Newest Treasury

I have just created the most beautiful Treasury on Etsy! Some of my favorite Lampwork beads.Here's the link:http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=111976

My class on striking silvered glass was a ball.Sue Stewart is a great teacher and meeting Corina Tettinger and her little Chihuahua,Bonzai was a real treat!
Here's a bead I made from the technique.
I also just got my jewelry back from Bead trends magazine that was published in the February issue.The necklace sold right away to one of my boutiques and the earrings are listed in my Etsy store.

Tuesday's Tip

When you reach the point when you decide you want to sell your jewelry,make sure you have a professional finish on your pieces,like crimp covers,wire guards and perfect wire wrapping.
Today I am launching a new contest called Tip of the Month! Just leave your favorite jewelry making tip in the comment section of Tuesday's Tip.At the end of the month I'll select the best one and the winner will recieve a beautiful Lampwork focal bead! Let's see those tips ladies!(and gentlemen!)

Taking a Class

Saturday I am taking a class at Franz Art Glass studio on working with "Silvered" glass.I'm so excited! I just found out the famous Lampwork artist Corina Tettinger is going to be taking the same class!!!I can't wait to meet her.If you're not familiar with her work, she has written several books,one of which is considered the Lampworker's "bible" called Passing the Flame.Here's a link to her website:
http://www.corinabeads.com/
I've been making lots of new eye candy! Here's a few photos for you to enjoy.

Tuesday's Tip

Well,I'm a little late getting Tuesday's tip on,but I had a great day with my niece doing lunch and shopping!
I'd like to talk about a great Free online course from Cornell University about the Principles of Design:balance,proportion,rhythm,emphasis and unity.She also covers the Elements of Design: line,form,movement,color,texture and pattern.So,get your favorite beverage and a notebook and have a look.You can skip through alot that doesn't pertain to jewelry making too.Here's the link:
http://www.char.txa.cornell.edu/

New Treasuries

I am honored to be in two new treasuries on Etsy.
The first is a beautiful one put together by my niece,Lisa of http://www.etsy.com/shop/fanceethat
It is all things beachy!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=107712
The second one is a "dreamy" treasury curated by Jessica Torrant:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=83951

Tuesday's Tip

When wire wrapping,to make sure your ends are tucked in securely use your outer jaws of your crimping tool to gently press down on the end of the wire.The roundness of the tool is the perfect shape.
Here are some Chocolate Lampwork beads I just made and listed on Etsy,just in time for your Valentine creations!