this organic style focal was created with a blend of sage green, ivory and plum glass with just a hint of silvered ivory and intense black for contrast.

 

gravity blended then handshaped into an elegant tapered tube. etched to a matte finish.

 

bead size : 8x49mm

 

beading hole : 1/16

 

beads in set : 1

 

bead finish : etched

 

an elegant blend of coral and chai colored glass come together in this slim, pencil style focal.

 

the two colors meet asymmetrically with a simple band of 22k gold leaf as an accent. the leaf was then outlined with a lustrous raised band of glass to add texture and shine.

 

bead size : 8x52mm

 

beading hole : 1/16

 

beads in set : 1

 

bead finish : glossy

 

industrial, modern and slightly medieval...

 

this abstract focal was created with black metallic glass, then handshaped in the flame to create it's unique form. great silver shine infused with light oilslick hues.

 

bead size : 10x48mm

 

beading hole : 1/16

 

beads in set : 1

 

bead finish : metallic

 

a special lot of glass called "streaky sapphire" was used to create this focal.

 

a super vibrant shade of blue that carries darker streaks throughout. handshaped into an elegant tapered "olive", then accented with 22k gold leaf and lustrous trails of silver infused glass.

 

bead size : 10x45mm

 

beading hole : 1/16

 

beads in set : 1

 

bead finish : glossy

 

this focal turned out so cool, that i was tempted to keep it stored away for a while, just so i could take it out for a peek now and then.

 

the middle band of color shifting, lustrous glass has so much depth and shine in person, that the camera doesn't do it justice.

 

created with a base of creamy "sediment" glass, then layered with "psyche" glass from double helix to produce all of the color range you see. one simple outline at the base of the bead completes the piece and adds just the right amount of color and texture.

 

bead size : 9x46mm

 

beading hole : 1/16

 

beads in set : 1

 

bead finish : glossy, metallic

 

a simple, fun tab focal to experiment with some copper i had laying around here.

 

created with a base of classic black, then accented with copper mesh and a copper sheet metal dragonfly. fully encased to cause the copper to turn red during the annealing process and create a super smooth surface.

 

bead size : 6x20x42mm

 

beading hole : 1/16

 

beads in set :

 

bead finish : glossy

 

while i'm certainly not ready for winter to make it's appearance yet, this focal does remind me of the first snowfall of the year.

 

created with a base of black glass, then accented by silver infused glass frit and fine silver wire. one end is encased to protect the finish of the frit and wire. handshaped into a elegantly modern bead.

 

bead size : 10x45mm

 

beading hole : 1/16

 

beads in set : 1

 

bead finish : glossy

 

this ready to wear pendant has a beautiful organic look and feel.

 

created with a blend of ivory, clay, and stone glasses along with a hint of silvered ivory and fine silver. pressed into a flat, button tab to lay comfortably against the skin and finished with lead free, cast pewter findings.

 

included with the pendant is a pure copper ballchain necklace in your choice of length. if no length is specified, a 20" chain will be supplied.

 

bead size : 11x31x47mm including bail

 

finish : etched

 

this ready to wear pendant has a beautiful organic look and feel.

 

created with a blend of ivory, stone, sage and purple glasses along with a hint of silvered ivory and fine silver. handshaped into a flat tab to lay comfortably against the skin and finished with lead free, cast pewter findings.

 

included with the pendant is a stainless steel ballchain necklace in your choice of length. if no length is specified, a 20" chain will be supplied.

 

bead size : 8x20x54mm including bail