I have been down on the torch for the past couple of nights - since I have moved out of the laundry into the double garage it has made me more productive. Bigger space = Bigger Mess.
These are few creations that I have produced and listed on etsy over the last week.
This week has also seen my little Ella go to Prep - she has loved every day of it!
Here is the big reveal - it worked
So I made a bead directly onto the spoon - permanently fixed there to admire. Some of the silver plating on the spoon burnt off in little sections but I think it truly adds to the feel of the whole design. I will now be making more and trying to perfect the production skills.
While I was impatiently waiting for the kiln to slowly ramp down in temperature I had a play with some more copper and came up the the bracelet below - I am going to keep this one and see how it wears.
Took the family op shopping today - I sure it was not their cup of tea but they followed me around and helped me look for stuff. We went into Paddington, Rosalie, and Red Hill - finding places were easy as this is where Jim grew up and went to school - alot has changed over the last 40 years but the op shops seem to stay in the same places.
Was on the look out for items to incorporate in my jewellery designs and stumbled upon some lovely little spoons. Many creations are filling my brain cells at the moment and I have already tried one designs but just waiting for the kiln to cool down to see if my idea works, so you will have to stay tuned to see the photographic evidence of the attempt!
I bought an old patty cake tray to display my handmade beads in at my shop
Here are a couple of photos of the finished necklace that I will be donating to the Craft Hope for Haiti fund raising effort.
When I was making this necklace the ideas where just flowing and it came together really quickly - it has an amazing energy around it while it was being created. You know those moments when things just come together effortlessly.
We are heading to the Sunshine Coast this morning to take Ella to the beach - she starts Prep on Wednesday so a little family outing will be nice.
See you all later and have a good Australia Day Long Weekend!
I made some lampwork beads last night that I am going to donate to Craft Hope for Haiti to sell on etsy.
This fabulous group of people from Craft Hope have got together and formed a shop on etsy - all the proceeds from the sale of the donated items goes to Doctors without Borders. Donations are opening again soon so I would recommend you visiting - this is a great way to donate and send a little love world wide.
Here are the beads that I made last night - I may make them into a necklace before I submit my donation.
I also made a few more beads to make into items for the store
Well I have finished something today and already uploaded it to my etsy store. The following beads were lonely little orphans until they all got together and had a party - I stacked the three on a copper woven bail that I finished making today with the help of an awesome tutorial I bought. The large bead is made from boro and the two smaller ones are from Reichenbach glass. - I love the way the boro colours come out and are highlighted by the two solid soapy looking beads.
I have just headed over to Gay's blog - through a comment she left on my blog - and she is having a giveaway "a voucher for $80 to spend on lighting of your choice at Buyster. Whether you sew by hand or machine we all know that good lighting can make all the difference."
I also have a couple of new bookmark kits now available for sale - they are on my website now both kits retail at $12.00 each
I also now have a range of copper wire for sale as well
Beading can be fun and adventurous. Pull out some of your old buttons or buy some new ones - These examples use buttons that I sell for 20c each, a roll of 18g Artistic wire $9.95 and jump rings and a clasp - Woolah! "Cute as a Button" & "Cheap as Chips"
Happy New Year to you all.
I am really looking forward to 2010 it is going to be a fantastic year for all of us. I have a lot going on in the first couple of months of 2010 - I have a new logo and feel for my business which will be launched very shortly - those of you that visit my facebook fan page will have already seen one of the logo styles that will be featured in my new design. I also have my lovely daughter starting Prep at the end of this month so that will be very exciting for all involved! So I will be definitely be kept on my toes at the start of this year.
To start this year off I have a giveaway on my website - To enter the prize giveaway all you have to do is place an order of $30 or more before the 31st of January 2010.
You will win one of my new beading kits - Swarovski Boho Earrings - features sterling silver ear wires, and Swarovski crystals.
Good luck and Happy New Year!!
Hi Everyone - I have been absent from blog land for a little while now - but would like to let you know that I have an awesome giveaway on my Facebook Fan Page , head on over there and become a fan and leave a comment on the giveaway post and go into the draw to win one of my lovely designer lampwork bracelets. I will be drawing the winner on the 30 November and will also post the winner via twitter and on this blog.
Got to be in it to win it!!! -
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