Archive for April, 2009

I have been trying for months to perfect this “feather” technique with silver glass and I think I finally got it. I love the way that the color shifts from purple to light blue. I’m not sure if they are actually called feathers but that’s kinda what they look like to me.

I am hosting a Spring Jewelry party on May 2nd for some of my friends. I will be setting up and photographing my jewelry displays so I can be ready for the application to enter Christmas Through Lowell, which is due in June. I will also be selling some stuff, but that is not nearly as important as preparing for such a prestigious event. So, my dilemma…I love to make beads, I could make them all day, and when I make an especially cool one I really want to photograph it and put it up for sale on my Etsy site as soon as possible. Buuuut, I am having a JEWELRY party . I actually need to have jewelry at my “jewelry” party. I have to take my especially cool bead and turn it into a piece of jewelry, but then it is such a cool piece of jewelry that I want to keep it for myself…do you see my dilemma???

I taught my very first lampworking class this past Saturday! I taught the class at Bead Quest here in GR. I stopped in a few weeks back to inquire about selling some beads on consignment and found out that they were in need of a lampworking teacher. So I signed on. I was a bit nervous before the class, having never really taught anything to anyone in my life. But, once I got past the introductions I was cruising right along. It was actually quite fun. I found that I really enjoy teaching people something that I am truly passionate about. And I really REALLY enjoyed the pleasure my students got from watching the glass melt in the flame and turning that little glowing blob into a piece of wearable art. It was how I felt the first time I lit the torch. While I am still very passionate about making beads, that silly giddy feeling has long since faded…it was nice to see it again!

I am teaching my second class at Bead Quest on May 9th at 2pm. We will be making some simple etched glass beads. If you are in the area I would love to have you in my class.