... are a very exciting part of my day - yes, very sad but true! Earlier this week I received 2 packages that made me very excited.
Package #1:
Some new double helix glass Helios for testing - yay for me! Many thanks to Kerry from Affordable Inspiration for allowing me to play with this before its official release next week.
Some new double helix glass Helios for testing - yay for me! Many thanks to Kerry from Affordable Inspiration for allowing me to play with this before its official release next week.
... strikes to a platinum/gold finish in a heavy reduction flameThis new silver lustre glass, in its natural state is a lovely honey/amber colour. As you continue to apply heat, it changes from this to a deep pink/orange shades.
In a heavily reduced flame, the glass develops metallic lustre properties that allows the surface to change to a mirror finish - in this case an almost platinum in colour. Continue this process for a little longer and the colour develops to a copper gold finish.
... reduced and encased and further reduced!These beads were reduced and then encased in Effetre super clear 006. I used fine stringers pulled from the rod to add surface details to the beads, which was then reduced to achieve the super gold lustre finish.
I have a little more glass left to play with and I've used it on some large focal heart beads that I will share with you on V day!
Package #2:
My bead soup package from Karyn of Releases by Rufydoof. Karyn and I were paired up for the Bead soup event organised by Lori Anderson. Something that at first appeared to be quite easy turned into a difficult event. I was really worried about what to put together for Karyn but the feedback was good and so I'm happy!
Karyn's goodies arrived in a silver draw string bag - complete with gorgeous slumped cabochon, silver star dust accent bead, a silver bail and toggle set, rose lumi/lustre mix Czech beads (my absolute favourites of all time) an amethyst assortment of small rounds and a mix of seed beads! What a great assortment - I'm looking forward to challenge of making jewellery using components that are not normally part of my repertoire (2011 resolution # 7 - think outside the box!).
It has been a super busy week and I will post again over the weekend. See you soon - Liz x
I have a little more glass left to play with and I've used it on some large focal heart beads that I will share with you on V day!
Package #2:
My bead soup package from Karyn of Releases by Rufydoof. Karyn and I were paired up for the Bead soup event organised by Lori Anderson. Something that at first appeared to be quite easy turned into a difficult event. I was really worried about what to put together for Karyn but the feedback was good and so I'm happy!
Karyn's goodies arrived in a silver draw string bag - complete with gorgeous slumped cabochon, silver star dust accent bead, a silver bail and toggle set, rose lumi/lustre mix Czech beads (my absolute favourites of all time) an amethyst assortment of small rounds and a mix of seed beads! What a great assortment - I'm looking forward to challenge of making jewellery using components that are not normally part of my repertoire (2011 resolution # 7 - think outside the box!).
It has been a super busy week and I will post again over the weekend. See you soon - Liz x
2 comments:
These beads are beautiful Liz! I can't wait until I get a chance to play with this glass too :)
LOVE those colors! I'm excited to see what you make!
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