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BeadedTail | December 18th 2009
It's Friday Features time again! This week's features were inspired by the colors of my Panther charm pendant necklace - red and black. I've always loved this color combination and I hope you enjoy my picks!Panther - Black Lampwork Glass Cat Bead Cha read more
Making a creative moment out of a slight Hiccup
Nimblejacks | December 16th 2009 by claire
I had the fortune to come across a tutorial for making felt beads without wool roving or getting all wet and soapy the other day. I know it will take some trial and error I think the process depends hugely on your washing machine the cycle it runs th read more
~ Featured Artist ~ Vonna Maslanka
Adobe Sol Designs Jewelry Blog | December 15th 2009 by AdobeSol
I have the absolute pleasure of featuring one of my favorite artists, Vonna Maslanka. I know from personal experience, as I own many of her pieces, her art comes straight from her heart. Meet this extremely talented lady here in this short interview: read more
Beaded Links...
The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton | December 14th 2009 by Andrew Thornton
A Bead A Day If you find yourself in need of a quick holiday gift, don't overlook memory wire! With this simple design, you can make one for all your friends. About.com Jewelry MakingThinking of making some beaded ornament covers? Then you'll need t read more
Stock Quantities
Owl Necklaces | December 13th 2009 by Deb
Dear Owl Necklaces Fans- This morning I tried to go through and update Owl Necklaces with stock quantities for necklaces that I am running low on supplies. For example- I have just one more Doctor Whoooooo Sterling Silver Owl Necklace. If you cli read more
Silly Saturday and Sensational Links
Lampwork Diva | December 12th 2009 by Cindy Gimbrone
see more Lolcats and funny pictures A Bead A DayIf you find yourself in need of a quick holiday gift, don't overlook memory wire! With this simple design, you can make one for all your friends.About.com Jewelry MakingThinking of making some beaded or read more
Designing Beads For Class
Watch Me Create | December 12th 2009 by Lori Greenberg
Recently, I visited Jim and Rose Berry of Blue Moon Glassworks in Austin, Texas to learn how to cut and fuse glass. While I was there, I offered to teach a short, evening lampwork class. Immediately I was told “Of course! What would you lik read more
"Pink Periwinkle" Crystal Lampwork Glass Earrings
BlogShopr | December 11th 2009 by Eric
Swarovski crystals in rose and light rose adorns a round translucent lampwork glass bead with sweet pink perwinkle flower motifs. This design oozes sweetness! Sale price: US$8/S$12 read more
New Lampwork Glass Treasures...
The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton | December 11th 2009 by Andrew Thornton
One of the first beads that I coveted was a Basha Bead. Cynthia wore one on a simple chain for years. I fell in love with its shimmering colors, ancient finish, and glowing core. It was like someone had captured the light of a constellation and em read more
Wow where has the time gone?
wilmaswhimseys | December 11th 2009 by Wilma travis
I can not beleive that the year is over already, well almost. For me it has been a quick one as I have not been at a real job since January 7th 2009. The year really flew for me. Of course it gave me time to reflect on what I want to do with my li read more
The Impossible... Achieved
The Meandering Musings of a Consummate Shopper | December 11th 2009 by Gilliauna
I love lampwork beads, in fact it's one of those things that I would love to do myself, but I jus -know- I'd end up setting either myself or my surroundings on fire. Sooooo... instead, I admire from afar others who do this artwork so well.Daria is o read more
Bead & jewelry blogging round-up!
Mazel Tov! Jewelry Treasures | December 11th 2009
The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton: Each representing a different spectrum of lampwork glass, Andrew shares the new additions to his bead collection from two different artists. A Bead A Day If you find yourself in need of a quick holiday gift, d read more
New Lampwork Glass Treasures...
The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton | December 11th 2009 by Andrew Thornton
One of the first beads that I coveted was a Basha Bead. Cynthia wore one on a simple chain for years. I fell in love with its shimmering colors, ancient finish, and glowing core. It was like someone had captured the light of a constellation and em read more
16 Days - Where Did the Time Go?
UnStrungSisters | December 9th 2009 by UnStrungSisters
Good morning - today I (Erin) found this perfectly beautiful Stone Canyon Jasper Ring made by Sandi of Sassy Glass Jewelry. I have purchased several sets of lampwork beads from its sister shop (we love sisters of any kind) Sassy Glass Designs.The read more
A Pretty Rock
Blogmania - Fantastic Blogs on the web | December 8th 2009 by MaryBeth I.
I was the lucky winner of the 12 days of Christmas Giveaway at A Pretty Rock. I won a genourous gift certificate to use at the site. Look at the lovely earrings I selected I was already familiar with A Pretty Rock through the annual Happily Handmad read more
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Eugena's Creations | December 8th 2009 by Eugena
My Faux Lampwork Beads Are in a New TreasuryMy Polymer Clay Square Tile Faux Lampwork Beads in Earth Tones are included in a yummy treasury by twistedcreatures.etsy.com. Please follow the link below to see the treasury and visit the shops of all arti read more
Tis The Season Necklace from Modern Trinkets
punchtree | December 8th 2009
17 days until Christmas! Item #8. I usually am not in favor of wearing Christmas accessories because I think it can look tacky sometimes but this one looks really classy I think! I love the pinecone charm and the red/white candy-like glass lampwork read more
I've been featured in Michon's Fabulous Blog - AGAIN!
Erika Price Designs | December 7th 2009 by Erika Price
Leah Michon has included some more of my jewelry designs in her amazing Christmas Shopping feature! Today she's featured my Trembling Berries, Sonata Opus 125 earrings: http://www.michondesign.com/jewelry-blog/2009/12/07/jewels-10th-day-of-christmas- read more
Designing With Vintage Lucite Beads from The Beadin' Path -- Part…
Lori Anderson Designs -- Pretty Things | December 7th 2009 by Lori Anderson
I love old things. A day poking through an antique mall is a day well spent. I also have a decent collection of vintage beads, but it's been difficult to part with them. Lately, I've begun adding more vintage lucite bead earrings to my web site -- read more
Funny Friday and Fabulous Links
Lampwork Diva | December 5th 2009 by Cindy Gimbrone
see more Lolcats and funny pictures About.com JewelrymakingGive a beaded jewelry gift that gives twice. Art Bead Scene Be Inspired! Think about creating jewelry that tells a story. Barbe Saint JohnArtbeads Crystalized Elements! Carmi's Art/Life read more
Bead & jewelry blogging round-up!
Mazel Tov! Jewelry Treasures | December 4th 2009
Jewelry & Beading Cyndi is sharing a series of Gift Guides for handmade jewelry lovers!Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done! The ever breathtaking beadmaker Kim Miles pulls out all the stops for the Holidays and gift giving. But that read more
Fire Divas Jewelry Challenge
Loribeads | December 3rd 2009 by Lori Peterson
The Fire Divas are hosting an Introductory Jewelry Challenge! This challenge will be for jewelry designers who use artisan lampwork in their pieces. The winner of the Challenge will receive a beautiful group of Fire Divas' work. This is a wonderful c read more
NEW Lampwork pendants just listed
Totally Lush | December 2nd 2009 by Leonie Isaacs
I have just listed these lampwork pendants in my etsy store. read more
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Amymas Art Ramblings | December 2nd 2009 by Amyma
I am very excited to be firing my lampworking torch after a long hiatus. I have been focusing on mixed media for the last several years for several reasons. Now, however, I have the space, health and desire to get back on the torch. It is funny ho read more
Check out this great contest!
Silver River Jewelry My Life as a Jewelry Designer | December 1st 2009 by Sonja McClung
The Fire Divas are hosting an Introductory Jewelry Challenge! This challenge will be for jewelry designers who use artisan lampwork in their pieces. The winner of the Challenge will receive a beautiful group of Fire Divas' work. This is a wonderful c read more
HIV and AIDS Awareness Jewelry
JewelStruck Blog | December 1st 2009 by JewelStruck Blog
Today is world HIV/AIDS awareness day, we are trying to support the HIV and AIDS awareness efforts via our blog. The best way to fight against AIDS is to spread awareness. I’m posting a few jewelry pieces on AIDS awareness, if you are trying ou read more
The Glass Menagerie
BDG - Interior Design & Lifestyle | December 1st 2009 by Baxter Design Group
Though we are not surrounded by the delicate figurines that Tennessee Williams wrote about in the Glass Menagerie, we are surrounded by wonderful glass finds every day. Glass ranges from architectural to the smallest fragile detail, and I can’t h read more
Tutorial Tuesday - Laura Sparling's lampwork tutorials
Daisychain Jewellery | December 1st 2009 by Joanne Tinley
I've written about Laura Sparling's beads before. They truly are beautiful unique works of art, and the control that she has over that hot molten glass is just amazing!Laura's been writing some tutorials recently, and she's put together some youtube read more
Green and Purple Heart Shaped Lampwork Bead Earrings
Enchanting and Elegant, Vintage and New Jewelry Designs | November 30th 2009
Definitely no wall flower with these earrings. Heart Shaped green and purple lampwork glass bead earrings are surrounded by Swarovski crystals. A look of Victorian Style, and a look of Retro, hmmm what a combo. The ear wires are Sterling silver lever read more
Spring Leaves
Zen Jewelleries | November 30th 2009 by ann fann
Swarovski bicones in rose pink & olive,Swarovski pearls,lampwork leaf charms,Artistic Wire,925 silver earring hooks.ER 084 @ RM 23 read more
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