More Double Helix

More earring beads for the summer craft fair season - amazing sparkle

Glass is Thallos on  left and Triton on right, both under super clear

Double Helix

I continue my slooooow exploration of some of the DH silver glass library. Below are some diamond shaped beads of heavily encased Thallos. Had no idea what to expect and actually expected something completely different. The DH actually looked reddish during the reduction phase so I was pleasantly surprised to find these coming out as a blue/green opal. Gorgeous!

Big Move

We are now located on Cape Cod, specifically Hyannis. Woo hoo! As the studio gets set up, I'll update.

Spring Weather = Bees

Well it's FINALLY getting to be Spring like here in the metro NYC area and I'm sure I heard a collective sigh of relief. Although we may still have a last gasp of cold, it looks like winter is over. Yah!

I've been making some bee beads to celebrate and have been trying designs for a honeycomb bead to make a set. Here's a first attempt.

Bavarian Bead Presses

I finally received my new presses from Bavarian Beads (and yes they are in Bavaria!). An angel wing press and an ammonite press. I've been lusting after an ammonite form for years and finally get to play around with these.

Presses take a while to get familiar with but the ammonite press I have having more success with so far. I think these will make adorable earrings!

Triton

New beads. Triton over intense blue transparent. This is definately going in a necklace.

New Work

Garlands to wear on a neck ring and interchangeable. Lots of fun to make!