Fridays are on Fire ~ Scrolling with the Divas

One lampworking skill that I would LOVE to master is scrolling on a bead. Scrolling is basically writing on a bead with glass, usually with a thinner rod of glass called a stringer. Stringer control takes lots of practice, but once you master it, you can make really fun designs on your beads. My Fire Diva friends have it down pat! So let's go scrolling with the Fire Divas:

Seriously, writing the Om symbol on a bead is just too cool. My friend Ema from emakaye made this Enameled Om Focal - amazing stringer control!

The scrolling gets sparkly over at Lutrick, where Lara has added swirls of goldstone to this gorgeous Christmas tree bead.

Scrolls can be melted in or left raised on the bead, like the metallic scrolls on this ivory cabochon by Lea at LAJewelryDesigns.

More raised swirly scrolls can be found on this Lace Sparkle set at susanlambert. I love how the raised scrolls add texture to the beads.

Scrolling can also be part of the bead design. Holly scrolled the flower stems on the backside of this funky Sugar Skull Bead. Want to see the front of the bead? Head to HollysFollyGlass on ArtFire.

Could the silver scrolling on this acorn bead at AshlynDesign be any more perfect? I'm so jealous of Lori's mad scrolling skills - stunning!

One more from Ema ~ this one is part of her new series of Balance beads she had fun creating, and you can read more about them at Ema K.

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Murrini Monday ~ Share the Love

Judging solely by the fact that I have a day on my blog devoted to murrini, you might think I'm a little obsessed with these tiny glass masterpieces. You would be right. But from the looks of my lampworking friends' shops, I know they enjoy it as much as I do. It's a shared love of murrini. Camp song, anyone?

So this week let's see what my murrini users in crime are up to. I know, don't end a sentence with a preposition.

My glassy friend Ema finally caved and purchased her first pack of murrini from lori and kim. From the looks of the gorgeous focal bead below, wouldn't you say it's about time?

This Field of Murrini Poppies bead popped up at emakaye recently, and I can't wait to see what Ema comes up with next!

I can spot lori and kim murrini anywhere.

I found some on this sweet turtle in my friend Eileen's shop. Groovy the Far Out Turtle is sporting some funky murrini, especially on his rear. Head to Dorset Hill Beads to see a shot of his backside.

My glassy friend Lara does some amazing things with murrini.

Chrysanthemum is a small focal bead, and I think it's outta this world! The murrini is from lori and kim, and the fabulous design is by Lutrick.

Ema, Eileen and Lara are all members of the Fire Divas Team on Etsy. Check out our blog ~ Fire Divas ~ lots of glassy goodness there!