Time to make the Donuts ;-D

I've been on a donut spree of late.

Here's my results.

Sweet MIB

Just one marble from me last night

but it's a sweetie. Mint and Purple Luster

Front:

Back:

Mo' MIBs

Here's a few from the last couple days...

Purple Sable with white stamen:

Peach Flower Marble front:

Peach Flower Marble side:

Black Pearl implodes does this wonderful teal:

I think I'm on a marble jag again....

Here's a couple from last night.

Yellow flower marble:

Mango Flower:

Gnarly Dude and Chickie Poo

This is how my crazy inspiration works...

gnarly organic pot bellied to

oooooh sweet pretty in 60 seconds flat ;-D

Gathering of Shells

The Gathering push is on. Today is packing day and then back to shells. Here are my shells from yesterday. Yes, the on in the front with the flowers on it is mine to go with my new "hippie" shirt ;-D

In love with the glass - Ga Spring Luster!!!

Made some shells from Spring Luster

and some from Amazon Canyon...

definitely my favs...YUMMY!

Coupla Focals

I had to make a soft glass shell and while I had the 96 COE out, I had to make a couple focal beads. I LOVE IRIS GREEN!!!

Shell and spacers for Lisa

Lisa - Here's a shell and spacers that match your other shells for your approval ;-D

Shells, shells and more shells

I've had more fun blowing shells on a blow pipe. I just LOVE boro!!!!

4th of July was spent making shells. Here's the days' harvest.

Detail shots comin' right up....

Last beads of May....

...where did it go.

Funky Flowers

Lime and Dichro..who'd thunk it?

Poppies and Cream

Poppies and Purple...go figure

Saturday's Harvest

I'm still playing with silvered glass and having so much fun. I love it with the organics. Here's my kiln harvest from Saturday.

Peacock Rock

Emerald Rock

Moonstone

At the end of the day, I thought, heck...

I'll just do something wild that will NEVER to together.

When will I learn...Lovin' this

Lime Rock

Bead of the Day - Tapestry:

Last nights kiln harvest

Bumper crop from last night. I'm very pleased with the shape and patterns on these beadies.

Berry Rock Front:

Berry Rock Back:

Silvered Teal Rock:

Relish Rock:

Rusted Rock:

Project Finding Your Voice

My assignment this week was to channel two bead makers that I admired and combine their styles. I choose Gail Crossman Moore and Brad Pearson. Here's a link to their sites for some awesome viewing:


Gail Crossman Moore: http://www.gailcrosmanmoore.com/


Brad Pearson: http://www.bradpearsonglass.com/

Silvered Glass

Ok, now this is getting tricky. A whole new beast to me. Silvered glass can leave wonderful iridescent trails and blooming colors from within your bead or chasing across the surface. It's like trying to harness lightning....ohh, but so fun!

Flowers in the Surf

Have you ever seen bright flowers floating in the surf? I saw it in Hawaii one time and this bead reminds me of that site.