Here’s what we do when it snows in Las Vegas. Actually it snows almost every winter in Blue Diamond, but it usually does not accumulate or stick around very long. It reminded me of winters spent in New England. Except for the desert plants dusted with snow. I’m glad the effects don’t last as long […]
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thebeadingyogini – flat lapping is FUN
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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Wow abundance in nature…this San Pedro took it to the limit today. There must be at least a dozen or more blooms on this San Pedro cactus. Cacti are strange plants, some years nothing and then bam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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.
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What can I say, messing around with wire again when I should be working. Oh wait playing around with wire is working if you are a wire wrapper. It’s all so twisted sometimes.
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This bracelet was made using a technique from Stephanie Sersich. I think it’s called Treasures style bracelet. Using waxed linen and cotton and weaving the beads. The Beading Yogini.
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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 »Swirling Dervish Turquoise Pendant
Yes, yet again, another wicked wire wrap. I really like turquoise and wire wrap is my first love when it comes to jewelry creation. I guess it’s the free form aspect that draws me to wire wrap. I also exhibit “controlled fidgeting” behavior. So it gives me something to constructively fidget with and wha-LA!
Read the rest of this entry »Back to the torch
I had a great week torching and hope to get some photos of the beads posted soon. But first…where is that camera?
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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