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Kristen Frantzen Orr Glass Beads
2008-05-13 14:12:00 Kristen Frantzen Orr's handmade glass beads blend her love of nature with her background as a watercolor artist. A single bead can take hours to make, because she sculpts with molten glass over the flame of an oxygen-propane torch. To add detail to her work, she makes special canes from multiple colors of glass. By combining these components with layers of transparent colors, she creates depth and captures an exciting play of light.Examples of her work:After the beads have been annealed in a kiln to remove any internal stress, Kristen blends them into unique jewelry designs. This process, she says, is like framing a painting, by giving the beads a beautiful setting. For some of her pieces, she crochets spheres of fine silver, copper, or niobium wire. By stringing tiny seed beads onto the wire, she creates beaded-crocheted wire beads that resemble granulated gold.Kristen's work is in collections throughout the U.S., and in Japan, England, South Africa, and Australia. Her work has b...
The Hunt for Czech Glass Beads
2008-05-12 13:09:00 The Lone Beader is now back in Boston, MA - safe and sound. I really missed everyone, and I enjoyed reading all your comments. It was a long three weeks, but it sure went by quickly! I spent the first two weeks of my holiday in Prague, Czech Republic, and I made a quick stop in London, England on the way home. Prague is a beautiful city - probably the most mystical I've seen thus far, and its history is dark and intriguing. I can't wait to share with you all of my photos... My main reason for traveling to the Czech Republic was to learn a little more about the making of glass beads, as well as to search for some to bring home. After a few days of general sightseeing, I went out to search for beads.Above is a photo of the first shop I found located on Ujezd in Mala Strana. This shop sells a few lampworked beads, as well as seed beads, but it is really a beaded jewelry store. I enjoyed looking around here, but it really wasn't what I was looking for...The next day, I took a bus tr...
By: The Lone Beader
Recycled and Fair Trade Beads
2008-05-08 17:09:00 Autumn recently posted The Eco-Crafters List of Demands, asking green crafters what they would like to see stocked in the craft store of their dreams. Katherine Cota of Spindle Bell had quite a few...
By: Green Options
Heat Beads® BBQ Briquettes Guest Appearance at Steven Raichlen?s BBQU
2008-05-08 02:34:00 Coming up! Heat Beads® will be represented at Steven Raichlen?s BBQ University (June 1 to 4 and June 4 -7) in Colorado Springs, by Lee Gilmour, Managing Director of Australian Char, who will spend two days with the famous grill master, learning the secret art of char grilling, the American way. What?s more, Steven was ...
Anzac Day ? A great time to bring everyone together around the Heat Beads®
2008-04-24 08:56:00 There will be thousands of BBQ?s fired up across the country this weekend. What could be better after an early start at the dawn service or watching the Anzac Parade on TV? Our Anzac Day weekend kicked off a day early, with a feast of succulent BBQ delights cooked on an innovative little unit we discovered ...
My Beads and Charms Blog
2008-04-22 10:30:00 Hi Dears,Becoming a mother makes me feel as a complete woman.... :)Due to my 5 months of pregnancy, I can't create beautiful blings as many as last year.Everytime I sit to create the items longer than 15 mins, I have backache... :(That's the reason, I can't update my blog so frequently with my new creations... :(Hope you understand... :DI might be posting some new creations now and then... :DIf you don't want to miss new creations, do join my mailing list.... :)I just created another blog selling some flower beads imported from USA and Canada for those who wish to create beautiful things... :DDo visit my another blog : http://eaindriabeadsncharms.blo-gspot.com/Thank you for all your support......Best Regards,Eaindarhttp://eaindriac-reation.blogspot.com/
Flight of the Seed Beads
2008-04-20 10:00:00 Two years of blogging is hard work! I need a vacation! So, today, I'm headed to Prague, Czech Republic. Prague, or Praha, is a city I've always wanted to visit ever since I saw that INXS video. And, when I heard they made beads there, I knew I had to go.... So, all day yesterday, I did a little preparing for my trip. One thing I was thinking about was bringing some beadwork with me to do on the flight or in the hotel. I have packed beads to go before, but usually only on road trips. I read Jean Campbell's Tips For Beading on Vacation, and was amazed at all the different ideas people had. I'm actually amazed at how many people bring beadwork to do on vacation. It seems there's so much sightseeing to do and beer to drink - when would there ever be time??I thought about this, then I remembered Celticat. I thought, if she can make beaded dolls on the NYC subway, I can try this, too! I'm going to be away for 3 weeks, and that's a long time to go without doing any beadwork. I can'...
By: The Lone Beader
Jewelry made from tigers eye beads
2008-04-16 10:17:00 Getting bored with your conventional jewelry? You can always buy jewelry that has a little panache. Use the extra-ordinary and captivating jewelries made specially from the wonderful tiger’s eye beads. Beaded bracelet- This is a wonderful bracelet made by using the tiger’s eye beads. There are about 350 polished and free form tigers eye beads used here are of natural golden brown color like that of a tigers eye. These beads are drilled and they are strung together and interwoven into an elastic band to make a graceful bracelet for you. This bracelet fits all wrist sizes upto 8”.Rectangular shaped extra large pendant- it is a large-sized pendant made of sterling silver and tigers eye beads. It is a handicrafted piece with a very beautiful and fine golden chatoyancy. The pendant is 2.7” x 1.1” in length and width respectively. Sterling silver cuff links- Oval shaped tigers eye beads are used to make these crazy cuff links. They are handicrafted in sterling silver. Use them o...
Strands of Agate Beads
2008-04-04 15:50:00 Agate beads are semi precious stones that are used by many to make exquisite pieces of jewelry. You can create fantastic jewelry art by using lustrous agate beads with the different types of pearls and gemstones. It is advisable to purchase loose temporary strands of the agate beads to make use of your creativity. Let’s have a look on the different Strands of Agate Beads available to utilize them in the jewelry making process: The 4mm round agate beads on temporary strands; you will have about 92 beads on each strand that ranges upto 15.5” in length. The agates are derived from natural stones. These Agate beads are completely round in shape and are available in reddish brown color as well. 6mm round agate beads on temporary strands; in this strand, you will find about 60 beads on each strand that is 15.5” long. These beads are a bit longer than the above mentioned ones and are available in brown color. 8mm round agate beads on temporary strand- there are approximately 48 bead...
Sugar Beads
2008-04-01 14:10:00 I once thought Polymer Clay wasn't a medium for real jewelry designers. It was for stay-at-home moms who wanted a material they could play around with, to make a cute little ladybug charm or whatever, and throw it in their kitchen oven to bake. A few projects to break the monotony of being at home all the time, that would give them something to talk about and show to their friends. Boy, have I proved myself wrong! I have seen beads and jewelry that I NEVER would have dreamed could be made using polymer clay. Seafoam Blue Green Polymer Clay Sugar Beads Polymer Clay Sugar Beads Today I discovered sugar beads, and I found two methods of making them - one using teeny tiny micro beads, and the other using frit. Both begin as a polymer clay bead that is then rolled in the beads or the frit. Both are beautiful, but I like the micro bead version because it gives a more uniform shape. These are the modern version of vintage beads that were made of glass or Lucite. Each bead is formed...
By: Fashion Newsweek
Playing With Fire
2008-03-31 23:17:00 That’s me! This weekend was spent at Daddy’s and he had the torch all set up so I could make my first beads. Well, they all broke cuz we don’t have all the right materials yet, used pieces of broken bottles *smiles* and no bead release to get them off the rods…anyway, I got to turn ...
By: Tia's Brain
The fashionable, turquoise beads
2008-03-29 06:12:00 Turquoise beads are the very popular gemstones in the world. It is a beautiful blue-green stone that never goes out of fashion. It can turn any piece of jewelry into a masterpiece with its colors ranging from apple green to royal blue. These beads are popular for their versatility that they provide in its design and make the jewelry design an appealing one. If you want to create a popular and a trendy jewelry design, turquoise would be the right choice for you as it is in fashion for thousands of years. No matter, whatever the season is, turquoise remains the fashionable stone for years together. It is a very soft stone as compared to the other stones. So, take care that you don’t drop the turquoise stone even on the carpet. It can shatter and get chipped. The turquoise beads should not be stored with harder materials that will cause scratches or scraps in the beads. The bet way to store turquoise is to hang it. Turquoise is a stone that can be beaded even by an inexperienced bead...
How to make a necklace of beads
2008-03-27 16:28:00 Style is a matter of fashion that no one can compete. It depends upon individual tastes and preferences. If you want to take something unique by cutting own the heavy costs, you can make your jewelry at home. For this you will need different types of pearls and beads. The pearls band the beads can be selected depending on your choice. The pearls will add shimmer to your necklace; whereas the beads will bring about a little sparkle. Take a wire of 9” in length and thread it with a needle on one of its side. Start stringing four beads of 3mm by alternating them with three delicacies. The necklace should begin and end with the 3mm bead. Don’t forget to string the pendant of your choice at the center. Start with the 3mm bead for creating a loop at the pendant. The next step is to go through the beads again for tightening the wire by pulling the snug beads. Then it’s time to tie both the ends together using a surgeon’s knot and finally glue them. Again add few beads to the neckla...
Tiger’s eye beads
2008-03-26 17:38:00 The tiger’s eye beads are microcrystalline quartz’s that have the crystals which can be seen only under a microscope. These beads derived its name as tiger’s eye because they have a clear resemblance to the eyes of the tiger. The color of these beads mostly ranges from golden to honey yellow and they seem to dance in the light. These beads also have medicinal significance. It is used to aid the purification of blood, treat the ulcers and stubbornness. You will find the tiger’s eye beads in the countries like India, South Africa, California, Sri Lanka and Western Australia. Store the tiger’s eye beads in a stable temperature and do not let it to come in contact with alcohol. There are two types of tiger’s beads: one is the Red Tiger’s Eye. The oxidation of the iron changes the color of the beads in this case and the other one is the Blue Tiger’s Eye. This is usually grey colored having diverse blues that is stripes all over. The tigers eye beads are available on temp...
Hate beads
2008-03-25 01:32:00 Fun with beads. Angry arts and crafts. Holly and I were bored. And oh so slightly enraged.
By: The Clumsy Ninja
Star Trek mosaics made from coloured beads and thread.
2008-03-19 18:30:00 You sci fi geeks cant get enough of mosaics lately. These Star Trek themed mosaics were created by Star Trek fan Devorah Sperber. To recreate the look of being beamed up, Sperber used semi translucent beads to thread the standing characters into shape. The image of Captain Kirk (shown, right) uses 25,000 plastic beads strung onto monofilament. “The beaded ...
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Yummy Beads [Flickr]
2008-03-16 01:19:00 Irish Philadelphia Photo Essays posted a photo: Little Taye Lawrence enjoyed a little "snack" with the parade.
Security Envelope Beads
2008-03-10 22:01:00 JunkMailGems.com is now making cool paper beads out of the patterns inside of security envelopes. Beads are available loose in blue or black to make your own jewelry, or already made into necklaces and earrings! » <a href='http://junkmailgemsblog.b-logspot.com/2008/03/new-securit-y-envelope-pattern-beads.html'&-gt;original news</a>
By: superuse
New Greek Washer Beads
2008-03-08 20:45:00 I have listed all kinds of new ceramic Greek washer beads. These beads are 8 mm wide, from 1 - 2 mm thick, it will fit a 2mm cord and 12 gauge wire. These natural kilned ceramic beads are dipped in copper, kiln-fired again, then finished with 24 Karat Gold, Fine Silver, or Pure Copper. We also offer Antique Patinaed Silver and Gold, Green Patinaed Copper finishes and Bronze.See my Etsy link on the right------>
Fine values and dedication brings rewards to the Heat Beads® Company
2008-03-07 05:05:00 Actively involved in supporting the community, Australian Char was publicly recognised when it was awarded the Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce Corporate and Social Responsibility Award. Manufacturer of the famous Heat Beads® BBQ Briquettes, the company was also a finalist in the categories of Export, Employment, and Service Excellence. A reputation for longevity, even temperature and ...
Creating Unique Bead Jewelry Gifts with Alphabet Beads
2008-03-05 18:33:00 The popularity of beads is timeless. Since time immemorial, beads have been used both for self-expression and self-adornment. The craft also never falls short in capturing the interest of every generation. You can go funky or elegant with beads, and alphabet beads are not an exception.
By: Crafty Places
More of my Favorite - Greek Ceramic Washer Beads
2008-02-28 05:10:00 I just love playing with the Greek Ceramic Washer Beads from Mykonos. This assortment of jewelry was made using silver. I love stamping and dapping silver too. Included of the Greek beads are various sizes from 3-4mm to 13mm. These pieces are available on my website at tekaandzoe.com.Or if you prefer to play with these fun beads yourself you can find them on my Etsy site: tekaandzoe.etsy.com
Ancient technology utilized to manufacture Sri Lankan gemstone beads and ca
2008-02-28 03:30:00 The archaeology department excavated several burial grounds of Sri Lanka some of which were tentatively dated to 1000 BC (Ibbankatuwa) and some were dated even earlier than that. In most of these sites many verities of gems (polished as it is) and number of varieties of gem beads were unearthed. These are believed to be the jewellery worn at the time.
Gorgeous collection of beads!
2008-02-25 12:24:00 People are always said that jewelry is girl best friends, but its does not mean that a man is her enemy right? For you girls that looking for good source for jewelry, new inspiration or interesting beads then the information is absolutely for you. Stop finding at any search engine, simply go to Lallete they have an extensive collection of charms, beads, semi precious stones, pendants, mother of pearls and even pouch bags! By Visiting Lallette you will get a great online jeweler experience, Lallete have a gorgeous collection of unique beads, charms and findings. Jewelry kits and inspirational ideas are also available online. If you are a jewelry fan, than you will not disappointed with Lallete, A colorful and fascinating array of beads, charms and pendants can be found here. So invite your friends to visit these great online Jewelry making projects. Or you can contact them at Lallette Mobile: 0405 733 022.
Beautiful Beads
2008-02-25 09:05:00 If you are looking for some new variety beads then visit Lallette for a great online jewellery experience. Whether you are looking for new inspiration or interesting beads, Lallette will have something for you. There are also pages of charms to look through and jewellery making projects. New beads are listed regularly. The site is really kool with very new designs. You can get beads from many
Inside Out Beads
2008-02-19 15:41:00 Great Design Idea: Silver-Core Focal Beads These beads have been designed to be worn with the Silver Core prominently visible. The openings of the silver cores inside the beads come in small, medium, and large. Small for a simple chain, medium for a larger necklace, and large for a very heavy necklace. The concept is simple, but not so easy to explain. So, as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. Candy Egg Bead Pendant This Candy Egg focal bead has a large Silver-Core opening, and looks great as a slider pendant on a thicker chain. Can't get much easier than that. Anybody can do this stuff! Bracelet Beads I think these are the best of the bunch! What easier way could there be to make a bold and colorful bracelet? Simple Silver-core Bead Bracelet These beads are the smallest beads - approximately 14.5mm - 15.5mm in diameter. They have a silver core which is 4.3mm inside diameter. The beads can be added to the bracelet singly or in groups with sterling silver spacers....
By: Fashion Newsweek
Wholesale gemstones beads, gems semi precious stones carved gemstone pendan
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People Go Nuts For Marisa Miller's Beads In Sports Illustrated
2008-02-13 17:00:00 Everyone's having a mental heart attack over the new Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. We're guessing it's because Marisa Miller is essentially topless on the cover (unless you count those strategically-placed turquoise beads). Danica Patrick, Heidi Klum, and Will Ferrell (random, right?) are also in this issue, although not many people seem to be talking about that part of it.
Boring Beads
2008-02-10 08:37:00 (click to enlarge)Funny. Before I took the above photo, those two shades of shell-coloured size 11 seed beads looked almost exactly the same! The darker colour is Shell, and the lighter colour is Matte Opaque Dark Cream. The camera flash can work wonders, sometimes - can you see the difference?? If I ever finish beading this section of my beaded Beatles Yellow Submarine, I'll probably layer the darker shade of beads to help differentiate between the two. Of course, I'll probably run out of beads before that. After I become completely bored of beading the same colour for hours upon hours... :0
By: The Lone Beader
How to Combine Beads to Make a Necklace
2008-02-09 06:02:00 You jewelry lovers, have ever stopped to ask yourselves just what went into creating that beautiful necklace you saw in the shop the other day? More: continued here If you like this post, buy an ad and drive visitors to your site.
Michele Michel Jewelry: Smoked Quartz Necklace with Beads and Heart
2008-02-07 04:00:00 Smoked Quartz Necklace with Beads and Heart Michele Michel’s fabulous jewelry collection expresses the interplay of modern and classic designs. The Smoke Quartz Necklace is a beautiful and unique necklace. This twenty-inch necklace features one strand of quartz beads in smoke with a matching quartz heart in the middle. made of smoke quartz beads designer style ...
Vegetable ivory makes great beads
2008-02-05 15:00:00 This necklace has been made from a natural product called, vegetable ivory. This produces a wonderful range of colours but is completely sustainable and an alternative to elephant ivory. Vegetable Ivory is a seed that is obtained from a palm tree called Hyphaene Phytelephas found in the Amazonian rain forest. Priced at $110 Source [Le Ju Designs] All Natural, ...
Beads store at Ujezd
2008-02-05 00:53:00 If grocery is a shop where you buy groceries do you buy beads in a beadery then? Otherwise I can't find out a good translation for their name Koralkarna (which is actually playfully funny in Czech).This came up in my mind immediately :)
My Lovely Beads
2008-01-28 15:40:00 Zoya Gutina: Jewelry Designer Zoya at My Lovely Beads works with seed beads, but she also creates designer gemstone jewelry, and much of her work is a combination of the two. She is well-known for her intricate designs using tiny seed beads. In 2007, she won first place in the Rings & Things Design Contest in the Glass category for her design, Aquamarine Morning and Amethyst Night Necklace. This necklace perfectly illustrates the way she uses seed beads and gemstones in the same design: Amber Lace Necklace Seed beads and Amber gemstones This is one of Zoya's gemstone creations. I love the big hunk of Agate in this design: Lone Leaf Necklace Agate, Tiger Eye, Mother of Pearl Artist Statement During my childhood in the USSR, my mother taught me to sew and knit, both with hooks and needles. I really took to needlework, and have continued its pursuit in all of its variants during all of my life. Very many different categories of objects have been produced for my children, my...
By: Fashion Newsweek
Beads made from newspapers
2008-01-25 18:00:00 There must be mountains of newspapers that are around in various places doing nothing and just junking up the place, so what can be done with them? Well for one thing these beads for one, at first it sounds like something that would be made a school because it would sound a bit like paper mache, ...
Pagan Ritual Thursday - Pagan Prayer Beads - Goddess Rosary
2008-01-24 05:01:00 One of the blogs I read, Astarte Moonsilver, recently posted about her venture into crafting Pagan Prayer beads. She has quite a few listed for sale on Ebay at very reasonable prices (be aware that some pieces make use of plastic beads) and so I forward you there if these are something you want to add to ...
Czech Glass Beads
2008-01-22 15:23:00 Czech pressed glass beads are made in the Czech Republic the traditional way, by pressing hot glass into a heated mold. The 19th century was a period of industrial innovation, and new machines that could produce a wide variety of beads were developed. This meant that thousands of identical beads could be turned out quickly and inexpensively, but the process of making the molds was difficult. Cottage crafters were given several molds for each bead press, and turned out beads to order for their local factory. The Czechs became the masters of pressed glass. Most of this work is still done in rural areas with small family-operated factories. Glass finishes are added in the final step, many of the luster coatings are made with heated metals including gold. Czech Glass Leaf Beads Thick rods of glass are heated to molten and fed into a machine that stamps the glass, including a needle that pierces a hole. The beads again are rolled in hot sand to remove flashing and soften seam lines....
By: Fashion Newsweek
Humble Beads
2008-01-20 19:35:00 This post began with researching art beads, but then I found Humble Beads by Heather Powers. And I fell in love with this lady's beads. I know there are lots of beads out there in the marketplace, but I think these beads are exceptional. The Colors The interplay of colors speaks to my artsy side. And why wouldn't they? Many of them are inspired by impressionist paintings. The colors of the beads coordinate and complement each other beautifully. Art Inspired Beads Beads that take their inspiration from Heather's favorite painters and designers. All beads are handcrafted from polymer clay and buffed to a matte finish. Monet's Garden Bead Inspired by watery hues and brush strokes of Monet's water lily paintings. This bead can be made into a cuff bracelet or a pendant. Each one is a unique mini-masterpiece. Cuff Beads There are six horizontal holes the size of a standard head-pin in the bead pictured above. So you can string a strand of beads or whatever through ...
By: Fashion Newsweek
Greek Ceramic Washer Beads from Mykonos
2008-01-19 04:51:00 One of my farvorite new finds of this past year are the washer type beads made of high fired ceramic from Mykonos Island, Greece. These kiln-fired, dyed terra cotta beads often have the look of wood, metal, or stone. The best part are the large holes...great to fit that 12 gauge wire or leather cord. My first purchase was a little packet of 8mm and 13mm washers. I made a few items and fell in love. I bought a bunch and just had to share them with others. I have just added other colors, shapes and sizes to my Etsy page. You can buy nuggets, donuts, gears and washers. I have others in my stash that I have yet to photograph and put up on Etsy. If I ever have handcrafted jewelry making supply finds that I feel I have to share with others I will always put them up on my Etsy site tekaandzoe.etsy.com not to confused my handcrafted jewelry customers with my jewelry site http://tekaandzoe.com/.
Greek Ceramic Washer Beads from Mykonos
2008-01-19 04:51:00 One of my favorite new finds of this past year are the washer type beads made of high fired ceramic from Mykonos Island, Greece. These kiln-fired, dyed terra cotta beads often have the look of wood, metal, or stone. The best part are the large holes...great to fit that 12 gauge wire or leather cord. My first purchase was a little packet of 8mm and 13mm washers. I made a few items and fell in love. I bought a bunch and just had to share them with others. I have just added other colors, shapes and sizes to my Etsy page. You can buy nuggets, donuts, gears and washers. I have others in my stash that I have yet to photograph and put up on Etsy. If I ever have handcrafted jewelry making supply finds that I feel I have to share with others I will always put them up on my Etsy site tekaandzoe.etsy.com not to confused my handcrafted jewelry customers with my jewelry site http://tekaandzoe.com/.
Different types of scatter beads for your bridal veil
2008-01-18 14:34:00 Scatter beading is one of the many methods adopted for enhancing the decoration on a bridal veil. No matter, whatever is the type of the bridal veil, whether long or short, two tired or one tired, the different types of scatter beads for your bridal veil are sure to enhance the beauty of the bridal ...
How to Make Knots between Beads
2008-01-14 13:31:00 The reason you should tie knots between your beads is so that these beads won’t be in contact with each other. Plus, with knots, it just adds to the length and you can save the amount of beads that you need. It also makes your necklace looks more nicely instead of being stiff and inflexible. Another reason is if your necklace or bracelet breaks, you won’t have your beads falling off flying all
By: My Jewelry Mag
Cloisonné Beads
2008-01-13 22:52:00 Cloisonné is a distinctive art form that was developed in China in the 13th century, and it has grown to be one of China's number one exports. The making of cloisonné requires several processes: hammering, wire inlay, soldering, enamel-filling, enamel-firing, polishing, and gilding. The wire work in Cloisonné beads can be flush with the enamel or it can be raised to create a 3-dimensional look. The wire can also be twisted to add more interest. Round Light Blue Butterfly Cloisonné Bead Cloisonné beads are created by soldering thin metal wire partitions to a base bead to act as a color separator. A powdered colored glass paste is then painted between the partitions. After a firing and polishing process, the bead is electroplated with a gold or silver film, and a beautiful bead is born. Oval Blue/Pink/Yellow Flower Cloisonné Bead The Process The artist forms delicate strips of metal-copper, bronze, or silver-to create a design. The bends are all done at right angles, so the w...
By: Fashion Newsweek
Beads from USA and Canada
2008-01-03 14:49:00 Beads from USA and Canada have finally arrive today.... I ordered them in 1st week of Dec 2007 and now then they arrive.... What a long wait.... To serve my customers better, I'm always finding a way to improve my quality of creations plus quality of customer service... :D
Use of Ferrite Beads to Suppress RFI in Battery Packs
2008-01-02 19:40:00 I have a situation where a battery pack seems to be the source of RFI in a vehicle where a radio power amplifier is transmitting approx 45 watts through an external antenna ( frequency band is 800 mhz I believe.. Would the use of ferrites in the battery pack correct for the RFI problems
All Beads go to Heaven
2007-12-27 16:37:00 This morning, I looked through my box of old projects from when I first began beading. There, I found these two French-beaded roses. I think I made them about 4 or 5 years ago. Even though they took me a long time to make, I put them in the box because they weren't really perfect in my eyes. I used Chinese seed beads, silver wire instead of red, and I wrapped the stems with sticky floral tape instead of embroidery floss. But, they are still beautiful, and should never be forgotten.These flowers have finally found a purpose. Yesterday, my union brother George passed away unexpectedly. His heart failed at the young age of 51. I worked with George in the rock-n-roll business for a very long time. One thing I will always remember is that he was very supportive of music and the arts, and every time I saw him, he asked about my beadwork. He encouraged me to pursue it, and he told me to show my artwork whenever possible. George was also one of the first people to ever comment on this blog...
By: The Lone Beader
90/90 StudioMarcy Glass Sculpture and Beads
2007-12-25 23:08:00 http://StudioMarcy.etsy.comhttp-://studiomarcy.blogspot.com/Mar-cy Lamberson is a glass artist who loves making people smile through her whimsical beads and sculptures. She uses a 2000 degree torch and most of her glass comes from Murano, Italy. Every piece is kiln annealed for durability.Here is one of my favorites from Marcy?s Store:?Columbo the Pound Puppy?Etsy Listing He sniffs out anything that is interesting. He just doesn't wear a trench coat. He thinks that is for metro-sexual dogs and not his he-dog type. Columbo is more a kibbles and bits, throw me a ratty old tennis ball type pet. Columbo is a little over an inch tall and has a 1/16th vertical hole.Original, Modern, Fine Art By Contemporary Artist, Pamela Miller. Painting and Art includes: Abstract, Cityscape, Seascape, Asian, Fantasy, Animal (ie Fish, Cat, Horse Art), Nudes, ACEOs, SFA and Still Lifes. Mediums Used: Acrylic, Watercolor and Mixed Media
Cooking in the mountains with Heat Beads® briquettes
2007-12-20 06:54:00 One of our office Head Beads® briquettes fans recently spent a weekend camping in the Grampians with friends. But there were no canned baked beans in sight for these intrepid travellers! Instead, they whipped up a delicious Lamb and Red Wine Casserole in a camp oven powered by Head Beads® briquettes - and videoed the ...
Lentil Beads
2007-12-15 19:57:00 Making Lentil Beads with GlassLentil stands for lenticular?the bead is shaped like a lens with a dome top on both sides of the bead with thinner edges surrounding the circumference of the bead. There are special tools that are used to form the lentil shape. A marver is a stone or metal plate on which hot glass is rolled to give it shape. The marver contains 4 concave depressions in graphite, which make varying sizes of beads. See the tutorials listed at the end of this post for more information about the different tools that can be used to shape Lentil Beads. Glass beads are made by melting glass rods a little at a time and winding them onto steel rods called mandrels. These rods can be different thicknesses and this is what determines how big the hole in the bead will be. Beads are made from the inside out, so the first glass added to the mandrel will be the core of the bead and can be enhanced or covered up by the next layer, depending on how you want the bead to look. Gorgeous G... |
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