Sunday 18 September 2011

Malas


Mala bracelets with gemstones and sterling silver.

Sunday 10 July 2011

Silver Core System




Well, it's taken me half a day, but I have a whole new section on my website! It's especially for my silver core bead system, and contains chain maille starter bracelets, custom locks, cored beads and charms. I had a clear out of my Gallery too, and it's all looking a lot neater, I think.

Friday 1 July 2011

Jessamine Designs


The super-talented Jessica Humphrey of http://www.jessaminedesigns.co.uk/ has made these fabulous enamel and frit pendants. I have never seen frit used like this before - what a great idea!

Thursday 23 June 2011

Egypt


I've been watching a lot of Discovery Channel this week! There was a really interesting programme about excavations in Egypt, and it got me thinking................. out came the bead stash, and here we are - five little stacker bracelets with faceted carnelian, turquoise, aragonite, faceted smoky quartz, amethyst and bali sterling silver.

Tuesday 14 June 2011

Pebble


Left to right - Effetre grey rolled in frit and encased; clear glass dipped in frit, wound and encased; periwinkle blue rolled in frit and superheated; silver brown with reduced frit, and superheated frit on periwinkle, swirled and encased.

A beach-inspired mix of greyish greens and blues with raku.

Sunday 12 June 2011

Rose Garden



Left to right - clear glass rolled in frit, wound and encased: Effetre pink, rolled in frit; Effetre cool green rolled in frit, with swirled floral pattern.



A soft and feminine blend of pinks, lavender and green.

Friday 27 May 2011

Tuffnell Glass

I'm very excited that the lovely people at Tuffnell Glass www.tuffnellglass.com - will be stocking some of my frit blends.Big thanks to Martin, Teresa and Emma!

Thursday 19 May 2011

Silver Cores



It's not frit! Just for a change.
I've been playing with my new bead roller from Bev at Pegasus Lampwork Tools. She has the most amazing selection of shapes I have ever seen. Check them out here - http://www.pegasuslampworktools.co.uk/
The silver cores were a bit of a learning curve, but I've decided it's a Zen thing!

Sunday 24 April 2011

Iris




Left to right - pale blue transparent with melted silver foil, rolled in frit and encased; clear glass dipped in frit, wound and encased; Effetre new violet rolled in frit and encased, and CIM heffalump dipped in frit.


A blend of opaque and transparent greens and purples.
Lovely with silver.

Tuesday 19 April 2011

Sea Glass




Left to right - Effetre dark turquoise, rolled in frit; transparent aqua with raked frit; Effetre white encased in aqua,dipped in frit and etched, and clear glass, dipped in frit, wound and encased.

A gentle blend of opaque and transparent frits in pastel aqua shades.

Sunday 17 April 2011

Heathcliff




Left to right - Effetre violet, rolled in frit; Effetre periwinkle, rolled in frit and encased, and frit over silvered ivory.


A soft moorland blend of blues, pinks and raku. I had a little competition on FritHappens to name this one - and I fell in love with Heathcliff! Thanks Marg! xxx

Thursday 31 March 2011

Sea Breeze





Left to right - CIM glacier rolled in frit and superheated; Effetre blue opalino with raked frit; Effetre periwinkle with raked frit. clear glass with melted silver foil, rolled in frit, and clear glass dipped in frit, wound and encased.


An easy blend of light and airy blues in opaque and transparent frits.

Tuesday 29 March 2011

Frit Patchwork

And this is what happens while you're hanging around waiting for a glass delivery!

Canyon Shadows


Left to right, Effetre pink with raked frit; opal yellow with raked frit; clear glass with melted silver foil, rolled in frit and encased, and ASK Lilac Ice with raked frit.


A mostly transparent blend of striking colours.

Sunday 27 March 2011

Cottage Garden


Left to right, Effetre cool green dipped in frit with and without added flower, Effetre white dipped in frit and System 96 opal white rolled in frit twice.

A blend of floral tones in opaque and transparent frit

Tuesday 22 March 2011

Rainforest


Left to right, Effetre opal yellow and Effetre cool green, dipped in frit.
If the frit is placed in patches rather than rolled evenly, it will spread out from a dense centre to the parts with no colour. It's an effect I like.

An exotic blend of opaque and transparent frits in vibrant colours.

Sweet Peas



Clockwise from top, opal white 96 COE glass, rolled twice in frit, Effetre white dipped in frit, and Effetre cool green rolled in frit.

An opaque blend of pastel colours.

Sunday 20 March 2011

Sunset


Top to bottom, Sunset frit on Effetre pink, raked and encased. Effetre straw yellow with silver foil melted in, rolled in frit and encased. Effetre periwinkle blue, rolled in frit and raked.


A vibrant blend of transparent frits. A little of this one goes a long way!

Water Music


Beautiful heart bead with frit and fine silver by Linda Mabbott. View more of Linda's work at www.insidethefire.co.uk


Clear glass dipped in frit, wound and encased.


Left to right, transparent glass with silver foil melted in, rolled in frit and encased. Effetre light turquoise, rolled in frit and encased. Reichenbach silver brown, rolled in frit and reduced.


A premium blend in subtle aqua and blue with size 0 goldstone accents.

Kingfisher



Kingfisher frit on Effetre white, Effetre dark turquoise, raked, and white encased in aqua transparent.


A blend of turquoise , amber and gold in opaque and transparent frits.