Check Out This New Bead Auction Site!

I know I have been mostly absent lately, life has been really crazy since I started listing my beads on facebook.  Apparently, it wasn't me or my beads that was the cause of my lack of sales but the venues!   Anyway  here is what I wanted to share today.

If you are interested in great beads at a great price check out this new auction page. Can't afford the expensive beads? This is the place for you. Slightly imperfect beads for a perfect price. A dot might not be in quite the right spot, or the hole may not be a perfect dimple, or the artisan just didn't like the color combo. Come check us out! https://www.facebook.com/groups/perfectlyflawedglassbeads/

For Lampwork Glass Bead Lovers!

Check out this great auction group on Facebook! Artisan Lampwork Beads For Sale .  This is a closed group intended specifically for people who buy and sell glass beads. This is a great place to get to know the people behind the art as well as get some pretty good deals!

Speaking of Fall

Speaking of fall, these beads have wonderful rustic fall tones and can be found in my etsy shop.

Item of the Day February 8th 2011

Today's item is a lovely woodsy spring set of handmade lampwork glass beads. These are called Into the Forest as the feeling they evoke is of one lightly stepping out of the sunlight, onto the dappled forest path. Cool, green, leafy canopy overhead, the beginnings of adventure! You can find these beads in my Artfire shop SilverRiverGlassWorks, or simply click on the picture, it will take you directly to that listing.

Orange and Yellow Summer Flower Handmade Lampwork Bead

I have been working on my floral and encasing skills. I am quite happy with some of my most recent results. The florals can be quite challenging as they are a multi layer bead. The first layer is the base color or the background if you will. Then comes the vine or stem layer, usually a twisty of whatever combination you think will compliment the flowers. This is encased in a layer of clear. On top of that layer of clear go the flowers. Most flowers are also multi layer for depth. You base petal color, then usually a transparent on top of that for depth. This is melted in and then the centers are plunged, (many times with a contrasting color for the center of the flower). A dot of clear over the center if you want a bubble. Then of course you have another layer of clear to finish it off. This is the simple version, I have seen floral beads that have four to six layers of clear and are complete works of art! I am happy with my progress so far lol!

Just a Quick Add On

Just wanted to post a quick picture of another beautiful, romantic piece made by Exquisite Studios and my lamp work beads. The necklace is simply beautiful and I am thrilled she made my beads look so good lol! Here are the beads. And here is the lovely necklace she made with them.