Monarchs in the Moonlight

Comes on a 16 inch sterling silver chain.  

Hands down, the best monarch encased bead that has come out of my studio.  

I will be sad to see him go.  Enjoy!

Metamorphosis No. 6

Before moving to Arizona, my fence was enveloped by climbing milkweed called Honeyvine. The hungry caterpillars would munch and munch and munch until an amazing metamorphosis occurred. I would check on them daily until the Monarchs emerged from their chrysalis and spread their delicate wings. A treasured memory that inspires me to this day.

New Snaps - Ladybug

A ladybug has joined the snap cab family. 

Limited by the size of the cab being approximately 16mm in diameter,

I wasn't sure if the minute detail would fix.  This little guy makes me smile.  Hope he brightens your day!

Update: Dance of the Butterflies

An array of butterfly slider beads are in the kiln. 

Looking forward to seeing their final colors in the morning. 

 

Update:  a few beads from last night are pictured below.  Happy with how they turned out. 

New Butterfly Snap Cabs

These lovely cabs feature finely detailed butterfly murrini made by Jackie Gundelfinger.  They truly are exquisite miniature masterpieces.  Stop by her facebook page to order her wonderful murrini and add a bit of flash to your next flamework project. 

Azure Wings

I'm not a jewelry maker by any means.  Give me a rod of glass, torch, and lock me in the studio any day over the task of creating a jewelry design.  Props to the talented designers who do this on a daily basis.  You are my heroes! 

Butterfly Snaps

Butterfly Snaps featuring Jackie Gundelfinger's amazing murrini. The snaps will be available to purchase in the fundraising area @ the ISGB Gathering.  Stop by her facebook page to order her wonderful murrini to add a bit of flash to your next flamework project. 

The Whimsy of Jackie Gundelfinger

Beautiful murrini by Jackie Gundelfinger. A fantastic treat in a gift packet for students enrolled in the upcoming workshop I'm teaching at Mesa Arts Center. Truly miniature works of art. 

Chrysalis No. 2

Found this beauty in my garden kiln.   It will be a long wait for this monarch to appear.  Enjoy!

Change of Heart

A focal in the Awakening Series.

Awakening

Emerging: Amber Chrysalis

Color testing CiM Primavera Ltd.  A lovely pale mint green.  Slightly lighter than 50's Kitchen Ltd.

Emerging No.2

Monarch Emerging

The glass chrysalis is slightly larger than 1:1 scale.  Very happy with how the focal turned out.  Definitely a conversation piece.  Enjoy!

Before the Dawn

Kalypso

Prized Rose

Gearing up for class next week.  The break has been nice, but I'm excited to be able to share my Tuesday nights with a talented group of friends at the Mesa Arts Center. 

A few samples for students to create beads of their own.