KnattyDreadz--What does that mean?

It means: wonderful stringers, frit, and shards on Etsy! Ask me how I know.

From what I know about the proprietor of KnattyDreadz on Etsy, he is in California and he loves frozen Snickers and lots of sugar. From what I understand, he thrives on sugar. If sugar is the key to his outstanding shards, stringers, frits, then, please, someone, send me some sugar!

Look at these gorgeous stringers in Knatty's store. These are labeled as Pandora Dark. Oh, my.












How about some gorgeous Chaledony frit. (I actually call it chardonay. It's like a fine wine, and the colors pop!)












Here's one of my favorites. You want to know how I know? I've ordered from knattydreadz myself. This particular shard is blown from Lo'IHI glass. Oh, my! Take a look at KnattyDreadz. You won't be disappointed.

Chalcedony by Gaffer

It's on my to do list: Order Chalcedony glass from Gaffer, but it's still not been done. Of course, there are other things on my to do list, but we won't mention them here, and they're not done either. I really hope to get my glass ordered this week! However, I was lucky enough to find KnattyDreadz on Etsy who has beautiful shards made from Chalcedony, and those I did order when he first opened his store. How do I say this? I LOVE CHALCEDONY! There was a learning curve for me, but once I got it, by golly, I got it.








This is the first bead I made using the Chalcedony shards and murrini I ordered from KnattyDreadz. I underworked the shards. The colors were only beginning to pop when I put the bead in the kiln. I wondered if the colors would explode in the kiln. They didn't, but I am still happy with this beads. I used the shards on a base of dark ivory.

















Bead 2 I worked in the hot flame for a longer time. The shards encircled the bead. In the open area, I added a murrini. The colors were starting to pop there when I put the bead in the kiln.

















This is my favorite bead using the Chalcedony shards. I used a base of black. Veins and flames of color exploded in this bead. I think I like this glass! I'd like to write more, but the pizza just arrived. I have to go eat. This bead is so nummy, I could eat it, but I'd rather wear it!