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!

Hearts for Haiti

The Etsy community has put together a shop with all items donated by Etsy sellers.All money (minus Etsy and Paypal fees) goes to Doctors Without Borders to help with the relief in Haiti.The last time I checked there was almost 200 items for sale.Please help with this wonderful cause at:
http://www.HeartsForHaiti.etsy.com

Treasuries and Treasures

A Treasury is a collection of items from Etsy stores with a common theme(color,material etc.) put together by an Etsy member.It is a way to browse through alot of Etsy shops.Some of these Treasuries are gorgeous.Here is one I just created:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=106198
check it out and see what you think!
I am also included in one called Earth,Wind and Fire.
http://http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=106194
Just to let you know,there is an Etsy store being set up for a relief fund for the victims in Haiti.
I will post the name of the shop when they get it set up.All items for sale will be donated by Etsy sellers and procceds will be donated.

Tuesday's Tip

When using large hole beads in your designs,fill the hole with seed beads,rubber earring backs or hollow rubber tubing available from www.riogrande.com .It will prevent the beads from slipping.Happy beading!