This is my first attempt at micro-macrame jewelry, also known as cavandoli knotting. The pattern and design are from the book: Beaded Macrame Jewelry by Sherri Haab. I used materials that I had on hand; Irish waxed linen thread, small beads and a shank button. The book is a handy guidepost with clear illustrations, design […]
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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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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 »Garden Inspired Paper Doll
I’ve been on a paper doll fairy kick for the last month or so. Something so fun about making these little ladies. The inspiration for this one came from planting ocotillo seedlings in the garden. It’s a late evening affair these past few weeks. Too hot during the daylight hours for me to even think […]
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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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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