Needed a break

From BHBs...decided to work small and make sure I still had the ability to create uniform beads. I also wanted to try making more than one bead at a time (thanks to the encouragement of the wonderful people on the Lampwork Etc forum). Digression: Lampwork Etc is a really great forum for all levels of glass artists and glass junkies. You can ask a stupid question and be met by kindness. Ok...back to the beads:

AHA!!! I have discovered a neat trick to make the earth and sea glass. I may be gaining more control over my little bits of mixed colors. Awesome! Here's what I pulled off:

Update: Here are the shots of the individual beads. The one on the left had a small dent in it from the vermiculite so she'll go on my bracelet as a display bead.

More Coring!

The coring continues. I worked a little this weekend making a few beads just to core. I had a really awesome rainbow bead...but my flapping jaws distracted the hammer and it is no more :(

Here's what happens when I AM paying attention:

New! Bead Coring!

Here's some recent jewelry and a commission:

January 2nd and a massive update

Hello,

Yesterday was a very productive day and I have quite a few new beads to post. Bear with me :) I hope the rest of 2011 is this productive :)

New Additions

Due to some recent sales, I've been hard at work to keep up with my demand. Here are the latest selections!