lampwork beads made by me in my home studio


lampwork beads made by me in my home studio and jewerly made with
fine silver, sterling silver, crystals, pearls and other lovely findings


Monday, March 26, 2007

Free Frit!

I ordered frit (which is little bits of crushed glass in colourful mixtures that I roll the hot bead in to add more colour, interest, depth) from a place in the states and when the package came I realized it was not what I ordered. I looked at the invoice and the order actually belonged to Ulrike in Germany. The lady who sent me the frit said to keep it as a gift (whoo hoo! there were 9 different ones) and she would send mine ASAP.

The beads on the right side and bottom of the picture have been made using the 'lemon grass' frit over silver leaf on dark ivory. Oooooo! I made enough for a complete set - pendant, bracelet, earrings, and cell phone charm. I really love the effect!

Back to the studio today for more. I was supposed to be making 'earring' beads and that was it but I got distracted by my creative side.

Sunday, March 25, 2007

New jewelry
























I realized that 16" & 18" chains are very limiting and I needed to branch out. Hmmm, what better than silk cord and lovely Chinese knots? This is called a Prosperity Knot. You can make it with 2 colours of cord for an even lovelier effect. Since this was my first, I just went with one colour. I just have to figure out how to securely fix the cord ends with a clasp. The first one I glued on using a recommended expoxy, came off with a light tug. Argghh!

Very very very busy getting ready for the sale on April 14. Did I mention this? It is at the Bellevue Hall from 10 am -4 pm.

Monday, March 5, 2007

Casey "the cat" or K.C. ("kitty cat")


How the cat spends her day... Squirrel is oblivious to what is on the other side of the glass.


Squirrel mooning cat.

Squirrel escapes yet again.
(Casey's thought bubble) You have taunted me for the last time you furry rat!