So, how do you "find your style" then??!

dinah46 · January 07, 2010, 01:01:38 PM

I don't think I have a style. I make what I want, when I want and seem to go through prolonged phases of stuff. At the moment I'm into frit and silver wire, not necessarily together

, a little while ago it was all hand shaped round beads and I wondered if I'd ever use a press again

I think I'm just too easily led astray to develop a style of my own

Sulis (Hazel) · January 07, 2010, 01:04:49 PM

Quote from: dinah46 on January 07, 2010, 01:01:38 PM
I don't think I have a style. I make what I want, when I want and seem to go through prolonged phases of stuff. At the moment I'm into frit and silver wire, not necessarily together , a little while ago it was all hand shaped round beads and I wondered if I'd ever use a press again

I think I'm just too easily led astray to develop a style of my own

Me too!

xx

helbels · January 07, 2010, 01:12:34 PM

There have been some very reassuring responses to my question! Thank you all !

Think I'm going to take all your advice, stop worrying about it, and just play!!

Katiequiggle · January 07, 2010, 02:43:24 PM

I think I'm more clear about what isn't my thing than what is. I think I have rather an eclectic style a bit like my tastes in music. A lot depends on my mood most of the time. There are things that I think I'm good at but I don't think they are my style, I've sort of done a bit of everything so I can sort of tick the box and say been there tried that but it really does depend on whats around me for inspiration etc as to what I make. I'm not very inspired by the colours I have right now. I would say that I err on the side of organic though. My style of scrapbooking is very Basic Grey if that helps.

Kalorlo · January 07, 2010, 02:48:43 PM

Quote from: helbels on January 07, 2010, 01:12:34 PM
Think I'm going to take all your advice, stop worrying about it, and just play!!

Best way to go about it! In painting and drawing I think I might have a 'style' - there are certainly ways that I do things despite being happy to play around with all kinds of stuff. But I've been doing that off and on in a hobbyist manner for most of my life! I'm not really expecting one to suddenly appear when I can start making beadies

All I know is that plenty of colour will be involved. It always is, eventually

helbels · January 07, 2010, 02:51:45 PM

I think I'm with Katie actually... I know things I DON'T like and which DON'T appeal to me. I'm almost opposite to one of the earlier posters - I LOVE symmetry, and don't like wonky funny shaped looking beads. This is not surprising as I am a complete control freak in real life, and have always said that if I ever I have a big garden, all you will find it it is Capability Brown style box hedges and well manicured bonsai trees!!!

Donna@Rockin' Beads · January 07, 2010, 08:25:41 PM

Nearly 2 and a half years after starting lampworking I still have no definite signature style. I feel like I'm still learning the basics, so how can I?
However, I also know what I don't like to make - organic beads. I too much prefer symmetry - had loads of fun with dotting last weekend thanks to my new creation station.

Ilona · January 07, 2010, 08:44:08 PM

I wish I new

I still like doing the whisper beads, but love to do anything that involves encasing. These are more techniques rather than styles.

One day I am hoping my style will arrive, but until then I will have fun playing around with glass

sublimekate · January 07, 2010, 09:35:42 PM

I find that what beads I decide to make depends what mood I'm in, and as that is so variable

so is the style of the beads. I spent quite a while thinking about just the same thing, and worried about it too for a bit. I agree, have fun, experiment and allow your work to evolve, worrying about finding a 'style' could actually hold you back.

Sending you playful vibes and lots of fairy dust Kate xx