Where has June gone?

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I have been working on the silvered ivory bead with black scrolls and am really happy with the results. The base bead is made with ivory coloured glass rolled in silver foil which gives it that antique earthy look. The 2 at the top are my latest attempts which are the most scrolly whereas the 2 at the bottom, done earlier in the month, are similar but the scroll design is a little looser. Also I was able to bring the silver sheen to the beads which gives a really warm glow to them. One set of the beads at the top of the picture are for a lady who has been very patient I hope! ;-]

Makn' jewelry

Here are 2 necklaces, well 3 actually since the florite one is actually 2 separate pieces that can be worn together. The other is heavy looking but I loved the stones some much I wanted to wear them all at once. It is made of fossil coral.

Another one before the sale

I have more stuff to post but I must go to bed. Made more bracelets, more earrings, more pendants. Got to put on a good show for the ladies in the hometown. Leave tomorrow and hope I don't see snow when I come home.

Apparently, I like to make scrolly designs

I searched the internet to find chokers that had clasps small enough to slide a bead over. I found these! So simple and they show off the bead without a lot of fuss for all those who say "I don't like to wear fussy jewelry." Now you have no excuse. You can change the beads to suit your mood or your outfit or your bracelet or your earrings. Oh so many possibilities!

Another sale!

I am preparing for a sale hosted by a friend this weekend. Wanted to have these new bracelets to show. They are kinda fun. The black & red and the black & white both have toggles which can be adjusted to the buyer's wrist size. Very cool idea don't ya think? I loved the streaky coral and lavender so much when I made it the first time that I had to make it again.

Mothers' Day is almost here!

How much do we love Moms? Lots, especially when Moms really love us and what we do!

Here's one for Mom. Such a happy bracelet!

Electric!

My favourite Moretti colour is Striking Electric Yellow. It is called striking because the colour does not occur without some coaxing. The glass, once shaped, must cool slightly and then be reintroduced to the heat of the flame to bring out the desired colour. The pendants seem to have a light within - a glow almost electric.