Fire Mt.Page

I have a page on Fire Mt.Gems website! In 2009 I entered the Fire Mt.Gems annual beading contest.When I heard that I had made the second round of judging I was so excited.I also recieved a form to fill out for their Jewelry Artist profile.If you go to http://www.firemtgems.com and go to the bottom of the home page,on the left hand side under Jewelry Makers Library,click on Jewelry Artists,then Noteable Artists,I'm on the first page! You can read more of my jewelry story there. I really had fun entering this contest and I was thrilled to have tied for 2nd place in the glass category for my Irish Cream necklace.

Tuesday's Tip

Movement is one design element that I love to incorporate in my jewelry.It can be described as movement of the eye that flows smoothly from one area of composition to another such as gradations of color or form.It can also be literal, such as adding dangles to your bracelet or earrings.
The winner of the April Lampwork bead giveaway is Lisa Suver!!Thank you Lisa for all your great tips and your participation in my little contest.

Icing on the Cake

The link below will take you to an awesome bracelet that was created by my talented niece,Lisa.She purchased the handmade Lampwork beads from me after our Spring jewelry home party and promptly made the bracelet on Sunday,then listed in her Etsy store!The link will take you to an incredible web site by Rena Klingenberg.If you are not familiar with her,she is awesome!A jewelry designer,business woman,amd entrepeneur who is very helpful to other jewelry designers trying to make it in this oversaturated jewelry market.She has a very helpful website packed full of information for the designer in you!
http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/the-icing-on-the-cake.html

Tuesday's Tip

Some designers need help when it comes to an asymetrical or informal balance design.
Asymetrical allows objects of varying visual weight to balance one another.In jewelry design this could be a cluster of beads to balance out a large one.Here's an example.You can see how I balanced the 3 strands of beads with the larger beads and Lampwork focal bead on the other side.Please leave your favorite jewelry making tip in the comments section to win a beautiful Lampwork bead made by me!

This Week's Tip

Well,I let another Tuesday slip by without blogging,so here's this weeks tip.When submitting your designs to a magazine or competition (and you should!)always be sure your photos are top-notch.Learn to use the settings on your camera and do some research on jewelry photography on the internet.There's lots of info out there.
Leave your favorite jewelry making tip in the comments section to win a beautiful Lampwork bead,handmade my me!Winner announced on Tuesday May 4th.

Wall of Flame

I was recently asked to join the Wall of Flame,Top 100 Lampwork Artists.If I can figure out all the computer stuff and get this going,you can vote for me! The more votes I get the higher my ranking will be.Check it out!

Tuesday's Tip

Photography is a great way to promote your jewelry as well as keeping records of designs.When someone sees a design that has sold and wants one like it you can refer to the photos of the piece and duplicate it for your customer.It's also great inspiration when in a designing funk!
Be sure to leave your tip in the comments section to win this month's handmade Lampwork bead.