I needed something to match some lovely sunbaked beads from Julie F. It took a bit of faffing, but I'm happy now :)
(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s76/mizgeorge/sunbakedsilver.jpg)
Thank you all - you're so lovely!
This is what they were for:
(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s76/mizgeorge/bakedtwice2.jpg)
I thought it was about time I actually used one of my stoneset toggles!
Looks like I might be making a few more of the beads though ;)
Well, what did you expect.. blues and greens ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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(http://www.flickr.com/photos/41369288@N08/4333649796/)
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(http://www.flickr.com/photos/41369288@N08/4333649472/)
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(http://www.flickr.com/photos/41369288@N08/4332904945/)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4332904375_e7f5dcf50d.jpg)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/41369288@N08/4332904375/)
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(http://www.flickr.com/photos/41369288@N08/4333649166/)
Kelly that does my nails holds a charity party to raise funds for cancer research each year. I made her a bracelet for a raffle prize. She loves it. The beads are red, pink and white, the colours she's using for decorating.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4386372401_f910563682.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4386372401_f910563682.jpg)
I made this over the last few days, lentils and danglies of fresh water pearls and swarvoski crystals all on silver with a Karen clasp. It's made from a wine bottle with frit. I wore it today and got lots of compliments especially at the hairdressers. Not sure if its a seller or a keeper. Think I want to wear it for a while as I'm not sure how stable the beads will be as they have frit on them. Think they'll be fine but feel I ought to check to make sure first ;D
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/Katiequiggle/P1090421.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/Katiequiggle/P1090422.jpg)
Don't you just hate close ups, they show all the dents in the silver.
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I don't know why, it just looks naughty! This is my first attempt to post a picture on here and it's taken me all afternoon!
Made this necklace and earrings set for my best friend in Oz.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4414474843_d78038071c_m.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4415244732_f952fd2908_m.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4414479503_097aa4134b_m.jpg)
Kazx
Ready for mother's day? I made these for Mum, you can't really see it but they really glow! Just need to sort the craft table now and make the card ::)
(http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/veebeads/Beads%202010/mumComp.jpg) (http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/veebeads/Beads%202010/mum2comp.jpg)
Thanks for looking ;D
I don't do as much with bracelets as I probably should, but I made an effort today. I managed to tear myself away from gemstone cluster earrings and pendants, and this peachy little number came to life this afternoon.
The glass is by Emma Ralph, with clusters of creamy keishi pearls wired in between Hill Tribe silver.
Hope you like!
Nia xx
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/gemwaith-nia/019-10.jpg)
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/gemwaith-nia/012-12.jpg)
After seeing Julia`s "jumble bracelets" I thought I would have a go at using up odd beads, am quite pleased with these bracelets,
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg313/flowerjasper/newstuff001-1.jpg)(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg313/flowerjasper/newstuff007.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg313/flowerjasper/newstuff002-1.jpg)
a dangly bead bracelet in greens,(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg313/flowerjasper/newstuff003-1.jpg)
I had some lovely grey pearls, teamed with ear wires from George, silver from Shirley and tubes from Palmers.
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg313/flowerjasper/newstuff004-1.jpg)(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg313/flowerjasper/newstuff005-1.jpg)(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg313/flowerjasper/newstuff006-1.jpg)
sandy
My Lava beads, my copper clasp, my beadwork, a few swarovski's and a 3" long pendant made from memory (with a bit of a twist..) of a tutorial by someone either here or on LE, can't find the tut at the mo, but thankyou whoever it was ;D Sorry for the hog though....
(http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/veebeads/beadwork/hot2crop.jpg) (http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/veebeads/beadwork/hot5comp.jpg) (http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/veebeads/beadwork/hot4comp.jpg) (http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/veebeads/beadwork/hot3comp.jpg) (http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/veebeads/beadwork/hot1comp.jpg)
Thanks for looking!
I can show you because I know they don't look here.
This one is for my mum-she wears grey and purple a lot.
(http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/hgorick/IMG_5110.jpg)
And this is for my mum-in-law (she may guess because she ordered this a while ago)
(http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/hgorick/IMG_5117.jpg)
The beads were listed on Etsy and expired :( So I made a nekclace with them to list instead ;D
Lampies, copper and seed beads, all my own work, from end to end!
Sunshine:
(http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/veebeads/beadwork/Sunshine4comp.jpg) (http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/veebeads/beadwork/Sunshine5comp.jpg) (http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/veebeads/beadwork/Sunshine6comp.jpg) (http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/veebeads/beadwork/Sunshine3comp.jpg) (http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/veebeads/beadwork/Sunshine2comp.jpg)
And a little set for me, made with Georges beadcaps :
(http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/veebeads/beadwork/Mine1comp.jpg)
Thanks for looking!
I've been a bit quiet lately, had more time with the little beads than glass. Thought I'd show my two newest, a wisteria garland false lariat, and some brick stitch flowers.
One of these days I'll get round to listing patterns on my website.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/weemaryanne/beadwork058.jpg) (http://s123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/weemaryanne/?action=view¤t=beadwork058.jpg) (http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/weemaryanne/beadwork051.jpg) (http://s123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/weemaryanne/?action=view¤t=beadwork051.jpg)
Commissions for a lady at my work. I wasn't sure about the colour combo but now I love it. I used my own PMC stars for the bracelet and earrings (http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee296/tombsd1/DSCF6680.jpg) (http://s234.photobucket.com/albums/ee296/tombsd1/?action=view¤t=DSCF6680.jpg)
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee296/tombsd1/DSCF6686.jpg) (http://s234.photobucket.com/albums/ee296/tombsd1/?action=view¤t=DSCF6686.jpg)
Something for Etsy (AT LAST!!!)
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Please excuse the hog ;D
I was re-united with these test beads yesterday, they had been over-wintering in Kaz's shedio :D
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4461817197_97ea5b8491.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dilunah/4461817197/)
I've used some silvered greek ceramic beads and a few of the lovely turquoise/copper ones as well, I'm quite pleased with the result :)
A girl on my course got hit by a car last week and broke her pelvis :'( :'( :'( poor thing and it was her birthday on friday. So...all of the rest of the class clubbed together to make her a charm bracelet, one charm each and posted it off to her. Here is the result :)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4461857447_f321717afe.jpg)
mine is the bead top left. I think she'll like it! :)
As some of you might know, I've really struggled with bracelets for a long time now. Not I hasten to add because I don't know how to make them (and I make plenty of straightforward ones), but I have never quite managed to get my head around the fact that customers are prepared to pay as much, if not more, for a bracelet as for a necklace. So up until recently I've tried to make "economical" bracelets, and although they do sell occasionally, they aren't all that satisfying to make. But a couple of weeks ago I must have had a funny turn, and decided to throw caution to the wind, and a whole new line of bracelets was born. The first, Peaches and Dreams, you saw the other day, and has now gone to a new home. Here are a few more - huge hog, sorry.
These beads are by Clare Scott, with moonstone and freshwater pearls, Hilltribe freeform beads, and one of George's fab clasps set with a moonstone.(Now SOLD)
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/gemwaith-nia/011-15.jpg)
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/gemwaith-nia/013-1-2.jpg)
Next, beads by Beverley Edge, with gold keishi pearls, scapolite and labradorite, and Hilltribe silver.
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/gemwaith-nia/007-15.jpg)
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/gemwaith-nia/008-18.jpg)
These next beads are from Lesley McFarland, and are teamed with super silver grey keishis and Hilltribe silver. (Now SOLD)
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/gemwaith-nia/005-16.jpg)
Sorry for the huge hog, I'll post a few more next week.
Nia xx
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Little studs.
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I couldnt resist any longer ::) so i got some silver clay.
alchemilla leaves made into earrings and bracelet for my aunts 70th birthday,
its our favourite plant,
I hope she likes them,
sandy
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg313/flowerjasper/alchemilla001.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg313/flowerjasper/alchemilla002.jpg)
Sorry, I am now completely hooked on my new style bracelets, and I won't be happy until I have a fresh crop of them up on the website.
But I fully understand if you get fed-up with them, I do tend to get periodic obsessions, as my Flickr friends will know only too well. Bless 'em all, they've been tolerating my gemstone cluster phase for weeks now.
Beadcaps are all from our George btw, and headpins for the gemstones are from Dragonfly Lynne.
This bracelet has glass by Beverley Edge, with Iolite, Amethyst, and Champagne Citrine, with oodles of Hill Tribe and sterling silver, and a huge Hill Tribe clasp, which was originally oxidised, but I tumbled it shiny again to fit in with the gleaming silver look of the bracelet.
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/gemwaith-nia/003-17.jpg)
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/gemwaith-nia/006-17.jpg)
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/gemwaith-nia/008-20.jpg)
The second bracelet uses gorgeous deep blue glass by Sarah Bedwell, with clusters of Lapis Lazuli, Kyanite and Labradorite, again with lots of Hill Tribe and sterling silver, and an eye-catching twisted sterling toggle clasp.
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/gemwaith-nia/010-20.jpg)
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/gemwaith-nia/008-19.jpg)
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/gemwaith-nia/012-13.jpg)
Sorry, again, for the hog,
Nia xx
The lovely Shahlaa (Pricess Pink) very kindly sent me a set of her beads, to see what I could come up with. As soon as I opened the packet I knew exactly what I wanted to do with them, so Polka came to life a couple of days ago. The only thing I'll change eventually is the clasp - I simply cannot find the clasp I had in mind for it. It's hiding somewhere in a mountain of findings, so when I do unearth it, I'll remake it.
I used clusters of amethyst, citrine and shining black spinel, along with Hilltribe silver.
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/gemwaith-nia/020-11.jpg)
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/gemwaith-nia/018-6.jpg)
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/gemwaith-nia/016-15.jpg)
And there were three beads left over, so I turned them into a pendant style necklace using one of Dragonfly Lynne's hammered silver rings, and silks from Diane, Sowzere Designs.
All beadcaps are by George.
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/gemwaith-nia/009-12.jpg)
So if there are any lurking beadbuyers out there, have a look at Shahlaa's work, you won't be disappointed!
www.allthatsparklesbeads.etsy.com
Nia xx
I am going out on a sort of "hen" do on Tuesday with my bookgroup as one of the women is getting married in a couple of weeks (low key second marriage). We have had a whip round but I thought I would commemorate her wedding with a small gift and this is what I have come up with....
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4489458377_f0daa9b90f_m.jpg)
Kazx
For some reason I find this a difficult colour combo in glass.... anyway, have finally finished a commission I've been sweating over for a while, as my bead making skills have seemed to be on holiday. It's been quite a long time since I worked with silver wire, and I really enjoyed that today :)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4489835943_c242816aed_o.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4489835943_c242816aed_o.jpg)
The light was fading as I finished, so apologies for the poor picture!
Forgot to say that the lovely clasp is by our George - honestly, I was not going to take credit for that one :-[ :-* :)
I have treated myself and made myself some jewellery for a change.
I bought the silver Hilltribe Orchid a couple of years ago at the first Flame Off, and decided to use up a few of my tester florals and made the necklace.
The bracelet is made on elastic thread and I am pleased with how it turned out.
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x233/lopo_09/DSCF0977.jpg)
This is a remake of one I made for a friends 40th and she wanted another one. I won't be making any more in a hurry LOL
Further details on my blog if anyone wants to know about techniques/suppliers etc.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4504567591_04850df6d8_m.jpg)
Made this new necklace the other day. Real Emerald beads from Dawn Fuge at Precious Sparkle Beads, greek ceramic silver washers, turquoise jade, FW pearls, Bali silver scallop shell beads and a dichroic seahorse made by someone in the USA, but I can't rememebr who. Such is the problem of having a large lampwork bead stash!
I'm not sure about the delicacy of the chain vs. the weight of the seahorse, but the colours are good together. Now I just pray I don't break it when I wear it :o
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/peachpiano/dichroic-seahorse.jpg)
http://www.etsy.com/shop_sold.php?user_id=5610639&order=&page=2 (these are all sold)
His own website doesn't seem to work any more.
I bought the lampwork from Annelyse about a year ago, at the end of a Perth bead show whan I like to treat myself for a hard day's work, and then all of a sudden there were lots of beads on my desk that screamed "put me next to Annelyse's beads". So I did!
Ceramic beads in turquoise and mauve, lilac jade, Greek gold ceramic spacers.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/peachpiano/Annelyse-2.jpg)
Hi
a friend asked me if I could make something from an old Bombay Sapphire gin bottle,here's what I came up with.
All comments welcome.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2783/4518124336_51ae8af699_o.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4517490133_f5e47bf85d_o.jpg)
please forgive the fluff on the stand!
Rob.
p.s. I'm charging her £35.00 for the bracelet and £65.00 for the necklace, fair,too much or too little?
Nothing like last minute........
What Kay's bridesmaids will be wearing:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4523391538_45207614c7.jpg)
;D
Thanks Kay :-*
A lady made a beeline for my stall at Cheltenham bead fair a couple of weeks ago - she'd been thinking about my beads since she saw me at my first ever fair 2 years ago! Having recently had her 50th birthday, she now had a reason to really go to town and commission a mega-set!
So she chose two Black Berry bracelets and a handful of other beads from my table.
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x317/Bluebottle_pics/P1020543.jpg)
And after a long chat and copious note-taking, we agreed on a plan. I made quite a lot more beads, lentils for the earrings and bumpies for the necklace - and here is the finished set.
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x317/Bluebottle_pics/P1020571.jpg)
I was concerned that the necklace might be a bit overwhelming for frequent wear, so by using George's woven bail I could make the pendant detachable so she can simply wear it on the silver chain.
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x317/Bluebottle_pics/P1020562.jpg)
Its in the post, phew!
I was sent a lovely strand of turquoise tube-shaped beads, which have sat on my desk for a week or two, whispering to me about copper green, turquoise and dark ivory ...
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x317/Bluebottle_pics/P1020947.jpg)
The silver starfish and fish beads are from Beadsite's stall at the Flame Off.
Then I started thinking about Kaz's murrini that I bought at the FO, I didn't want to detract too much from the turquoise tubes so I kept the beads small - I used the Kalera trio press that I swapped at the FO. The second necklace is much longer, and is strung on silk cord for a change.
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x317/Bluebottle_pics/P1020950.jpg)
I've decided to wear this one as a bracelet, but I'm still working on a way to pull it tight - any ideas welcome!
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x317/Bluebottle_pics/P1020934.jpg)
I think I might have been thinking a little about Kaz's Flame Off necklace too!
gorgeous :)
Micro macrame? You're welcome to borrow the book if you like - it does work brilliantly for this style.
Aw, thanks everybody ;D
Quote from: mizgeorge on April 23, 2010, 05:00:36 PM
Micro macrame? You're welcome to borrow the book if you like - it does work brilliantly for this style.
Of course! I've got the book, thank you!
Hi
This is a weave called Beez to Butterflies.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4546746222_9476c4c22d_o.jpg)
It's my favourite after Jens Pind (which I've just got the hang of after having it fight me for nearly a week!)
Thanks for looking,
Rob.
p.s. if anyone has any tips on where on earth the hallmark stamp can go I'd be forever grateful :D
For pieces made with rings over 1mm gauge, I have the hallmark stamped onto a ring (must be soldered closed). For anything too fine, I attach a tag (again, they prefer this to be soldered on). Alternatively, you can have it laser marked.
A quick release toggle would be a brilliant idea, Nick, I can't imagine how I'd cover it though ???
Just thought I would share this pendant that I made today. Its made from sheet sterling silver. 7
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb144/Sals25/DSCF0822.jpg)
A ring that I made today. Sorry to those of you that have already seen this on FB :D
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb144/Sals25/DSCF0835.jpg)(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb144/Sals25/DSCF0836.jpg)
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb144/Sals25/DSCF0839.jpg)
I made this with the 'Hostile Planet' I made and showed the other day. Hope you like it, its on a choker as its quite long.
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/Katiequiggle/P1090514.jpg)
I can't help myself showing these off all over the place, I'm grinning from ear to ear - I actually gave Andrea Guarino a hug and told her I loved her when she taught us how to make these off-mandrel hearts!
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4565586000_4b58b04f1a_m.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4565586000_4b58b04f1a_m.jpg)
Sorry if you've seen them here and there already!
A bit of a hog, but this is what I made today ;D
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(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x128/Nikkit40/May%202010/NTB06.jpg)
It's like the middle of winter here today so I thought I'll bring some sunshine in! Initially I thought these were like confetti but in fact they remind me of blossom petals that the wind has blown on the ground. I love that when it happens. It's nature's carpet!
Apologies for only posting links. I still can't get the hang of it! The lovely lampwork is by Shahlaa.
www.flickr.com/photos/nemeadesigns/4574340603/
www.flickr.com/photos/nemeadesigns/4574956910/in/photostream/
I have just realised as I started typing that I havn't told you all my news about my trip to Iona! So I will start with that.
I am going to Iona on Thursday 6th to attend a writers and Artists retreat. I am told it is a wonderful, spiritual place and I am hoping to come back refreshed and inspired. This year has been the worst winter for me since my son was first ill 13 years ago so, god knows, I can do with a bit of time off to recharge.
So...to treat myself I decided to make some jewellery for myself and here are some photos I managed to snap this afternoon.
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_UGYzrfuLAuQ/S-BWPEX7L0I/AAAAAAAABXM/n953k2h-SQI/s288/DSCF6204.JPG) (http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UGYzrfuLAuQ/S-BWRy6_mlI/AAAAAAAABXQ/xV1KP5ZIqoU/s288/DSCF6206.JPG) (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_UGYzrfuLAuQ/S-BWVpR7SgI/AAAAAAAABXU/9VLQblHd2aU/s288/DSCF6209.JPG)
Earings necklace necklace or bracelet.
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_UGYzrfuLAuQ/S-BWaJW0aQI/AAAAAAAABXY/m1TeYRLQvFU/s288/DSCF6211.JPG) (http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UGYzrfuLAuQ/S-BWb_on-eI/AAAAAAAABXc/I0t0Qf0UPFA/s288/DSCF6213.JPG)
Iona seas bracelet Iona sea again
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_UGYzrfuLAuQ/S-BWfjmFYkI/AAAAAAAABXg/iLa-UxqR6kk/s288/DSCF6220.JPG) (http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UGYzrfuLAuQ/S-BWhBu2_qI/AAAAAAAABXk/by_B5UrPfcs/s288/DSCF6223.JPG) (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_UGYzrfuLAuQ/S-BWlL1taKI/AAAAAAAABXo/aUlfFqgPMco/s288/DSCF6227.JPG)
Dragon bones bracelet (Dark fossil, aka frit in stick form) and again (I like this one!) A pebble necklace for me!
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_UGYzrfuLAuQ/S-BWm5wsUwI/AAAAAAAABXs/_MqexfDppmA/s288/DSCF6230.JPG) (http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UGYzrfuLAuQ/S-BWpA_qYcI/AAAAAAAABXw/lTZpMRHzY0I/s288/DSCF6232.JPG) (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_UGYzrfuLAuQ/S-BWsVvwhqI/AAAAAAAABX0/poKVwi8vEaM/s288/DSCF6233.JPG)
Pebble bracelet Andy Goldsworthy inspired earrings A little bit of magic
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_UGYzrfuLAuQ/S-BWx45W9bI/AAAAAAAABX4/dlFoxG13JT8/s288/DSCF6239.JPG) (http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UGYzrfuLAuQ/S-BW0s8Yy9I/AAAAAAAABYA/GN3Gkzf-_7A/s288/DSCF6241.JPG) (http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UGYzrfuLAuQ/S-BW61J33nI/AAAAAAAABYE/1SS_Wef7mPo/s288/DSCF6245.JPG)
close up on the earings Smoke on the water frit from beady sam and turquoise and cream classic with a twist of reactive frit
I just have to hope that volcano plays nice cause it will be a long drive if it decides to do the dirt again.
Thanks for looking, hope you like em all. I know I do!
Modified to line up the pictures again. second time lucky?
A little while ago Sal (Red Hot Sal) very kindly sent me some Mustard coloured glass for a commission I had. The brief was "like this but in mustard with some orange". The orange isn't as orange in the flesh. My customer chose the necklace and earrings with the mustard disc, and it looked really good with her outfit (if I say so myself)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4581919161_d1998c228a.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4581918931_98845e185e.jpg)
Thanks for looking.
Yvette :)
a little collaboration
I was lucky enough to have this gorgeous cab from Julie HB arrive at my house yesterday, with one of Kaz's fantastic murrine in the middle.
Instead of doing all the things I was meant to be doing (like going to bed) I gave in at about 11pm and turned it into a ring. And I'm wearing it now!
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3300/4586292656_fbd80f7115.jpg)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/mizgeorge/4586292656/)
I've been faffing around for ages trying to think of an easy, swappable earring design for bhbs.
I felt a bit of an idiot when I was starting off a batch of new bracelets, and realised I'd already done it. The chain is identical to the one used on my bhb bracelets, both the clasped and toggle version. And after I took the pics, I realise they even look quite nice on their own ;)
They can be made to pretty much any length - this 'standard' version takes one or two beads happily, and three at a bit of a push (and a bit heavy for me). I like them with just one, and some chain showing. These lovely beads were from Becky.
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1395/4604662602_92a6aede77.jpg)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/mizgeorge/4604662602/)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/4604661782_96a99ceeee.jpg)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/mizgeorge/4604661782/)
Got Kaz to make me a bead to wear for my birthday drinks this saturday, and used one of diane's lovely silk ribbons which she kindly gave me, and the other diane's (dilunah) hammered ring!
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4604323883_66ac609c90_m.jpg)
(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x128/Nikkit40/itpbr2.jpg)
(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x128/Nikkit40/retro2.jpg)
(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x128/Nikkit40/itpeaqr4.jpg)
(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x128/Nikkit40/tigerbra2.jpg)
(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x128/Nikkit40/tigerear2.jpg)
...completely different - well from me anyway ;D ;D
(http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k329/Blueflamebeads_photos/2010%20Beads/turquoise.jpg)
slightly modified from Beadwork just need to make some earings and necklace now :)
Made with my Indian summer beads, the largest lentil is 4cm :D
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb144/Sals25/indiansummernecklace.jpg)
Its not everyones cup of tea but I love it ;D
(Sorry about the shocking photo) :o
(http://i318.photobucket.com/albums/mm430/tsarvo/DSCF7171.jpg)
it has a lot more blues and greens than in the photo.
but the sun is shining ;D
I treat myself to some of Lornas beads at the Flame off, added a few spacers, and this is what I made with them.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4629676670_388e8df03d_o.jpg)
The first is a birthday present for my friend Anne - which I made to go with the lovely pearl grey suede fringed handbag I got her for her birthday!
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/4621595123_4743587e02_m.jpg)
The second was commissioned by my friend Tina - she wanted a striking pendant and earrings to go with a royal blue scooped neck dress. I agonised over this but she has just emailed me to say it arrived and she loves it!!! (Phew!)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4622205968_5660231ebe_m.jpg) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3328/4621596793_a822f458e3_m.jpg)
Also wanted to show another set of beads that I had made into a pendant and earrings for my business partner's birthday by Tracy Smith of Cinnamon Jewellery
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4604545084_2745712f63_m.jpg)
Kazx
I've shown you the beads before...
Here's what I've done with them !
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4631136899_6a3b1dd3cc.jpg)
Thanks for looking!
(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh266/emkay9/DSC02104-1.jpg) (http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh266/emkay9/DSC02101.jpg) Adapted from Sabine's tutorial in March's Making Jewellery magazine: mainly my beads plus the main focal is one I won at Creaton GBUK bead fair last summer by...( I am ashamed to say I've lost my note but think it may have been Min Fidler :-[) I used cotton instead of leather thonging, so I have to put the end through twice, then it stays put reasonably well.
Yet more bracelets! I'm still having a great time making them, and apologies if you've seen any of them before.
Beads by Clare Scott, with clusters of gemstones and Hill Tribe silver.
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/gemwaith-nia/014-11.jpg)
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/gemwaith-nia/016-17.jpg)
Beads by Izzy Anderson:
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/gemwaith-nia/007-16.jpg)
And finally beads by Emma Ralph - glass and polymer clay:
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/gemwaith-nia/008-21.jpg)
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/gemwaith-nia/020-12.jpg)
Sorry for the hog, but it could have been sooooo much worse!
Nia xx
Here's the first 2 of an order for 4!!!!
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee296/tombsd1/DSCF6859.jpg)
Mustn't grumble of course but I did promise myself I wouldn't take any more commissions in the run up to moving house, getting married and opening the shop!!!! I'm just a girl who can't say NO ;D ;D ;D
A lady at work is leaving, I made this for her...
(http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/veebeads/Beads%202010/presentComp.jpg)
Hope she likes it!
I will be setting up tomorrow for the Dorset Art Weeks open studios - have gone beyond the rushing-about-in-a-panic stage and got to the just-want-it-all-to-be-over-now stage... anyways everything is sorted, cleaned, boxed and priced and I have sorted it into themes so we can have a different look in each room of the house. There seems to be a lot more beadwork than I thought... ::)
Warrior
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s217/retrobeader/smmetallics.jpg)
Wedding
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s217/retrobeader/smwedding.jpg)
Garden
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s217/retrobeader/smgarden.jpg)
Tropics
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s217/retrobeader/smbrights.jpg)
Beach
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s217/retrobeader/smbeach.jpg)
and I was short of starfish so I made some more for earrings
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s217/retrobeader/starssm.jpg)
Anybody want to lay bets as to which pair of earrings will be the only thing I sell in the entire fortnight? I'm really hoping it'll be these :P
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s217/retrobeader/mice.jpg)
This is the first time I've designed a beadwork project from idea, to sketch book, to deciding which stitches and colours to use and the final execution! It's my most ambitious piece to date, it took three days to make, and I'm just chuffed to bits with the way it turned out. I've never used coral stitch before, nor have I ever tried graduating colour like this!
Oh, and the wire wrapped lampie is one of my own too :D
(http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/veebeads/beadwork/phoenix3comp.jpg) (http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/veebeads/beadwork/phoenix2comp.jpg) (http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/veebeads/beadwork/phoenix1comp.jpg)
I'm wearing it right now ;D
Thanks for looking
Well, here's the thing. When my friend Anne came to stay, we went out for dinner with a couple who are friends of hers who I don't really know. They paid for dinner and would not take money off us. So, my friend Anne suggested I send the wife a piece of jewellery to say thanks (she is big on handcrafted stuff!). So I have prevaricated, made several beads and sets of beads I wasn't entirely happy with and then finally plumped for these.
I hope she likes them!
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4665327401_8fde8fe1b0_m.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4665327445_42471c7464_m.jpg)
Don't know why they look like they don't match in the photos - but they do IRL! ;D
Kazx
Hi! Just finished some pendants I have been doing for a big bead party I am doing tomorrow night it is a Surf Club so I thought some fishes would be appropriate!!
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab94/RASPBERRYRINGS/DSCN0044-1.jpg)(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab94/RASPBERRYRINGS/DSCN0035-2.jpg)(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab94/RASPBERRYRINGS/DSCN0036.jpg)
Thanks for looking ;)
Jenniex
Here's my newest necklace :
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1270/4670525654_fe5f303abc.jpg)
For some reason, the colours look odd on the picture, but in reality I quite like it ;D
Thanks Hazel ! The clasp is just a little spring ring clasp :
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4669898807_188a0f4b6f.jpg)
I sent some beads to Tracy Smith of cinnamon jewellery,
how pleased am i with what she has done? very ;D
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg313/flowerjasper/bracelet.jpg)
sandy
In between chatting to visitors at our 'open studio' (I am becoming very knowledgeable about photography as well as about beads!) I've been managing to get a bit of beading done :)
This is some of Tan's lovely tabs and some delicious olive jade
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s217/retrobeader/Dorset%20Art%20Weeks%202010/06jungreenbr.jpg)
I made two pairs of starfish earrings yesterday for a customer to choose from - and she couldn't decide so she bought both (I do love that sort of indecisive customer, as opposed to the other sort who spends ages not making a decision and then walks away!)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s217/retrobeader/Dorset%20Art%20Weeks%202010/06junstars.jpg)
This is a sparkly experiment that worked better than I was expecting
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s217/retrobeader/Dorset%20Art%20Weeks%202010/04junpot.jpg)
And I made another pair of 'icicle' earrings in softer blues
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s217/retrobeader/Dorset%20Art%20Weeks%202010/02junbluesparks.jpg)
I am hoping that the next week (we have Mon and Tues 'off' and then we're open Wed-Sun) will be so busy that I'll have no beading time and nothing to show you next Monday! :P
I've had a one track mind lately, and I blame Kaz for a lot of it! It was her idea that I contact a local gallery about taking my jewellery ... I've got my second meeting with them next week and here's a preview of what I'm going to be showing them. (Couldn't have done it without her wonderful murrini!)
Mahoooooosive thanks to George for a fantastic day yesterday, a brilliant 'brangle' design and tons of help, teaching and advice - my brain is now detangled and able to function again :-*
Beachy Brangles
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x317/Bluebottle_pics/P1040655sm-1.jpg)
A closer view of the Octopussy brangle and pendant
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x317/Bluebottle_pics/P1040636sm.jpg)
Beachy Ball pendants
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x317/Bluebottle_pics/P1040646sm.jpg)
Shell pendants
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x317/Bluebottle_pics/P1040644sm.jpg)
Earrings
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x317/Bluebottle_pics/P1040650sm.jpg)
There's been so much wonderful beachy eye candy around lately, I've been thoroughly inspired - special mention for Clare Scott's gorgeous anemones - and I hope that I've played my part in inspiring others ;D
I am actually re-stocking my webby today with some jewellery!!!!
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4697262826_3da704c98a_m.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4697263188_77234b8102_m.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4697264262_9cfb590d69_m.jpg)
Thanks for looking.
Hil x
I've been playing with some more of Julie HB's fab cabs :)
This one features a murrine by Jo
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4693173754_27cf8f8b40.jpg)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/mizgeorge/4693173754/)
And this one is for Kaz - with such a clever design using her murrini :)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4701537752_11dc6b9a82.jpg)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/mizgeorge/4701537752/)
I'm still really enjoying making these. Just say if you get bored!
My new passion.... :D
Who likes skulls? ;)
(http://www.bavarianbeads.com/images/galerie/Skullklein1.jpg)
(http://www.bavarianbeads.com/images/galerie/Skullklein2.jpg)
(http://www.bavarianbeads.com/images/galerie/Skullgross1.jpg)
(http://www.bavarianbeads.com/images/galerie/Skullgross2.jpg)
(http://www.bavarianbeads.com/images/galerie/Skullgross3.jpg)
The interchangeable 925-silver pendant holders are handmade by myself, too :)
Manu
A good friend of ours asked for a "special" bracelet for his partner. She likes strong colours and is often found with brightly coloured and patterned scarfs.... I don't know her, which makes it more difficult, but after a few goes forth and back this is what our friend says he's happy with:
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1307/4709025774_b7f65a95b6.jpg) (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1307/4709025774_b7f65a95b6.jpg)
I have always strived to make my wire wrapping as neat and "perfect" as possible, and to make this "whimsical" wrapping I found rather hard! But I am a great admirer of Kerry Bogert's jewellery, and I am sure many of you can see it's inspired by Kerry's "Totally Twisted".
A seaside cab by (and for) Ms Lush :)
Took a bit of fiddling with the bezel to make it work, but I'm pleased....
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1266/4709296937_6e74d4d5e3_m.jpg)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/mizgeorge/4709296937/)
DD came home yesterday and asked me if I would make a necklace as a present for one of her teachers. 'No problem' I said.......then she told me she needed it for today, the (student) teacher is leaving this afternoon :o
Anyway, inspired by Jacqui (A String of Beads), and a rather fab necklace that DH bought from her for my birthday, this is what I came up with...
(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l45/bearhouse_1968/Teacher.jpg)
....hope she likes it!
Have had these beadies lying around for a bit, and thought they needed to be put to work...(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l45/bearhouse_1968/Bracelet.jpg)
One of my student teachers asked me whether I could make a hummingbird necklace....I remembered the YouTube tut by Roger Childs and set to it :)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4711814360_1d64a7c9eb.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4707829015_d9e4ce1527.jpg)
oh, well, and...just because I've shown him *everywhere* else......Rufus the rat ring topper :)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4710607961_d75e344257.jpg)
He's already asked for friends ;D ;D
:D
Finished my necklace. I ended up taking off the rather crap end crimps and used coils of wire instead. The finish isn't wonderful but I like it a lot better like this! It has a swan neck hook that I'm not photographing too closely ;)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4712878162_4c7b524050_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kalorlo/4712878162/)
Orphan beads by Sarah Downton and Greek ceramic spacers on waxed cotton cord.
these fishes were made by my sisters friend and she asked if I would make them up into a bracelet for her.... I made the lampies all by myself, first piece of jewellery with my beads ...do hope she will like it! :)
(http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv42/ceardannan/fish1.jpg)
(http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv42/ceardannan/fish2.jpg)
Here is a bracelet I've made for my neices' 18th birthaday. The beads are from StoneyMarie (Etsy)
(http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab53/fatxam/alchemist/020.jpg)[/img]
Sorry for those who've seen this already!
I've created a glass beads orphanage ! They were lonely... so I put them all together for a whole new life! :D
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4737488141_6baa0cc29a.jpg)
Thanks for looking!
these are the beads from the gallery made up,
i love this blue ;)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg313/flowerjasper/beads014.jpg)
also in pink
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg313/flowerjasper/beads010.jpg)
sandy x
I've had the pliers out ;) It's 17.5mm wide, for a long-fingered lady who wanted something a bit different for a middle finger. Over 350 rings in there!
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4737752395_8a3a615164.jpg)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/mizgeorge/4737752395/)
Here are a few from me this week :)
(http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu284/Louise_Menzies/Photo0061.jpg)
(http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu284/Louise_Menzies/Photo0054.jpg)
(http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu284/Louise_Menzies/Photo0050.jpg)
(http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu284/Louise_Menzies/Photo0041.jpg)
(http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu284/Louise_Menzies/Photo0036.jpg)
This one is a bead Trudi made for me ;D.... so its alll mine :D
(http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu284/Louise_Menzies/Photo0044.jpg)
Louise x
...I really want to show you a sun-catcher I have made for my kid's brilliant teacher who is retiring. Beads by me and hammered rings by Mizgeorge. It was really hard to photograph!
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4742271289_4726a7e600_z.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4742907504_a96c265318.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4742907916_613d3b51a6_z.jpg)
I've finished a couple of pieces recently and I thought I'd show them. Apologies if you have already seen these already, but I am trying to show more of my pieces! :)
First up is a commissioned bracelet I made:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4748298891_cc4cf03df4.jpg)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/annysia/4748298891/)
I used my own lampwork beads in beautiful Sangre and M. Red glasses, with lots of Swarovskis and Sterling Silver!
Next is another commissioned piece:
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1127/4722017378_437e2e8873.jpg)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/annysia/4722017378/)
Made using my bobbly beads in light aqua (one of my favourite glasses!) and cobalt blue.
Then I made a couple of teddy bear pendants to list in my shop - I am slightly in love with these as I woke up with a picture of them in my head and was really pleased with how they turned out:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4751917002_e6166a8e0a.jpg)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/annysia/4751917002/)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4751916900_7288d9700c.jpg)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/annysia/4751916900/)
I used colour co-ordinated Swarovskis and I etched my teddy beads once I had made them to give them that soft "teddy bear" feel!
I've lots more exciting pieces in the pipeline, am just waiting for the deliveries to get here to start!! :D I hope you like my jewellery! :)
experiments with silver glass... :)
(http://www.bavarianbeads.com/images/galerie/heart1.jpg)
(http://www.bavarianbeads.com/images/galerie/heart1_1.jpg)
(http://www.bavarianbeads.com/images/galerie/heart1_2.jpg)
(http://www.bavarianbeads.com/images/galerie/heart2_2.jpg)
(http://www.bavarianbeads.com/images/galerie/heart2.jpg)
(http://www.bavarianbeads.com/images/galerie/heart2_1.jpg)
Manu
My lovely stepfather has a new grandson this week. He asked me to make something for his daughter in law that celebrated her three children. So here's an interlocked set of three bangles, each hung with an initial and birthstone charm.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4754715914_828dbfd0ec.jpg)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/mizgeorge/4754715914/)
Here's some pieces I've made up for the summer craft fair I'm doing tomorrow.
(And a MAHOOOOSIVE thanks to Vicki for putting my pics on Photobucket :-*) Sorry for the hog. Thanks for looking.
The nuggety beads on this bracelet were made with Ocean
(http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn258/Mand40/bb.jpg)
A matching necklace
(http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn258/Mand40/bn.jpg)
A gift for an auntie
(http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn258/Mand40/get-attachmentaspx2.jpg)
And another blue lariat thingy
(http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn258/Mand40/blue.jpg)
A "tasselly" necklace (according to Vicki ;))
(http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn258/Mand40/summer.jpg)
and a necklace I'd hoped to keep but someone bought it at the last craft fair :o
(http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn258/Mand40/tassle.jpg)
Mand x
Just a couple of new necklaces from me - I thought you might like to see them ;D
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4754814822_afb477d25d.jpg)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/41369288@N08/4754814822/)
Effetre Purple Red with some home blown silver ivory shards
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4754814442_b9d80949d2.jpg)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/41369288@N08/4754814442/)
Effetre dark ivory with DH Ekho
Today was my first fair with my lampwork jewellery (yay)
Rather than hog with loads of individual photos I took a photo of the board with all the jewellery on it.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4757227769_bd71106150.jpg)
Photo doesn't do it justice since I only had my phone with me, next week I'll have to remember to take a better one with a proper camera.
Scarlet xx
i just loved these beads by annelyse, after a search around for the right colour crystals, these were made,
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg313/flowerjasper/annelyse003.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg313/flowerjasper/annelyse004.jpg)
then a used a few of my beads for this summery one,
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg313/flowerjasper/annelyse002.jpg)
sandy x
this is my skater boy bead.
I only made it yesterday morning and i love it and I hope you do to!!!! :-\
my mum thought it is so good so I decided to put it on here :D
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee296/tombsd1/DSCF6952-1.jpg)
(the photo Isn't so good either!!!!)
It was two of my friends' birthdays last weekend, so I made these:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4759782341_20b9ed1b5e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kalorlo/4759782341/)
Ivory and dark turquoise etched beads, unetched spacers, Greek ceramic washers and sterling findings on silver leather.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4760416968_20a52f3f5a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kalorlo/4760416968/)
Periwinkle and white beads, Greek ceramic spacers and sterling findings on waxed cotton cord. With a Totoro!
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4760417072_c0692f2852.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kalorlo/4760417072/)
And this was a prototype for the Totoro necklace that I wasn't happy with. I think it needed larger beads and I don't like the ends. It looks very small and sparse when actually worn.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4760416796_5172c7832c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kalorlo/4760416796/)
Do you remember this necklace that Jolene showed some time ago?
http://www.frit-happens.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=20358.msg350600#msg350600
She was wearing it when she came to my Devon meet a week ago, and we were many who ooohed and aaahed over it!! :) Soo, every time I've been at the torch this week I have made a bead or two, using beadysam's purple rose frit (and some lapis blue and green), and have made my own version. I love it - thank you, Jolene, for sharing this very simple but great design!! :-* The beads were teamed by silver fused ceramic beads and strung on one of Diane's chiffon ribbons.
Here's my summer necklace:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4766916131_e81bc74800.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4766916131_e81bc74800.jpg)
Very, very simple, but I like them cos they are made from beer bottles :)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g224/Pinkshrimp06/Beadies/beerrings.jpg)
but I finally (after many rejected prototypes) came up with a design for a bhb charm carrier that I'm happy with :)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4790392135_da3e786d9f.jpg)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/mizgeorge/4790392135/)
around this time of year many of us make things for our kids teachers,
last year i wanted to retrain as a teacher at julie hb`s kids school, the bracelets she made were sooo lovely ;)
anyone got any to show?
i have just finished a bracelet and earrings for the lovely miss jones, tall ,slim, perfect teeth, white blonde hair ( you can go off some people!) i used just clear and white, mixed with pearls and silver
she has been fantastic this year, doing steet dance in PE, building a veg garden as part of their viking project, the vegetables being the buried treasure, a natural teacher, all the kids love her and the dads all turn up for parents evening ::)
will post a picture tomorrow.
sandy
she is lovely ,and the kids are learning ;)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg313/flowerjasper/missjones002.jpg)
sandy
(http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv42/ceardannan/DSC01419.jpg)
i kept a fishie from my sisters bracelet and this is what I have now, its not symmetrical (usually cant cope unless it is, think its my libra scales) but I like it :)
Well, here's Anna and Pippa's teachers' presents:
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh238/have-a-beer/teacher-pressies1-2010.jpg)
Here are 3 TA's presents (little heart charms):
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh238/have-a-beer/teacher-pressies2-2010.jpg)
There are 10 more hearts cooking in the kiln, and two baby aliens who will become key chain charms later today, meant for jesper's teacher and their piano teacher (both men).....phew! why do I leave things until the last minute!!!?
Thank you all! What would I have done without your gorgeous chiffon ribbons, Diane, and the silver fused ceramic beads from Hilary....and would you know, George's bead caps fit the big heart of Magdalena Ruiz's press perfectly!! ;D
Well here's the rest of the lot - 10 more hearts-to-be-charms and a couple of baby aliens - I know, Emma is not facing any critter competition from this direction :D :D but son thought they were awesome, and that's all that matters ;) They are now all wire-wrapped and packed and kids have made cards.....
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh238/have-a-beer/teacher-pressies3-2010.jpg)
Here is my effort, was rather well received by the teacher concerned; her favourite colour is lime green....cue CIM Elphaba;
(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l45/bearhouse_1968/zz11.jpg)
So, I've been sitting here with some amazing beads, some were turned into jewellery some were waiting. I created a few new pieces and I've been so lucky as Kate took pity on me (my cameras broken :( and I never could take a decent picture ::)) and spent a lot of time photographing it all for me, website will be running anytime soon hoorah ;D
So I'm going to have a little hog, please excuse me ;)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4820473957_450e4136cf_m.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4821091402_e0bb184ba3_m.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4820474573_55519bfa8b_m.jpg)(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4821092430_d4abf25954_m.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4821090504_f7fd66bb3d_m.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4820471199_9aa6366b73_m.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4820470621_7b61ba87f3_m.jpg)
So many wonderful sparkly beads made by you clever girls!
There are lots more on my flickr if you would like a browse, wish me luck with getting the website going (after all it's only been 2 years in the waiting oops ;)) I think I might need it!
tis done!
well the bag of glass beads I was presented with last weekend to make a birthday present for a friend's wife is finished, woohoo!
Kelly has two daughters, Poppy and Daisy, hopefully the silver flowers I've made look something like their names, I'll just tell her that the other flower that makes up the clasp must be a Gareth flower (her husband!) :D
(http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b480/kathsd/craft/P1040210-1.jpg)
I hope she likes it, I'll find out tomorrow.
Kath
Hiya!
I've been a bit quiet lately, haven't had time to do anything! >:(
However, I made a bit of time today to dig out some older beads and turn them into a couple of very simple necklaces. Hope you like them!
(http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/veebeads/Beads%202010/pendant3comp-1.jpg)
Three pics of the same necklace:
(http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/veebeads/Beads%202010/Ecomp.jpg) (http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/veebeads/Beads%202010/Bcomp.jpg) (http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/veebeads/Beads%202010/Acomp.jpg)
Thanks for looking! ;D
Trudi, your shell focal is TDF!!!
I have some bumpy bead earrings in bright colours.
(http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.163092436.jpg)
(http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.163094100.jpg)
(http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.163095805.jpg)
Juicy Cherries and Black and White Polka dots... both are quite dangly...
(http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.137908906.jpg)
(http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.134760778.jpg)
...and it feels good. It's been months since I made anything at all.
This has red sponge coral, fw pearls and a Hill Tribe rose
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/t-c-beader/necklaces/397.jpg)
This one has Bronzite (I think)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/t-c-beader/necklaces/396.jpg)
Thought I'd show you the first couple of necklaces that I've made (I started making beads in April this year), the red one went as a raffle prize so I'm particularly pleased about that. The purple one I'm keeping!
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4865357633_5212dc7d55.jpg)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/51398444@N04/4865357633/)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1381/4727290317_30ec546e41.jpg)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/51398444@N04/4727290317/)
I'm going to Tenerife in a couple of days and I decided to make myself some bright and sunny jewellery to wear.
I made these beads specifically to match my favourite new top. I've been fancying a bracelet like this for ages but my brain really struggled to work out how to do it! The crimp is hidden underneath the spacer beads.
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x317/Bluebottle_pics/P1050870sm.jpg)
The idea of using buttons popped into my head when I was walking the dog yesterday. I had to make the bracelet as soon as I got home, but the necklace had to wait till I made the spacers last night.
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x317/Bluebottle_pics/P1050864sm.jpg)
I think I need a black version too ...
I'm so excited that I can post photos from flickr now that I thought I'll show you some of my work. These pieces may have appeared on the group flickr so apologies to those of you who have seen them before!
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2672/3907274160_8534b4f6bd.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nemeadesigns/3907274160/)
Honey by nemea designs, on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nemeadesigns/3907274160/)
Made using one of Sabine's fabulous roses.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4361606371_8a306d6b73.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nemeadesigns/4361606371/)
The Frog Prince by nemea designs, on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nemeadesigns/4361606371/)
Lorna's fabulous focal and
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2672/4057715427_51b8d9edce.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nemeadesigns/4057715427/)
Belle Epoque by nemea designs, on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nemeadesigns/4057715427/)
Julie's (Lush) wonderful lentil set.
Sorry for the hog. I'd better go and make something new!
I made this for myself because I love these beads! They are made by Sarah Downton, it is difficult to capture the lovely blues and purples in this photo but I thought I'd post it anyway!
Jill x
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx292/cbeadies/DSCF1292-1.jpg)
I treated myself to Kim Neely's Ether tutorial, and I wanted to make something nice with the beads. So I came up with these beaded tube beads. I finally managed to get decent photos.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/weemaryanne/beadwork106w.jpg)(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/weemaryanne/beadwork088w.jpg)
This one uses some of Georges gorgeous silver rings with beaded links.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/weemaryanne/beadwork073.jpg)
Made this with a Lush Lampwork bumpy hollow that I'd been hoarding. You know how it is - you get a bead and don't want to spoil it, so you never get round to using it :-[...so I thought I'd just do something simple with it until my wire-wrapping skills get better :). It ties with a velvet ribbon. Will be wearing this on my hols in Cornwall 8)
(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh266/emkay9/DSC02422.jpg) (http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh266/emkay9/DSC02424-2.jpg)
Some pendants on ribbons
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4890880359_d7d231365c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/4890880359/)
IMG_8857 by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns, on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/4890880359/)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4891478170_affe24d0cc.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/4891478170/)
IMG_8862 by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns, on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/4891478170/)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4890879385_14e53c3947.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/4890879385/)
IMG_8876 by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns, on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/4890879385/)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4890881155_a420e83145.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/4890881155/)
IMG_8867 by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns, on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/4890881155/)
And loads of earrings in my flickr - so here's a couple
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4890985047_5a9e011868.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/4890985047/)
IMG_8878 by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns, on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/4890985047/)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/4891583968_01426469d0.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/4891583968/)
IMG_8892 by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns, on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/4891583968/)
Thanks for looking!
Kazx
No lampies, but heat was involved in the making of these necklaces... :)
I made these as a birthday present for a friend and her baby daughter. I had the idea a year ago when the daughter was born, but I haven't had time until now. The pendants are fine silver (PMC) with green cubic zirconias. The chain is sterling silver with a few green Swarovski bicones.
(http://www.parlplatsen.se/coppermine/albums/userpics/motherdaughter_800.png)
I bought these beads a while ago From Tan and they have sat amongst alot of other beads till inspiration hits. Whilst sitting watching my two eldest swim the other day mooching through by box it did and this is what i made.
well you could if i could post the blinkin photo
http://flic.kr/p/8tsbu7
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jowalker2368/4905150730/
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/jowalker2368/4905150730/)
thats the best i can do sorry x
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4905150730_e5401a7232.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jowalker2368/4905150730/)
Swimmin (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jowalker2368/4905150730/) by jowalker2368 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jowalker2368/), on Flickr
Sorted! Dawn x
Hi Everyone
I've been making up some necklaces with my lampwork collection 8)
Does anyone recognise this bead?? It didn't have a tag on it, and I can't remember who made it, I have a feeling it was one of the beads from my Apprentice stash but am not sure??
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4902400134_3cf037981e_m.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/firedsilver/4902400134/)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/firedsilver/4902400134/) by Fired Silver (http://www.flickr.com/people/firedsilver/), on Flickr
Two necklaces with a new shape bead for me.... the Bavarian disc - very versatile and has given me a lot of inspiration for new beads :)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4906599597_d6cbed1bae.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41369288@N08/4906599597/)
P1020698 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41369288@N08/4906599597/)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4907187468_9898e6e62c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41369288@N08/4907187468/)
P1020695 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41369288@N08/4907187468/)
One for my sister
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4907634417_fc71662f5f.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51398444@N04/4907634417/)
DSCF3386_crop (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51398444@N04/4907634417/) by Lilley Beads (http://www.flickr.com/people/51398444@N04/), on Flickr
One for my niece (main beads made using the instructions in Passing the Flame, my thanks to Corrina, I changed the colours a bit, partly because I didn't have the ones Corrina used and partly because I wanted ones my niece would like and partly so they might be a bit different)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4907634877_ebda223cd9.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51398444@N04/4907634877/)
DSCF3389_crop (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51398444@N04/4907634877/) by Lilley Beads (http://www.flickr.com/people/51398444@N04/), on Flickr
and one for me
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4908229346_17e81b0360.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51398444@N04/4908229346/)
DSCF3396_crop (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51398444@N04/4908229346/) by Lilley Beads (http://www.flickr.com/people/51398444@N04/), on Flickr
All using my new presses - so not so many beads getting stuck now!
my DD took these photos for me so i thought I would post them.
:)crystal caves
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4914403960_0c8302b69b.jpg)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/22956353@N05/4914403960/)
dragon slayer
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4914403966_e4b1e644fc.jpg)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/22956353@N05/4914403966/)
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1426/5604171/20864307/391127909.jpg)
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1426/5604171/20864307/391127916.jpg)
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1426/5604171/20864307/391127901.jpg)
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1426/5604171/20864307/391127887.jpg)
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1426/5604171/20864307/391127890.jpg)
I've only just got around to finishing off these braids. The green is leather thonging while the rest are made with cotton cord so that they can be spruced up if they get soiled. The last one is a sixteen strand hollow braid with a necklet threaded through. Sorry, don't remember the proper name. All a bit wacky but I prefer wacky to girly girly.
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1426/5604171/20864307/391172299.jpg)
This is the necklace I made with the Fimo beads from Dizzy Di's Fimo course last saturday. I've only used silver plate wire as the links take between 8 and 9 inches each depending on whether a bead is included on them. They are joined with aluminium green coated jump rings.
Here is a bracelet I made with some of my "blueberry pie" lentil beads.
(http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.145863295.jpg)
Since my beady skills aren't quite there yet I have been buying beads from Julie. I absolutely ADORE her work. I LOVE it.
Here are some things I made using her beads
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4929254602_0a99578ce2_m.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40979359@N02/4929254602/)
DSC_0137.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40979359@N02/4929254602/) by marrem (http://www.flickr.com/people/40979359@N02/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4929252256_3a86aa342d_m.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40979359@N02/4929252256/)
DSC_0141.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40979359@N02/4929252256/) by marrem (http://www.flickr.com/people/40979359@N02/), on Flickr
And one with beads that I made myself using a lentil press
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4928660235_0a36be7a53_m.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40979359@N02/4928660235/)
DSC_0018.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40979359@N02/4928660235/) by marrem (http://www.flickr.com/people/40979359@N02/), on Flickr
In between making buttons, buttons, buttons I've been using Manda's chunky mandrels to make toggles for simple bracelets.
With seed beads (silver bars by George, of course!)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4929382436_071e529213.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/4929382436/)
Toggle Bracelets (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/4929382436/) by LushLampwork (http://www.flickr.com/people/lushlampwork/), on Flickr
On leather
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4929283446_189b899821.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/4929283446/)
Adjustable bracelets on leather (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/4929283446/) by LushLampwork (http://www.flickr.com/people/lushlampwork/), on Flickr
And I've got a few unfinished sets to take to Stourbridge
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/4929283428_ffcf146bea.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/4929283428/)
Toggle sets (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/4929283428/) by LushLampwork (http://www.flickr.com/people/lushlampwork/), on Flickr
total hog and i think im prouder (word?) of the fact i managed to get some pics which show how vibrant the colours are! these are made from spectrum glass and are all about 10cm square and will eventually go on my etsy if i can get my bum in gear!
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4936085372_71b159505b_m.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4936084764_3e2612547d_m.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4936084050_993531e1f4_m.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4936083544_c891035df6_m.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4936081626_20851720a5_m.jpg)
ive also just uploaded loads of jewellery to my flickr but didnt want to post alllllllll the pics here, so please have a wee look on my flickr n let me know what u think!
Here are a few pieces I made recently.
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jTyQtQ3pPOI/TH2vg27YodI/AAAAAAAAC8k/ODnxebnsMds/s400/bracelet-postedtofrithappens.JPG)
This bracelet features the cutest little fishy charm, and a seashell clasp.
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jTyQtQ3pPOI/TH2vh0SRB8I/AAAAAAAAC8o/tgwdxgwoxVA/s400/earrings-postedtofrithappens.JPG)
These earrings are just simple frit beads with silvered ivory stringer... but I love how elegant they look.
I am back from sunny Scotland! I get to torch again! I'm also unemployed, so even more time to torch!
And I've been busy:
(http://uglyteapot.com/dev/images/152.JPG)
(http://uglyteapot.com/dev/images/147.JPG)
(http://uglyteapot.com/dev/images/142.JPG)
(http://uglyteapot.com/dev/images/141.JPG)
Some new silver and semi-precious jewellery from me!
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5008518562_213897f468.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/5008518562/)
IMG_9166 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/5008518562/) by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns (http://www.flickr.com/people/cheekycherubdesigns/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5008517148_4817260eed.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/5008517148/)
IMG_9156 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/5008517148/) by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns (http://www.flickr.com/people/cheekycherubdesigns/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5008517722_077f9c79c2.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/5008517722/)
IMG_9158 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/5008517722/) by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns (http://www.flickr.com/people/cheekycherubdesigns/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5007911299_002cf7950e.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/5007911299/)
IMG_9161 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/5007911299/) by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns (http://www.flickr.com/people/cheekycherubdesigns/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5008518244_0eb34e0cd2.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/5008518244/)
IMG_9164 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/5008518244/) by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns (http://www.flickr.com/people/cheekycherubdesigns/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5007913113_1e50e3aa97.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/5007913113/)
IMG_9173 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/5007913113/) by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns (http://www.flickr.com/people/cheekycherubdesigns/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/5008520094_0035d3450f.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/5008520094/)
IMG_9175 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/5008520094/) by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns (http://www.flickr.com/people/cheekycherubdesigns/), on Flickr
Kazx
I'm sorry I haven't been posting on here lately, but what with being away selling for much of the summer, I haven't had all that many new pieces to show, and anything new I reckon a lot of you have seen either on Flickr or FB. But I had to show you these two necklaces which I've made in the last few days, from a couple of sets of our Fi's new boro beads.
Some of the shots are in natural daylight, the way I normally photograph, but a few are in outdoor sunlight in order to show off the glass.
The blue necklace has the addition of gorgeous irridescent kyanite, and the hot pink one has mystic quartz nuggets as well as clusters of pink sapphires, amethyst, garnet and carnelian.
Hope you like!
Nia xx
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Today is the first day that I have ever worn my own work!
I will not be doing it after today, as my beads have not yet been kiln annealed and until they are I don't want them to break, so they will go back into the jar for a while!! But! I just HAD to have one day of wearing my Troll bracelets made with my own beads! ;D
The silver beads are Trolls but all the glasswork is my efforts. It was a real buzz to go to work this morning wearing stuff that I had made myself!
Here's a pic. Not everyone's taste, I know, as some of the beads are rather chunky!
;D
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Hiya!
Here's something I finished this evening :
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/5031002153_e8c65ed488.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47045555@N00/5031002153/)
Winter Rose (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47045555@N00/5031002153/) by kathrynlidia (http://www.flickr.com/people/47045555@N00/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5031620044_edfef15a12.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47045555@N00/5031620044/)
Winter Rose (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47045555@N00/5031620044/) by kathrynlidia (http://www.flickr.com/people/47045555@N00/), on Flickr
It was made with one of my encased roses beads, white pearls, Swarovski crystals and sterling silver.
Thanks for looking! :)
But I finally made something ;D
I'm calling this the "Cherry Blossom Sky" range, as I am putting together a bracelet and earrings too. This is my own lampwork with crystal chips and sterling.
(http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/veebeads/Beads%202010/neck2comp.jpg)
Need to get a better pic, but you get the idea ;)
Thanks
Actually its both.
I have been wanting for ages to have a go at beadweaving with my own lampies and now I have. The original idea I had was to make something with just little spacer beads so it could be less costly but seeing as I ended up using over 80 of my beads I think I failed on cost side but I love what I have made.
Here are some pictures.
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(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_UGYzrfuLAuQ/TKR6uUK7NOI/AAAAAAAACAs/U3RCchqJ0Ak/s400/DSCF8269.JPG) (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_UGYzrfuLAuQ/TKR6rk8LijI/AAAAAAAACAo/EyottSGhGvs/s400/DSCF8267.JPG)
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Bit of a hog, sorry. but i do love it! the colours are much more purple in real life than they are showing on my monitor, the big disc is my very favourite silver plum. And there is silver black and red copper green and I cant remember what else.
I need to make some more littlies now and do some more. I wonder if I can make enough small ones to have a go at circular peyote?
Julia x
4 to be precise.
Serpentine, lampwork by Jo Roher and black lip shell
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5039205169_31149fc7fc.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/polynana/5039205169/)
nb355 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/polynana/5039205169/) by polynana (http://www.flickr.com/people/polynana/), on Flickr
Sodalite, lampwork by Colette (Failariel)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4146/5039205489_0516be5fce.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/polynana/5039205489/)
nb356 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/polynana/5039205489/) by polynana (http://www.flickr.com/people/polynana/), on Flickr
Red Coral, Black lip shell and Labradorite
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5039204857_3ffa51cb0e.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/polynana/5039204857/)
nb354 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/polynana/5039204857/) by polynana (http://www.flickr.com/people/polynana/), on Flickr
Fossil Coral, spacers by Colette and my own polymer beads
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5039824680_f9c6821c6a.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/polynana/5039824680/)
nb353 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/polynana/5039824680/) by polynana (http://www.flickr.com/people/polynana/), on Flickr
I hope you like them these are my first.
Far from perfect but I am working on that.
Your comments and advise would be most welcome.
I am quietly very chuffed.
:D
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5053321419_d289538c2c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vonniet/5053321419/)2010_0904lampworkjewllery0003 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vonniet/5053321419/) by vonnie.t (http://www.flickr.com/people/vonniet/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/5053941200_54cda70a8a.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vonniet/5053941200/)2010_0904lampworkjewllery0008 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vonniet/5053941200/) by (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5053941268_f915a2a767.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/vonniet/5053941268/)2010_0904lampworkjewllery0010 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vonniet/5053941268/) by vonnie.t (http://www.flickr.com/people/vonniet/), on Flickr/people/vonniet/]vonnie.t[/url], on Flickr
I fell in lust with this set of beads from Izzy, they are sheer class.
Put together with silver wrapped clusters of gold pyrite, green apatite, smoky quartz, fluorite and tourmaline, Hill Tribe and sterling silvers.
Hope you like!
Nia xx
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/gemwaith-nia/002-15.jpg)
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......that I do make jewellery this is what I like to make,
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5049987595_0a14de4e6d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23010246@N08/5049987595/)P1110790 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23010246@N08/5049987595/) by pixiewillowdesigns (http://www.flickr.com/people/23010246@N08/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5049987457_b02727d11f.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23010246@N08/5049987457/)P1110784 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23010246@N08/5049987457/) by pixiewillowdesigns (http://www.flickr.com/people/23010246@N08/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5050605932_8bdd63e0d1.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23010246@N08/5050605932/)P1110770 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23010246@N08/5050605932/) by pixiewillowdesigns (http://www.flickr.com/people/23010246@N08/), on Flickr
Lorna XX
... and found a hoard of colourful chains and rubber tubing ;)
Ooh matron ;D
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/5075116832_956d2c24b2.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/5075116832/)
Blind Panic Pendant on Chains (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/5075116832/) by LushLampwork (http://www.flickr.com/people/lushlampwork/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5075120938_c64d7e5b77.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/5075120938/)
Punchy Disc on Chains (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/5075120938/) by LushLampwork (http://www.flickr.com/people/lushlampwork/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5074522969_e42cd9e71a.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/5074522969/)
Punchy Disc Choker (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/5074522969/) by LushLampwork (http://www.flickr.com/people/lushlampwork/), on Flickr
I used Diane's strings to finish these polymer hearts, not sure how to finish the strings yet so I've left them so they can be tied at the moment, also not sure how long to keep them, I quite like them really short, but I may leave one longer.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/5075136909_ed63c38fb5.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/polynana/5075136909/)bezel h2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/polynana/5075136909/) by polynana (http://www.flickr.com/people/polynana/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/5075137349_2e80dc48e0.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/polynana/5075137349/)with silk string (http://www.flickr.com/photos/polynana/5075137349/) by polynana (http://www.flickr.com/people/polynana/), on Flickr
I'd love this to be for myself, but it's not!
Amazing boro cab by the fantastically talented Emma (and a couple more views on flickr)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5082985975_83d0c8c154.jpg)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/mizgeorge/5082985975/)
cabochon ring (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mizgeorge/5082985975/) by mizgeorge (http://www.flickr.com/people/mizgeorge/), on Flickr
I made some more jewellery last night using up a few orphans....
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5089131017_14512954ae.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23010246@N08/5089131017/)
P1120225 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23010246@N08/5089131017/) by pixiewillowdesigns (http://www.flickr.com/people/23010246@N08/), on Flickr
The beads on these were hand shaped...
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5089728668_f5f7e5b8b9.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23010246@N08/5089728668/)
P1120208 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23010246@N08/5089728668/) by pixiewillowdesigns (http://www.flickr.com/people/23010246@N08/), on Flickr
(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x128/Nikkit40/October%20Jewellery/DSCF0023.jpg)
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A few recent pieces
Nikki
After 2 weeks lampworking I've managed to produce something that I can actually wear:
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1057/5102208392_d56c3477aa.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51975739@N05/5102208392/)
PICT1327 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51975739@N05/5102208392/) by CARRIE&CO (http://www.flickr.com/people/51975739@N05/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5101613603_dbc3041bdd.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51975739@N05/5101613603/)
PICT1325 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51975739@N05/5101613603/) by CARRIE&CO (http://www.flickr.com/people/51975739@N05/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5102204884_f1eb6df430.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51975739@N05/5102204884/)
PICT1324 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51975739@N05/5102204884/) by CARRIE&CO (http://www.flickr.com/people/51975739@N05/), on Flickr
I'm a happy bunny now.
Carrie x
I haven't made jewellery for a while - but been going mad making for the disasterous event I did on Tuesday! Here are a few bits I am really pleased with:
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(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5104700716_6af3f92a67.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nemeadesigns/5104700716/)
Marine (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nemeadesigns/5104700716/) by nemea designs (http://www.flickr.com/people/nemeadesigns/), on Flickr
I've been making a lot of blue pieces recently. Not a colour I normally use, I seem to be going through a phase! :D These gorgeous lentils are by Becky Fairclough.
These earrings have taken soo long they have become a quest. ??? Blood, sweat and tears doesn't even begin to describe the effort to finish them.
The one on the far right was the original I was working from. (My friend had lost one and loved them, so I said 'Yeah, I can make a pair like that - no problem!' Remind me to keep my mouth shut in future! ;D )
Just want to say thank you to Angie, Terry, David, Trudi and Kirsty B (who may not even remember she helped a looong time ago). All have contributed in their own way.
Sorry about the photo. I'm too tired to care :o
They are brass bronze clay clip-ons with black/cz beads.
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g224/Pinkshrimp06/c61317ec.jpg)
Just a little thing I made last week.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/5122888826_38e94e532b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51048389@N02/5122888826/)
Dreamy nuggetts (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51048389@N02/5122888826/) by Avalon Beads (http://www.flickr.com/people/51048389@N02/), on Flickr
I do enjoy making bracelets - hope you like these ;D
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(http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k329/Blueflamebeads_photos/2010%20Jewellery/mattblueberry.jpg)
(http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k329/Blueflamebeads_photos/2010%20Jewellery/ambertab.jpg)
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I'm calling this one Cinderella because I wasnt quite sure whether the posh crystals would go with the earthy ivory and silver glass, but I think it's worked, and just a hint of glass slippers, would you say?
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/5153644223_9502cc9f36.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50810791@N03/5153644223/)
PB070033 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50810791@N03/5153644223/) by Princess Peggy1 (http://www.flickr.com/people/50810791@N03/), on Flickr
And I know its basic.... but I have spent tonight trying to get my head around tiger tail wire, jump rings and crimps.... after watching some YouTube videos....
And this is the result!
My own beads are a bit wonky for a set, size wise, but I am pretty pleased with it, all the same.
I have never made any jewellery before.
Opinions would be most welcome! :)
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I used that set of "Embers" beads that I posted on the Gallery last week.
Sadly I made it slightly too big for my scrawny wrists, but my daughter has her eye on it!! ;D
The lighting isn't that good either in the shed!
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I was rushing about getting these ready for Halloween. I made the blue hollow necklace to wear to the Big Bead Show - something of a rush job and I think I'll remake it because I don't like how it hangs. The clasp also tends to slide round to the side. I think I'll ream it out a bit more and put it on 2mm leather instead. Or else knot some beads on the sides. (It's a perennial problem - I keep making beads on 2mm mandrels and wanting to put them on 2mm cord, and they don't fit by default. Should possibly go up a mandrel size but I really like the 2mm ones!). The swan neck clasp is currently on the other necklace as I only made one ;D
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1319/5164776611_089b76ba6d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kalorlo/5164776611/)
And... PUMPKINS! I love this necklace - it's comfy and hangs well and I usually never wear orange but this cheers me up.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/5165380486_9c771af5a9.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kalorlo/5165380486/)
The pumpkins are CiM creamsicle and the big one is hollow. The small opaque lighter orange beads are pastel yellow (only got 1 rod of creamsicle), the other spacers are CiM clockwork and transparent dark grass green. I do love the CiM oranges.
There's a slight oddity at the back because I was sleepy and snipped the cord in the wrong place, so I had to add an emergency bit. Dangers of jewellery-making without much sleep! I should restring it, really, but the chances of doing that in the near future are rather low...
People keep telling me this necklace is Christmassy, so I think I'm going to declare them Christmas pumpkins and wear it then too ;D
(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x128/Nikkit40/November/W10.jpg)(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x128/Nikkit40/November/W5.jpg)(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x128/Nikkit40/November/n37.jpg)(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x128/Nikkit40/November/n36.jpg)(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x128/Nikkit40/November/n35.jpg)(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x128/Nikkit40/November/N34.jpg)(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x128/Nikkit40/November/N33.jpg)(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x128/Nikkit40/November/E16.jpg)(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x128/Nikkit40/November/E14.jpg)(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x128/Nikkit40/November/B44.jpg)(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x128/Nikkit40/November/B38.jpg)
Well, this is their first public airing other than me wearing them for a few days as I like them so much. I've only really made earrings using headpins etc til now. Really wanted to start using silver, but wasnt sure where to start so went along to Lilian Busch, a local silver/gold/pearl contemporary jeweller whose work I really love. She gave me a swift run over the simplest of tools such as wire types/hammer/stake and the best advice which was....with wire, it's only your imagination that will set the limit...
Ordered some stuff, and came up with these with the help from my DH. The beads look the same in daylight, but one has fumed a bit more from the Triton dots which is more exagerated in the lighting in the picture. They move beautifully when you wear them! Reckon I might make a few more and eventually put on my website.
Enough blether, I could blether for Britain ;D
Hope you like.
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1376/5169567985_f88605d7f1_m.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/laughinglass/5169567985/)
Lampwork and silver drops (http://www.flickr.com/photos/laughinglass/5169567985/) by melanie.ingledew (http://www.flickr.com/people/laughinglass/), on Flickr
Another of Julie HB's gorgeous cabochons. This time in a guitar pick shape pendant, with just a little touch of 18k gold to go with the amazing colours in the lampwork.
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1012/5177622527_a3e733491b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mizgeorge/5177622527/)
oxidised (but just a bit!) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mizgeorge/5177622527/) by mizgeorge (http://www.flickr.com/people/mizgeorge/), on Flickr
I got a couple of delicious little birdies from Sam (blackheart beads) at the GBUK AGM, and couldn't resist putting one in a cage. Sorry birdie (not sure why, but I think he's called Albert).
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1290/5185959290_7c61215805.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mizgeorge/5185959290/)
birdcage (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mizgeorge/5185959290/) by mizgeorge (http://www.flickr.com/people/mizgeorge/), on Flickr
Here are three recently finished necklaces from me
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5198300861_591e67816c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51398444@N04/5198300861/)
transparent green necklace (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51398444@N04/5198300861/) by Lilley Glass Designs (http://www.flickr.com/people/51398444@N04/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5198297607_f61747383d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51398444@N04/5198297607/)
black and white swirls (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51398444@N04/5198297607/) by Lilley Glass Designs (http://www.flickr.com/people/51398444@N04/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5198299171_1ff3b9abdb.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51398444@N04/5198299171/)
copper green and ink blue with silvered ivory wraps (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51398444@N04/5198299171/) by Lilley Glass Designs (http://www.flickr.com/people/51398444@N04/), on Flickr
The first two I've made with the course I'm doing at the moment in mind.
Thanks for looking :)
Two necklaces from me using beautiful hollows from Ray Skene, Sublimekate has matched up the discs and spacers, I'm really happy with these. The purple/blue one is for me :) Yay.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5044/5204169006_05d8bc3854.jpg)
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Hi Guys,
Been hard at it Mojo went awol but it seems to be back I have been lamping for 4 months now and getting better the perfectionist in me gets annoyed when the glass won't go where I want it to :) and the holes seem to want to be in another place other than cenre but apart from that I am getting ok I did use some Helix 2 the other night to find it turned out just one colour I wonder what I did wrong? I was expecting loads of lights.
Anyway must dash as going to teach a workshop for Christmas cards but thought I would let you see my latest work
Have a great day guys.
bye for now xxx
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2010_1020Lampworkjewellery0005 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vonniet/5206438216/) by vonnie.t (http://www.flickr.com/people/vonniet/), on Flickr
here are the beads I made last night
I could not resist putting it together this morning so now I am late ::)
I must fly......(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5130/5206579742_77b27921aa.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vonniet/5206579742/)
2010_1025november25th0005 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vonniet/5206579742/) by vonnie.t (http://www.flickr.com/people/vonniet/), on Flickr
I know, I seem to show nothing but rings at the moment. I do love making them though ;)
Someone will know who this is for, but I'm not telling ;)
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butterflyring1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mizgeorge/5207981314/) by mizgeorge (http://www.flickr.com/people/mizgeorge/), on Flickr
Almost impossible to capture boro loveliness in artificial light - and it's a whopper too - the finished ring is about 1" across.
I got my hands on some of Julie's fabulous discs, and have been experimenting with a different way to use them.
After a couple of not great attempts, here's one I'm happy with :)
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disc-o-pendant4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mizgeorge/5216139184/) by mizgeorge (http://www.flickr.com/people/mizgeorge/), on Flickr
Cos I'm off to Egypt tomorrow! A week lying by the pool, basking in the sunshine and as much food and drink as I can stuff in - hopefully the snow will be gone when I get back (hopefully the snow won't mean Birmingham Airport decides to close overnight or I'll be the one that's stuffed and sulking).
Anyway, I made some new jewellery to take with me (all silver not done by me is "by george!")
A couple of Toggle pendants
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Toggle Pendants (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/5226426060/) by LushLampwork (http://www.flickr.com/people/lushlampwork/), on Flickr
A brangle with Pure & Simple groovy beads
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Pure & Simple bracelet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/5226424756/) by LushLampwork (http://www.flickr.com/people/lushlampwork/), on Flickr
George riveted this disc, and the bracelet is one that she put together on our class at Manda's.
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by george, it's Lush jewellery (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/5226423460/) by LushLampwork (http://www.flickr.com/people/lushlampwork/), on Flickr
Haven't made many new pieces recently and decided to put together some of my stash - came up with this now on my etsy shop :) It's the nearest I get to a set ;D
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Shelia
I first attempts at using my Puffy heart press, one of the small hearts does have a bit of a ridge down one side where I got too much glass in the press.
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They are actually a lovely deep purple colour but that did not come out to well in the photo.
The silver flowers were a project in a resent Beads and Beyond.
Jenny
Here's a bracelet that I have made for my mum-in-law for Christmas.
Hope you like! ;D
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A mini hog of the little bits I've been making this week. Photos are a little pants I just wanted to get them taken so I could get them wrapped.
My sisters request for a blue and pink bhb bracelet.
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Pink and Blue BHB Bracelet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarletleonard/5283807599/) by Scarlet Leonard (http://www.flickr.com/people/scarletleonard/), on Flickr
Set for my MiL
The Earrings
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Red Tie Dye Wire Wrapped Earrings (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarletleonard/5283804089/) by Scarlet Leonard (http://www.flickr.com/people/scarletleonard/), on Flickr
The Necklace
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Red Tie Dye Wire Wrapped Necklace 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarletleonard/5284403080/) by Scarlet Leonard (http://www.flickr.com/people/scarletleonard/), on Flickr
Close up on the necklace focal
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Red Tie Dye Wire Wrapped Necklace 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarletleonard/5283805099/) by Scarlet Leonard (http://www.flickr.com/people/scarletleonard/), on Flickr
This is for my mum
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Mum's Christmas Present (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/5287169871/) by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns (http://www.flickr.com/people/cheekycherubdesigns/), on Flickr
along with these
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Mum's Christmas Present (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/5287169723/) by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns (http://www.flickr.com/people/cheekycherubdesigns/), on Flickr
For my Mother in Law - finally plucking up the courage to use some of the skills from my course with George over the summer and to use my tumbler at last!!!
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For MiL (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/5287770594/) by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns (http://www.flickr.com/people/cheekycherubdesigns/), on Flickr
For Sally
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Sally's (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/5287169497/) by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns (http://www.flickr.com/people/cheekycherubdesigns/), on Flickr
For Anne
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Anne's (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/5287770304/) by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns (http://www.flickr.com/people/cheekycherubdesigns/), on Flickr
And a couple of commissions
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Commission for Jan (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/5287169363/) by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns (http://www.flickr.com/people/cheekycherubdesigns/), on Flickr
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Commission for Rita (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheekycherubdesigns/5287169217/) by Kaz ~ CheekyCherubDesigns (http://www.flickr.com/people/cheekycherubdesigns/), on Flickr
Kazx
All done at last!
The little pouches were beautifully made for me by Mirri Marie, I'm thrilled with them, perfect to pop pressies into!
Green pendant and bracelet for me stepmum
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Pure & Simple for my sister
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and a skinny heart for my sis-in-law
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Merry Christmas everybody! :-*
One of my dearest friends, who's a member here, and who many of you met at the GBUK fair earlier this year, has recently been allowed to go home after nearly three years in hospital. Today is her wedding anniversary, and her lovely hubby commissioned me and Julie to make something special for her.
Here's what we came up with - a maille lariat with a clasp end and a selection of pendants to add. She has an amazing collection of focal beads, and I hope this will be a lovely way to wear more of them!
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Förårs Kaede lariat with exchangeable pendants (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mizgeorge/5288761654/) by mizgeorge (http://www.flickr.com/people/mizgeorge/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5245/5288157615_0382c4fb24.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mizgeorge/5288157615/)
the pendants (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mizgeorge/5288157615/) by mizgeorge (http://www.flickr.com/people/mizgeorge/), on Flickr