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Dreams of Atlantisby *Ellygator

Artisan Crafts / Jewelry

(2005) Beads are between 0.3" and 2" in diameter. Moretti glass (blue, green, gold dust and clear), dead soft 20 gauge silver wire, Hothead torch, Bali silver beads and spacers, fireline, sliver findings.

The glass beads for this necklace are hand-made in the torch flame. The center bead was first shaped as a round. Then I added pieces of melted silver to create the "bubbles" in the glass and encased the bead in clear glass. I then flattened the bead using a graphite marver and added the clear glass "bumps" down the sides.

The shape in the dangle is created by setting the bead mandrel upright into the flame and letting the glass slowly drip down to one side. That way the round bead melts into a drop.

~PirateInside Dec 17, 2008

cooooooooooooolllll.-.....me likes it

*Ellygator Dec 17, 2008 Hobbyist General Artist

Thanks so much! They were some of the first self-made beads I was really proud of.

~PirateInside Feb 10, 2009

no problem. it is beautiful.

~minbuskim Oct 11, 2007 Hobbyist General Artist

Wow, this is gorgeous. I absolutly love the colours

You are very talented

*Ellygator Oct 11, 2007 Hobbyist General Artist

Thank you so much! I have to get my torch out again one of these days - been too long.

!Aartsee1 Aug 22, 2006

Very nice... your spacers match well too

*Ellygator Aug 23, 2006 Hobbyist General Artist

Thanks very much! It's always a challenge to get the smaller beads to remain even in size...

!Aartsee1 Aug 23, 2006

Oh, I didn't even think of that... but I understand now that you have pointed it out-

~eerok1955 May 8, 2006 Professional Artisan Crafter

very nice. I'm about to start learning lampworking and I can't wait to get started. Thanks for the favorite, too!

*Ellygator May 8, 2006 Hobbyist General Artist

Thank you! I hope you have a good start. In the right conditions it can be totally addictive, I think!

I'm no way an expert, but if you get stuck, feel free to post me.

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