Bead Stash

I am getting ready for the Art Glass Guild Patio Sale this weekend. Sorting & labeling beads; making earring; finishing necklaces and cleaning jewelry.  I took this photo of some of my beads before I put them in their boxes. I didn't realize how distracting the red/white cloth is against the beads. But I still like to look at the eye candy. I really hate to put them away!  LOL!  Hope to see you at the show. If you can't make it you know where to get beads right?

Beads, Beads, and More Beads! 

I am on a mission and that is making beads for the Art Glass Guild Patio Show that is coming up Mother's Day Weekend. May 12th and 13th.  I just listed a few of them on etsy.  Here is a preview.

 Black Squeezed Bead Strand

 Desert Lentils - Earring Pair

 Desert Focal

Fun Green Squeezed Bead Strand

I don't get tired of making beads. I have so many ideas in my head swimming around. Just before I fall asleep at night my mind is spinning with bead and jewelry ideas.  It is hard for me to fall asleep sometimes.  (That and my cats wanting my attention!) I am making a lot of vibrant colored beads and trying to keep them somewhat simple so I they are afordable. 

I finished my torch fired enameling class with Barbara Lewis but I haven't finished playing with the beads.  I am so excited about the possibilities this new technique is giving my jewelry.  I made some glass beads to go with the enameled elements I made and posted a week ago.  Here are a couple of earrings I made. 

I will have these and more pieces at the Art Glass Guild Patio Sale.  I am interested to hear what you think about them. 

Take care! Thanks for stopping by!  Hope to see you soon!

Jan