Orange Kitten

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

Birds

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

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

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

Black Kitten 2

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

Kitty in the Snow

This bead has two sides: before and after being snowed.

Cat Stocking Stuffer

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

Blue Bird

This is my newest little bird.

Glass Cabochons

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 .

BABE

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.

Birds

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.

Christmas Kittens

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.

Raku Beads

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.

Beagle Dog

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

Golden Kitty

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