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Psyche and Opal Yellow 6 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:41:23 -0500

$30.00
These 16x16mm pressed buttons have a base of the reactive glass, Opal Yellow. The scroll designs of the Double Helix glass, Psyche , reacted by making it a toasty tan. The purples, blues and pinks appear in the scrolls and most have an iridescent finish. I used 1/16 mandrels.

Raku and Silver Plum Focal

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:34:43 -0500

$12.00
This bicone shaped focal is 31x13mm and formed on a 3/32 mandrels. The ends are the beautiful pewterlike finish of silver plum. The center is a reactive twisty of opal yellow and raku.

Ivory on Ivory 13 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:46:59 -0500

$28.00
I have a new ivory which is a delicate translucent which I used as the base. I scrolled on a stringer or pale ivory and melted it flat for a monchromatic look.This could be worn with any outfit and linen or natural fibers. Sizes from 9x12mm to 8x10mm. on 1/16 mandrels.

Pansy and Leaves 3 Beads by Catalina Glass

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:32:40 -0500

$12.00
The nurseries here in Southern California are full of pansies. I love the smiling faces of these annuals but ALL of the ones I plant in the ground slowly die. They have to be in a pot to survive. I've learned how to make pansies in glass so will be content with that. This pansy is on a pale green lentil base with the hole horizontal.All on 1/16 mandrels. Pansy is 16x19mm , leaves are 18x11mm.

I'll be making a separate listing of buds in purple and red violet

Blue Green Scrolls 12 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:31:29 -0500

$28.00
The base colors are ivory, light turquoise, copper green, and aloe. I've wound fine lines of intense black scrolling around. Size is 8x10-11mm on 1/16 mandrels.These would make a complete bracelet with simple silver spacers.

Seashells of Pale Pastels 16 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:04:44 -0500

$32.00
I've used very pale transparent pink, green, lavender, lavender blue and cirrus. The set is etched but cirrus( a milky translucent) doesn't etch . You'll have 2 starfish, 2 sea urchins, 4 conches, 2 scallops and 5 seaweed green tags for a beach glass effect. I used 1/16 mandrels. Sizes from 13x13mm to 16x14mm.

These would be lovely in a bracelet spaced with freshwater pearls.

Glacial Melt 10 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:46:55 -0500

$35.00
This set captures that blue ice feeling. On a transparent base I've sprinkled white enamel and melted in copper leaf for its reactive surface that creates this wonderful blue. This is a graduated set from 7x10 to 10x12mm. I used 1/16 mandrels.

Silver spacers are not include in the listing.

Turquoise and Silver 10 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:35:04 -0500

$30.00
These remind me of the elegant turquoise nuggets set in silver from the Southwest. The silver is the Double Helix silver glass, Triton ,which changes to a bright silvery finish in a high propane torch flame. Size is 7x10mm on 1/16 mandrels.

Silver spacers are not included in this listing.

Ekho Sea Life Set 12 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:17:30 -0500

$38.00
I'm having fun with the new silver glass, Ekho from Double Helix, discovering it's many properties. In this ocean set it's reflective capabilities are prominent. I used a pale blue transparent base and wrapped it with stringers of Ekho.You'll have 3 conches, 2 scallops, 2 sea urchins, 2 starfish, and 3 little kelp tag spacers. I used 1/16 mandrels.
This is quite a sparkley set and hard to photograph. It's one that's better in real life than in a picture!

Silk Shibori 6 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:35:31 -0500

$30.00
The topping of the Double Helix silver frit, Aion gives these barrels a silken reflective surface. I've used watery colors of aqua, green and teal.The frit reacted to create a honey tan center band. I used 1/16 mandrels. Size is 19-21x11mm.

Silver spacers are not included in the listing.

Ion Electric Globes 7 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:08 -0500

$36.00
This set of electric globes has a black base under the silver glass and the lightning flashes. Topped with diamond Clear bubbles for magnification. Base is a muted blue green. Size is 8x11-13mm on 1/16 mandrels/ Thank you Amy for your tutorial on this new, exciting manipulation of Double Helix glass!
Silver spacers are not included in the listing.

Be sure to use the ZOOM function!

Jellyfish Tidepool Focal by Catalina Glass

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:13:52 -0500

$15.00
This cylinder focal,( 25x15mm) has a base of three transparents, silvered ivory sand and has a slightly raised txture of a jellyfish, kelp fronds, barnacles, anemone, a shell and a blue fish murrini. The pale purple jellyfish is the star of the show here. Here's a beautiful way to remember summer!

Confetti Crystal Sparklers 12 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:21:54 -0500

$30.00
I've used a wonderful clear called Diamond Clear, that makes all the difference in the sparkle quotient! The 12 beads are 4 disks,2 pressed crystals,3 hand formed cubes, and 6 rounds. The colorful confetti bits are chopped up murrini, in a few beads you can see a thin murrini wafer. I used 1/16 mandrels.

Oh, and do the ZOOM thing!!

Aegean Seas Lampwork Focal by Catalina Glass

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:44:35 -0500

$25.00
This large (26x25mm) pressed focal has several layers of Double Helix silvered glass, blue plunged bubbles,silvered ivory and 2 elegant murrini maade by Renee of Jet Age. I used a 1/16 mandrel.

Metallic Black 11 Disks by Catalina Glass

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:46:40 -0500

$12.00
The new metallic black shows the ridge texture and the oilslick color changes of these disks. Size is 4x14 -16mm on 1/16 mandrels. Great additions to steampunk designs.

Bead Bowl Special 10 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:56:33 -0500

$15.00
Since I work mainly creating sets of beads, I always end up with an extra one or two. These go into my bead bowl. There are no small spacers but beads from 12mm to 25mm, I can't have colors specified, but let me know about the size you like to work with and if you'd like a few focals or not. Also let me know if you work with florals or organics. Tell me which mandrel size you prefer, I use both 1/16 and 3/32 and have plenty of beads made on both sizes. USE THE ZOOM FUNCTION.

The pictures are of what is in my bowl now, I'll be constantly adding to it!

I made this bowl too!!

Red Copper Green 7 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:38:11 -0500

$28.00
I've just started working with the color, Red Copper Green, and am surprised by the reactions from the copper! The surface effects are blue, mauve, light turquoise and on some a metallic haze. The base is black. The rounds are 7x10mm and the shaped bicones with black caps are 22x9mm. I used 1/16 mandrels.

The silver spacers are not included in the listing.

Cabo San Lucas Focal Set 5 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:14:23 -0500

$15.00
This focal was made to match the set listed earlier by the same name. The pressed focal is 25x16mm, the 2 disks are 16mm in diameter and the 2 matching beads are 9x10mm. I used 3/32 mandrel for the focal, the other 4 were made on 1/16 mandrels.

More Christmas Spirit 9 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:47:09 -0500

$35.00
Lots of holiday charms for your to design with! I've made 3 gifts tied with goldstone,one with a miniature candy cane atop, a snowman, 2 encased and sugared rounds, a sugared cylinder with tiny candy canes, and 2 styles of decorated trees. I used 1/16 mandrels.

Electric Storm Earring Pair by Catalina Glass

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:26:19 -0500

$10.00
On an ivory base I have used 2 silver glasses for the electric charge effect on the Triton base dot. After topping with clear I added the golden dots of Aurea. I used 1/16 mandrels. Size is 8x12mm.

Black Lace 9 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glas

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:57:21 -0500

$25.00
On a white base I've applied a black that will web and spread creating a delicate black lace pattern. The 7 rounds are 8x11mm and the 2 pressed buttons( would make a great earring pair) are 12x12mm. I used 1/16 mandrels.

Peach and Rubino Blossoms 7 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:54 -0500

$28.00
On a light ivory base I've made 2 layer flowers of transparent peach and rubino with a layer of clear on top for extra sparkle. I used 1/16 mandrels and size is approx 8x11mm.

Christmas Spirit 9 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:56:01 -0500

$35.00
A wonderfully detailed holiday set to get you in the spirit of the season. I've made a pressed lentil with holly leaves and berries, a gingerbread man cookie, a tree with red lights, a gift box tied with goldstone ribbon and a tiny candy cane topper, 2 emerald green pressed crystals with silver glass touches, 2 white hearts with ice crystals sprinkled on and left raised, and an encased candy cane round with snow crystals. The tree is a perfect size for a focal- 14x18mm. All on 1/16 mandrels.

Water Ripples 6 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:41:22 -0500

$35.00
These watery cylinders are wrapped with a gorgeous color changing Double Helix experimental silver oddlot, sadly no more is available. I encased with crystal clear and then cut spiral ridges in the surface to give the liquid motion of water. This is a dazzling and reflective set. I used 1/16 mandrels. Sizes 17-18x10mm.

ZOOM in to see all the color changes this ONE glass is capable of!!

Silver spacers are not included in this listing

Topaz Trio 3 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:47:17 -0500

$10.00
I've layered brown, ivory and amber and then made tight twists to swirl the colors together. I used 1/16 mandrels. Two beads are 9x12mm, the third is 8x11mm.

Miniature Chocolates 8 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:31:19 -0500

$40.00
Can you say "See's" without smiling? These 8 beads are the no- calorie alternative for chocoholics, ( you know who you are!) These are miniatures and are one-sided. Their sizes are from 8x10 to 10x12mm. I've used 3 colors of brown for milk chocolate, semisweet and bittersweet , also pale ivory for white chocolate. A new treat is a juicy chocolate dipped strawberry! One candy has a coffee bean on top. I used 1/16 mandrels.Silver spacers are not included in this listing.

I never use stock photos, the beads you'll receive are those pictured

Scarf Dance Lampwork Focal by Catalina Glass

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:16:36 -0500

$20.00
In naming this design it suddenly came to mind the long chiffon scarves my mother let me dance with as a child.She would put on a record,(In the Hall of the Mountain King was a favorite piece) and I'd be off swirling a scarf or two in each hand!
I've layered silken ribbons and floated some floral murrini from Renee at Jet Age. Size is 24x22mm, 8mm thick, on a 1/16 mandrel.

Pink Champagne 7 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:14:53 -0500

$28.00
I've used a silvered peach shard to wrap over a transparent base. The silver bubbles up through the shard like champagne bubbles! The focal lentil is 17x19mm and the other lentils are 14x16mm. I used 1/16 mandrels.

The silver spacers are not included in this listing.

Caramel Swirl 12 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:42:50 -0500

$28.00
I have hand mixed several brown and butterscotch tones to create this creamy caramel swirl. I had forgotten how much fun it is to mix colors, kneading and stretching the hot glass like making taffy! I've encased with Super Clear. Mandrel size is 1/16 sizes from 7x10mm to 9x12mm.

Cabo San Lucas 15 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:24:27 -0500

$30.00
Take a quick trip to Baja where its sunny and warm. Or design with these coral and silver beads and perhaps add some turquoise to the mix! I've used 3 different corals and wrapped the bead with fine pure silver wire. Size is 6x10mm on 1/16 mandrels.
I will be listing a focal trio using these same corals if you're planning a necklace design.

Middle Earth 6 Lampwork beads by Catalina Glass

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:34:55 -0500

$28.00
Yes, these do remind me of something from Middle Earth. This style is also called "Dragon Scales", which is even more evocative!They have a base of ocher green, a thick wrap of pure silver foil and the reactive touch of a pink purple glass.Add plenty of heat and the magic happens. These 6 beads range in size from 7x11mm to 8x11mm. I used 1/16 mandrels.
The silver spacers are not included in the listing.

Starfish Lampwork Pair by Catalina Glass

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:00:48 -0500

$10.00
These 15x15mm pressed buttons have a base of toasty tan, a sprinkle of raku frit and textured ivory starfish- perfect for an earring pair! I used 1/16 mandrels.

Ekho Shine 10 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:32:38 -0500

$30.00
The Double Helix silver glass, Ekho is both a reducing and striking glass- very versitile! That means that by reintroducing the bead into the flame after a cooling period it will change color and then when I like the colors I reduce it in a propane flame for the brilliant shine on the surface. I used 1/16 mandrels. Size is 7x10mm - 7x12mm.

The silver spacers are not included in the listing.

Blue Wedgewood 16 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:04:17 -0500

$38.00
The fine English china, Wedgewood, is the inspiration for this etched set. I've used a soft blue named Pajama Blue with light ivory. The raised florals are 8x12mm and the spacers are 5x8mm on 1/16 mandrels.

Indian Summer 12 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:01:45 -0500

$30.00
I have received a new brick coral that bleeds and striates beautifully on the pale ivory background. Touches of deep aloe green also blend happily into the ivory base. 6 olive shaped beads at 14-16x10mm and 6 matching spacers at 6x8mm.
This is a perfect autumn coloration!

Elektra Twisty 8 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:54:25 -0500

$30.00
Using the Double Helix silver glass Elektra, I've made a twisty and wrapped it on a transparent core. The surface reactions are like light on the water, very shimmery. I used 1/16 mandrels and size is 8x11 -12mm.
Silver spacers are not included.

Periwinkle Blue and Pink 6 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:10:22 -0500

$24.00
On a base of periwinkle blue, I've lightly sprinkled Monet frit and made two layer flowers around the bead. The petals have a white base and rubino pink top layer.This is a graduated set from 8x10mm to 9x14mm. There are 3 matched pairs if you like to make earrings! I used 1/16 mandrels.

( Note, one pair has been sold from this set. There are now 6 beads and I'm lowering the price .)

Black on Black Steampunk 5 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:17:34 -0500

$25.00
Two blacks make an elegant textural statement in this dramatic set. Size from 14x17mm to 15x17mm. I used 1/16 mandrels. Designs are on both sides of these pressed buttons.

Silver spacers are not included in this listing

Blown Shell Lampwork Focal by Catalina glass

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:42:36 -0500

$18.00
This 29x23mm hollow blown focal has a light touch of fine raku frit, superheated and swirled. I used a 3/32 mandrel. This will make a beautiful stand alone focal simply wired, or can be slid onto a neckwire for instant wearing!

Encased Raku Disks and Focal 15 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:43:48 -0500

$35.00
I've been so beguiled by the new silver glasses I've neglected the glamour of raku, an old friend. On a black base I've sprinkled fine raku frit, superheated then encased with crystal clear. So many colors pop through the magnification. There is a central focal at 18x11mm (with silver glass end dots of the golden glass, Aurea,) and 14 disks at 5x13 -14mm . I used 1/16 mandrels.

The silver spacers are not included in this listing

Bubble Dot Crown Focal by Catalina Glass

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:49:14 -0500

$12.00
On a pale ivory base I have 5 plunged bubble dots with a Double HElix silver glass and edged with the golden glass, Aurea. Very much like a little crown! I used a 1/16 mandrel. Size is 10x15mm.

Encased Ekho 6 Beads by Catalina Glass

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:49:40 -0500

$18.00
Yes, I just HAD to buy the newest Double Helix silver glass ,Ekho. And wow does it strike and reduce to beautiful colors! I encased with Diamond Clear also from Double Helix, which works perfectly to magnify those vivid sunset colors. I used 1/16 mandrels.Size is 6x11mm to 8x12mm.

Fruit for Dessert 11 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:03:36 -0500

$35.00
This is a gorgeous oddlot glass named Strawberry Sweet that does indeed look good enough to eat. There are 5 plunged bubble beads and 6 matching spacers. Spacers are 6x10mm and plunged bubble beads are 10x14mm to 11x16mm., all on 1/16 mandrels.
Silver spacers are not included in the listing.

( NOTE They are looking too orange in the photo, they are really the color of red grapes, or dark raspberries, or... I'm getting hungry.)

Swirled Blues and Greens 6 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:24:47 -0500

$24.00
Sometimes just playing at the torch produces a lively new look. Here I pulled thin stringers of several hues of blues and greens and wrapped them on a pale ivory base. Then I made an even thinner stringer and twisted each intersection of color. The swirls did even more blending. I used 1/16 mandrels. Size is 9x12mm.

Silver spacers are not included in this listing.

Flower Ball Lampwork Focal by Catalina Glass

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:37:55 -0500

$20.00
This pressed lentil shape is large - 23x23mm. I started with a pale ivory base and loaded it with many styles of flowers, both front and back are shown in the photographs. I used a 1/16 mandrel. I can see this as the center piece in a seed bead necklace or a stand alone focal pendant

Lampwork Orifice Hook for Spinning by Catalina Glass

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:42:52 -0500

$24.00
In addition to lampworking I also spin, weave, dye and knit. I have made orifice hooks for myself and friends and decided to offer to custom make them for my Etsy shop. I use 1/16 stainless steel mandrels and can make whatever length of hook you prefer. One end is a loop you can use with ribbon to hang from your wheel, the other end is the hook to pull the yarn through the orifice.
( Send me a convo to tell me which kind of bead you'd like on your hook, these pictures are examples of some I've made. Or choose a focal that is $18 or less from my listings.)
\If you have a friend that spins this makes a wonderful personalized gift!

Slim Ekho Spiral Tubes 6 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:03:23 -0500

$24.00
I've spiral cut some slender Ekho tubes that came out a pink honey shade with a soft metallic sheen. I used 1/16 mandrels. Sizes 15mm by 7mm.
Silver spacers are not included in the listing.

Cupcake Focal by Catalina Glass

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:48:09 -0400

$7.00
Fluffy white frosting and chocolate sprinkles- this will make a fun focal! I used a 1/16 mandrel, size is 17x16mm.
Silver spacers are not included.

Bird of Paradise Lampwork Focal by Catalina Glass

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:04:56 -0400

$14.00
The brilliant tropical bird of paradise is on a black base on one side only.This focal is a large pressed nugget size of 21x18mm on a 1/16 mandrel.
In temperate San Diego these are common and carefree plants that we take for granted! I know when tourists visit they are wowed by the mass plantings along the median strips of roads- what a sight!

Summer Celadon 13 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:36:24 -0400

$35.00
I've used a jade-like celadon,fresh green, white and clear encasing for this mixed set. I had fun making all these shapes - cube, cone,spiral wrapped, dotted encased, flower,3 disks, and more. Are you thinking treasure bracelet? I used 1/16 mandrels. Sizes from 8x12mm to 13x13mm. The scale of these is quite petite and light.

Daisies and Aqua 10 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:45:12 -0400

$25.00
I have encased aqua with clear and floated delicate yellow centered daisies on the surface (7x11mm), then I've made white rounds with aqua and yellow raised flowers (7x11mm) and then I've made 4 matching encased spacers 5-6x9mm. I used 1/16 mandrels.

Pale Pixie Spiral Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:59:15 -0400

$32.00
I've chosen the palest transparents for the core of these 8 delicate spirals. Then a quick sprinkle with pixie dust for the luminosity. I used 1/16 mandrels. Size is 15x9mm. There are 4 pair if you are an earring designer.

The silver spacers are not included in the listing.

Flowers in the Mist Lampwork Glass Earring Pair by Catalina Glass

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:24:21 -0400

$10.00
On a translucent blue white background grow some murrini flowers, they look like carnations to me. Flowers are on both sides of the pressed button shape, size is 15x16mm, very delicate and dainty. I used 1/16 mandrels.

Come Into My Garden 6 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:51:19 -0400

$35.00
The bead set name comes from a quote,"Come into the garden, my flowers want to meet you." that I saw on a garden tour. I've done a wide variety of tiny flowers on both sides of these 15x15mm pressed buttons.The base is light ivory. I've made 2 color twisties for the foliage. This set will make the sweetest bracelet,or pairs could be made into earrings.. I used 1/16 mandrels.
Silver spacers are not included in this listing.

On my blog there is a description of making these. www.catalinaglass.blogspot.com

Fresh Pearly Pastels 8 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:46:30 -0400

$25.00
I've used a pearly pixie dust on four light transparent colors, pink, blue and blue purple and peach. I used a lentil press, size is 15x15mm on 1/16 mandrels. These are as soft and fresh as an early morning breeze!

silver spacers are not included in this listing.

Under the Sea Lampwork Focal One by Catalina Glass

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:30:24 -0400

$25.00
This large pressed focal,(31x22mm and 10mm thick) features two fish murrini, a drifting jellyfish, two starfish, sea anemones and shells. This is a very tactile bead with raised surfaces of sea grass, barnacles and the jellyfish with lacy tendrils. I used a 3/32 mandrel.There is a central band of silvered ivory sand.This is the largest tidepool focal I've made so far!

Be sure to ZOOM into the watery depths!

Purple and Blue Petals Lampwork Focal by Catalina Glass

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:30:00 -0400

$15.00
This nine layer petal focal bead is 15x16mm on a 1/16 mandrel. I've encased in diamond clear.

I just had to showcase this amazing purple passion flower! I planted it for the gulf frittilary butterflies and the blooms are a bonus.

Psyche Swirls 6 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:57:56 -0400

$25.00
These 6 pressed lentils are 15x15mm. I've used a base of silver cinnamon,whirls of the reactive silver glass Psyche, and light touches of silvered black. The colors of purple, green and blue that result from the Psyche are unpredictable and beautiful.
I use 3/32 mandrels.

First Day of Fall 9 Leaves by Catalina Glass

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:12:07 -0400

$20.00
To celebrate the first day of fall, I've made some colorful foliage for you to design with! I just received a stunning new coral orange that I've splashed with a green and gold. I used 1/16 mandrels. Sizes from 21x11mm to 27x16mm.

Pansy with Bud and Leaves 4 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:54:37 -0400

$15.00
The nurseries here in Southern California are full of pansies. I love the smiling faces of these annuals but ALL of the ones I plant in the ground slowly die. They have to be in a pot to survive. I've learned how to make pansies in glass so will be content with that. This pansy is on a pale green lentil base with the hole horizontal . There are 2 separate leaves and a matching bud. All on 1/16 mandrels. Bud size is 13x12mm and pansy is 16x16mm

This is a perfect necklace set. I can make more buds if you need more!

Palest Pink and Blue Disks 16 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:39:29 -0400

$25.00
I've used the palest blue and pink transparents for these disks. I also think they would be super etched! let me know if you'd like that.Sizes from4x15mm to 4x17mm on 1/16 mandrels.

Aqua Green Crystal Focal by Catalina Glass

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:25:01 -0400

$12.00
This came out of the kiln with a surprising pattern of crystals in each little clear topped dot. I started with a white base and a new dark blue named Nessi. I topped each blue dot with clear and then melted the bead into a round. I used my tiny pick to pull the end dots toward the hole . Size is 13x18mm on a 1/16 mandrel.

Amber Lampwork Focal by Catalina Glass

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:19:11 -0400

$15.00
I've used layers of opal yellow, amber and ivory for this large round focal. Size is 15x19mm on a 3/32 mandrel.

Vanilla Cone Lampwork Focal by Catalina Glass

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:22:30 -0400

$10.00
This 25x14mm vanilla cone is the perfect size for a focal. I used a 1/16 mandrel.

Aqua and Green with Gaia Frit 18 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:42:06 -0400

$32.00
12 beads have a base of aqua sprinkled with the Double Helix silver frit, Gaia. 6 beads have a green base with scrolls of Gaia glass. Size is 5x8 - 7x9mm on 1/16 mandrels.

Pastel Swirl Focal Lampwork Bead by Catalina Glass

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:27:12 -0400

$12.00
This squeezed layered focal is 23x20mm and 10mm thick on a 1/16 mandrel. I've gravity swirled several blues, a pink and pale aqua. A line of silver glass bubbles floats up the front . A pink murrini is on one side.

Cream and Honey Shells 9 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:20:43 -0400

$28.00
I handmixed the amber and ivory,( a VERY fun process like kneading nouget!) to make a natural base for the conches. The ruffled lip is pale ivory You'll have 5 shells and 4 matching spacers. I used 1/16 mandrels. Size is 18x13mm for shells, 5x8mm for spacers.

Batik 6 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:22:57 -0400

$24.00
These white heart beads are encased with palest gray and then scrolled with blue and light turquoise. I used 1/16 mandrels. Size is 9x13mm. I'll make matching spacers at no cost if you need them!

The silver spacers are not included in this listing.

Murrini Flower Garden 9 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:13:40 -0400

$35.00
On a pale green transparent base I've sprinkled light sky blue frit and formed murrini flowers.These are exquiste murrini I bought from Renee, here on Etsy- she's JetAge. I was extravagant with planting this garen, each bead has one or two flowers blooming on each side. Then I made 3 color twisties for leaves and stems. Three at 17x17mm and two at 14x14mm and four spacers at 7x10mm. I used 1/16 mandrels.

Shades of Blue Mixed Lampwork Set 11 Beads by Catalina Glass

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:29:52 -0400

$30.00
I had fun making a variety of shapes for a bracelet. Colors are, light turquoise, crocus, berry creamy and clear. You'll have two disks, 2 pressed crystal shapes, three encased rounds, one tube, two pressed and decorated buttons, and one twisty encased round. I used 1/16 mandrels.

Sizes are; disks at 16-18mm in diameter, buttons at 15x15mm, crystals at 10x13mm, rounds 8x11- 9x14mm and tube 14x8mm.

Summer Fun Zone 15 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:30:18 -0400

$28.00
A lively primary set with cubes, clear encasing, stacked dots, spirals, and swirls.Sizes from 11x9mm to 16x11mm on 3/32 mandrels.

Hollow Lampwork Focal with Double Helix stringer by Catalina Glass

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:32:49 -0400

$10.00
I like wearing my large focals as shown, simply slipped onto a sterling silver neckwire,(it is not included). This hollow has a cobalt blue transparent base with stringer decoration of a Double Helix silver glass. I used a 3/32 mandrel. Size is 15x17mm.

Misty Blue and Green 24 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 09:52:09 -0400

$25.00
I have always bought the frit I use, I have just begun making my own and I love it! Several shades of green and blue are laid down on a white core and layered with clear for a delicate wispy look. (In my blog I've written about making frit. www.catalinaglass.blogspot.com ) Size is 7x10mm. These would make great additions to your jewelry designs or would make a lovely bracelet all on their own. I used 1/16 mandrels

Blue and Teal White Hearts 6 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:21:44 -0400

$18.00
These all have a core of white encased with either transparent blue or teal.I've floated layered white and blue dots on the surface. Size is 9x14mm.I used 1/16 mandrels.

Implosion Cabachon Lampwork Bead by Catalina Glass

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:07:02 -0400

$10.00
18.6mm in diameter and 8.3mm thick this floral implosion of orange and yellow petals sits on a base of green leaves.Tiny dimple in the center of the flower.

Sleeping In 13 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:39:48 -0400

$25.00
This set evokes lazy mornings because of the name of the soft blue glass- pajama blue. I've made a white core, encased it with a sparkling light transparent green and floated the pale blue opaque dots on top. The beads are 10x12mm and the matching spacers are 5x8mm..I used 1/16 mandrels.

Opalino Blue and Black Pearl 11 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:44:37 -0400

$25.00
I've been doing some trials with the interactions bewtween silver glass and an opalino color.The raked design of the Black Pearl has a blue green metallic hue and reminds me of ferns. I used the blue opalino plain in the 4x12mm disks. The cylinders are 14x8mm. I used 1/16 mandrels.

Flowers in the Mist Lampwork Earring Pair by Catalina Glass

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:07:05 -0400

$5.00
On a translucent blue white background grow some murrini flowers, they look like carnations to me. Flowers are on both sides of the pressed button shape, size is 15x16mm, very delicate and dainty. I used 1/16 mandrels.

Wire wrap my lampwork bead to be a pendant by Catalina Glass

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:08:45 -0400

$6.00
If you've purchased a bead from me and would like me to wire wrap it as a pendant, the extra charge is $6.00. I only use sterling silver wire and Bali findings. It could be on a silver bail or simply a wire loop, let me know your preferences. The pictures are of my beads I've made into pendants, (they are not for sale, sorry!) Convo me!!

Lacey Blue and White Lampwork Shells 12 Beads by Catalina Glass

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:40:48 -0400

$25.00
This is a new design of shells with swirls and slim ribbons of white in a pale transparent aqua glass. You'll get 6 shells, approx. 18x16mm and 6 matching spacers at 4x11mm. I used 1/16 mandrels.This set has lots of energy and flare and reminds me of the way glinting shafts of light cut down into the water and sparkle.

Soft Pastel Tulips 6 Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:13:07 -0400

$18.00
I used a gentle pink named Desert Rose and a muted purple for these slim, petite tulips. I hand mixed a green for the base. I used 1/16 mandrels. Size is 15x10mm.

Silver spacers are not included in this listing.

Flowers in the Window Lampwork Beads by Catalina Glass

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:52:32 -0400

$8.00
This is a continuation of my series of "flowers through the window". A very pale pink transparent base floats the two colored flowers. It is a pressed lentil shape of 13x15mm and is made on a 1/16 mandrel. The 2 color twisty foliage is left slightly raised.

Please note that this listing of $8.00 is for one pair. Please convo me about which color you are choosing. Colors are yellow, peachy pink, and lavender.(Blue pair and yellow pair are sold.)