The cooler temperatures have inspired the creation of some “fibula” pins using copper and lampwork beads. The center heart design courtesy of a wire wrap tutorial by “Jewlie Beads” (Julie Sigmund). I’m not much for following exact directions, so the heart has my own spin on the pin.
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Painted Desert Lampwork Beads
It’s been hot this summer, but I did manage to get in a few hours of torch time last week. I call this batch “Painted Desert” I like the black and white combined with color. Watch for these in the future in additional hues.
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The torch is set up and running again. Making more big hole beads as requests come in for beads to put on Pandora, Biagi, Camilla and Troll Bracelets and Necklaces. All of the sudden these beads appear to be in demand with the locals. Having great fun making them.
Read the rest of this entry »Caramel Sky Lampwork Necklace and Earrings
I had one day last week in the studio and this lampwork focal bead, necklace and earring set is the result. Soft powder blue and yummy caramel brown.
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Another big hole bead.
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Another new venture in the most absorbing world of glass bead making. Pretty satisfying grinding away at the glass and exposing the surprise under the surface. Mind you it is time consuming to polish that little bead after all the fun of the grinding is done.
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Another ultra fine day in the Mojave Desert. This piece was a reworked focal for a fabulous person named Dr. Clarissa. She takes great care of the critters at the nursery and has been especially good to my lil critter. Many small lampwork beads for a BIG THANKS>Big thanks.
Read the rest of this entry »Star Stacks and Serged Silk Ribbons
Yes. I do it all or try to do it all. Make the beads and the ribbons and dye the ribbons too. It has finally cooled off, but I’ve been too busy to play with fire. Hiking and visting a friend on Mount Charleston, subbing a few yoga classes, a road trip to Santa Barbara […]
Read the rest of this entry »Flat Lap Tidal Wave- Side Two
Side two of the flat lap, cold worked lampwork bead. Very organic and wave like. Looks like the ocean all churned up. This one went home with a very nice couple from Missouri. I really enjoy it when great folks get one of my favorite beads. Enjoy!
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One of my first cold worked lampwork beads. I left it unpolished and like the effect. It reminds me of a sea bird diving for fish.
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