BAO Team Blog Feature

The Bead Art Originals team is running a feature here:

Bead Art Originals Blog

on each team member's favorite piece. Yesterday's is my Callisto.

Goddess Necklace

Goddess Necklace
Originally uploaded by satyridae

Here it is, my first finished piece with my very own lampwork beads! The goddess bead and the two big purple beads are mine. The necklace is tubular netting up to the big purple beads, then it's strung and fringed and finished with Swarovski crystals. I'm pleased with it.

You Have GOT To See This

My beading friend Sarah Kelley over at The Beaded Lily has just finished one of the most beautiful pieces of beadwork I have ever seen. Do yourself a favor and go look at her blog post about it. You'll be blown away.

http://thebeadedlily.blogspot.com/2009/01/green-project-beading-journal-vi.html

Goddesses in My Hand

Goddesses in My Hand
Originally uploaded by satyridae

Here are my first couple of Goddess beads. They are really fun to make! I made a lot of mistakes, of course, but I can see how to improve. If I'm not careful I may never come out of the studio.

Working with hot glass is like falling in love, kind of.

Lampworked and Listed!

Got The Blues? Bracelet
Originally uploaded by satyridae

I finished putting some lampwork bead jewelry together last night, and this morning I listed it on etsy. I really like the way this bracelet looks. It goes click click click when it's on, which is also cool. If you aren't too distractable, that is. What? Sorry, I was listening to the click click click of mindfulness as spoken by this bracelet. Another thing I like about it is that it hangs together nicely without being all matchy-matchy. There are earrings that sort of go with the bracelet, and then two other pairs of earrings besides.

Now let's just hope that I'm not the only one who digs the stuff I make!

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (1/12-1/18)

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (1/12-1/18)
Originally uploaded by Sand Fibers

Here are this week's specials from the BAO team!

Details are on the Bead Art Originals blog.

Latest Lampworked Beads

One kiln-full
Originally uploaded by satyridae

Here are all the beads I made on Sunday. I feel like I'm really making some progress in terms of consistency and form. I'm trying to confine myself to simple beads for the moment, just dots. Though I was unable to resist trying an encased chrysanthemum. And a few other odd bits that didn't quite live up to my vision. Still, I'm really happy with this batch!

Sixth Street Gallery

Sixth Street Gallery
Originally uploaded by satyridae

It was a really fun experience to be at the gallery opening! Lots of people came to see the show, and many of them had very kind things to say about my pieces. I met some very talented painters, and had a good time.