Feb 272012
 

Hungerford Urban Artists (HUA) holds a meeting on the last Monday of every month. Jen, of Crocus Clayworks, threw me a reminder this morning as we crossed paths entering the Hungerford. I was a bit nervous arriving to the meeting, but that went away in minutes. Before I could finish my salad I was already bursting into conversation (no kidding). For those of you who don’t know me, I’m loud and talkative.

Anyhow, I’m getting way off track here. What I meant to say was, the folks from the meeting are amazing. After the meeting Pat Tribastone and Suzi Zefting-Kuhn showed me their outstanding studios. Working in The Hungerford Building is definitely a step up from the garage! It’s nice to have people around.

Meet these HUA members from todays meeting yourself. Click their names to view their websites/blogs:

Brian (Unknown last name and website)
Pat Tribastone
Larry Moss
Jeanne Beck
Suzi Zefting-Kuhn
Jen Buckley

Kissing Violet - Series Two, Purple/Pale Green (Not bad for a cell phone pic)

P.S.
I’ve been revisiting a simple old dot placement distortion type of bead. I’ve made about two good sized handfuls in purple/amber, purple/pale green and purple/pale blue. Never have I had so much fun making these. I will call them my Kissing Violet Series. I hope you can see why. All three sets (maybe 4!) will be photographed by the middle of next month for sure.

Nov 212011
 

Frost Berry Cupcake Pendant has a matte finish to give the cupcake a soft velvety look, suitable for your winter wardrobe.

Available for sale in the Bead Boutique.

Nov 082011
 

Bead Details

Glass:
• CIM Thai Orchid
• Effetre Dark Pink
• Effetre Light Brown

Approximate dimensions:
• 15mm square
• 8mm thick
• 2.5mm hole

Available for sale in my Bead Boutique.

Nov 062011
 

Wow! These blossom beads are addicting. Stick around for more color combos, I’ll be posting beads like this all week. Since they are so fun to make, I’ll also consider color requests, just shoot me an email. Oh, and don’t forget to check out my new nugget bead size reference here.

Three blossoms are applied to the front and back of the bead.

Details
Glass:
• CIM Thai Orchid, Effetre Periwinkle, and Effetre Light Brown.
Approximate dimensions:
• 15mm square x 8mm thick.
• 2.5mm hole.
Available for sale in the Bead Boutique.

Jul 272011
 

Metallic, fumy, oily colors bloom while reducing Psyche  Double Helix frit. I have yet to order rods of Double Helix glass, they cost about 12 times as much as basic Effetre colors. One small jar of frit will suffice for now. This glass is highly reactive. After experimenting with a few base colors, I found it looked  brilliant on Crocus Unique.

Brass couldn’t look more like king aside this pallet. My Impress Bead Liner and I are becoming good friends.

Glass:
• CIM Crocus Unique, & Psyche Double Helix Frit
Metal:
• Brass
Approximate dimensions:
• 9mm ⨉ 15mm
• 4.5mm hole

For Sale ViaEtsy.

Jul 192011
 

I offer my dog bone beads in a variety of translucent colors. Some colors I have readily available are, amber, brown, clear, red, teal, green, electric yellow, and cobalt. I can also etch these to make them look like beach glass.

Glass:
• Effetre Light Amethyst Translucent
Approximate dimensions:
• 19 mm tall
• 2 mm hole

For Sale ViaEtsy.

Jul 032011
 

Glass:
• Moretti Transparent Light Amethyst
Metal:
• Antiqued Copper
Approximate dimensions:
• 10mm × 14mm
• 4.8mm hole

For Sale Via Etsy.

* Large hole beads fit new wave style charm bracelets and necklaces like Pandora, Troll, and Chamelia, often referred to as European Bracelets.

Jun 122011
 

Color:
• Purple, Periwinkle, & white
Approximate dimensions:
• 15mm × 9mm
• 2.5mm hole

May 282011
 

This electric bead set would make some wild summer jewelry. Wear it at the beach with your polkadot bikini!

Color:
• Yellow, Purple, & Black
Approximate dimensions:
• 9mm × 13mm
• 2.5mm holes

May 232011
 

Color:
• Plum Silver, White, Purple
Approximate dimensions:
• 9mm × 15mm
• 4.5mm Hole

May 092011
 

Quantity:
•  5 Pebble beads
Color:
• Plum Silver
Approximate dimensions:
• 10mm × 13mm
• 2.5mm Hole

 

Apr 162011
 

Quantity:
• 9 Beads
Color:
• Translucent shades of purple
Approximate dimensions:
• 13mm × 13mm
• 7mm thick, tapers to edge.
• 2.5mm holes

Mar 122011
 

Moretti Silver Plum is the latest addition to my glass pallet. I had this style of bead on my mind when I added this top of the line color to my shopping cart during my last glass order.

Moretti Silver Plum has a deep concentration of silver. I used mostly a neutral flame while shaping this bead, hoping it would draw the silver to the surface.  The results were as I expected. Once I learn to tame this color in the flame I should be able to achieve a variety of effects with it.

Quantity:
• 1 Focal bead
Color:
• Violet, silver, black, & white
Approximate dimensions:
• 21mm × 12mm
• 2.5mm hole

Feb 232011
 

When this bead set was done annealing I hurried out to the garage to get them. “Jason, look at these, aren’t they great,” I said ecstatically as I examined the set!
After I showed Jason my new creations he asked, “what are you gonna call those beads, tie dye beads?”
Before attempting to brainstorm other bead title ideas I realized he had already named them well.

Quantity:
• 10 beads
Color:
• Sky blue, purple, & hints of green
Approximate dimensions:
• 13mm × 15mm
• 2mm holes

Feb 132011
 

My Gumball Pendants are the perfect accent to liven up an outfit with a burst of color. They are 16mm with Sterling Silver bails.