Bold and Fun Turquoise Beads and an Ugly Jug Shot Glass
Submitted by Josephine on Sat, 03/06/2010 - 15:57
This lampwork bead set really caught my eye.
Bold and fun beads by suuzdesign
And although this is not a bead, it is pretty darn cool so I decided to share it here. It is art glass, so it works. Love that cheesy grin! By fireworxglass
A Reminder to be Adventuresome
Submitted by Josephine on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 17:31
Yesterday I was putting together a glass order and as usual I try to be as frugal as possible because it's really easy to go overboard with glass (it's really easy to go overboard with beads too). When I was done, I looked at my order and it occured to me that it was thoroughly boring. Just replenishing the old standards. That got me thinking. Dangerous, I know. But there was a time when I bought glass I had never used just to try it out. A time when I couldn't sleep because I wanted to see what was in my kiln but couldn't open it until morning. These are things I haven't done for a while.
When had I changed? I'm not sure. But my hubby has been accusing me of being change-adverse lately. Maybe it's something to do with turning 40. Maybe it's just, you know, a little too easy to be comfortable with the way things are. Whatever it is, a little bit of new in life is good. So I went back through and added some items I wanted to try but never have, even going as far as to venture into a variety of glass that has a completely different COE (coefficient of expansion for you non-glass people) from the one I normally use. And guess what? Now I can't wait to get my order and get my hands on that glass. I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas.
Anyway, this is just a reminder to be a little bit adventuresome to add some excitement back into your life. :)
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Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show Pompano Beach, FL
Submitted by Josephine on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 16:58
Polka Dots
Submitted by Josephine on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 12:04
I like the simplicity of these polka dot lampwork glass beads by IrinaS.
And this bead is rather cool, by bludawgdesigns
And then I couldn't pass up this lovely bead by AstridRiedel:
Cupcake Beads and an Amazing Iris Bead
Submitted by Josephine on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 12:05
Today I found these totally amusing little lampwork glass cupcake beads. Too fun!
Cupcake beads by beadgoodies
And this really nice lampwork glass iris bead. Wow!
Lavender and orange iris by HannahRachel
