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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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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.



*dark areas are camera reflections in the glaz...

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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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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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Raku Pod Form Beads - $17.00

Beads inspired by seed pods. Deep plum copper/blue/violet and luscious opalescence, plus lots of color surprises as well. The scalloped facets always make the glaze do something different from the surrounding area: the result? A lot of color variants! These make you want to just keep turning and turning them. 18mm dia. Set of 10 exactly as pictured.

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Raku Dragonfly Panel Pendant - $15.00

A superb raku pendant with stunning colors! Three dragonflys arranged in a pleasing motif amongst a floral/leaf background. The center is a variety of golden blue-greens framed by a deep blue and copper- violet around the edges. Really gorgeous! Two wire loops are fired in place on each side.

L3.25" W1 3/8" Thickness 3/8" Flat Back/signed and dated.

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Raku Chrysanthemum Pendant - $13.00

This raku mum is bright copper with flashes blue, rose, and green highlights. A shiny metallic finish with a lot of depth and cool color highlights flashing here and there. A beautiful piece glazed with a rare raku glaze from a long out of print book. Dia. 1.25" Thickness 3/8" L (with bail)2" Flat back/signed/dated/nickle free bail.



*Some dark reflections are from the camera.





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Raku Bohemian Focal Bead - $7.00

A high gloss Raku focal with a French lace imprint texture and brilliant colors! Each side is unique:blues, gold, bronze, violet with amazing iridescence!

Hang alone or incorporate into a design. Painted by fire, kissed by smoke!

30mm L, 12mm Square. Center hole 2mm. You will receive this focal as pictured.



*Dark spots are camera reflections and not in the glaze.



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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 Set of 10 as pictured.

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Stoneware Underglazed Geologic Texture Beads - $17.00

Beads painted in an impressionistic style with many of the same colors on my stoneware underglaze pendant so these would make great accompanying focals. Naturalistic and organic. Durable white stoneware with permanent colors. Fired to 2200 degrees F.

L 17mm W 12mm Square , Center hole 2mm Set of 10 as pictured.

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Raku Pinch Beads - $17.00

Raku beads with a little pinch!

A metallic gloss raku bead with loads of intense raku color effects that range the color spectrum. Intensely and intricately colorful and a myriad of color effects that are varied and complex. L19mm W12 mm Center hole 2 mm

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



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Raku Barn Owl Pendant - $13.00

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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Butterfly Faery Raku Pendant - $13.00

Raku Butterfly Faery painted by fire and kissed by smoke!

An awesome copper raku butterfly faery bathed in the glow of sunset. A deep color copper with a satin metallic sheen and gorgeous highlights. The raku gods danced all over this one. Amazing! 2 Wire side loops fired in place for inclusion in your necklace design.

L 2.25" W 1 3/8" Th. 5/16" Flat back, signed and dated.


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Raku Butterfly Mask Faery Pendant - $13.00

A raku pendant 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.



*dark areas are camera reflections in the glaze



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When the kiln reaches 1850 degrees, t...

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Raku Batik Textile Stamp Pendant - $13.00

Textile stamps are used throughout Asia to decorate fabric with imprinted ink designs. The stamp used for this pendant was carved out of pear wood. Although a lot of these wood stamps are old, many are from the 1930's to the 60's, they are difficult to date. They make great textured imprints for clay and I love using them to make pendants. This flower is a classic motif. The depth of the pattern allows for th...

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Dragon Goddess Pendant - $13.00

Splendid details under a gorgeous satin matte metallic raku glaze. Awesome blue shading to deep violet rose with wonderful transitions! Smashingly gorgeous!!

L2 3/8" W1 3/8" Thickness 5/16" Nickle free bail.



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Barn Owl Pendant - $13.00

Beautiful details set off by a naturalistic warmth and an earthy finish buffed to a soft matte surface. Black is impregnated into the texture to create contrast. Subtle color highlights and majestic presence! Two wired loops fired in place on each side.

L 2 9/16" W 1 7/16" Th .25"

Durable White Stoneware fired to 2200 degrees, color permanent.

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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 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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Brother Sun, Sister Moon Pendant - $13.00

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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Raku Pod Form Beads - $17.00

Beads inspired by seed pods. copper/blue/violet, but lots of color surprises as well. The scalloped facets always make the glaze do something different from the surrounding area: the result? A lot of color variants with many surprises! These make you want to just keep turning and turning them. 18mm dia. Set of 10 exactly as pictured.

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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 high gloss 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 ...

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Raku Heart Pendant - $13.00

Painted by fire and kissed by smoke! A subtle lace textured raku pendant with deep rich blue and gold-bronze, and copper-rose colors. A high sheen metallic crackle finish with great color flash transitions that bring out the surface texture. Two holes 3/16" dia. can accommodate chain, cord, or ribbon. Flat back, signed and dated.

W2.25" H1 2.25" Thickness3/16" Signed and dated.





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Metro Green Square Tube Beads - $17.00

A fun bead with crinkle cut ends. This amazing gloss glaze shows even the most delicate details such as this very subtle texture impressed into the clay. A warm toasty color that turns green where thick and further enhanced by iron speckles! Love this glaze!

High fired durable stoneware, 2200 degrees.

L19mm by 12mm Sq. Hole 2mm. You will receive this set of 10 as pictured.

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Stoneware Sunflower Bracelet Focal - $13.00

This sunflower motif has a great details and Easter egg colors. Wonderful flecks of color sprinkled throughout this piece provide a visual feast for the eyes! A wire loop fired in each side for inclusion in your bracelet design. Curved to fit a wrist and buttery smooth back.

L2.5" H 1" Thickness 3/8" Signed and dated.



Durable Stoneware ceramic fired to 2200 degrees, color permanen...

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Raku Dragon Queen Pendant - $13.00

Raku Dragon Queen Pendant.

Metallic copper with fantastic blue highlights illustrating all the details. Soft satin sheen and excellent details. Gorgeous! L2 1/8 W1.25 Th.25"

Nickle free bail and very sturdy jump ring.

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Raku Bohemian Focal Bead - $6.00

A high gloss Raku focal with a twirly bumpy texture and brilliant colors! Each side is unique.

Hang alone or incorporate into a design. Painted by fire, kissed by smoke!

24mm L, 17mm Dia. Center hole 2mm. you will receive this focal as pictured.



*Dark spots are camera reflections and not in the glaze.



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When the kiln reaches 1850 degrees, the red hot pie...

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Raku Focal Bead - $7.00

Large Raku Focal with an antique lace pattern imprint. Each side is different and the colors change from side to side as well. High gloss metallic. Detailed texture and deep saturated colors! Substantial enough to be alone on a cord yet can easily accommodate inclusion of other elements as well.

L1 1/8" by 5/8" SQ. Center hole 1/8"

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Raku Cross Pendant - $13.00

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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Brother Sun, Sister Moon Bracelet Focal - $13.00

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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