http://juiceglass.ArtFire.com en-us Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:22:58 MST Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:22:58 MST http://www.artfire.com/rss/studio/ ArtFire RSS Generator matt@artfire.com (Matthew J Giustino, ArtFire.com) Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:18:14 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=327994 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=327994"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/10734_product_562546111_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> A simple but colorful glass pendant made of locally created boro glass. All my art glass is locally made less than 15 miles from my home. This pendant is a simple drop of Northstar Amber Purple wrapped in clear, and then wrapped in gleaming sterling silver wire, tumbled polished for a shine and stability. All my glass is digitally annealed. The pendant is approx. 42mm long and 11mm wide. Simple in form, complex in color and depth. More narrow than most of my pendants for a more delicate look. On sale now at a special price! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=327994 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:07:26 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=327971 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=327971"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/10734_product_2055617102_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> One of my huge lentil focals, 1.25" across. This one is half cream and odd lot peaches and cream, half clear with an oddlot pink underneath raised lines of silvered nougat glass. The bead is accented with bluestone dots and placed on a sterling silver wire on an 18" sterling silver chain. The bead is digitally annealed in my kiln, rinsed in reclaimed rainwater and ready for a unique home! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=327971 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:51:17 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=301745 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=301745"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/10734_product_346756270_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Created on handforged fine silver sticks, these two earrings are rustic and elegant at the same time. Two handforged .999 silver sticks are placed on handmade sterling earwires. Each stick holds a glass bead made by me out of Bullseye oddlot Aurora 2 glass, encased in crystal clear glass. The bead is then trapped on the stick with a wrap of sterling silver wire. The earrings are polished, then patinaed and cleaned with a wire brush for a final, finished look. Each earring is approx. 2.25" long, including the earwire. These are 100% handmade earrings. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=301745 Mon, 11 May 2009 10:25:18 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=219969 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=219969"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/10734_product_1835494338_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This lovely pendant is completely handmade by me. I created the blue bead in the torch, annealed it and then tumbled it to a very slightly frosted finish. I then handforged the fine silver stick the bead is on, wrapped in sterling silver wire. The piece was then tumble polished for a perfect shine, then oxidized for a rustic look. The pendant measures almost 2" long ( 45 mm). http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=219969 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:06:18 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=110921 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=110921"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/10734_product_480139588_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Even in a tough economy a little sparkle and art can bright one's day. In fact, it is the truly handmade items that can and should be appreciated most when so many are cutting back on buying mass produced stuff we don't need. This bracelet is simpler than many of mine, with less glass and without a lot of dangles and extra bits with the budget-aware lampwork lover in mind. Made with oddlot bullseye glass and green lustre glass, each bead contains a hint of green glitter sparkle. They are all digitally annealed for strength. The bracelet is made of heavy sterling silver wire, and sterling chain, connected with a handmade clasp. The bracelet has been tumble polished and hardened by me, and thoroughly cleaned. It measures 8" for a delicious fit, but can be adjusted if needed. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=110921 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:02:57 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=98450 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=98450"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/10734_product_218868518_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> An earthy bracelet made with my own lampwork beads, sterling silver, wood beads and thai hill tribe silver spacers. Yummy glass rounds in amber, odd lot creme brule and french vanilla are combined for a yummy look. This bracelet matches the harvest earrings I also have for sale. Total length of the bracelet is 7.5" with an extender chain trailing beyond that to personalize the fit. Sterling silver lobster clasp. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=98450 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:53:24 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=96426 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=96426"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/10734_product_48972348_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This is a large focal lampwork bead, made by me. It is 1.25" across, created with dense white glass, a brilliant clear lime green tinted glass, and bright red, pumpkin orange and black accents. A large bubble sits inside the red dot on the surface. Great for a simple look on a necklace, or incorporate it into a more elaborate piece. All my glass is digitally annealed for strength and durability, and all my beads are made from local glass. This bead is currently in my sale section! Yay! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=96426 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:32:25 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=96396 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=96396"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/10734_product_1821168257_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Simple earrings, but a great subtle look! Each earring has a handmade lentil bead in amber glass, with a bubbled white dot in the center on each side. Light wood beads flank either side of the lampwork bead, and the sterling wire each bead is on ends with a small swirl flourish. Earrings are hung on sterling silver French earwires. All glass beads are made by me using local glass and are digitally annealed. These are now available at a great sale price! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=96396 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:23:47 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=96380 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=96380"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/10734_product_170661315_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This great lariat comes with a handmade hollow glass bead made by me, in grey translucent glass, covered in bright, carribean blue dots. The bead is digitally annealed and placed on sterling silver wire with two Thai Hill Tribe silver beads. The piece is then placed on a sterling silver lariat necklace. Wear something a little different! Bead dangle is 30mm long, and the total length of the lariat chain is 24". All my beads are handmade with local glass and digitally annealed for strength and durability. This piece is on sale at a great price! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=96380 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:10:03 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=96369 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=96369"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/10734_product_2122191744_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This fine silver hammered bangle evokes water, figuratively and literally. Hidden in the hammered texture on the silver is the word "water," created to be seen only on close inspection. Two silver lined beads also adorn this bangle, one in Aurora2 glass, the other in sterling blue glass, both made by Bullseye. All beads are handmade by me and digitally annealed. The finished bangle is tumble hardened and polished, then oxidized for a more complex look. This bangle is from my Rustic Series. The bangle is almost 2.5" across for an inner diameter at the widest point. This bangle is currently wearing a great sale price! Great for water lovers everywhere! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=96369 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 11:37:54 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=96236 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=96236"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/10734_product_1036586689_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Made with Odd Lot Serena's Blend Bullseye glass, this sparkly bracelet has glittering pale blue Swarovski crystals, Thai Hill trive silver coiled beads and disc beads, sterling wire handmade clasp and a handmade, fine silver heart charm dangle off the end of the piece. Bracelet is 8.25" long for a great, dangly fit. It can be adjusted as needed before I send it to you. This piece is on sale in the sale category right now, for $20 off! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=96236 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:57:42 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=92244 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=92244"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/10734_product_2071213305_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> A juiceglass focal, made with nougat glass, silvered french vanilla stringer, and red dots that made me think of the very beginning of spring when the buds just start to appear. The bead is placed on a handmade frame made out of sterling silver wire, with silver wire embellishments on either side of the bead and frame. This piece is hung on an 18" black rubber cord with a sterling silver clasp. The frame is tumble polished and hardened, then oxidized for a deeper, rustic look. All my beads are made with locally produced glass, digitally annealed, and cleaned in rainwater from my rainbarrels! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=92244 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:51:52 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=82213 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=82213"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/10734_product_1837336878_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> The second in my Drop series, this focal pendant is made from nougat and oddlot transluscent brown glass, swirled and formed into a uniquely shaped pendant. The glass piece is annealed and then wrapped in sterling silver wire, oxidized and polished with a brass brush to achieve a rustic finished look. The pendant is a huge 58mm long, and hung on an 18" sterling silver snake chain. It looks like polished wood, but has the heft and beauty of art glass. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=82213