Heart and Soul - Glass Lampwork Focal Bead

I had some left over fat ends from the new murrine made the other day and I just loved the stripes left over. I thought - I've got to put that on a bead and see what it does! Wow I love the effect especially with the heart. I love hearts.

The bead is encased in clear for depth and the heart is on the outer clear layer. It looks as though it is floating on the surface of the bead.

I know that 'Heart and Soul' is such a cliche. But that is what I put into this bead to make it especially for you. It is one of a kind.

Measurements approx: 47 x 25 x 8 mm

Mandrel size: 3/32

Take a look at my Etsy site for more views of this bead by clicking on the pictures to the right and bottom. It will take you right to my site to take a peek.

Thank you for visiting....

Peace
Suzanne

Psychi - Handmade Glass Lampwork Bead

I was so surprised when Psychi came out of the kiln this morning. Using 'Double Helix' glass the blue areas is the encased in clear areas only. It gives the effect of having used shards. I love it!

This bead has great depth due to the extra encasing and the colors and hues are breathtaking. Visit my Etsy sight for more views if you like.

Yummy, just yummy. As you probably figured out by now, I love all my beads...haha

I handmade the murrine's yesterday as well. They are the little flowers with the stripes in them. They are so fun to make and I, also, never know exactly how they will turn out until I place them on a bead. I used double helix glass so each murrine will be different colors on each bead. Loads of fun for me. ;o)

Measurements: 56 x 26 (at the widest part) x 12 mm
Mandrel: 3/32

Enjoy and thanks for looking...Hugs Suzanne

Lunar - Glass Lampwork Beads

These beads take on a Lunar perspective. Yellow Opal rolled in a specialty Double Helix frit had a very interesting effect when heated and then again when annealed. They are very mooney and wearing them gives a feeling of other worldness. There is something very special about them and the fact that they are glass is even more awe inspiring - special.

There are purples, cobalt blues, yellow and blue green hews even though I used black to cap each end, what appeared after annealing are pale blue greens, greenish yellows and a dark navy blue on the one end in the picture.

That jewelry designer that leans to the other worldly effects in his/her jewelry will be inspired by these pieces.

Measurements: 68 x a little over 10 mm
Mandrel: 3/32

These will be up on my Etsy sight with 5 other views of the beads just for you. Take a peek and see what the other world has to offer.

Hugs
Suzanne

Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by!!!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Here she is. My adorable mother Lois. She lives in Seattle and is 87 years old. She is loved by all, super independant, loving, kind, full of wisdom and grace.

I wish her many many years of Mother's Days full of laughter and joy.

I love you Mom. You are the only Mom I'll ever have and I am grateful you are mine.

Kisses and Hugs - You daughter

"Pinky Dinky" - Lampwork Focal Bead

I must have been thinking about my new Pink Bike when I made this focal bead. Naturally, my bike needs a focal bead named in its honor. "Pinky Dinky" has its eye on me when I am riding to and fro the neighborhood to keep me safe from harm.



 This side of "Pinky Dinky" lets me know I'm loved, safe and warm and that I don't have to worry about anything when I'm having fun on my bike. 

I know that you will find the same peace, love and freedom from worry as this bead is incorporated into your unique jewelry...especially if you love PINK (smile).

"Pinky Dinky" will be on Etsy later this morning so keep your eyes peeled (ouch).

Hugs and have a great day!

Suzanne

Measurements:

47 mm tall
22 mm at widest part
12 mm thick

Mandrel size:  3/32

"My New Pink Bike" by popular demand

Prim and Proper

Ready to Race

Yahoo - Ride 'em Cowgirl

Completely saturated in bicycle fun - how about that huge basket - big enough for a bag of groceries and "ma doggie Tai Chi".  Look out beach...here we come!

Other World Lilies - Lampwork Focal Bead

I could feel myself drifting off on this bead and suddenly felt as if I were in another world designing lilies that were not like the lilies I've ever seen - but hope to see again.

Then I turned the bead to the side and low and behold it became a fish - what is happening before my eyes?

Decide for yourself. What do you see?

Gabe said - why don't you make a koala bear like that? Koala Bear! Then I turned it on end and knew just what he saw..haha The magic of handmade lampwork beads.

Check out My Etsy site for more views mentioned above.  Maybe you'll see what we saw...maybe you'll see something else.

At any rate - Enjoy the day!

Hugs
Suzanne


Measurements

46 mm tall, body at widest part of body 23 mm, 13 mm thick

Mandrel hole from end to end 2 mm

Moses - Glass Lampwork Bead

As I pondered this bead it came to me that the speckles are the people who followed Moses out into the desert.

The magnified handmade murrini near the bottom of the bead is Moses and the parting of the Red Sea is the wave of a new life that drove them from the life they knew toward their faith in God and new home. Hence - the beads name is "Moses". 
How Spiritual I am this morning.  Enjoy the Day...



The ends are Ink Blue and design is Multi-colored glass frit over Yellow Opal.
Below is the standing and back view of "Moses".



 

"Moses" was made on a 3/32 mandrel.  So the hold is approx 4 mm.

Height: 56 mm
Widest point across: 17 mm
Thickness: 4 mm

Enjoy soon on Etsy. Just click on the Etsy Shop Pics on the right

Hugs
Suzanne

My Goodness - What's that growing in my fridge???

Ha Ha - I opened the fridge after a trip Gabe and I made to the Farmer's Market here in Mar Vista on Sunday and was overtaken by a jungle of basil, spring onions, cilantro, a container of greens for the green shake in the mornings, parsley, some fancy lettuce, asparagus, farm fresh free range brown eggs - it goes on and on.

Tell me now, what do you think?  Are we getting healthy or what.  I'm drinking almost a gallon of Kangen Alkaline water a day and my energy levels are soaring.  I love it!!

Also a couple of pics of what's been cookin for dinner in the Hansen household lately.  Looks like only one pic..

Wow ! the fridge

Fresh homemade Pesto and Linguini

Speckled Yellow Opal - Glass Lampwork Bead

New Color I'm working with is called Yellow Opal. It is a reactionary glass and every bead made is unique because of the reaction it has to other colors in the flame.

I'm calling this one Suzy Q. The black on each end of the bead will pull out copper, silver or black when placed next to that color in a pendant, bracelet or whatever piece you see it mixed with. It is smaller than most beads I make.

Today I'm going to make bigger ones!!! I love this color. It is neutral enough but fancy enough to be a very nice focal bead enhancing even the simplest piece. 

It was made on a 3/32 inch mandrel and is approximately 8 mm thick, 31 mm tall and 6mm at the widest point.





This is the opposite side of the bead

 Another way of putting it...;o)

How it looks with a color next to it - This color would be Yellow !

And, by the way, this lemon came from our backyard Lemon Tree

Looks just like a bird - a lemon tree bird...



Enjoy this wonderful day.  I'll be back tomorrow with more.

Hugs
Suzanne

Blue Twistie Glass Lampwork Bead

I couldn't have made this bead turn out like this if I'd tried. She just wanted to be who she is. I'm a little teapot, maybe. She almost went into the water pot before she became who she is because I honestly didn't know what to do with a bead that was having a mind of its own. She turned out beautiful and I'm hoping she will find her way to a jewelry artist who appreciates her soul.

Such a pretty girl...

I can see her dangling simply on a long sterling ball chain.  She is kiln annealed for extra durability and made of Effetre glass and has a layer of clear for added depth.

Freeform Glass Bead.  A definate coversation piece.

Enjoy ! She will be on Etsy tonight.


Hugs
Suzanne

Necklace on a String - Lampwork Glass Beads

Designing from yesterday.  Happy Day at the Kiln this morning!  Yea - No cracks.....The fish and the heart bead have already sold.  I'll be listing the others on Etsy later this evening.   Kind of a fun one...I'm wearing it until shipping the fish and heart off tomorrow to a very special friend who will be sending them to her daughter, a jewelry designer (and Physician), who lives back East.  She is so very pleased with them and I'm so very pleased to have made them for her.  Enjoy - Hugs Suzanne

Heart Breaker

When I opened the kiln this morning I realized that once again I've mixed up my COE104 and COE96 glass. I have to get away from those reds and yellows because they are the 96 culprits when I'm mostly using 104.  The two are not compatible and will cause a bead to crack up the middle during the annealing process.  The surprise is that you won't know it has happened until it is removed from the kiln the next morning.

I don't know if you can see the crack in the bead in the picture. But, it's there. So...I can't sell this one or give it away. Therefore, the name, Heart Breaker.

I wanted you to see it anyway because I worked on it for about an hour...;o)  ha ha on me...

Love you all,

Suzanne

Under the Deep Blue Sea

This bead is many layers of transparent blue for depth and marshmallow white as the core. The murrini's I made myself and they are placed at random on both sides of the bead. It is very pretty in person...

It will be in my Etsy Shop and you can see it by clicking on the Etsy pictures on the right

Hope you enjoy the bead and are having a happy Easter!

Love and hugs
Suzanne

Small School of Fishies

Yesterday was a great day at the torch. I'm inspired by a recent class of Judy Carlson's at The Mandrel in Redondo Beach. I can't wait to get to the torch today to see what I can come up with. Enjoy !

Hugs
Suzanne

GoGreen Expo LA Convention Center

Taking part in the GoGreen Expo explaining to attendees the benefits of drinking Alkaline Water.  Expo was three days long and extremely exciting. 

Gabe, my son, and I are the first two from the center and the rest of our Kangen Water team, Thea, Leila and Jerry.  Jerry had bone cancer and began drinking the water increasing the alkalinity of his body.  Became cancer free and stopped drinking the water although continued on a raw food vegan diet.  The cancer came back.  Started drinking the water again and is now, once again cancer free without chemotherapy.  Just one miracle story.  Leila was on her death bed when she found the water.  She is alive and well and the energy this woman has is endless.

As a Certified Nutritional Consultant, I am proud to have volunteered to help with this event.  It was life changing.

Girl, Parrot, Cross and Wonky

Hi All, I wanted something fun, colorful, spiritual, whimsical. I think this fits the description. These beads are for sale in my Etsy Shop which just been reopened. Please forgive me if you have been checking my blog and haven't seen anything new for quite a while. Or anything at all for that matter. Now that my new shop is set up in Venice, CA I can resume my passion for beads and share with you as new beads are hatched from the kiln each day. Enjoy!!!!! Hugs Suzanne

Moved to Venice

Hi All,

Well I've made the move from Rancho Cucamunga, CA to Venice, CA and have already set up my glass working station.  Today!  I'll be making Falafels and BEADS...Will post results tomorrow on FB.

xoxo
Suzanne

Judy Carlson Class - February 26

I had so much fun in Judy's class and learned a ton on how to use glass as a tool.  I can hardly wait to pick up my beads.  Donna Conklin "The Mandrel" owner in Redondo Beach is in Hawaii on a working vacation.  She'll be home in two weeks and I'll pick them up then. 

The black and white polka dot fish in the picture is one of Judy's.  I had to have it as a suvenior of her class. 

hugs
Suzanne