the beading yogini

Lavender Equinox Bracelet Focal by The Beading Yogini

2011-09-25T07:33:00.001-07:00

Lavender Equinox Bracelet Focal by The Beading Yogini, a photo by beadingyogini on Flickr.

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I invite you to read more about the design process for this bracelet : www.thebeadingyogini.com/2011/09/25/what-is-an-original-d...

Art Bead Scene Blog: September Monthly Challenge

2011-09-24T11:40:00.000-07:00

Art Bead Scene Blog: September Monthly Challenge

SEP ABS Cavandoli Knotting by The Beading Yogini

2011-09-24T11:15:00.001-07:00

SEP ABS Cavandoli Knotting by The Beading Yogini, a photo by beadingyogini on Flickr.

Read about the September Art Bead Scene Challenge at my new home: www.thebeadingyogini.com/

Shadow Box Challenge

2011-08-26T06:56:00.001-07:00

Looking for the Shadow Box Challenge?

Please visit our new home here The Beading Yogini

Copper Canyon Micro-Macrame Bracelet

2010-09-19T08:07:00.000-07:00

What's with all the micro-macrame? Well, two reasons. I'm waiting for a new torch set-up to arrive and it's also still fairly warm here in the desert. In the upper 90's, maybe even close to 100 yesterday. Even so, I can see how all this knotting activity could be addicting. The endless play with colors, patterns and combinations. Plus, I have to do something with all those beads I've been making and collecting.

Tonopah Dreams Micro-Macrame Bracelet

2010-09-19T07:55:00.001-07:00

Another try at micro-macrame knotting. Inspired by the book : Micro-Macrame 30 Beaded Designs For Jewelry Using Crystals and Cords by Annika deGroot. I modified the closures, but basically followed the pattern for the Baroque Bracelet. I must say that working with the small size 11 seed beads was a humbling exercise.

Cottonwood Canyon Micro-Macrame Bracelet

2010-09-17T14:02:00.000-07:00

Another attempt at knotting cavandoli micro-macrame style. This bracelet pattern and directions are from Bead and Button book : Beaded Macrame Jewelry, embellished bracelet by Linnea Lockwood Gambino. It took a bit of reading and re-reading the directions, but the final outcome is worth the effort.

Micro Macrame Bracelet

2010-09-09T10:26:00.000-07:00

This is my first attempt at micro-macrame jewelry, also known as cavandoli knotting. The pattern and design are from the book: Beaded Macrame Jewelry by Sherri Haab. I used materials that I had on hand; Irish waxed linen thread, small beads and a shank button. The book is a handy guidepost with clear illustrations, design patterns, photographs and detailed instructions. I'd recommend taking a look at it if you are interested in trying your hand at this type of knot work.

Bird Nest Necklaces and Etched Metal

2010-05-18T07:00:00.000-07:00

Etched, stamped and cold connected metal pieces with a bit of lampworked glass beads and wire wrap.

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2010-05-17T07:00:00.000-07:00

I wish I had more time to play...

What type of stone is this?

2010-05-16T17:42:00.000-07:00

Made this one a while ago. My first attempt at seed beading. It's an etched lampwork bead, but looks very stone like. The necklace is kumihimo hand braided cotton.

Boro Implosion Glass Pendants

2009-12-26T13:06:00.001-08:00

Santa delivered some borosilicate glass. This is my first attempt at melting borosilicate and using an off mandrel pendant technique. It could rapidly become a new obsession for me.

Turquoise Key Focal Bead

2009-11-29T16:26:00.000-08:00

Turquoise Rain Lampwork Focal Bead

2009-11-29T15:09:00.000-08:00

Raven Lampwork Bead Necklace and Earrings

2009-11-15T12:18:00.001-08:00

I found this ceramic pendant at Bead Haven (great selection of beads in this store) in Las Vegas. I had this necklace designed in my mind for some time and it finally manifested this week. I added a polymer clay backing to the ceramic and filled the back of the pendant in with some copper coil wire wrapping. The lampwork glass beads were made using a classic four graphite bead roller tool from CGBeads.

The raven is considered a bird of creation, without the raven, humans would forever live in darkness. Native North American tribes saw the raven as the bringer of light. The southwestern tribes (Hopi, Navajo, Zuni) believe that the raven flew out from the dark womb of the cosmos, and with it brought the light of the sun.

Fibula Pins and Lampwork Beads

2009-11-07T14:27:00.000-08:00

The cooler temperatures have inspired the creation of some "fibula" pins using copper and lampwork beads. The center heart design courtesy of a wire wrap tutorial by "Jewlie Beads" (Julie Sigmund). I'm not much for following exact directions, so the heart has my own spin on the pin.

Devardi Glass- It's stiff, but sweet colors!

2009-09-19T18:48:00.000-07:00

I had the opportunity to play with some new glass stash this past week. The top photo features focal beads made entirely with Devardi Glass. It's a glass that was introduced to the lampwork community this past year. It is a stiff glass and requires a little bit cooler flame than the glass from Italy. The colors are great, especially the tranparent pinks, purples and the medium opaque brown looks just like milk chocolate. The middle and lower photos show a mix of Devardi medium opaque brown and Moretti Sky Blue. If you have a challenge with stringer control, this glass is stiff and easier to work than the softer glasses. It's a little less spendy than some glass, so great to practice with for beginners or those trying to experiment with

Painted Desert Lampwork Beads

2009-08-30T16:50:00.000-07:00

It's been hot this summer, but I did manage to get in a few hours of torch time last week. I call this batch "Painted Desert" I like the black and white combined with color. Watch for these in the future in additional hues.

Garden Inspired Paper Doll

2009-07-18T11:28:00.000-07:00

I've been on a paper doll fairy kick for the last month or so. Something so fun about making these little ladies. The inspiration for this one came from planting ocotillo seedlings in the garden. It's a late evening affair these past few weeks. Too hot during the daylight hours for me to even think about working outside or torching lampwork beads. Enjoy.

Work Accessories - Cool Tools For The Ladies

2009-04-12T14:02:00.000-07:00

I was growing weary of the "man" tool belts and decided to take things into my own hands. Here's what became of a well worn pair of bib overalls last week. A gal needs a fashionable place to store all her work and garden tools.

Big Hole Beads-Pandora, Troll, or Biagi

2009-03-22T16:17:00.000-07:00

Finished up a special order this week for twenty big hole beads.

These fit nicely on Pandora, Biagi and Troll bracelets.

More Art Journaling with The Beading Yogini

2009-03-15T19:44:00.001-07:00

Two recent art journal favorites that were created during February and March. Makes for a relaxing activity after torching for a full day.

Beads, Really Big Beads

2009-03-15T19:33:00.001-07:00

The torch is set up and running again. Making more big hole beads as requests come in for beads to put on Pandora, Biagi, Camilla and Troll Bracelets and Necklaces. All of the sudden these beads appear to be in demand with the locals. Having great fun making them.

Caramel Sky Lampwork Necklace and Earrings-SOLD

2009-03-02T07:00:00.000-08:00

I had one day last week in the studio and this lampwork focal bead, necklace and earring set is the result. Soft powder blue and yummy caramel brown.

Art journaling with thebeadingyogini

2009-02-01T15:50:00.000-08:00

So my glass studio is in the middle of a remodel and I've had a bit of time with idle hands (and we all know that old saying about idle hands being the devil's playground or something along those lines.) I've decided to art journal this year and I'm adding this activity to all my other creative outlets. So far it's been great fun and if it's something you might want to try, you can take online classes with the talented Kelly Kilmer (check out the Prompt A Day site link in the upper right hand corner here.) The two photos are my favorite pages for the month of January. You may also want to check out the DVD 1000 Journals for creative inspiration.

Happy Birthday Nellie Collage

2008-12-28T16:10:00.000-08:00

Nothing better than spending a few hours

messing around with paper, pens and glue.

This one is a birthday card for a small friend.

It's on it's way to Nellie in Maine. With a surprise.

The Las Vegas Blizzard 2008

2008-12-21T10:33:00.001-08:00

Here's what we do when it snows in Las Vegas. Actually it snows almost every winter in Blue Diamond, but it usually does not accumulate or stick around very long. It reminded me of winters spent in New England. Except for the desert plants dusted with snow. I'm glad the effects don't last as long as those of a wicked Nor'Easter.

thebeadingyogini - is the glass half full or half empty

2008-11-08T07:25:00.000-08:00

Another big hole bead.

thebeadingyogini - what we do for fun

2008-11-05T15:50:00.001-08:00

Well at least what one of us does for fun. She's a little dog with a big attitude. Check out Mummy Mountain in the background.

thebeadingyogini - flat lapping is FUN

2008-11-04T16:28:00.000-08:00

Another new venture in the most absorbing world of glass bead making. Pretty satisfying grinding away at the glass and exposing the surprise under the surface. Mind you it is time consuming to polish that little bead after all the fun of the grinding is done.

the beading yogini - what's blooming here?

2008-11-04T16:21:00.000-08:00

Wow abundance in nature...this San Pedro took it to the limit today. There must be at least a dozen or more blooms on this San Pedro cactus. Cacti are strange plants, some years nothing and then bam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the beading yogini-oh my it's gooey! NOT FOR SALE

2008-10-30T12:31:00.000-07:00

Another ultra fine day in the Mojave Desert. This piece was a reworked focal for a fabulous person named Dr. Clarissa. She takes great care of the critters at the nursery and has been especially good to my lil critter. Many small lampwork beads for a BIG THANKS>Big thanks.

Flowered Almond Earrings

2008-10-21T08:04:00.001-07:00

What can I say, messing around with wire again when I should be working. Oh wait playing around with wire is working if you are a wire wrapper. It's all so twisted sometimes.

Black and Blue Lampwork Woven Bracelet

2008-10-19T13:59:00.000-07:00

This bracelet was made using a technique from Stephanie Sersich. I think it's called Treasures style bracelet. Using waxed linen and cotton and weaving the beads. The Beading Yogini.

Star Stacks and Serged Silk Ribbons

2008-10-12T19:31:00.000-07:00

Yes. I do it all or try to do it all. Make the beads and the ribbons and dye the ribbons too. It has finally cooled off, but I've been too busy to play with fire. Hiking and visting a friend on Mount Charleston, subbing a few yoga classes, a road trip to Santa Barbara and working at Cactus Joe's. It's all good!

Swirling Dervish Turquoise Pendant

2008-10-03T19:31:00.000-07:00

Yes, yet again, another wicked wire wrap. I really like turquoise and wire wrap is my first love when it comes to jewelry creation. I guess it's the free form aspect that draws me to wire wrap. I also exhibit "controlled fidgeting" behavior. So it gives me something to constructively fidget with and wha-LA!

Back to the torch

2008-09-21T08:00:00.000-07:00

I had a great week torching and hope to get some photos of the beads posted soon. But first...where is that camera?

Flat Lap Tidal Wave- Side Two-SOLD

2008-09-09T11:51:00.000-07:00

Side two of the flat lap, cold worked lampwork bead. Very organic and wave like. Looks like the ocean all churned up. This one went home with a very nice couple from Missouri. I really enjoy it when great folks get one of my favorite beads. Enjoy!

Flat Lap Tidal Wave- Side One-SOLD

2008-09-09T11:46:00.000-07:00

One of my first cold worked lampwork beads. I left it unpolished and like the effect. It reminds me of a sea bird diving for fish.

Red Wine and Copper-SOLD

2008-09-09T11:39:00.001-07:00

My first electroformed piece. It's a big hole lampwork glass bead. lined with copper and hung on a hand dyed, rolled silk cord.

12.26.08 Sold to the nice woman from Florida. A pleasure to talk all things art with you this afternoon.

Thanks.