Saturday, May 26, 2012

Raku Square Tube Oceanic Beads - $11.00

Set of 6 beads as pictured. A soft satin copper matt raku over an Oceanic inspired pattern. South Seas inspired, reminiscent of Polynesian/New Zealand carvings. When I see this design in Oceanic art, I see waves, shark fins, mountain peaks, and palm trees. Lots of very pretty color highlights that are revealed as you turn each bead.

18mm by 13mm SQ. Center hole 2mm



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Raku Scarab Focals - $17.00

A plump classic scarab focal and 2 accompanying scarabs. Gloss metallic finish.

One at L32mm W24mm 14mm Thick

and two at L27mm W19mm Thickness 11mm Center Hole 2-3mm

Three scarab focals as pictured.



*dark spots are camera reflection and not in the glaze.



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Raku Lace Heart Pendant - $15.00

An antique French lace patterned raku pendant with deep rich blue, copper, and rose colors. A satin matte metallic finish with great color speckles that bring out the detailed texture. Two holes 3/16" dia. can accommodate chain, cord, or ribbon. Flat back, signed and dated.

W2 3/8" H2 3/8" Thickness3/16"

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Raku Lace Heart Pendant - $15.00

An antique French lace patterned raku pendant with deep rich blue, copper, and rose colors. A satin matte metallic finish with great color speckles that bring out the detailed texture. Two holes 3/16" dia. can accommodate chain, cord, or ribbon. Flat back, signed and dated.

W2 3/8" H2 3/8" Thickness3/16"

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Raku Horned Owl Pendant - $14.00

A majestic horned owl pendant with spendid raku effects. He sits on a branch basking in the light of the full moon preparing for a long night on the wing. Brilliant blue and copper with violet rose highlights on an intense satin matte glaze. Truly painted by fire and kissed by smoke.

L 2 9/16" W 1 7/16" Th .25" Flat back. Nickle free bail.

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Raku Focal Set - $11.00

Three Bohemian Raku focals with lavish texture and smashing colors! High gloss sheen. Each side is unique. Should make a stunning necklace! Painted by fire and kissed by smoke!

2 round tubes 17mm L,12mm Dia. Center focal 32mm L, 17mm Square. Center holes 2mm. Perfect for ribbon or cord.



*dark spots are camera body reflections



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Raku Cross Pendant - $14.00

An intense metallic copper satin matte Raku with gorgeous highlights! A beautiful texture adds ornamentation. Gorgeous Fire Roasted Raku!

H 3 3/8" W 1.5" Thickness 3/16" Nickle free bail.

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Raku Dragon Queen Pendant - $14.00

Raku Dragon Queen Pendant.

Fiery Metallic copper with High gloss surrounding a satin matte applied only to the face. Striking contrast! Smashing!!

L2 1/8 W1.25 Th.25"

Nickle free bail and very sturdy jump ring.



*dark spots are camera body reflections



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Raku Bead Mix - $11.00

An eclectic selection of my most popular raku beads. Six raku beads, perfect for that asymmetrical necklace or split them up amidst several projects. A variety of beautiful colors from satin matt to high gloss. Fun raku eye candy! Bring forth your inner Bohemian!

L12mm to 18mm You will receive this set of 6 as pictured.



*dark spots are camera body reflections



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Raku Bead Mix - $11.00

An eclectic selection of my most popular raku beads. Six raku beads, perfect for that asymmetrical necklace or split them up amidst several projects. A variety of beautiful colors from satin matt to high gloss. Fun raku eye candy! Bring forth your inner Bohemian!

L12mm to 18mm You will receive this set of 6 as pictured.



*dark spots are camera body reflections



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Jumbo Raku Button - $8.50

Large high gloss raku button with brilliant varied colors on a spiral and star pattern background.

Gorgeous Raku!! Signed on the back.



2" dia by .25" thick 2-holes 1/8" dia.





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Brother Sun, Sister Moon Pendant - $14.00

I like to illustrate my pendants in the fashion of pen/ink, watercolor illustrations reminiscent of classic children's books. Black serves to capture details and provide contrast to the delicate and subtle colors that highlight certain features. This focal is charming and evocative. No two will ever be alike as I continually reinterpret. Each firing is unique as well in the final outcome. Durable White stoneware,...

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Brother Sun, Sister Moon Pendant - $14.00

I like to illustrate my pendants in the fashion of pen/ink, watercolor illustrations reminiscent of classic children's books. Black serves to capture details and provide contrast to the delicate and subtle colors that highlight certain features. This focal is charming and evocative. No two will ever be alike as I continually reinterpret. Each firing is unique as well in the final outcome. Durable White stoneware,...

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3 Piece Raku Focal Set - $11.00

Three Bohemian Raku focals with lavish texture and brilliant colors! Shiny soft velvet gloss. Each side is unique. Should make a stunning necklace! Painted by fire and kissed by smoke!

2 square tubes 12mm L,13mm Sq. Center focal 30mm L, and 17mm by 15mm. Center holes 2mm. Perfect for ribbon or cord.



*dark spots are camera body reflections



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Raku Hummingbird Pendant - $14.00

Gorgeous raku with high shine and candy like colors. Colorful and iridescent and wonderfully changeable depending on how you hold it.Two hummingbirds in mid flight are sipping nectar from flowers. Lots of detail that is wonderfully accentuated by perfectly placed raku colors!

H.2.25" W. 1 3/8" Thickness .25" Flat backed. Nickle free bail.

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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Raku Round Tubes - $11.00

Six metallic satin matte lustre Raku tube beads with a brilliant array of colors. Copper, blue, silver, green, gold, violet to name a few. Sensual wavy line texture.

L3/4" (18mm) Dia 7/16" (11mm) Center hole 2 mm

You will receive this set as pictured. Set of 6.







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Raku Scarab Focals - $10.00

Two plump classic scarab focals to use either as central pieces or to compliment a scarab pendant. Satin matte metallic lustre. Great colors on these 2 beauties!

L27mm W19mm Thickness 11mm Center Hole 2-3mm

Two scarab focals as pictured.



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Raku Focal Set - $8.00

Three piece Raku focal set with a rich and brilliant raku colors! Each side is unique. Should make a stunning necklace!

2 round twirl beads 17mm Dia., Center focal L 35mm, 12mm Square. Center holes 2mm.



*dark areas are camera reflections and not in the glaze



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Raku Bead Mix - $18.00

An eclectic selection of my most popular raku beads. Ten raku beads, perfect for that asymmetrical necklace or split them up amidst several projects. A variety of beautiful colors from satin matt to high gloss. Fun raku eye candy! Bring forth your inner Bohemian!

L17mm to 24mm You will receive this set of 10 as pictured.





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Saturday, May 5, 2012

Raku Peace Dove Pendant - $16.00

An original design that I love to make. The peace dove's uplifted wings also serve as a capture for the necklace so it has the illusion of being suspended in mid-flight. The raku glaze is a satiny matte metallic gloss with great intense and vivid colors. The highlights are breath taking on this piece. Signed and dated L2 5/8" H2" Th3/16" to 3/8" String through the uplifted wings, opening is a...

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Raku Scarab Pendant - $14.00

A hand carved original Raku scarab pendant. This scarab has a soft satin lustre finish which shows off the metallic iridescent deep blues, violet, and copper colors quite effectively.It is a multi-fired piece which results in wild and wonderful color effects.



L1.75" W 1.25" Thickness 3/8" (10mm)

*dark areas are camera reflection only.



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Raku Moonface Pendant - $14.00

Painted by fire and kissed by smoke!

Rich jewel tones in every area on this moonface. Bright copper and gold blue with shiny cheek accents and forehead bindi float above the iridescent metallic satin semi-matte. Splendid example of raku!

Dia. 1 3/8" Flat back signed and dated. Nickle free bail.



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Raku Focal Set - $8.00

Three piece Raku focal set with a rich and brilliant raku colors! Each side is unique.

Flashy Bohemian raku focal! You will receive this set as pictured.

2 square tube beads 17mm L, 12mm Sq., Center focal L 35mm, 12mm Square. Center holes 2mm.



*dark areas are camera reflections and not in the glaze



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Raku Bead Mix - $18.00

An eclectic selection of my most popular raku beads. Ten raku beads, perfect for that asymmetrical necklace or split them up amidst several projects. A variety of beautiful colors from satin matt to high gloss. Fun raku eye candy! Bring forth your inner Bohemian!

L17mm to 24mm You will receive this set of 10 as pictured.





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Raku Barn Owl Pendant - $14.00

A raku Barn Owl with stunning colors. Superb coloration with highlights in all the right places. Beautiful details and marvelous color shifts give this owl romantic and mysterious elegance.

L2.5" W1.5" Thickness 3/8" Signed and dated. Nickle free bail.



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Home Is Where The Heart Is Pendant - $14.00

A raku pendant with exquisite copper, blue-green, and undertone colors. The glaze is a high gloss metallic which further enhances the deep colors. Painted by fire and kissed by smoke!

H 2" W 1 3/8" Th. 3/8" at thickest point. Nickle free bail.



*Dark areas are camera reflections and not in the glaze





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Home Is Where The Heart Is Pendant - $14.00

A variation of my "home is where the heart is" pendant. A cute little house is superimposed upon a heart. A raku pendant with exquisite copper, blue-green, and undertone colors. The glaze is a high gloss metallic which further enhances the deep colors. Painted by fire and kissed by smoke!

H 2" W 1 3/8" Th. 3/8" at thickest point. Pure Copper bail.



*Dark areas are camera ...

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Raku Round Tubes - $18.00

10 metallic satin matte lustre Raku tube beads with a brilliant array of colors. Copper, blue, silver, green, gold, violet to name a few. Sensual wavy line texture.

L3/4" (18mm) Dia 7/16" (11mm) Center hole 2 mm

You will receive this set as pictured. Set of 10.







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Raku Focal Set - $10.00

Eye candy alert!

Three chunky Raku focals with a twirly texture and brilliant colors! Each side is unique. Should make a stunning necklace!

2 rounds 19mm Dia., Center focal 25mm L, 17mm Dia.19mm Center holes 2mm.



*dark areas are camera reflections in the glaze



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Saturday, April 21, 2012

Recent Blog Article

I was asked to write a guest article for the Advertising And Promotion Team on Etsy Blog. The article went live on Wednesday, April 18. Please check it out and feel free to leave a comment or ask a question. Many thanks! Duane http://apteamonetsy.blogspot.com/2012/04/how-potter-became-bead-maker-by-duane.html

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Raku Button - $6.50

Square Button with a gloss satin matt metallic glaze on a smooth texture. The metallic colors are varied and rich! Beautiful gold, blue, violet combination. Very gorgeous!

1 1/8" Sq. .25" thick Holes 1/8" Will accommodate thick yarn. Signed/dated.



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Raku Pinch Beads - $18.00

EYE CANDY ALERT!! 10 Pinch beads with high gloss metallic sheen and oodles of color.This set of pinched tubes has captured so many colors, every side presents something new! Beautiful metallic finish! This will be a fun set to design with. L19mm W12 mm Center hole 2-3 mm

You will receive this set as pictured.



*dark spots are camera reflections



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Saturday, April 14, 2012

Round Spiral Raku Beads - $18.00

Fire roasted raku beads!

A set of 10 round raku beads with a spiral texture that winds around each bead. Splendid copper raku with intense color and high metallic sheen. Kissed by fire and caressed by smoke!

Center hole 2-3mm Dia.18-19mm

You will receive this set as pictured.



*dark spots are camera reflections



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Raku Square Tubes - $18.00

Set of 10 beads as pictured. A brilliant copper gloss raku over a subtle texture. Lots of very pretty color highlights that are revealed as you turn each bead. Flashy and artsy eye candy!

17mm by 13mm SQ. Center hole 2mm



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Raku Cross Pendant - $14.00

An intense metallic copper satin matte Raku with gorgeous color highlights! There is a brain coral texture that undulates beneath this thick glaze further enhanced by a fine network of crackles. Gorgeous Fire Roasted Raku!

H 3 3/8" W 1.5" Thickness 3/16" Nickle free bail.

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Raku Butterfly Mask Faery Pendant - $14.00

This woodland faery steps from the deep forest shadows into the rays of the setting sun bathed in dramatic color. The finish has a deep rich blue cast with copper/rose/violet splashed all over. Resplendently decadent! Painted with fire and kissed by smoke! Soft and mysterious.

L2.5" W1.5" Thickness 3/8" Signed/dated/nickle free bail.



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Raku Dragonfly Pendant - $14.00

Turquoise and teal blues with bright violet highlights give this pendant a flame roasted patina. A satin matte metallic finish lends itself to the saturated intensity of colors. Timeless and contemporary at once.

Dia.1.5" L (with bail) 2.25" Flat back/signed and dated. Pure copper bail.



*dark spots are camera reflections



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Raku Button - $7.50

A satin gloss metallic glaze with gorgeous colors on a leaf pattern texture. High areas of relief and the inset pattern make this visually interesting. The metallic colors are varied and rich! A blue base glaze with violet and sparklie gold highlights. Gorgeous!!

1 5/8" DIA. .25" thick Holes 1/8" Will accommodate thick yarn. Signed/dated.



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Large Raku Button - $7.50

A high sheen metallic glaze on an geometric design:the I Ching symbol of balance. High areas of relief and the inset pattern make this visually interesting. The metallic colors are varied and rich!

1.5" Square .25" thick Holes 1/8" Will accommodate thick yarn. Signed/dated.



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Saturday, April 7, 2012

Raku Criss Cross Round Tubes - $17.00

Intense multi-colored raku over a criss cross line texture. Copper with multi-color flashes all over. Lots of crazy beautiful color highlights that are revealed as you turn each bead. Bohemian Gypsy chunky beads!

17mm by 12mm Dia. Center hole 2mm Set of 10 beads as pictured.



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Raku Bead Mix - $17.00

An eclectic selection of my most popular raku beads. Ten raku beads, perfect for that asymmetrical necklace or split them up amidst several projects. A variety of beautiful colors from satin matt to high gloss. Fun raku eye candy! Bring forth your inner Bohemian!

L17mm to 24mm You will receive this set of 10 as pictured.

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Butterfly Panel Pendant - $17.00

A strikingly beautiful raku pendant with three butterflies amidst a floral leaf backdrop. Exquisite coloration: vivid blues, copper, and rose highlights with marvelous colors popping up here and there. A flame painted masterpiece! This is a large eye-catching focal!!

Signed and dated, 2 wires fired in place for stringing

L3" W1.5" Th.25"

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Raku Peace Dove Pendant - $16.00

An original design that I love to make. The peace dove's uplifted wings also serve as a capture for the necklace so it has the illusion of being suspended in mid-flight. The raku glaze is a satiny matte metallic gloss with great surface crackling. The intense coloration is breath taking on this piece. Signed and dated L2.75" H2" Th3/16" to 3/8" String through the uplifted wings, opening is a...

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Raku Round Twirl Beads - $17.00

Chunky Bohemian goodness!

Luscious multi-colored raku over a twirly line texture. Iridescent copper plum base with sparklie metallics floating on the surface. Lots of crazy beautiful opalescent color highlights that are revealed as you turn each bead. Flashy and artsy eye candy!

20mm Dia. Center hole 2mm Set of 10 beads as pictured.



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Raku Dragonfly Pendant - $13.00

Turquoise, violet and teal blues with bright copper highlights give this pendant a flame roasted patina. A satin matte metallic finish lends itself to the saturated intensity of colors. Timeless and contemporary at once.

Dia.1.5" L (with bail) 2.25" Flat back/signed and dated. Pure copper bail.

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Raku Bead Mix - $17.00

An eclectic selection of my most popular raku beads. Ten raku beads, perfect for that asymmetrical necklace or split them up amidst several projects. A variety of beautiful colors from satin matt to high gloss. Fun raku eye candy! Bring forth your inner Bohemian!

L17mm to 24mm You will receive this set of 10 as pictured.

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Raku Round Tubes - $17.00

Luscious multi-colored raku over a subtle wavy line texture. Copper base with multi-color flashes floating on the surface. Lots of crazy beautiful color highlights that are revealed as you turn each bead. Flashy and artsy eye candy!

17mm by 12mm Dia. Center hole 2mm Set of 10 beads as pictured.



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Raku Moonface Pendant - $13.00

This is serenity personified. It has warmth and an inner glow. Deep lustrous finish and an intense raku finish. Flame kissed and smoke caressed. A fine example of raku!

Dia. 1 1/8" Signed/dated. Flat back. Nickle free bail.



*dark areas are camera reflections in the glaze



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Raku Button - $7.00

A satin matt metallic glaze with a multitude of gorgeous colors on a geometric pattern. High areas of relief and the inset pattern make this visually interesting. The metallic colors are varied and rich. The color run the gamut. Rare effect!!

1.25" DIA. 5/16" Thick 2 Holes 1/8" Will accommodate thick yarn. Signed/dated.



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Dolphin Faery Raku Cabochon - $13.00

A striking example of raku that illustrates the dance of fire and the kiss of smoke resulting in a resplendent cabochon.

She is a dryad, a water spirit in Greek mythology. Female spirits of nature (faeries), who preside over the rivers and seas live amongst the coral and this one favors dolphins. The sunrise colors reflected in this piece are reminiscent of a Maxfield Parrish painting.

L 2.5" W 1 ...

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