Cottonwood Canyon Micro-Macrame Bracelet

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.

Turquoise Key Focal Bead

Raven Lampwork Bead Necklace and Earrings

 

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

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. 

Painted Desert Lampwork Beads

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. 

Beads, Really Big Beads

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

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.

thebeadingyogini - is the glass half full or half empty

Another big hole bead.

thebeadingyogini - flat lapping is FUN

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-oh my it's gooey! NOT FOR SALE

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.

Star Stacks and Serged Silk Ribbons

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!

Flat Lap Tidal Wave- Side Two-SOLD

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

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

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.