Glass Bead Evolution
I was happily surprised to see one of my beads in the first edition of the new ISBG magazine Glass Bead Evolution.
V & A Glass Gallery
Flame Off April 2013 – Silverstone UK
I’m really looking forward to meeting up with some UK lampworkers at the 2013 Tuffnell Glass Flame Off, being held this year at Silverstone.
New “caged” beads
I have been working on some new beads in my “caged” bead series. I build a complex internal pattern with heavy encasing in clear. I then cover the bead in a heavy black cage. This final step sometimes seems quite … Continue reading
It’s too darn hot
Happy New Year everyone. I’m lucky enough to have a few days off work BUT I’m afraid I have not been able to spend any time on making beads. We are suffering through a heat wave here in Australia! With temps rising to over 40C many days and bushfires all over the country the prospect of firing up my torch has not proved to be too appealing. I may spend some time sorting out my glass stash and cleaning up my workspace.
Wine glass earrings
A wine glass necklace
Here is a pic of a necklace I made a while ago for a recycled art competition. It is made out of Taylor’s Unwooded Chardonnay wine bottle glass plus some silver that comes from a bracelet I bought in Athens … Continue reading
Arcadia Markets
Thanks to everyone who came by my stall at the lovely Arcadia Markets on Saturday. I’m pleased many of my favourite pieces went to people I know, so I’ll see them again. Some pieces are also heading to Japan.
Some simple pendant necklaces
These are just some of the pieces I’ll have for sale at the Arcadia Public School market day, this Saturday. Simple design but fun to wear.
Some new Emo girls
Here are a couple of face beads I’m happy with. They are distinctly dark and a little bit Emo but that’s OK.
