 9mm to 18mm-19mm... these beads are temporarily strung on grosgrain ribbon and this strand of beads measures 6 inches long.



ICE BLUES ::: A sweet little collection of handmade artisan lampwork glass beads in the gentle shades of ice blues on a background of rainbow Raku colors... perfect colors for Wintertime.... these beads were created with a bracelet in mind.

There are 4 beads in this collection... 3 lentil shapes and 1 pastille shape... they range in size from about 18mm to about 19mm... they are decorated on both sides and have been temporarily strung on satin ribbon... this strand of beads measures about 3 inches long... add some of your favorite embellishments and a cool and unique clasp and you will have that perfect Wintertime bracelet!



WATER DANCE ::: A collection of handmade lampwork glass beads in beautiful hues of teal blues and grays... a few with scrolling metallic decorations and dots... these beads were all created on backgrounds of black and gray with oodles of fine silver.

There are 23 beads in this collection... lentil shapes, along with three matching pair of smaller beads (two pair of rounds and one pair of smaller lentil shapes) created with earrings and 'danglies' in mind... these beads range in size from the smallest (earring/'danglie' beads) at 6mm x 10mm to about 17mm to 20mm (the main strand of beads)... all of these beads are decorated on both sides and have been temporarily strung on grosgrain ribbon... this strand of beads measures about 12-1/2 inches long, not including the matching earring and 'danglie' beads... this earring/'danglie' bead strand measures about 2-1/4 inches long... also included are 10-10mm and 10-6mm Amazonite gemstone beads.






SILVERED KHAKI ::: A collection of artisan handmade lampwork glass beads in sumptuous colors for the Fall and Winter seasons.... khaki, gray and fawn with lots of lavish fine silver as a back drop.

There are 11 beads in this collection... there are 8 lentil shapes and 3 pastille shapes included in this collection... they all measure about 19mm... these beads are all decorated all the way around and have been temporarily strung on satin ribbon... this strand of beads measures about 7-1/2 inches long.





STUCK ON EARTH ::: A collection of handmade artisan lampwork glass beads in my Stuck On Earth design... a lentil shaped focal/centerpiece bead, accompanied by two smaller lentil shapes and three pair of matching rounds in rich topaz browns and earthy sage greens... I had a bracelet in mind when I created these beads.

There are 9 beads in this collection... the lentil shaped focal bead measures about 25mm... the two smaller lentil shapes measure about 15mm... and... the three pair of rounds all range in about the same sizes of 6mm x 9mm... all beads are decorated all the way 'round... they have all been gently etched to a satin matte finish... these beads are temporarily strung on satin ribbon and this strand of beads measures just shy of 3-3/4 inches long... add some of your favorite goodies and you will have a stunning piece of jewelry for Fall and Winter!

Take good care and thanks again for stopping by!

G'nite, Gracie

Hello!

Oops! I forgot to add my latest ebay auction in my blog/journal... this auction still has 4 days left, soooooo, better late than not at all... please click on the bead collection's title below and be taken directly to this ebay auction...

DUSK TO MIDNIGHT ::: A collection of handmade artisan lampwork glass beads in the colors one might see from dusk to midnight... sandy rainbow raku colors with taupes and browns, along with pale blues and, of course, deep, rich midnight blues... wonderful colors for Fall on into Winter.

There are 21 beads in this collection... to start with is a 25mm lentil shaped focal/centerpiece bead in sandy rainbow colors with pale browns and blues... and to go with it... 14 lentil and pastille shaped beads ranging in size from about 17mm to 24mm... also included are 3 matching pair of round shaped beads that were created with earrings and/or 'danglies' in mind... these beads are decorated all the way around and are temporarily strung on ribbons.. this strand of beads measures about 11 inches long... this does not include the earring beads, which are strung separately and this strand of beads measures just shy of 2 inches long.






That's it for now... I have been working with some gorgeous new glass (that I recently got from Monique of Jodel Glass) for the past few days... also have some beads in the kiln right now from today/tonight's torch session... so another new bead collection or two are on the horizon.

Take good care and hope your weekend is wonderful!

G'nite, Gracie