Marbles, Ladies, dresses,glass pendants…eye candy

This post is mostly for eye candy, and a little bit of technique critique purposes. So, enjoy!

This “lady in a dress” (this is #12) accomplished the skin and the dress with no blurring. I was happy with that. Looks like paint. (you can see the first few at an old post from here at WMC)

A number of customers ask me, “what should I do with this vertical hole bead?” I have taken some time to create some of my beads as pendants that slide onto a chain, or cord. The function is there, without having to make a pendant with wire. Simple. Everybody is happy.

I am finding myself venturing into other items, besides glass beads. Glass Marbles are one of them. Italian millefiori, and murrini is fascinating me. Taking these chips of glass and encasing them in clear soft glass is a beautiful creation. My most recent outcomes are impressive! No tool marks; just round and smooth, with organic floral petals.

You can see more of Sheila Morley’s work at her website.