Lampwork Colors
Hydrangea Frit by Glass Diversions with Cool Colors
Crafted in a delightful shade of blue with subtle hints of purple and pink, these lampwork beads exude charm and elegance. The Hydrangea Blue Frit by Glass Diversions is a fantastic blend. The base glass colors feature a refreshing palette of cool tones, including shades of green, turquoise, blue, and purple. Each bead is meticulously designed in a mosaic style, incorporating several twists in the glass to form captivating swirls of colors, adding depth and intricacy to their overall allure.
Butterfly Kisses Frit Lampwork Beads
This stunning bead set features delicate green, pink, and purple layered over various base glass hues. This is the Butterfly Kisses frit blend by Glass Diversions. The beads exhibit subtle hints of purple and lavender, complementing the lighter green tones flawlessly. Turquoise, purple, and beige colors were expertly paired with this frit to create a captivating fusion.
Sparkling Sands Lampwork Beads
Indulge in the captivating allure of these exquisite lampwork beads. Far from ordinary, these beads boast a stunning neutral palette that is anything but mundane. The delicate interplay of beige, brown, and shimmering gold aventurine creates a mesmerizing dance of colors, making these beads truly stand out.
Petal Pink Lampwork Beads
The beads were crafted using Double Helix Oracle Pink Pastel and a trial batch of pink glass. Introducing Reichenbach Heliotrope over a white base produced a striking fuchsia pink hue. Witnessing the reactions that Reichenbach triggers over the glass is truly astounding, resulting in vivid and captivating colors.
Sunset Embers Lampwork Bead Set
This turned out to be such a pretty set of lampwork beads. It look several extra days to pick the right color combination. Some of the beads I selected had too much green or gray and so it took a few extra days to finally get the right color combination. This is definitely a winning combination.
Double Helix Pink Glass
Last week, my new Double Helix light pink glass colors arrived. The transparent one is a test batch BGX-894 and the opaque is Oracle Pink Pastel. These colors are technical colors and are not striking or reducing. These colors did not disappoint. They melted very nicely as expected when using Double Helix glass. There was no bubbling and shocking when making these beads. Really just a no fuss pink which is not usually the case with Effetre and CIM pinks.
Behind the Torch: The Origins of Lampwork Beads
Lampwork beads, the radiant glass beads adorning jewelry and art pieces, have a name that, at first glance, might not reveal much about their captivating creation. Delve deeper into the captivating world of these glassy wonders, and you'll discover the intriguing history on how they got her name.
Blossoming Beauty: Exploring Floral Lampwork Beads
In the world of lampworking, there exists a realm where creativity blossoms into tangible beauty, and where delicate petals and vibrant blooms are meticulously crafted within the confines of a glass bead. Welcome to the enchanting world of floral lampwork beads, where the skillful hands of artisans can transform molten glass into exquisite botanical wonders. Each bead is a testament to both artistry and craftsmanship, capturing the essence of nature's most delicate and captivating creations.
Sand Dune Frit Lampwork Beads
These beads turned out beautifully with soft beige, blue, and peach tones. The Sand Dune frit from Glass Diversions created a surprisingly gorgeous color combination. There are hints of beige or ivory, blue, green, and peachy-pink colors. In some of the beads, I added gold aventurine to create some some sparkle which makes me think of the beach.
Rose Garden Frit Lampwork Beads
The Rose Garden Frit makes beautiful pink lampwork beads that create a dreamy shade of pink. In my opinion, this color looks best over the top of opaque glass. This method really seemed to bring out the best pink colors. The colors I chose here are pale pink, pink, and lavender glass colors.
Lampworking and Jewelry Making: Crafting Radiance
Lampworking, a mesmerizing glass art form that dates back centuries, has found its way into the world of jewelry making, adding a unique dimension of color, texture, and artistic flair. The delicate craftsmanship of lampworked glass beads, often shaped by hand over an open flame, has made them prized treasures for jewelry designers and collectors alike. In this article, we will explore how lampworked glass is used in jewelry making, showcasing stunning examples and offering creative ideas for incorporating lampwork beads into your jewelry designs.
Morpho Blue Frit Lampwork Beads
These lampwork beads turned out absolutely beautiful. The combination of Val Cox Morpho Blue frit with blue goldstone is a lovely combination. In a few of these beads I added some Arrow Springs Turquoise Stone frit which made a beautiful mix of dark blue and turquoise. The turquoise color is really just the right color to add a little contrast without losing this beautiful blue color.
