It's been awhile and thought it was time for an update. Took a few more creations down to the shop.
The set at left includes Sodalite and Picture Jasper with sterling findings. Bracelets have magnetic clasps.
I decided to start my new venture of lampworking on November 24! I'm so excited and thought long and hard about setting up my "studio"!! I got some starter glass rods and to begin with. Sat down to the table and anxiously (but really scared) cranked on the gas and lit the torch! woohoo!!! geez, my heart was beating a mile a minute! But I did it!! Just dove right in and haven't looked back since! Had a great time "burning" in the practice sessions, so to speak! I won't show you those beads!
For the past couple months I've been working hard at practicing my lampworking. In the very beginning I got so frustrated trying to get the "round" bead... I had to take a couple weeks off. It was good and came back with a fresh outlook. I'm still working at it, but I've also decided that it's ok to have a different look, a "freeform" look!! (will show & tell those at a later date!)
So... here's a few samplings
Off to town. Have a great day!!!
