Beads and Beading

Beaded 3-D Penguin charm with tutorial to share!

nobody@vox.com(beadangel) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:05:47 -0700

Hi all,

Just finished drawing the tutorial for the beaded penguin I made as charms, see the free tutorial at (warning: it's 5 pages long): http://www.beadjewelrymaking.com/2008/project/july.html

The finished look (I made two):
http://www.beadjewelrymaking.com/large/bluepenguin.html
and
http://www.beadjewelrymaking.com/large/penguin.html

Thanks for looking!

Penguin

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Flower pendant

nobody@vox.com(Maria) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:36:30 -0800

Flower pendant

Another coiled pendant in the shape of a flower, or perhaps a butterfly? I didn't plan to make this shape, it just happened.

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Delicious green necklace

nobody@vox.com(Maria) — Thu, 29 May 2008 12:21:43 -0700

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Wrapped in 150 cm of luxury

nobody@vox.com(Maria) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:12:48 -0700

150 cm of luxury

My latest necklace was difficult to photograph without a model, but here goes... The necklace is such that it can be worn in many different ways, wrapped one, two, or three times around the neck. I have linked white, black, and silver-colored beads and pearls. This necklace will really add some attitude to an otherwise strict and dull outfit!

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Photo session with sis

nobody@vox.com(Maria) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:32:22 -0700

Today my sister was over for dinner and I asked her to pose for some jewelry photos. Here are my favorites:

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Just Plain Bored

nobody@vox.com(calumey) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:11:39 -0700

Ever hear that saying about if you get bored easily, you're just a boring person? That's why I always try my hardest to never admit to myself or say, "I'm bored"

For some reason, tonight, I just plain don't care that I am just plain bored.

I got up extra early today since I had some errands to run before my trip to New Orleans and working full days prior to leaving on this trip. I got all my other chores out of the way and this has made for a very long day. It doesn't help that it's after 8pm and the sun is still out.

It's so warm and humid that my energy has just been zapped to take on any projects tonight.

I'm just curious. How do you deal with these bore - bore- boring days?

Oh, part of my tasks today was to add new beads to my shop: http://www.calumeydesigns.etsy.com

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Beadeful Pins’ beliefs

nobody@vox.com(Beadeful Pins) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:22:48 -0700

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Make it work...

nobody@vox.com(calumey) — Wed, 28 May 2008 18:46:29 -0700

One of the many catch phrases from reality TV. Coined by Tim Gunn of Project Runway fame. So, just HOW can one make it work in the competive field of artisan lampwork beads and jewelry?

What "IT" factor can one strive to add to a design?

Well, after putting so much pressure on myself to come up with answers to these questions, I decided to just...be.

My torch time has decreased in the last few months for one reason or another. When I do get to light up, it makes it that much better. The beads I create are truly appreciated and not just cranked out to meet a quota.

I read a lovely quote today in the latest issue of "Real Simple" magazine:

Michael J. Fox said, "I strive for excellence. I leave perfection to God."

Sounds good to me.

Here's some bead eye candy for you to enjoy:

My Etsy

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Garnet Delight

nobody@vox.com(Ruthie) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:26:15 -0700

Garnetdelight

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Soldered Necklace

nobody@vox.com(KristiB) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:58:12 -0700

Soldered Pearl Neclace

I shaped and soldered all the pieces for this necklace. The beads are from necklaces I had purchased from antique stores and then disassembled.

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