Exploration

One of the things I love about working with glass is all the possibilties. I recently purchased 2 cabachon mandrels and am having alot of fun with them. They are easier to use than I thought too! The uses for these cabs is endless. I am currently working on a beadwork bracelet with the cab as the focal. Another idea I'm working on is glass rings. I've made a couple but need to get the proper mandrel for that too. Again...so many possibilities.

Bead Soup Blog Party

Here's a picture of my Bead Soup from Karin von Horen all the way from Germany. She made the beautiful beaded bead. Now to come up with a worthy design for the focal bead. Since I'm a seed beader also I'm thinking I should use a spiral stitch or something like that to coordinate with the bead. I already made a simple bracelet with the wreath toggle and one of my floral lampwork beads in red. August 25th is the Reveal date for these and many more designs from Lori Anderson's Bead Soup Blog Party.

Time Flies!

So much going on this time of year, I can't believe it's been almost a month since I blogged! I had the most wonderful time at the 20th annual ISGB Gathering. Exhausting...but fun. I learned alot, met new friends and reconnected with a few. The hotel was very nice, the food was fantastic and the lectures very insightful. Had alot of fun at our Lampwork Etc. bead exchange too, and got to try Vegamite for the first time....yuk! (thanks Deb!)This is a picture of my booth at the Bead Bazaar.

Lori Anderson Giveaway!

Beading guru Lori Anderson is having a great giveaway on her blog Pretty Things.There's tools, beads, books and more. Here's a link to join in the fun: http://www.prettythingsblog.com/2012/07/finally-five-bead-and-button-bead.html

ISGB Gathering

It's only 3 weeks until the 20th annual ISGB Gathering in Bellevue, Washington. The International Society of Glass Beadmakers will converge on the Hyatt Regency from July 26-29, 2012. I can't wait!! I am getting more beads made for the Bead Bazaar on Saturday, which is open to the public for only $5.00. See the top lampwork artists in the world displaying the best work.

Lori Anderson's 6th Annual Bead Soup Blog Party is in full swing!Everyone gets to play this time and I was assigned my partner today. Her name is Karin von Hoeren and she's from Germany. (thanks goodness for Google translator!) She does beautiful beadwork designs. Here's a link to her blog: http://www.creativeideen.de/ This is going to fun!

New Shows

It's been a busy time in the studio, getting ready for the Bead Bazaar at the ISGB Gathering at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue, Washington on Saturday, July 28. If yoy would like to attend, it's ony $5.00 to get in and I guarantee you will see some of the most beautiful lampwork beads and sculptures ever, as well as metal, fiber and jewelry. I will also be at the Heart of California Bead and Adornment Expo in Fresno, California on September 22 & 23, hosted by Bead Artistry. I'm really excited about this show as it is a little different, there will be lots of beautiful beadwork, fiber art and clothing. I can't wait!