LOL... here's slumming it ....
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/lbrayford/torchtablemess.jpg)
I have moved house since this picture was taken...... believe me, it's now just as bad... LOL
Les xx
Forgot to add my pics
First is Work... second is home
here's my studio as of today. these are photos of three sides of the room (on the other wall is a sofa bed - my studio is also my spare room!). so, left to right there's...
the photo area & the pc/paperwork (notice well-used original 'cherry mint spots' coaster :))
(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/handmadeheavendotbiz/studio-photo.jpg) (http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/handmadeheavendotbiz/studio-pc.jpg)
then the cutting and assembling table and my tools & the kiln and glass
(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/handmadeheavendotbiz/studio-table.jpg) (http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/handmadeheavendotbiz/studio-glass.jpg)
I need a bigger table, no, I need a bigger room!!
- the only picture I have features yours truly ! Its great to see where everyone does their creating ! My goodness bit tidy isnt it you can tell its posed !
Here's mine when i first set it up. I know, I know.....too tidy!! I should attach pictures of it after Les was here visiting for a week!! Not so tidy anymore....and I have not had time to clean up since she was here. LOL
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/lbrayford/jimsplace2.jpg)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/lbrayford/jimsplace.jpg)
Well my sweetie is in the process of building my combined ventilation box and glass storage. You can see the humungous fan in the "ceiling," though the ducting isn't in, and now has two little spotlights either side. The space above my oxy-con is going to be boxed in and filled with pvc pipe for glass. I'll post again when it's finished!
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/weemaryanne/My%20Lampwork/Mylampwork140.jpg)
Here's mine - a bit too "tidy" I know - but it doesn't always look like that!
I put the 2nd pic in to show you what a lovely view I have, I'm very lucky. On a clear day I can see right across the River Forth to Soutra Hill. I'm looking forward to working in there when the evenings get lighter, hopefully that view will provide me with some inspiration!
Before you start calling me a tidy freak it's quite a small space, so has to be very organised.
(http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o61/glassworks/grietinthestudio.jpg)
where griet turns my twisties into beads now.....
but we are planning BIG changes in the next few weeks!!
:-Q
LOL... why does everybody's place look so clean , tidy and organised ???
Mine looks like an explosion in the Moretti factory !!!
Ar risk of embarrassing myself......
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/lbrayford/chaoswithcat.jpg)
Les xx
Here's mine, it's in the porch! Works very well, surprisingly!
Well heres is my magical shed, Raw materials go in....Finished items come out!
I love it! My mum and dad built it especially for me. Its got a 'kitchen' section and a toilet. Even has its own patio area to the side.
And its mine! All mine!
I said if I have to move out, then Im moving down there!
The bin is outside cos there really isnt enough room to have it inside!
(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i192/jewelchiz84/shed.jpg)
Then my glass and ventilation thing
(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i192/jewelchiz84/glass.jpg)
My baby kiln for bead annealing and big 'ole bugger for fusing, and glass saw (situated in the 'kitchen')
(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i192/jewelchiz84/kiln.jpg)
Last but not least, my workbench, with drawer storing all my other goodies, inc frits
(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i192/jewelchiz84/work-bench.jpg)
It's really nice seeing all of your studios!! :D
Here's a phone pic of mine:
Here's what I found right opposite it ;D:
Here's mine - in the conservatory.
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/Champion4/Kirby%20Court/con1.jpg)
Colette x
Loving all these photos. ;D
Well here's my new toy, set up last night on his new table, still got to sort the pipes out. Yes I know it's scarily tidy, I only had a bit of a play last night. ;D But oh my goodness, it's fab! So quiet (apart from the oxycon), and so hot! It's unbelievable Q - thanks ever so much - very happy beader. ;D
HP x
(https://i.ibb.co/267X89G/Worktable-HP1.jpg)
Here is my shed :D
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f280/delica-girl/setup.jpg)
I live in an old farm house with a thaw roof. So I made my workspace in the fireplace.
(http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/2765/glaskastfd7.jpg)
Had a tidy up and thought I'd take a picture of what it should look like if I keep it tidy !! :P ;D
Looking at the pic though, I'm wondering whether my extractor should be lower - what do you think? When I put it on and do the smoke test, it all gets sucked up the hood (and then gets taken out through a tube) I was worried that it would affect the flame if I had it too low? I work in a double garage with both doors open, so there's lots of fresh air!!! I wear lots of layers in the winter :D
(http://www.funkycow.co.uk/workarea.jpg)
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z104/parsley11/Beads/DSC04659.jpg)
This is my workspace, my coal hole, you can just see the coal shute in the corner. Took a while to set up but I have spent more time in the cellar in the last month than I have in the whole 12 years we have lived in this house. ;D
modify= just worked out how to make the picture smaller, looks like you beat me to it...didn't know you could modify someone elses picture :-\
Here's my incredibly basic workshop - my cousin's shed, which I share with the lawnmower, garden tools and several large spiders!
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u286/Spookyjewel/Workshop.jpg)
Well, I think I must have the worst workspace! I have to set it up on my workmate every time, and all my glass and frit is in tubs on the floor, the kiln lives there on the side. I think I'll show hubby all your pics- maybe one day.. :D
my hubby has been in the shed all weekend sorting out my ventilation problem all ready for the winter...I'll be able to close the doors at last ;) ;D
this is what it look like before
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f280/delica-girl/setup.jpg)
& now, we removed the window as it was to bright in there anyway, if you ever bulid your own shed make sure you screw it together, it would have been a nightmare doing this if he had nailed it!)
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f280/delica-girl/P9090022.jpg)
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f280/delica-girl/P9090023.jpg)
it looks nice & tidy, I can't wait to mess it up again ;)
Finally I can show off my beautiful new bead-room in the attic:
I have been dreaming for about 3 years to come this far, and now I'm very pleased and very happy with it.
Now that I have two torch-places, no one can stop me anymore from inviting bead-friends to come over and torch together!
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p220/zwadido/IMG_0480_3.jpg)
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p220/zwadido/IMG_0484_2.jpg)
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p220/zwadido/IMG_0487.jpg)
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Hi all,
People laugh at us when we have his and her sheds, but mine was a gift and not planed.
I wanted to go out into the shed, but hubby said no, it would be to cold, so we have turned the spare bedroom into my studio.
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x233/lopo_09/Studio001.jpg)
I do't have the ventilation yet, but it is planed.
My husband and inlaws built me a 12 x 8 shed when we could no longer use the dining room cause of my addictions to paper and beads, I also teach a bit of scrapbooking and UTEE and can fit 4 of us in here at a time, its a bit of a tardis. Now I'm going to have a go at actual beadmaking I'll set it up on my desk or might even nag dh for an extension, can you get a conservatory for a shed?
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/Katiequiggle/P1020944.jpg)
My "studio"
My contribution to Q's retirement fund (storage is Ikea's Antonius unit - not sure if they still sell them?)
My contribution to Martin's retirement fund (storage is Habitat wine rack - much sturdier than its cardboard predecessor!)
n.b. since these these photos were taken, I have "acquired" 2 more bead presses, a lot more tubs of frit and some snazzy brass tools from Sandy and Sam.....loverly!
Kaz
Do you ever get one of those moments when the glass you really need next is just out of reach?
I do, all the time, so I bought a couple of lazy susans from Ikea (and a couple of circular rubber mats) and put all my jars of glass and stringer on them). Cost was £4.99 for each turntable, not sure about the mats - 99p?
What a difference!
(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u211/df-glass/misc/con01.jpg)
Here's where I work LOL. It's not the cosiest of places - I took the pictures during the week, when the bead release froze and cracked in the time it took me to light the torch, and I ended up with snow on my mandrels - the bin makes for a nice view too ;D I contemplated sawing a hole in the garage door and gaffer-taping some perspex in, but DH mentioned we'll do it properly - bricking up the opening with good old Yorkshire stone and fitting a door and a window.......*after* pictures will probably come to a notice board near you......around August, I should think ;D
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2073/2171815180_ea00b12659.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2282/2171811536_43e5d9531b.jpg)
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I'm messy messy messy too! However, yesterday I bought some fab new storage from Ikea, so I've had a tidy up! (Well, half a tidy up. I didn't get around to sorting my half-used rod stockpile out :P ) Seeing as I'm unlikely to ever be this tidy again I thought now was a good time to take a pic.
The baskets hanging at the back (99p to £2.49) have enabled me to get lots more space back on my table. The little metal shelf (£2) will be brilliant for when I squish beads, as they'll be more at my eye level. In the second pic you can see the metal cabinet (£19.99) where I've got all my frits, enamels, silver and all my the other paraphanelia.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s244/BumpyBeads/FHF/stu1sm.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s244/BumpyBeads/FHF/stu2sm.jpg)
Here's mine. We moved my studio down here (to the above ground 'basement') early last year. I can spread out more but it just makes me more disorganized!
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t200/LittleElvesLampwork/Glass%20Storage/MyTableSMALL.jpg)
I posted a while ago when I first moved into my space but thought I would show you an updated photo. We have finally got a curtain in at the end as I was a little tired of always having people looking in when they walked past. I am very self aware when I work and it was a little daunting. Also at night kids would sat outside the window as although they could see in I couldn't see out because of the reflection.
I don't think that the actual bead bench has changed much but the rest is much neater and feels a lot cosier now. I'm just waiting for a coat of paint now and to convert the shelving unit into glass sheet storage
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k261/stacyemma/Stuff/DSC_5886.jpg)
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k261/stacyemma/Stuff/DSC_5890.jpg)
My studio when I just started,
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z104/parsley11/Beads/DSC04659.jpg)
and now, (after a good clean up ::)) lots of glass, but I still want more ;D, my kiln is to the left in the corner
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z104/parsley11/Beads/DSC05355.jpg)
I love my little studio ;D ;D
Well, I haven't been around here for a while, because I've been busy moving house (and been without internet for 3 weeks - oh, how I missed it!). One of the reasons we decided to rent this house was because it has a garage, which has become my new workshop. I'm really chuffed with it because I've got a much better set up and, most excitingly, electricity! Having a light means that I can make beads after 4pm, which is lovely! So here it is - and I must add that it's tidy because I hadn't used it when I took the photo!
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u286/Spookyjewel/Workshop-1.jpg)
Edited to add; DH has just insisted that I mention that he was the one who made my worktop for me - he's fab :-*
Hi Guys
This is my new studio in Wat Tyler country Park Pitsea, Essex
(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff41/dizzy-di/finishedspace.jpg)
not got this photo thing right before if its wrong or too bid mods please change or remove
I am having an open day 9th March from 11am onwards. Everyone welcome
Not all the tools and toys are out as i now have to work very tidy?????????????? The public is watching me!!!!!!!! I know make more fuglies than I ever have
Better go and open up.
Dianne
PS if you cant make the 9th and want to come down let me know when.
Couldn't wait to post this picture of the new studio my friend (in Australia) has had designed and installed by her husband - isn't this just fab! I will be out there for a month in Sept so looking forward to torching merrily together! It will be interesting going back to a hot head though!!!
Kaz
Here's my newly improved and renovated Torch Porch.
I've had a very handy chap working on it for the past week - completely repaired and repainted all the wood, replaced a broken window, doubled the size of the work bench, put up lots of shelves, rewired the extractor fan, boarded out the glass roof to keep me cool in the summer, added proper lighting and more sockets.
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/biggirlsblouseuk/P4190086.jpg)
And he even dreamed up this superb glass storage ... not only does it have 35 separate compartments ... it even swivels!
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/biggirlsblouseuk/P4190089.jpg)
I am soooooo lucky (mind you, I've got to pay him tomorrow, eeeeek!)
At long last, I have a set up. I'm going to get propane this weekend, so hopefully very soon, I'll be making beads!!
Heres a couple of pics.
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k26/grandmameg01/002.jpg)
And
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k26/grandmameg01/004.jpg)
Just look at that empty wine rack, waiting for me to put in a proper glass order.
wow paula that looks good!
this is my workspace, beads and dog grooming..... and odd mix!!
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg313/flowerjasper/lushbracelet006.jpg)
can you see frit corner???
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg313/flowerjasper/lushbracelet007.jpg)
the shard shelf!!
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg313/flowerjasper/lushbracelet008.jpg)
my little kiln, and my dog grroming bench and raised bath,
sandy
OOOOh Paula, Ive got one of those Ikea backing sheets on my desk too lol.
This is my little glass heaven corner of my shed.
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/Katiequiggle/P1050635.jpg)
I can finally do better than that picture of my setup in the kitchen! It's been an ongoing project since we bought the shed in January, and went through three different shed fronts before they got it right, then the palaver of insulating it and the hardboard which was so obviously warped and we had to painstakingly dampen and flatten most of them.. then the painting and flooring and hey presto! It's done :)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/2514165962_56aea38d65.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2037/2514165970_79d9490596.jpg)
As this thread has popped back up, I'll update my pics too. Darling hubby built this enclosed workstation in our conservatory, it's free standing with a mega fan ducting straight out the window. It even has lights and sockets built in for my kiln and oxy-cons, so I can reach all the switches easily. The front edge of the table top extends out to give me elbow rests.
The last thing he did was add the perspex front panel, and it has made a huge difference to the efficiency of the fan, the steam off my coffee cup goes sideways now!
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/weemaryanne/Mylampwork1228.jpg)
My little space isn't so fabulous down there in the cellar, but it's mine. I've been playing with my new toy a digital camera so this is an excuse to post pics.
(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm155/mddpsjpc/studio1small.jpg)
(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm155/mddpsjpc/studio2small.jpg)
Ok, time to bite the proverbial
Here's my workspace
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/shirleygiles/DSCN2203.jpg)
I can thoroughly recommend the B&Q orange bucket
Don't think that's too bad? Here's the view from the front of the garage
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/shirleygiles/DSCN2208.jpg)
Actually, that's not the view any more, because I've started a major sort out. I've bought some boards to go across the roof space so I can put a pile of stuff up there out of the way, I've filled my recycle wheelie bin and I've got a friend to cut 80 more pieces of plastic pipe so I can sort out more of my glass.
Update on the way as work progresses
Now that looks proper "lived in" Shirley ;D
I was just about to add this pic to my Flickr album - this was first thing this morning, after a rather late session last night!
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/biggirlsblouseuk/P81101981.jpg)
Better shot of my desk
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/shirleygiles/DSCN2204.jpg)
I had a new window put in recently (with a nice view of my sadly neglected garden) - just got to give the room a coat of paint to get rid of the grotty yellow. I've been trying to get into the habit of tidying up every couple of days - not sure how long that will last though ;)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/racheldee/studio.jpg)
Quote from: Rachel on August 13, 2008, 07:31:21 PM
I had a new window put in recently (with a nice view of my sadly neglected garden) - just got to give the room a coat of paint to get rid of the grotty yellow. I've been trying to get into the habit of tidying up every couple of days - not sure how long that will last though ;)
I've only just painted mine 'grotty yellow' ;)
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee296/tombsd1/DSCF3641.jpg)
Some progress ;D
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/shirleygiles/DSCN2209.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/shirleygiles/DSCN2210.jpg)
Here's my desk
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1426/5604171/12685369/330195704.jpg)
and my corner of the dining room
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1426/5604171/12685369/330195622.jpg)
Given my size, I have to move very carefully to get to my chair. :-[ :-[
I've been working from the kitchen (at night when kids not about) for months, I ended up taking over about 60% of the available worktop with glassy bits so my hubby made it his mission to get me in the shed, and I LOVE it, even got a baby gate on the door to keep the kids out ;D.
Mirror is so I can see who's creeping up behind me :o
(http://www.sublimebeads.co.uk/Workshop1.jpg)
(http://www.sublimebeads.co.uk/Workshop2.jpg)
DUFFY
(http://www.sublimebeads.co.uk/duffy.jpg)
This is how I've set up my little corner of the laundry room!! The clothes have been moved out! Ventilation wasn't brilliant with the back door open, and I was getting headaches everytime I torched, but the huge fan (need to buy a smaller one!!!) on the worktop seems to have solved that!
And look in the corner - MY NEW KILN - joy of joys!!!! - arrived safely in Australia from the USA yesterday, and seems to be working OK.
I made myself a wee glass rack, but need to make a larger one....already got more colours than holes! Just as well OH is away and can't witness my spending!!!
(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii32/finishingtouchjewellery/LUCYAUGUST200825.jpg)
Its freeeeeezing cold outside, I just nipped the dog round the block and posted a couple of beady packages. I stepped into my (torch) porch and just had to share the cosiness with you - its a pretty rubbish photo cos I didn't use the flash, I wanted you to see it how it really looks right now!
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/biggirlsblouseuk/cosy.jpg)
The fan heater is blasting so its toasty too - now I just have to get straight out there and make beadies! ;D ;D
;D
I have pictures !!!
Some of you might remember that I had a teeny corner of my old kitchen .... then an even smaller corner in my bedroom, for my lampworking... but now I got this .... yes it's a right mess, I know :-\ LOL
Sorry to hog ... it might look awful now, part of the tiled floor is missing and wonky... the whole room needs replastering and there are huge holes in the plaster, etc...... but I am so excited at the possibilities.........
Here's my new lampie corner .... In the new year I shall put an 'L' shaped worktop across the back wall and down the right hand side, under the window....
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn228/flame-born-beads/studio6.jpg)
My paltry glass stash, LOL
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn228/flame-born-beads/studio4.jpg)
My new best friend, who lives across the other side of the kitchen untill I fit the worktops
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn228/flame-born-beads/studio2.jpg)
Still quite tidy for me, LOL... can't you tell I've not been too busy :P
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn228/flame-born-beads/studio3.jpg)
And finally .... my view through my new, lovely bigger house ;D
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn228/flame-born-beads/studio5.jpg)
Phew !
Not very inspiring at the moment... but beauty is in the eye of the beholder ... yadda yadda... yadda :D
ooo i need fairy lights :o :o ;D
I have been taking photos to show some folk over at my SIL tomorrow so thought i would share, glass first -
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/3083746341_544c7fef0e.jpg?v=0) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/3083746341_544c7fef0e.jpg?v=0)
and jewellery
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/3083746485_080b4e1550.jpg?v=0) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/3083746485_080b4e1550.jpg?v=0)
my glass storage is all under my bench in an Ikea drawer unit, the stuff out on the top is a mix of most often used stuff and special glass
At last I've taken some pics of my work-shop
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e14/beadmonkey_pics/jewellery/workshop/DSC_0029.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e14/beadmonkey_pics/jewellery/workshop/DSC_0022.jpg)
View from the window :-
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e14/beadmonkey_pics/jewellery/workshop/DSC_0026.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e14/beadmonkey_pics/jewellery/workshop/DSC_0032.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e14/beadmonkey_pics/jewellery/workshop/DSC_0042-1.jpg)
Glass stash :-
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e14/beadmonkey_pics/jewellery/workshop/DSC_0039.jpg)
Hothead setup :-
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e14/beadmonkey_pics/jewellery/workshop/DSC_0047.jpg)
Roy :)
Well here is my new shiney (well almost) workshop.
Set up with 2 torches ready to teach ;D ;D
(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s287/pixiewillowdesigns/DSCF4002-2.jpg)
(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s287/pixiewillowdesigns/DSCF4006-2.jpg)
I am soooooooo jealous of some of these lovely studios/sheds/work spaces :(
Now I know jealousy is not a good thing so....
...I'm going to make a new years resolution (for the first time in ages because I usually fail on them ::)) and I'm going to clear up my garage :o :o :o and make my space more useable.
So, I think I need to post the before picture so that you can all appreciate the after (it may be a fair old wait though ::))
This is the beady bit and yes, the worktop is a bit of left over kitchen cabinet propped up and clamped on 2 old wall cupboards ::)
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t4/dinah46/Kiln%20Stuff/Makingbeads.jpg)
This is Kiln corner complete with trip hazard :-\
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t4/dinah46/Kiln%20Stuff/Kilncorner.jpg)
and this is the mandrel smoothing sander and my lovely drill press on a workbench which would be lovely if I could actually see a spare inch on it :o
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t4/dinah46/Kiln%20Stuff/businessend.jpg)
Can't believe I've just shown the world my appalling messiness - I WILL improve it, watch this space ;D
Finally got round to taking some piccies.............. I'm not the tidiest person ever :D
(http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo15/helenbluefairy/IMG_2336.jpg)(http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo15/helenbluefairy/21012009709.jpg)
(http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo15/helenbluefairy/21012009708.jpg)(http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo15/helenbluefairy/IMG_2329.jpg)
Here is mine that DH made for me
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That's nice Claire; some kind OH's on this thread. I like the bead reference
you have strung up - out of the way but handy. Here's my cold and draughty shed:
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Note the oxycon peeping out from left-hand corner and the
obligatory lawnmower... ::) That's Lush's old kiln nicely settled in now. :)
Marg x
PS Just adding I have batch annealed, used the bead door (for 5 beads :-[ :D) and have just put my friend Helen's
pendants in for fusing (fingers crossed for them). There's no stopping me now!
Thought I'd show you some up dated photo's of my workspace. I use my shed for a few different crafts but 1 end is dedicated to glass of course.
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/Katiequiggle/P1060932.jpg)
My glass stash
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And a bigger view of the shed.
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Here's the corner of my chilly garage I call my workspace:
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And here's a close-up (ish) of my torch set up:
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The foil over the HH (in case anyone is wondering) was copied from something I saw on someone else's workspace photos - I wondered what it was and thought I try covering the holes with foil to see what effect it has. Well, it cut's out the torches ability to draw air and hence oxygen - the flame become a flicker rather than fierce rush. I now find I tend to cover the holes when lighting the torch and burning off the gas in the hose at the end of the session.
I think it's also correct to say that excluding the oxygen makes it a 'reducing' flame which can give different effects on some glass - it ave my Iris Orange an interesting bronze sheen!
Well, that's it - everything is now up and running. My cooker hood is up and I sorted the ducting out yesterday - I really didn't want to make a hole in the wall (and of course that would have meant I'd have had to get a man in to do that!) - it seems to work pretty well, I did the incense test and couldn't smell it whilst sitting at the torch! I made a fake window out of polycarbonate sheeting and an old fly screen frame, made a hole in it and stuck a vent end in. I just open the window to vent outside! I'm really chuffed with myself!
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No excuse now, can spend considerably longer at the torch now!
Quote from: glasslisa on February 21, 2009, 08:14:56 AM
Hi Dee Dee, That looks great, nice amount of space and so tidy - wish it was warm enough here to ever need a fly screen! I'm curious to know how you're keeping your rod storage pipes together, i can't see any frame, are they glued, if so which glue?
Yes, Lisa they are glued - I used a hot glue gun, they are stuck pretty firmly - I think I will be adding another row or two soon!
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Your shed is huge Katie, it's fantastic. I hope yours isn't too chilly, Neil, looks like you might have plenty of room for expansion!
Very impressed by everyone's permanent setup. I only torch about once a week so I just have a hothead, set it up in the kitchen and pack it all away after. The glass stash lives in the window seat you can see open in the first picture... I put these photos up to show people who want to get started that it doesn't have to be the perfect studio before you can have a go! It takes me 6 minutes to set it up and about 10 minutes to put it all away.
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn209/TiaraHelen/SetupNowYouseeit.jpg)
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Ventilation not great, just a sash window and a door, I could really do with a fan but at least victorian house=lots of draughts.
I'm very much a beginner but got my bulk set up sorted at the weekend (although I still need to get my extractor fan up).
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hC8NGxx-4Qc/SsryCg-HZlI/AAAAAAAAAdc/Y6d57IxuE3s/s320/Workstation.jpg)
That's what it looked like before I'd started making any (slightly wonky) beads! With the door wide open of course...
Been meaning to add mine for ages....my lovely (sometimes) lol, other half got his hands on a load of timber decking which would have been thrown away, the long front windows came from an old Ikea cabinet, the roof joists were left over from our extension ;D, and the door cost £8 and he sawed it in half so I can keep the dog out ;D ;D so it's very environmentally friendly, and he just put built it without a drawing or anything else....
And bloomin lovely it is too, could never have justified or afforded to pay a fortune for a cabin this size....I love it!
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Mandyx
I've just spent a good while reading through this thread and enjoyed seeing everyones workspaces so I thought I'd share some pictures of mine.
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I can't believe I've not been out there for 10 whole days now cos I've been poorly, finally feeling better today so hopefully will be more productive!!
ok i am still doing it at the mo but its nearly finshed,
you can see a vent in the left top corner,this is to be used
with a fan to expel fumes, on the floor is a gas alarm, and
on the bench is a carbon moxide alarm and in the hall there
is a fire alarm, so it looks like i have it covered, lol
(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/809/glasshouse.jpg) (http://img185.imageshack.us/i/glasshouse.jpg/)
wont be long now. :-)
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this is my little bit of heaven.............and me puppy in his usual place :D
Some great spaces to play on here! This is my corner of the garage. The flight box is where the fibre blanket lives and the green filing drawers were rescued from a bin at work - they are just the right size for storing glass! Hubby's only condition for me sharing his space was that my kiln was not Barbie Pink! :D
Debs
(http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af156/tollgatedebs/OESeptember2009006.jpg?t=1255204730)
http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww287/ReedsBeads/Workstation003.jpg
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How it started out and how it looks now, I will hopefully be in my new studio by Christmas so the box room can once again be used for storing the ironing I haven't done ;)
Jo
I am a bit disturbed by how tidy everyones' work space is!!! They do all look like fantastic spaces :)
Here is mine
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww140/_Krysia_/P1010665.jpg)
It's not finished yet. I want to enclose it to help minimise flying shards of glass and finding them in my feet
MadPup: you can't really see but I have my ventilation going out of the air brick too. Just as I was getting ready to take this photo I was sitting down at the torch, thinking - Where is that draft coming from? When the ventilation isn't pumping out then the draft can come in the same way ::). Just a thought
Sorry to hog, but this is the story of all my free time for the last 3 months.
I am over the moon and just a bit proud of myself - I did it all myself, except I had help building the shed and got an electrician in to do the wiring! ;D
First 3 pictures are "Before" - our conservatory, which is now our dining room again!!
(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr188/cathlwright/Building%20My%20Beady%20Shed/CIMG0215-1.jpg) (http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr188/cathlwright/Building%20My%20Beady%20Shed/CIMG0217-1.jpg) (http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr188/cathlwright/Building%20My%20Beady%20Shed/CIMG0219-1.jpg)
(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr188/cathlwright/Building%20My%20Beady%20Shed/CIMG0221.jpg) (http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr188/cathlwright/Building%20My%20Beady%20Shed/CIMG0222-1.jpg) (http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr188/cathlwright/Building%20My%20Beady%20Shed/CIMG0234.jpg)
(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr188/cathlwright/Building%20My%20Beady%20Shed/CIMG0235.jpg) (http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr188/cathlwright/Building%20My%20Beady%20Shed/CIMG0236.jpg) (http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr188/cathlwright/Building%20My%20Beady%20Shed/CIMG0237.jpg) (http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr188/cathlwright/Building%20My%20Beady%20Shed/CIMG0244.jpg)
(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr188/cathlwright/Building%20My%20Beady%20Shed/CIMG0252.jpg) (http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr188/cathlwright/Building%20My%20Beady%20Shed/CIMG0245.jpg) (http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr188/cathlwright/Building%20My%20Beady%20Shed/CIMG0255.jpg)
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Here is mine. Hope I done it ok.
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/Denise-glassart/DSC01678.jpg)
This is just half of my studio, the other half is my fusing half and behind me is my top loader kiln.
Hi,
Here's mine, barely used as yet.
I'm plucking up courage to batch anneal my first set of beads.
When I say beads, I really mean glass blobs on sticks....
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2568/4119380971_3f144eaeb5.jpg) (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2568/4119380971_3f144eaeb5.jpg)
Cathy
I have spent the past three months using a small room in parent's basement in France after getting a HH from mum for crimbo (I got it early in case you are questioning my numerical awareness) and I have just this week come back to my little cottage in Suffolk and this is my new set up - hence why it is so clean and tidy!!!
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx112/avp546/Website%20Images/P1010003.jpg)
I'm just not willing to start up the torch again until I get my fire extinguisher tomorrow as the entire room is covered in woodchip wallpaper and I'm not too sure how I would explain this to the landlord should me and all my ikea flatpack studio (oh yeah baby) go up in smoke :o
I always love coming here and see everybodies workplace, so here's mine:
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e3/Maria1110/Studio1.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e3/Maria1110/Studio2.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e3/Maria1110/Studio3.jpg)
Well at the moment mine is very untidy as this is a busy month for shows, but here is a couple of pictures of my working spaces.
Rita
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4798224531_7a6040dd5c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51048389@N02/4798224531/)
This is my workspace looking the other way (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51048389@N02/4798224531/) by Avalon Beads (http://www.flickr.com/people/51048389@N02/), on Flickr
Helen, especially for you then, my drawers, enjoy.
Some of my own beads:
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e3/Maria1110/017b.jpg)
my Frit-Happens drawer:
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e3/Maria1110/014b.jpg)
my Lampworketc drawer:
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e3/Maria1110/012b.jpg)
Dutch beads:
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e3/Maria1110/015b.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e3/Maria1110/013b.jpg)
My showcase beads:
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(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e3/Maria1110/019b.jpg)
here's mine! :)
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I thought it was about time, now that i'm more or less up and running again, that i put some photos of my new workshop and the view from my window here on the forum. My big kiln for fusing is in my garage but here is where i do all my lampwork (i often put the jewellery together in the kitchen whilst watching the telly :)) It's really peaceful up there, except when my OH comes looking for me....... You can see my veg plot below it, all the rain has turned it into a jungle and i now know a 101 ways to prepare courgettes!
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk212/glasslisa/shedio/shedgoddessview1.jpg)
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I made myself some glass rod storage this week.
Its a metal storage basket from Staples which cost around £6.00 with two lengths of 25mm tubing and one length of 15mm tubing cut to lengths to fit
(http://www.jewellerybyjenny.co.uk/pictures/storage1.JPG)
With glass added (still needs a bit of re-arranging.
(http://www.jewellerybyjenny.co.uk/pictures/storage2.JPG)
(http://www.jewellerybyjenny.co.uk/pictures/storage3.JPG)
I think I need to sort the glass into colour groups at bit better.
Jenny
I've revamped my studio, with new work sufaces and loads more space!
I feel really professional now!
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4897290333_6c93715fc9.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4897290333_6c93715fc9.jpg)
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Look at wot a few bits of wood and 5p blocks can do - plus a lovely DH!
(http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k329/Blueflamebeads_photos/2010%20Beads/006.jpg)
frit storage with plenty of room for more!
(http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k329/Blueflamebeads_photos/2010%20Beads/007.jpg)
a dinky little shelf for presses :) :)
Oh wow, that looks fabulous! :)
Well. you're not going to see mine - but I did get first prize in the unofficial 'LE Messiest Worktable Competition' and lets not forget that there are a lot of the lampworkers in the US :) :) or perhaps I should be ashamed.. :o
i think that is something to be proud of fiona .....mine might come second ;)
Quote from: sarah t on December 28, 2010, 05:29:00 PM
i think that is something to be proud of fiona .....mine might come second ;)
Thanks for that Sarah..... ;D
hmmm Janet WTF!!! that is awesome.
Glass....Check
Library.....Check
Table tennis.....Check
Sofa...Check
Piano....Check
Cinema screen..... check!!!!
Is there a door to Narnia as well? Oh and a kitchen? I think i'll move in. You'd never find me anyway, the rooms far too large :P
Thanks, I know that I'm lucky, heating and everything, yay! The linen press, I bought recently at a local antique shop, which sells all their stuff off cheaply and delivers for free. Got it for a really good price £220, the ones I've seen online are £1000+. It is so cool, the shelves come out and you can lock up the glass, which my husband likes, since my son brought home some friends and (even though they were warned not to touch the dangerous glass) one decided to see what sound glass rods made when you use them as drum sticks......smash! Teenage boys.
here is my little bit of heaven :)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/5304355258_a64e08be1a.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/helenfchalmers/5304355258/)
Helens Studio (http://www.flickr.com/photos/helenfchalmers/5304355258/) by helenfchalmers (http://www.flickr.com/people/helenfchalmers/), on Flickr
so cool to see everyone's little (and much bigger!) glassy places! xx
Your storage looks really well organised. I have just started trying to tidy my stuff up a bit, have to tidy everything away before people come round for New Years Eve.
Now mine is up and running thought I would show it. It is set up in an old outbuilding, very draughty and only just water tight! The orginal building is stone and cob so probably originates about the same time as the house (1600's). It has a very high ceiling, so with this and the big 8 foot wide double doors on two sides should provide sufficient ventilation, although might have to think about things when I get onto silver glass.
The building
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Wow ! All that space !!!! I know it must get chilly in the winter, but oh how lucky are you ! ;D
COR!! talk about potential!!
(must try not to be jealous!)
Ooh, lots of potential, make a great party barn, jewellery studio, shop, even make a nice house (best views from here). Sadly it isn't our's and our lovely Landlord just refuses to sell to us, but I am working on it! When we took on this place the barn that I have taken over wasn't strictly included in the rent, but he doesn't seem to mind us using it and I did check about the studio with him, he even found me the piece of steel and put in new electrics for me, without me asking! :)
Nice landlord.
Lotti , your space is amazing, but I like having heating, wimpy from Nairn. Tried to go in without heating the room and couldn't make beads for shaking. For all of you who bead in winter with no heating in these temperatures, I have great admiration for your determination.
Bit of a hog but I am over the moon with what my hubby has made just for me and my beads.
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It is not finished just yet but I could not wait any longer .
oh lovely :D
That is a lovely space for you to work in. You'll be making some pink beads I imagine! Pris
I am waiting for glitter ball to turn up and he has to put pink fairy lights up yet.
I have gone overboard but the space is all mine so as we have to share when we live with someone. I wanted something all for me and try some colour see if what I liked in my head would come out and look right. I am not a pink person really but when I got the pink kiln I knew I had a great colour to work with.
I am really overjoyed with what he can do . And the fact he specially thought of me when he had to fit the Pink Rubber at a club was ever so touching . So he made sure he had enough left . ;D ;D ;D
Pretty! :)
Very pretty in pink!
Wow, wow, wow Stacey - that is fabulous! I bet you can't believe how your situation has changed in such a short time!
I know it is nice . I am gonna rent him out for sure . I used it for the first time today and the space is amazing.
I am ever so glad we are back concerning living space and no ferry's but I do miss our friends :-\ People are always in a rush here they have no time for a cuppa and a chat down here.
He put my glitter ball up and pink fairy lights yesterday ;D ;D
I will not say how I had to say thank you to him for my shed ::)
Stacey......I love, love, love your pink shed!! What a fab place to work in.....and what a lovely hubby you've got. :) :)
Quote from: puffin on January 17, 2011, 10:17:40 PM
I will not say how I had to say thank you to him for my shed ::)
:o :o :o
:o :o :o In deed ;)
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So here it is finished and all cluttered up ::)
A great space loved using it yesterday
That is the prettiest shedio I've ever seen :o I'm moving in with you, off to pack ;D
We have enough space in the garden to put up a huge one ( Shed or bungalow ) so the more the merrier
Love that shedio.
Hopefully I get a new one once we move but your design is wonderful and I would love a space like that. Lucky you looks great to work in
off to pack my bags too! ;D
WoW Stacey it is lovely.
Rita
Oooh fairy lights!!!!!
Quote from: puffin on January 18, 2011, 01:30:55 PM
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So here it is finished and all cluttered up ::)
A great space loved using it yesterday
WOW, what a truely wonderful beady place, it's gorgeous!!
Its just fantastic Stacey - and the only shedio I've seen with a tented ceiling!
Well, I'm expecting a happy event too. Unfortunately my builder has just gone on holiday for a fortnight but work has started on my new Studio space (garage conversion), so for now we have a couple of Before photos.
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x317/Bluebottle_pics/2jan5sm.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x317/Bluebottle_pics/4jan5sm.jpg)
and this is how it looks now (the freezer will be going!) - I can't wait for him to come back and get on with it!
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x317/Bluebottle_pics/13jan15sm.jpg)
Looks like it will be huge.
Have you got an idea how you want to work the space and what colours you have in mind
Ooh....that sounds exciting! What have you done with all of it?
You realise you'll need a new name for it. Torch Porch was good.....Torch Garage not so good!! ;D ;D
Stacey - Yep, it will be a good size, 13' by 8' - much less cosy than the Torch Porch! I've planned out where the torches will go, not sure about colours yet, white mostly, but maybe some lime greens and blues ... ;D
Lyn - we filled a skip and a huge trailer with all the junk! I'm keeping a small section at the front of the garage for storage.
I'm constantly trying to think of a new name ... suggestions so far are The Lush Lounge, Lush's Lair, Lush Labs ... !!!
you must be beside yourself waiting to get in there! I would be. (I'm not very good at waiting for other people to do things ::) )
I think it needs to have a before name, what about Julie's Jumble as the before and I will put it forward to the guys in development for an after. The best one they have come up with for me so far is MoreBead Obsession. Not one that I think I am actually going to go with but bloomin brilliant. I will incorporate it somewhere.
Oh wow PINK SHED!!!
Hubby still won't let me paint pink in my studio, because he still maintains it's also the utility room the fact that it even being the utility room still makes it mine (hello who does all the washing)
And Julie what a fabulous space, I like The Lush Lounge though I feel you would need a sofa in there too and maybe a coffee machine.....
... a sofa .... hmmm ... 8)
Tch - what on earth made your builder think a holiday was more important than your space to create :o It is looking rather wonderful already though :)
It'll soon get messy :P
Not as messy as the first pics tho :o :o
Ooh, I bet you're champing at the bit! :D
I'll get a couple of shots of my old studio, my temporary studio and my 'studio to be' soon. I'm in the same boat as you - it needs to be converted first. ;D
My lovely and very tidy (at the moment!) studio at the back of our shop. The second torch went in today and 2 oxycons are not really up to the job!!!
(http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc395/rockinbeads/RockinBeadsLampworkStudio001.jpg)
And..... Glass..... Some of it is even For Sale :o :o :o ;D ;D
(http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc395/rockinbeads/RockinBeadsLampworkStudio005.jpg)
absolutely love the placement of the fire alarm
Quote from: Krysia on January 20, 2011, 07:33:48 PM
absolutely love the placement of the fire alarm
:D :D :D :D
That looks fab, Donna. I notice lots of people have mirrors - do they really help? I'm not sure I'd want to be looking at myself!
The mirror was put there so I could see the customers behind me. I don't like having my back to a large space so it was absolutely de rigeur!!!
I don't even notice it as a looking glass type object but find it invaluable for seeing who's creeping up on me ;D ;D
Quote from: Donna on January 20, 2011, 07:42:49 PM
but find it invaluable for seeing who's creeping up on me ;D ;D
Yup, I have one in the office for exactly the same reason. It did make me seem some what vain but I sit with my head phones on most of the time and people used to think it was funny to creep up behind me and scare the life out of me. It stop very quickly when they yell boo and you go ::) oh hello
Love all the new studios.
Julie how about a name quize for your new space ::) ::)
I have blogged about my workspace at www.bluekilnbeads.blogspot.com if you would like to come and see...? :)
Quote from: Blue Kiln Beads on February 10, 2011, 11:50:03 AM
I have blogged about my workspace at www.bluekilnbeads.blogspot.com if you would like to come and see...? :)
Great space and at least as you said you are inside.
No need to comment again, I just know that lots of people use this thread for reference, and the 'Warm & Fuzzy' will be deleted soon. I had quite a few PMs, so I thought I'd add the info for all to see:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/5445267646_a02dfb684c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thesparrowinflight/5445267646/)
New studio - bench view (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thesparrowinflight/5445267646/) by Little Castle Designs (http://www.flickr.com/people/thesparrowinflight/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5445264602_09dd993950.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thesparrowinflight/5445264602/)
New studio - bench drill, coffee trolley & kilns (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thesparrowinflight/5445264602/) by Little Castle Designs (http://www.flickr.com/people/thesparrowinflight/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5445261616_83e7549996.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thesparrowinflight/5445261616/)
New studio - silversmithing (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thesparrowinflight/5445261616/) by Little Castle Designs (http://www.flickr.com/people/thesparrowinflight/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5059/5445258552_7a7fef6e7b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thesparrowinflight/5445258552/)
New studio - coldworking/polishing area (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thesparrowinflight/5445258552/) by Little Castle Designs (http://www.flickr.com/people/thesparrowinflight/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5211/5445256024_42bef26890.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thesparrowinflight/5445256024/)
New studio (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thesparrowinflight/5445256024/) by Little Castle Designs (http://www.flickr.com/people/thesparrowinflight/), on Flickr
Overall size: about 28'x8'
Ventilation: www.progrow.co.uk (200mm insulated ducting, secured with galvanised wire)
Most furniture: Wickes, normal work surface with cheap white tiles on top (marver straight on tiles ;))
Glass storage: IKEA
Chairs: Makro
Silversmithing bench: from business in Birmingham that went bust about 7 years ago (cost a bottle of wine ;))
....and I think it shall be known a 'Sparrow's Nest' ;D Or Sparrow's Coop?
Sparrow's Nest is great! Its just wonderful Sabine, I can't wait to see a photo with lots of (paying) bums on seats ;D
I love Sparrow's Nest too ;D
Wow, Sabine, congratulations, what a fab space!
Is that 4 torches I see now ;)
Lol, Sarah, yes ;D
'Sparrow's Nest' was what I called my first house, when there was just me living in it - I should even have a pyrographic (?) sign somewhere.....although it should be made of glass now, surely........? ;D
Quote from: sparrow on February 16, 2011, 10:29:39 AM
although it should be made of glass now, surely........? ;D
Sandblasted of course :D
Now there's a thought - here I was, working out whether I should learn how to fuse....... :P
Your new studio looks great Sabine and I think Sparrow's Nest is a lovely name for it.
You could always 'paint' the name on clear glass with frit, bit of fusing glue to paint the name on, select frit and sprinkle over the glue, tip off the loose frit, bung in the kiln and Hey Presto :D
Oooh, another option, thanks!! I've jut had another thought, too............might have to have a go at all of them, lol!
New studio looks absolutely fantastic, lots of space and I agree with "Sparrows Nest" got a ring to it :)
The Torch Porch is dead! Long live the .... Lusherie? ;D ;D
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5178/5473681471_1835757f3b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/5473681471/)
View from the door (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/5473681471/) by LushLampwork (http://www.flickr.com/people/lushlampwork/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5136/5474281272_4968e051f3.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/5474281272/)
Student bench (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/5474281272/) by LushLampwork (http://www.flickr.com/people/lushlampwork/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5299/5474282846_6f127494d3.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/5474282846/)
My new desk (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/5474282846/) by LushLampwork (http://www.flickr.com/people/lushlampwork/), on Flickr
And here's a reminder of the 'Before' photo
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x317/Bluebottle_pics/2jan5sm.jpg)
beautiful, beautiful, beautiful Lusherie....love the lime green too ;)
* packs her bags to move in *
Looks lovely, a grand job. Oh and the LUSH on the shelves
Though hubby did point out with the (funky wibbly) mirror above the torches it looks like a hairdressers.
Hangabout; aside from the few jars next to your desk....where's the glass?
Fabulous space Julie - love the colours - what a great lusherie ;D
Diane x
Lovely space Julie, you must be sooooooo pleased.
It looks so fresh and bright and very tidy.
yes and where is the glass????????
Wow fabulous Julie, if it were mine I would never leave.........
Haha, a friend came round today and she said its like a Salon too!
There's quite a lot of glass on the shelves behind my chair, the rest still has to come out of the porch. I've not decided exactly how to store it all yet.
Haven't got the TV or internet connections set up yet, so its a little lonely - thank goodness for my iPhone!
wow it looks great
Woo, it's posh - it needs messing up a bit and loads more glass!! :) Congratulations! ;D
lol i asked about the glass too on facebook! glad to see we all have out priorities set!!!
oooooooooooooo the lush lounge ;)
sally xxx
Ooooh, that is one sexy studio :o
oooh it's lovely.
It looks just amazing ;D Well done lovely lush laydee!!
That is fabulous, really fabulous. You must be so proud and rightly so too. I don't think I'd want to come out either! ;D
It looks really good!
I am sooo jealous it looks lovely
Julie is alive and doing well :D what a lovely, stunning studio. Now it needs to be lived in.
Well done.
Rita
So when's the Lusherie warming party?
Miind you, you are a bit far ;D
Fan-bloomin-tastic!! But I think I need a closer inspection matey!!!
Kazx
Seriously? I get to name it? I still like Lusherie :)
It looks fantastic, nicer than any hair salon I have ever been in! Those mirrors will be so useful for students, I use mine to check my mandrel is level.
I love everything about it. You will get so many bookings! This is the start of a whole new episode in The Chronicles of Lush!
Well done!
Hi Julie,
What a fantastic space, well worth the time, energy and effort, I'd be really proud of that. Well done you!
What fantastic studios you both have :) Well done to both of you :)
My little corner of the garage. I share it with EVERYTHING that's not allowed in the house :) :)
I still have to try and attach my creation station though
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P4180270 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52452109@N04/5631510857/) by The Tartan Trout (http://www.flickr.com/people/52452109@N04/), on Flickr
Looks nice and sunny Sarah, not to mention clean and tidy ;)
That looks really nice Sarah, my garage is dark, cold, has breeze blocks for decoration, and large spiders all aimed at keeping me out!
Quote from: Helen G on April 21, 2011, 03:27:56 PM
Looks nice and sunny Sarah, not to mention clean and tidy ;)
The benefit of once renting torch time at Mandas, you have to clean up after each session. I have tried to keep to that...doesnt always work though :)
Quote from: kerensky on April 21, 2011, 05:11:33 PM
That looks really nice Sarah, my garage is dark, cold, has breeze blocks for decoration, and large spiders all aimed at keeping me out!
I had the garage door open and the sun was shining. Normally its dark and cold. What you can't see is all the other crap behind me and the shed loads of webs and dust :) Spiders don't bother me
My new set up ;D ;D ;D
My lovely hubby has set it up so that I can switch from my beloved hothead torch to new bobcat easily and quickly. I love my hothead torch and as time beadmaking is very rare I didn't want to not be able to make beads while I get used to my new "big girls torch". So now I can spend time practising and then switch torches back so I can make my normal beads ;D ;D I'm a happy bunny ;)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3546/5781420537_3a738d89b6.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52870594@N06/5781420537/)
DSC_0229bobcat (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52870594@N06/5781420537/) by Bruntie's Beads 2010 (http://www.flickr.com/people/52870594@N06/), on Flickr
I've tried to get the photo up but can only manage the link, if a nice mod could alterate it for me then I can see how the link should look for next time... xx
Ingrid - all you need to do on flickr now is use the little arrow to the right of the facebook and twitter icons and copy the bb code directly from the pull down menu.
Kazx
I thought I'd show a picture of what my working space looks like after 16 months! My jars have been multiplying...
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5104/5777940805_61665c2014.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kalorlo/5777940805/)
30.05.11_lampwork (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kalorlo/5777940805/) by Kalorlo (http://www.flickr.com/people/kalorlo/), on Flickr
The big clamp holding my torch down was temporary as I didn't have a smaller one and my not!dremel seemed too wimpy to drill holes in the bench bracket to bolt it down. But the handle for tightening it is actually rather useful for resting mandrels on to take some of the weight when I'm doing a big bead.
The other two clamps have chamois leather sponges velcroed to them for elbow rests.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2064/5778483808_68bd1804af.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kalorlo/5778483808/)
30.05.11_lampwork2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kalorlo/5778483808/) by Kalorlo (http://www.flickr.com/people/kalorlo/), on Flickr
I'm planning to put some little shelves in up the left side so I can put my frit and small things there. When I manage to get round to it! I screwed in little hooks on the right so I could hang some tools up.
To the left, I put things on top of the tumble dryer while I'm working (it has to be pulled out from the wall to attach my vent pipe to the outlet).
Quote from: Bruntie's Beads on May 31, 2011, 05:04:09 PM
My new set up ;D ;D ;D
My lovely hubby has set it up so that I can switch from my beloved hothead torch to new bobcat easily and quickly. I love my hothead torch and as time beadmaking is very rare I didn't want to not be able to make beads while I get used to my new "big girls torch". So now I can spend time practising and then switch torches back so I can make my normal beads ;D ;D I'm a happy bunny ;)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3546/5781420537_3a738d89b6.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52870594@N06/5781420537/)
DSC_0229bobcat (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52870594@N06/5781420537/) by Bruntie's Beads 2010 (http://www.flickr.com/people/52870594@N06/), on Flickr
I've tried to get the photo up but can only manage the link, if a nice mod could alterate it for me then I can see how the link should look for next time... xx
Wow! look at all that lovely GLASS :D :D
Ahhh... thank you Kaz :)
Scubeadoo ;) lots of glass... no money :D
If this thread tells me one thing it is that everybody has more glass than me (and it is better organised :P)
OK, so here is my little playspace.
It is in the corner of the conservatory, but it gets really hot and when the sun shines i cant see my flame, hence the sun parasol......its like being on holiday ;D ;D ;D
As you can see its a bit of a "make do" with an old metal light shade connecting the fan ducting and some metal sheets to provide shade. I didn't make anything permanent as I didn't know when I started lampworking last year if i would like it, but I am addicted and hope to have a more permanent working area soon. My new glass tube store is behind my chair.
I know its messy but I do tidy up each week!
I hope to move into a spare room before winter sets in.
(http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m517/scottam/workspace009.jpg)
I thought it was time to post a picture of my shedio now that it's been 'lived in' for a while :D
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5108/5842360784_dc18a2374b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dilunah/5842360784/)
My Shedio (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dilunah/5842360784/) by dilunah (http://www.flickr.com/people/dilunah/), on Flickr
Still lots to do on the storage front and I'm off to Lidl on Monday to get a set of drawers on wheels which look quite handy for storing under the workbench.
I'd really like to get a jewellers bench as well at some point but atm I love my beady space and it's a real pleasure to get away from the spiders in the garage :)
( and yes, I know I need a tie-wrap for that cable ;D )
Here are some pictures of my newly set-up studio
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(http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff95/spexy6/P1010803.jpg)
it's in the corner of my conservatory with the oxycon, gas and extraction fan in the garage. The kiln is on wheels so that I can move it away from the wall when it's in use.
I'd like to thank everyone for the info on this forum as it has made setting up this a lot easier. That and lots of help from Sue.
Looks fab, though I reckon you need to put a pair of eyes on your extraction it looks like a sea serpent or the Loch Ness monster
:D it reminded me of the alien eye in war of the worlds!
That is so neat, Linda....can we have another pic when it's bedded in ;)
Linda x
Sorry Linda, I'll have to disssapoint. It may get a bit messy when I'm playing but I like things nice and tidy.
:-[ You most certainly wouldn't want to work in my Loungio, then :D
L x
A woman after my own heart, a nice tidy worker ;D Although I do occasionally tip a jar of twistie and stringer across the desk to rummage for colour combos ::)
Finally I have got my work space sorted in the Shedio.................
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IMG_0167 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66072796@N04/6315180529/) by FeesBeads (http://www.flickr.com/people/66072796@N04/), on Flickr
:) :) :) :) :)
:) Ooo, that looks good, a lovely work space ...can I ask what you are using to store the glass in, is it some sort of cage thing?? Looks very useful, my glass is still mostly in jamjars and I would love to get it sorted!
I started off with some plastic piping - but when we went to Ikea I saw some under shelf baskets which I thought might do the job.
I bought two and cable tied them together and slid the glass in. The holes aren't massive and it only really works for full rods. My shorter ones are still in a utensil jar.
I like the way your store your bead rollers, Diane, under your kiln! ;D
Quote from: dinah46 on June 17, 2011, 02:18:48 PM
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My Shedio (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dilunah/5842360784/) by dilunah (http://www.flickr.com/people/dilunah/), on Flickr
:P :P :P I'm jalous of your kiln Diane, it's sooooooooooooo PINK, love it.
OOOh I have been waiting for ages to post on here.
After much deliberation and hunting for an alternative my DH and I have clear out enough junk and stored stuff from the garage to claim a corner for me and my glass.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6660116537_6f79d54dd6.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/midgetgembeads/6660116537/)
My new workspace (http://www.flickr.com/photos/midgetgembeads/6660116537/) by MidgetGemBeads (http://www.flickr.com/people/midgetgembeads/), on Flickr
I have a heater and a radio and everything together. ;D
After three years of setting up on the kitchen table and putting it all away each time I am one happy bunny. ;D ;D ;D
I have still got a few bits to sort out but it is just fine tuning....
X
looks lovely, what a joy not having to put it all away each time.
Lots of room for you to create in, you must be very happy :-)
Oh, how lovely... Love you glass storage :)
Quote from: Mandy on January 10, 2012, 10:09:04 AM
Oh, how lovely... Love you glass storage :)
Thank you - the storage is an old kitchen cupboard minus the door, it has been sitting on the garage rafters for 9 years just waiting for a new glassy life. I need a few more tubes, there are still a few stray sticks around, I couldn't believe how much there was - why so much green?
:)
X
Green breeds! I don't particularly like green, my customers aren't that keen on green (is it unlucky?) and yet I have so much of it, only a rod or two of each but so many shades. So I reckon it breeds and they are hybrids.
Superb!
Cecilia!
That is so lovely and so spacious.
I'm glad you have it how you want it now.
Happy torching!
Linda xxx
Quote from: Blue Box Studio on January 10, 2012, 10:23:13 AM
Green breeds! I don't particularly like green, my customers aren't that keen on green (is it unlucky?) and yet I have so much of it, only a rod or two of each but so many shades. So I reckon it breeds and they are hybrids.
Maybe thats the reason, cross pollination! That feels better, its not cos I keep buying it - honest.
X
It occurs to me that I've never actually shown my studio since it was finished...
so while its tidy I snapped a few shots!
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6715777569_f6bcae037c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/madelinebunyan/6715777569/)
My studio, from the other end (http://www.flickr.com/photos/madelinebunyan/6715777569/) by madelinebunyan (http://www.flickr.com/people/madelinebunyan/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6715778081_ed9be52069.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/madelinebunyan/6715778081/)
My Studio - Torches (http://www.flickr.com/photos/madelinebunyan/6715778081/) by madelinebunyan (http://www.flickr.com/people/madelinebunyan/), on Flickr
That is fabulous, Madeline! Love that you've got a sink in there too.
I have seen a photo of it somewhere, I remember the purple wall.
Hehe, thanks Julie, well half the old kitchen is in there! why waste good drawers and cupboards?! and of course sink (complete with filter tap!)
either there are some part finished photos on my blog, or I waved pictures on my camera at you at one meet up or other!
Oh Madeline, what an inviting space! Love the skylight, love the purple, love the organisation...in fact I may be taking notes for an extension we are toying with :)
Looks fantastic Madeline, a lovely space to work in! ;)
Looks fabulous, Madeline.....and sooo tidy......and I like that you're in the pic too! ;D ;D
That looks fantastic, so "finished" - no bike inner tubes and ladders hanging around in the background ;D
Where does everyone buy the sheet steel from, that is something on my shopping list?
X
Thanks everyone
I just went to a local metal merchant for the steel. its 1mm stainless, and he cut it to the sizes I asked for too.
Updated mine with my lovely new to me sheet of steel from the nice man in West lothian! ;D
In the bottom pic my storage: My mums cd holder rack and my cube storage with pipes from B&Q sat on a second hand wine rack and a shelving unit from my sister!
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7065/6920879715_1bf35dac8e.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22956353@N05/6920879715/)
DSC06063 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22956353@N05/6920879715/) by jeanie- Ceardannan Jewellery (http://www.flickr.com/people/22956353@N05/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7063/6920879721_8383572123.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22956353@N05/6920879721/)
DSC06061 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22956353@N05/6920879721/) by jeanie- Ceardannan Jewellery (http://www.flickr.com/people/22956353@N05/), on Flickr
Quote from: jammie on February 22, 2012, 05:12:42 PM
Updated mine with my lovely new to me sheet of steel from the nice man in West lothian! ;D
In the bottom pic my storage: My mums cd holder rack and my cube storage with pipes from B&Q sat on a second hand wine rack and a shelving unit from my sister!
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7065/6920879715_1bf35dac8e.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22956353@N05/6920879715/)
DSC06063 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22956353@N05/6920879715/) by jeanie- Ceardannan Jewellery (http://www.flickr.com/people/22956353@N05/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7063/6920879721_8383572123.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22956353@N05/6920879721/)
DSC06061 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22956353@N05/6920879721/) by jeanie- Ceardannan Jewellery (http://www.flickr.com/people/22956353@N05/), on Flickr
That looks so nice Jeanie, and so tidy.
I must be the muckiest pup on this forum :-[
Linda x
Linda, I very very much doubt that ::) ;D
Quote from: awrylemming on February 22, 2012, 07:31:12 PM
Linda, I very very much doubt that ::) ;D
I doubt it too - you should see my nice garage space now... It has degenerated into an untidy mess. Glass time is too valuable to waste clearing up.
:) ;D
Agreed! ;D ;D ;D
L x
hah, that was the before pic when I had just got it all finished, do you want an after now it is a sotter! ::) :D
there you go...2 hrs later..... actually it's not too bad is it.
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DSC06064 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22956353@N05/6921492747/) by jeanie- Ceardannan Jewellery (http://www.flickr.com/people/22956353@N05/), on Flickr
I have finally got myself sorted out and have set myself up in the conservatory. I seem to be unable to get a photo into the forum, so I have put a couple on my blog.
http://lyzzydee.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/new-work-space.html
that looks like a really pretty workspace Lyzzy, you'll enjoy working there I'm sure ;)
It does, too.
I really enjoy the pics of workspaces.
When I can ever clear up my mess I will show you mine.
It's been refered to as 'bijou'.
I call it small and messy :D
Linda x
well I had to move out of the spare room to let my lovely lady have her jewellery studio back - so here is the first stage of my 'studio'
the extractor hose going under the table will help keep me warm in the winter once i have finished working on the layout i hope ;D
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n514/tomcat_beader/studio.jpg)
Oh Mark, you haven't shown your amazing ergonomically designed lampworking chair!!!!! ;)
My workspace at the moment after a tidy, post FO - will be moving in a few weeks time, so will have a bit more room to manouvre!
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7246/6947991026_efcb0a30fd.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31235634@N03/6947991026/)
103_5683 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31235634@N03/6947991026/) by quirkyatt (http://www.flickr.com/people/31235634@N03/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7132/6947992456_98a348ca83.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31235634@N03/6947992456/)
Glass stash (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31235634@N03/6947992456/) by quirkyatt (http://www.flickr.com/people/31235634@N03/), on Flickr
Need more glass ;)
Quote from: Pauline on April 19, 2012, 07:07:34 PM
Oh Mark, you haven't shown your amazing ergonomically designed lampworking chair!!!!! ;)
you are right i haven't its adjustable - two heights and variable widths ! - well it is a workmate - everyone needs a mate when they work ;D
addendum, must also say my lovely lady bought me a cushion for it !
I've had a tidy up, re-arranged my ventilation and got a new desk - the old one was from Ikea and was bending in the middle :-(
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Just a little query! I'm loving seeing how others set up their workspace, but notice in some of the pics that some people have red gas bottles. My propane comes in blue bottles, I thought it was a different gas in the red. Am I wrong? Just wondered what the difference was.
Jeannie x
Quote from: Jeanniegems on April 22, 2012, 02:14:19 PM
Just a little query! I'm loving seeing how others set up their workspace, but notice in some of the pics that some people have red gas bottles. My propane comes in blue bottles, I thought it was a different gas in the red. Am I wrong? Just wondered what the difference was.
Jeannie x
I thought it was Butane that came in blue bottles and Propane came in red? Mine is Propane, and red.
Quote from: lampworklover on April 22, 2012, 02:24:13 PM
Quote from: Jeanniegems on April 22, 2012, 02:14:19 PM
Just a little query! I'm loving seeing how others set up their workspace, but notice in some of the pics that some people have red gas bottles. My propane comes in blue bottles, I thought it was a different gas in the red. Am I wrong? Just wondered what the difference was.
Jeannie x
I thought it was Butane that came in blue bottles and Propane came in red? Mine is Propane, and red.
I thought the same. My propane bottles have always been red/orange coloured.
So sorry girls and boys....I must have been having a senior moment! Just gone to my studio to look and yes my bottle is red! What was I thinking? I think I'd better go and have a lie down now!
Jeannie x
Quote from: Jeanniegems on April 22, 2012, 03:22:56 PM
So sorry girls and boys....I must have been having a senior moment! Just gone to my studio to look and yes my bottle is red! What was I thinking? I think I'd better go and have a lie down now!
Jeannie x
:D :D :D :D oops!
You had me worried for a little while there Jeannie!
Quote from: Jeanniegems on April 22, 2012, 03:22:56 PM
So sorry girls and boys....I must have been having a senior moment! Just gone to my studio to look and yes my bottle is red! What was I thinking? I think I'd better go and have a lie down now!
Jeannie x
pmsl, we use the blue bottle for the barbecue perhaps thats what you where thinking of, digging you out a hole here
Quote from: lyzzydee on March 24, 2012, 09:57:30 AM
I have finally got myself sorted out and have set myself up in the conservatory. I seem to be unable to get a photo into the forum, so I have put a couple on my blog.
http://lyzzydee.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/new-work-space.html
that looks so fresh tidy and bright its lovely mine looks more like Marks but without the window. I wanted a shelf but the only bits i could find where the kids old ABC bricks and some bed slats :)
Quote from: HelenV on April 22, 2012, 01:40:33 PM
I've had a tidy up, re-arranged my ventilation and got a new desk - the old one was from Ikea and was bending in the middle :-(
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I LOVE how your ventilation system is installed.
Lovely space to work in Helen, and very tidy! ;D
all that space Helen how lovely im in amongst the bikes and lawn mower lol
Quote from: tomcat on April 19, 2012, 06:32:10 PM
well I had to move out of the spare room to let my lovely lady have her jewellery studio back - so here is the first stage of my 'studio'
the extractor hose going under the table will help keep me warm in the winter once i have finished working on the layout i hope ;D
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n514/tomcat_beader/studio.jpg)
We both seem to have has the same idea Mark - I've been consigned to the back of the garage as well and have painted the wall behind my torch white.
Suggest you get yourself some sort of heater before the winter. Our garage is integral with the house and even has some central heating pipes running through it (insulated of course) but it was still piggin cold out there last winter :(.
As for chairs I have a lovely adjustable high backed office chair with armrests that I bought for £15 from a local second hand furniture store - a great bargain as it was nearly new.
Might be worth your while having a scout around any local charity or secondhand shops for one.
Thank you!
Sue I think you are right - most people want to clean their kitchens - I wanted to organise my glass lol :-)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69307273@N08/7116369927/
I claim the prize for the messiest bench.
view from the bench
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69307273@N08/7116373837/
my studio
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69307273@N08/6970299916/
Call that messy? :D You haven't seen mine Glyn ;D
And what a lovely view you have...it beats my view of the garden!
I wish mine looked that tidy, hehe :D
Lovely studios !
Amateur!! You can still see loads of empty surfaces....
Quote from: mizgeorge on April 26, 2012, 10:00:26 PM
Amateur!! You can still see loads of empty surfaces....
;D ;D ;D
Does that make me an old pro then ? ;D
Say nowt ! :P
zipped.....
Great studio Glyn, and fab location, especially when you get thirsty...! ;D
Yep, definitely the prize for the best view Glyn ;D
As promised, here are photos of my glass stock! Each half-filled square contains about 10kg of glass:
Effetre:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8011/7354758500_c00c14096a.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathryngreer/7354758500/)
Effetre (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathryngreer/7354758500/) by Kathryn Greer (http://www.flickr.com/people/kathryngreer/), on Flickr
Vetrofond (please ignore the dust, mostly due to the shelves being under the staircase):
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7223/7169544855_276bc8ccda.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathryngreer/7169544855/)
Vetrofond (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathryngreer/7169544855/) by Kathryn Greer (http://www.flickr.com/people/kathryngreer/), on Flickr
CiM, Lauscha and more Effetre:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7071/7169548203_77c2977912.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathryngreer/7169548203/)
CiM & Effetre (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathryngreer/7169548203/) by Kathryn Greer (http://www.flickr.com/people/kathryngreer/), on Flickr
Your husbands/partners/boyfriends can't complain now! ;D
While I am at it, here is a picture of my messy workspace:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7242/7354778126_a8d5cf586f.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathryngreer/7354778126/)
My Workspace (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathryngreer/7354778126/) by Kathryn Greer (http://www.flickr.com/people/kathryngreer/), on Flickr
That's a serious addiction Kathy :D
A serious addiction which provides glass to other addicts too! :D All good!
Do I spot CIM Maraschino there, Kathy? :(
Linda x
No, I don't have it. Sorry!
What a massive stash :o
I will print these pictures out and every time my hb moans that surely I don't need anymore glass, I will produce them and say I think I do :D
oooohh lovely! :)
Wow, Kathy, that's a serious hoard! Would love to see a piccie of the room with them all in there! Kind of reminds me of a library of glass! ;D
Got to say Glyn that mess is not a patch on mine, I can't prove it because I have had a tidy upbut you wouldn't believe the things I found undr the debris.
I think I would buckle under the weight of responsibilty to do something if I had all that glass Kathy but now I know wher to get extra from ;)
Jo
All these spaces are fab. I am using them for serious insoeration for mine.
I have just managed to upgrade from the hot head and so have moved from working in the kitchen and into the front room, the one advantage of being single is not having to hide in the shed ;)
(http://www.fenrir101.webspace.virginmedia.com/santa.jpg)
Yay! to another 'Loungio' person :P
Linda x
My brand new work space, in a workshop that's very much NOT new! The patch in front of my torch used to be a doorway, now mostly blocked with chipboard...
Still need to finish setting up the extraction:
(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag46/baby_shoes01/Beady%20Stuff/IMAG0409_zps4e46c417.jpg)
Won't stay this neat for long!
(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag46/baby_shoes01/Beady%20Stuff/IMAG0410_zpsf21d7c1d.jpg)
I took these just after my first torch session. You can see I have the basics set up, but it still needs bits sorting out.
(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag46/baby_shoes01/Beady%20Stuff/IMAG0411_zps8c7e1f71.jpg)
Looks like a great space - I hope you have many happy hours in bead making heaven there! ;D ;D
My updated shedio complete with new Minor Torch and ventilation :)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img844/6175/img0741i.jpg)
Finally got my little portable hothead setup going. The counter top came free from a council house they are readying down the road, the desk from the dump! Everything else is obviously paid for:) It works too - I'll post my first beads in the first beads area. I'm hoping to take this portable setup to the market with me to capture people's interest - only problem I hadn't forseen is how difficult it is to see a hothead flame outside! Doh! I'm going to have to practice a lot before I head outdoors with this thing...
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7331/9066808396_31cb296392.jpg)
Brilliant Ursula - ready to go !
Bit of a hog, but I am so pleased with 137a - especially as it was a complete surprise when the bits arrived, a gift from hubby, and the fact he put it up by himself and fitted out the interior.
So...137a
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3704/9438557932_331be1c71b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44882064@N06/9438557932/)
image (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44882064@N06/9438557932/) by AlisonGriffiths (http://www.flickr.com/people/44882064@N06/), on Flickr
The master builder...
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5452/9438558052_4cc1fa9565.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44882064@N06/9438558052/)
image (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44882064@N06/9438558052/) by AlisonGriffiths (http://www.flickr.com/people/44882064@N06/), on Flickr
Storage. (I'm wheelchair bound so it all needs to be accessible. The glass storage slides out forwards, just the bit with the tubes in, not the whole thing. You can just about see the Allen keys which fix it.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3772/9438557730_bdd308528f.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44882064@N06/9438557730/)
image (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44882064@N06/9438557730/) by AlisonGriffiths (http://www.flickr.com/people/44882064@N06/), on Flickr
T'other side...
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7356/9438557814_6ceefa890d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44882064@N06/9438557814/)
image (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44882064@N06/9438557814/) by AlisonGriffiths (http://www.flickr.com/people/44882064@N06/), on Flickr
And a tidy bench :)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7396/9352695573_df85fc0e16.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44882064@N06/9352695573/)
image (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44882064@N06/9352695573/) by AlisonGriffiths (http://www.flickr.com/people/44882064@N06/), on Flickr
I even have a mini water cooler, that's just showing off :)
Alison it looks wonderful :) I would be chuffed to bits too :) looking a bit too neat and tidy around that torch though. You need to get melting :)
What lovely hubby to do that, great space...
I am very jealous :)
I don't need to tell you that you have a true gem of a husband in Mal there Alison.
Gorgeous Alison - a beautiful place to work - what a gift - what a fella - Pat is right a gem. xxx
How lovely - what a fab place to torch.
That's a terrific space Alison - well done to your hubby, you must be so proud of him!! ;D
That is a really good size, plenty of room and nicely fitted out too.
Having been lucky enough to visit 137a, I can honestly say that it's one of the best thought out studios I've ever seen. Malc is a genius (of course), as well as being just a top bloke :D
I've shown him everyone's replies, he's one in several million. Any man who would work 10 hr days, starting at 3am, and then drive 45 minutes each way to spend an hour and a half visiting his wife in hospital is priceless. The fact he did that for two years and then another in a care home...well!
Don't worry Sarah, the bench is far from tidy now! ;)
That man is definitely a "keeper" - the studio looks great
Awwww ..... *mwah!!! *
:D
Well since this thread started,my studio has had a makeover.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3759/9246731593_7974444606.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51048389@N02/9246731593/)
Avalon Design Studio (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51048389@N02/9246731593/) by Avalon Beads (http://www.flickr.com/people/51048389@N02/), on Flickr
For Chipperpottery: I have admired your studio on another thread. Just a quick question regarding your kiln location, how close to the wall is it & any problems with the heat on the wall, or do you have a heat resistant backing on the wall, or do you move it to another location when its on? Umm maybe not a quick question after all :-\
Quote from: Barnacle Bay on August 06, 2013, 06:48:49 PM
Just a quick question regarding your kiln location, how close to the wall is it & any problems with the heat on the wall, or do you have a heat resistant backing on the wall, or do you move it to another location when its on? Umm maybe not a quick question after all :-\
If it's of any help I use a CS2 and it is in a corner about 4 inches away from the back and side wall which are wood and I have had no problems.
Quote from: Nick on August 07, 2013, 10:42:10 PM
Quote from: Barnacle Bay on August 06, 2013, 06:48:49 PM
Just a quick question regarding your kiln location, how close to the wall is it & any problems with the heat on the wall, or do you have a heat resistant backing on the wall, or do you move it to another location when its on? Umm maybe not a quick question after all :-\
If it's of any help I use a CS2 and it is in a corner about 4 inches away from the back and side wall which are wood and I have had no problems.
Same here. Mine sites on a kiln shelf and some bricks, just to raise it up a bit for me (and 'cos the bits were handy) but apart from that, not fried anything yet.
It's great to see all these work spaces :) I can't wait to start building mine in a few weeks :D
Quote from: Barnacle Bay on August 06, 2013, 06:48:49 PM
For Chipperpottery: I have admired your studio on another thread. Just a quick question regarding your kiln location, how close to the wall is it & any problems with the heat on the wall, or do you have a heat resistant backing on the wall, or do you move it to another location when its on? Umm maybe not a quick question after all :-\
It sits a little way out from the wall on slate tiles, no problem at all.
Quote from: Les on August 08, 2013, 09:40:53 AM
It's great to see all these work spaces :) I can't wait to start building mine in a few weeks :D
Im looking forward to seeing your new space too Les
And also looking forward to having my own new space too!
Well ... to be fair, I should say when Phil the builder starts to build it, hehe. It won't be massive, but it'll be my little hidey hole :D
I bet you can't wait either ! ;D
I can't especially as the set up i have is in the process of being packed away ~sniff~
Awww ... it's all for the greater good :) xx
Yeah, I keep telling myself that. I can't wait to find my new house and move into it and then figure out where my set up is going and then planning the way my new home is going to look.
Then there is the new freedom I am going to have with not having to look to a management company everytime I need work done, I can just get it done myself and I include building insurance in that. At last being able to sell with out worrying I'm in breach of my lease!
So all of you with your wonderful glassy set-ups, enjoy them, appreciate them and make wonderful things! ;D
Rita - your studio is looking fabulous! :)
I did my end of year tidy up yesterday so thought I'd post a picture of my set up whilst it's tidy (very rare)...
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1524962_10151849784313519_1310791434_n.jpg)
Carolyn x
Installed this weekend and put to work already -
(http://myricaglass.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/dscf4364_small.jpg?w=300&h=225)
Looks good! Have fun and don't forget to show your beadies :)
That's so very very tidy :o :o :o
Finally! Half Full Glass has a new home: the Tiny Tetragon. The picture is taken from the wide end looking towards the narrow end.
It's a lot smaller than the one I had before - but easier to heat, and more accessible.
I have to turn sideways to get between the benches to the kilns!
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/400/20160073148_f144d8e76f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/wHtDo5)The Tiny Tetragon is ready for occupation! (https://flic.kr/p/wHtDo5) by Moira Robinson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sleepychamaeleon/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/309/20160103588_e76571aba4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/wHtNqU)The Torch Bench (https://flic.kr/p/wHtNqU) by Moira Robinson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sleepychamaeleon/), on Flickr
Looks fab, the kind of place you can spend many a happy hour and not notice the time ticking by. Enjoy.
Nice and cosy. You have packed a lot into that space!
Looks good - everything to hand! ;D
Cosy is right!
I've just acquired a secondhand swivel chair so I'll hardly need to stand up! ;D
It all looks very professional. Hope you'll be very happy there!