Archive for the 'lampwork' Category
Raven Lampwork Bead Necklace and Earrings
I found this ceramic pendant at Bead Haven (great selection of beads in this store) in Las Vegas. I had this necklace designed in my mind for some time and it finally manifested this week. I added a polymer clay backing to the ceramic and filled the back of the pendant in with some […]
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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.
Read the rest of this entry »Devardi Glass- It’s stiff, but sweet colors!
I had the opportunity to play with some new glass stash this past week. The top photo features focal beads made entirely with Devardi Glass. It’s a glass that was introduced to the lampwork community this past year. It is a stiff glass and requires a little bit cooler flame than the glass from Italy. […]
Read the rest of this entry »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.
Read the rest of this entry »Big Hole Beads-Pandora, Troll, or Biagi
Finished up a special order this week for twenty big hole beads. These fit nicely on Pandora, Biagi and Troll bracelets.
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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.
Read the rest of this entry »thebeadingyogini – is the glass half full or half empty
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.
Read the rest of this entry »the beading yogini-oh my it’s gooey! NOT FOR SALE
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.
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