I’ve always had a bit of trouble staying focused. When I’m lampworking I tend to jump from one design idea to the next. Sometimes wonderful creative beads are born. Working without a plan is my true nature. Experimenting is part of the process. On the downside, most beads made during one of my whirl wind brainstorms don’t make it to my online shops. They go straight to my misfit pile for First Friday or the Flea. Mainly because they are beads I consider to be under developed, not fully mature in their concept. Therefor I choose not to photograph them. This is both a good and bad thing. Lately I feel I need more structure.
My temporary solution is to stick with a consistent shape. Out of my 4 Zoozii presses, the nugget trio is my favorite. I seldom get frustrated when making pressed beads with my nugget trio. I’m going to work with this press daily for two weeks. With the exception of a few large hole beads here and there to practice using my Impress Bead Liner.
Oh, I almost forgot. Let me introduce you to a new pair of my smallest tapered square/nugget beads. They are decorated with colorful twist cane. This is the style I have committed to make for two weeks.
Color:
• White, red, blue, & yellow
Approximate dimensions:
• 13mm × 7mm
• 2.5mm hole
