Sunday, November 11, 2018

Coral Orange Large Hole Bead, Handmade Lampwork Bead, Bracelet Bead withSilver


This is a gorgeous rich coral orange handmade lampwork bead with a 5mm large hole size and fits on my personal Pandora bracelet. It has .999 fine silver around the middle of this vibrant glass bead.


Coral Orange Large Hole Bead Handmade Lampwork Bead with Fine Silver
  Coral Orange Large Hole Bead, Handmade Lampwork Bead, Bracelet Bead with Silver

My artisan glass charms fit trendy European charm bracelets including Pandora, Trollbeads, Biagi, Chamilia, Capri, Caspia, add a bead jewelry, snake bracelets and omega necklaces.

Each bead has been slipped onto my personal Pandora bracelet for fitting. My lampwork glass charm beads have about a 4.6 to 5mm hole so they will fit most chains, nylon, silk, ribbon, rubber and leather cords. Add them to a black leather necklace for a quick and easy way to expand your jewelry collection for instant new accessories and styles.

Handmade lampwork beads and glass charms created by me, Covergirlbeads glass artist, Charlotte Hayes. I make them one at a time in my studio, digitally kiln anneal them for strength and durability and clean them using a dremel. They are unique beads made in the USA and made in Texas. 



Sold individually by the bead
Measures 14mm x 7mm
Hole Size 5mm


These beautiful handmade beads can be found in  my Large Hole Beads section in my Covergirlbeads Artfire Store.






Saturday, November 10, 2018

Red Creek Jasper and Amber Necklace, Handmade Gemstone Jewelry Gift for Women



red creek jasper and amber necklace gift idea for women



Named after the towering sandstone bluffs and cliffs found at the Rainbow Valley Conservation Area in the Outback of Australia, the WURRE DREAMS handmade necklace definitely contains the multitude of earthy colors found on the majestic (and humbling) land. The one of a kind necklace features amazing Red Creek jasper gemstone ovals in softly muted shades of mustard yellow, olive green, medium tan, burnt red and dark eggplant, mimicking picturesque sunset colors. The Rainbow Valley Conservation Area is on the traditional lands of the Upper Southern Arrernte people and is known to them as Wurre.




To perfectly complementing the Red Creek jasper, golden amber with dark honey amber rondelles were used between each jasper oval, separated by 3 mm sterling silver beads. Three amber rodelles were used at the back of the necklace right before the clasp. I wish you could see how the lovely amber captures the light and positively radiates glowing goodness! *** Please note, the amber used in the necklace is real amber but not “natural” amber. The amber used to create the rondelles was melted and reformed under great pressure, called pressed or reconstructed amber (approximately 80% of amber today is pressed amber). 

To finish the unique, earthy necklace, a hammered sterling silver hook clasp set was used. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog designs, the Australia-inspired WURRE DREAMS necklace is a perfect gift idea for the woman who loves one of a kind artisan created jewelry.


  • Red Creek jasper ovals: app. 19 mm x 14 mm (at the thickest point in the middle)
  • Amber rondelles: app. 8 mm x 5 mm
  • Metal: sterling silver and pewter (daisy spacers)
  • Clasp: hammered sterling silver hook clasp set
  • Length: app. 18.5” / 46.9 cm


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Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Dog Paw Print and Heart Copper Earrings, Fuchsia Pink Agate Handmade Jewelry


The LOVE MY DOG earrings are very meaningful: when sold 1/2 of the purchase price will be donated to the local Humane Society. These handmade earrings are part of my one of a kind "Dog Rescue" jewelry line. The beauties feature individually artisan created pure copper charms with a raised dog paw print surrounded by a heart. Glowing fuchsia pink agate ads glorious color with copper and sterling silver to finish the earrings. Created for the woman who adores her dog(s), especially if they are rescues, and who loves unique artisan made jewelry, the LOVE MY DOG earrings were carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs


  • Copper paw print and heart charms: app. 14 mm x 14 mm x 1 mm
  • Faceted fuchsia agate : app. 6 mm
  • Metal: copper and sterling silver
  • Earwires: sterling silver French hooks with copper bead accent
  • Length: just a little less than 2" / 5.1 cm


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Monday, March 7, 2016

Lavender Blue Lampwork Earrings, Rustic Sterling Ovals Handmade Jewelry




The "Luscious in Lavender" handmade earrings feature artisan lampwork glass beads that color shift from lavender purple in natural light to a bluish lavender in indoors light.  The lampwork beads dangle from hammered sterling silver ovals and are capped top and bottom with leafy, lead free pewter bead caps.  Sterling silver earwires finish the "Luscious in Lavender" beauties that were designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs.


  • Lavender lampwork glass beads: app. 12 mm x 9 mm; color shift glass
  • Hammered sterling silver ovals: app. 14 mm x 10 mm
  • Bead caps: lead free pewter; leaf design
  • Metal: sterling silver and pewter
  • Earwires: sterling silver French hooks
  • Length: app. 2” / 5.1 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires



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Sunday, March 6, 2016

Sacred Scarab Pendant Necklace, Handmade Jewelry Egyptian Faience



You don't need to "walk like an Egyptian" to love wearing this handmade scarab pendant and pearls necklace, named KHEPRI. You just need to enjoy the beauty and the symbolism involved in the one of a kind design! Taking center stage of the handmade necklace is an ancient looking, Egyptian sacred scarab pendant created in faience style ceramic. The scarab pendant is highlighted with medium brown freshwater pearls with a copper flash. Copper beads and a copper toggle clasp finishes the earthy beauty that can be worn to a dress up or dress down event. The unique KHEPRI necklace designed and hand crafted by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs for the woman who has a need to wear artisan jewelry. 




  • Scarab beetle pendant: app. 60 mm (2.4" from wing tip to wing tip) x 30 mm x 12 mm
  • Freshwater pearls: app. 7 mm x 6 mm
  • Metal: copper
  • Clasp: rope patterned copper toggle clasp set
  • Length: app. 18" / 45.7 cm long
  • Pendant drop: app. 1.2" / 30 mm




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Tuesday, March 1, 2016

A thoughtful gift for St. Patrick's Day, hammered copper cross pendant wire wrapped with green Czech glass beads.

* Copper 99.9% purity.
* Cross pendant, 1 1/4 inches long by 3/4 inch wide.
* Wire wrapping around center of the cross
* Swarovski round crystal is the middle crystal, with two smaller Czech fire polished crystals on both sides.
* Copper link necklace, 18 inches long, and can be extended to 20 inches.
* Copper lobster claw clasp.

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Monday, February 29, 2016

Bronze Dog Paw Print Handmade Earrings, Ivory Lampwork Artisan Jewelry


The PAW PRINTS ON THE HEART handmade earrings are perfect beauties for any woman who loves dogs, especially if the dogs are rescues. The earrings feature sweet artisan made, rustic looking paw print on hearts charms cast bronze with a more golden color. To highlight the paw prints and hearts, etched ivory artisan made lampwork glass beads and faceted reddish brown Czech glass nuggets were stacked above the charms. Sterling silver earwires finish the dangle earrings. Since the PAW PRINTS ON THE HEART earrings are part of my “Rescue Dog” line of jewelry, one half (½) of the purchase price will be donated to the local Humane Society when sold. Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs designed and handmade the earrings for the woman who loves wearing one of a kind jewelry and has many, many paw prints on the heart. 


  • Bronze paw print heart charms: app. 21 mm (including loop) x 13 mm x 1 mm
  • Ivory lampwork glass beads: app. 10 mm x 8 mm; etched matte finish
  • Czech glass nuggets: app. 7 mm x 7 mm; Picasso finish for an aged look
  • Metal: bronze, copper and sterling silver
  • Earwires: sterling silver French hooks with copper bead accents
  • Length: app. 2.5” / 6.5 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires


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Sunday, February 21, 2016

Cottontail Rabbit In A Bush - Filet Crochet Art Handmade by RSS Designs In Fiber





I live in the Antelope Valley - a High Desert Valley in Southern California surrounded by Mountains (South, West and North) and Desert to the East and I have seen Little Wild Brown Rabbits with White Cottontails running around - usually heading for some bush - or down a rabbit-hole.  I think they are so cute!

So I created a Filet Crochet chart with a Rabbit, small desert plant - surrounded by textured leaves - and Crocheted it!

The finished Crocheted piece is 11 1/4 Inches Wide by 8 1/4 Inches High - and is available in my Bonanza Booth under "Direct From The Artist - Textile Art" , where you can get all the details.

It can be used as:
  • Table Decor
  • Wall Hanging
  • Pillow Top or Applique
  • Sew-on Applique on Bag or Clothing or any Fabrics


Here are some Closeup Photos to see the Filet Crochet details clearly:

Rabbit


Rabbit with Desert Plant


Detail of Textured Leaves in Border


Dog Paw Print Pendant and Turquoise Necklace, Copper Gemstone Handmade Artisan Jewelry



Show you care deeply about your faithful, four footed friend when wearing this unique, handmade necklace, appropriately named PAWS FOR A CAUSE. The unique necklace was created with rescue dogs in mind (such as our handsome Seamus), or those waiting for a forever home. Created with an artisan hand stamped copper paw print pendant, turquoise rounds, and copper, it will proclaim to the world your love for your dog. Beaded jewelry that was designed and carefully hand crafted by Catherine of Shadow, one half (½) of the purchase price of the PAWS FOR A CAUSE necklace will be donated to a local dog rescue society.  It is a perfect gift for anyone who loves a beautiful canine soul. 




  • Copper paw print pendant: app. 26 mm x 1.5 mm; artisan handmade
  • Turquoise rounds: app. 8 mm
  • Metal: copper
  • Clasp: copper toggle clasp with extender links
  • Length: app. 18” - 19.5” / 45.7 cm - 49.5 cm
  • Pendant drop: app. 1” / 2.54 cm including copper jump ring bail



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Soft Rose Quartz Gunmetal Chain Niobium Chandelier Earrings

Soft and precious rose quartz makes "Kayla's Hope" chandelier earrings a reflection of both the softer side and sexier side of love. The soft pink really stands out against the darker gunmetal chain and empire link. To begin I selected Grade A rose quartz rounds which came from Brazil and created hand-wrapped links with filigree gunmetal bead caps on each end. These links were attached to beautifully detailed Empire links from TierraCast in a gunmetal finish.
Rose Quartz Chandelier Earrings 

The entire chandelier was then attached to black niobium ear wires which were embellished by me using small gunmetal saucer beads. On top of the saucer beads I added genuine Swarovski Austrian crystals in a shade called rosewater opal. Swarvoski is renowned for their gorgeous laser cut crystals. Niobium is a metal that is closely related to titanium. Never coated or containing any harsh metals which makes them perfect for anyone with metal-sensitive ears. 


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