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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Orange Kitten

Lampwork Glass Cat
This kitty measures approximately 1 inch height. The hole runs vertically.

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Birds

Here are a couple of birds I made recently. I am experimenting with murrini on my beads and so far I like them!
Glass Bird

Glass Parrot Bird

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

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Happy Turkey day everyone! Hope you are all enjoying the holidays and spending time with your families!

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Black Kitten 2




The bead measures 1 1/8 inches height and the hole runs vertically.

Friday, November 18, 2011

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Cat Stocking Stuffer

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This bead is for those who want a cat for Christmas....who knows, you might find it in your stocking this year.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Glass Cabochons

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I made these cabochons so I can use them in the silver rings I will make in the silver fabrication class I am taking. I made them using cabochon mandrels I purchased years ago and were stashed with the rest of my supplies. These cabs are small... about 3/4 inch diameter and my cabochon mandrels are about 1 1/4 inch so as I was thinking how to make the top and sides even, I spotted Corina's lentil press on my work station, pressed it against the mandrel and voila! Perfectly rounded cabochons!

These are fun to make except when they slip off the mandrel. I had a bad burn on my finger from trying to catch the cabochon mandrel. It was just instinct...I knew it was hot but it is one of those things that you just do without thinking .

Sunday, November 13, 2011

BABE

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I went to the Bay Area Bead Extravangaza show this afternoon and got some goodies. I perused the vendors and admired the beautiful beads. This is the only local bead show that has so many talented bead artists. I got a few cabochons from Lori and Kim (Thanks Ladies for the extra one!) and then I bought some glass from Craig at Arrow Springs.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Birds

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I made these birds in a Silver Fabrication glass I took. I started with the design in a one inch silver square, cut the shapes with a saw, polished it, stamped the wing and made the bezels that hold the eyes. I am now taking a ring glass so I will have more things to share.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Christmas Kittens

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From left to right, snowball, Santa, kitty and elf. As you can see I am getting the holiday spirit already! You can find these kittens on Ebay.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Raku Beads

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This set of beads was made with raku frit and silver leaf/foil. I don't recall what is the name of the silver I have. I think it's silver leaf. I like how the metallics show up on the surface.

Monday, November 7, 2011

Beagle Dog

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I am sharing a picture of a dog I made with ivory, black and brown Italian glass.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Golden Kitty

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This kitty was made using white glass and golden frit. (Frit is crushed glass). You can find it on Ebay now.