Abalone technique

Someone asked what the heck to

do with the boro color Sublime.

I use it to imitate abalone shell. 

Make a piece from TAG Purple Sable then

chop-hack-twist-drag and then encase with Sublime.

Here's a photo of two different pieces and

some genuine abalone shells.

What do you think?

Congratulations...IT'S TWINS!!!!

So, I'm getting ready for my demo for

ISLAGA at ABR on Saturday. Made a call

to ABR for last minute check ins, and Cody

asks "So, what ya' makin'?" My mouth says

"An Egyptian Sands implosion pendant on

a 12mm rod with Purple Sable back and loop"

And my brain says "SHUT UP! You've never

made one of those before!" I ran home to

the studio, tried one...yeah, I like it, but can

I do it again? Yup, meet the twins! ;-D

Lots 'n Lots ;-D

I've been having so much fun with the

OHOW giveaway that I now have a

boatload of new stuff to show you.

So here we go...

Coral Flower Pendant

Flower Marble
Beadies

Cool Bottle Stopper

Asian Inspired Pendant

More Matters of the Heart

I feel an Angel pressed close to my heart.

With sweet silence and joy each day do I start.

Even on days when nothing seem fair,

I reap comfort in knowing that you're always there.

Matters of the Heart

Wrap your love around me.

Let me feel your protective wing.

You are free to fly, because you see,

I'll let you be you.

You'll let me be me.

Catchin' up...

I have several things I haven't had time to post...so here goes ;-D

Just playing...some good stuff...some just dinkin' around stuff.
Blue Marble Stopper:

This glass did some real stange stuff...

and of course, I have no idea what color

I used...the joys of boro.

TAG Purple Sable bubble implosion pendant
Octi in a shell...just cause

I haven't done one in so long;-D
Momka Gerbera Heart.

Elvis Red Swirlie Heart...or icesicle gone bad...lol

My first attempt at a jelly fish...PPP

Brand New Torch!!!

I bought me a 'Cuda and totally have fallen in love with it.

Now that I'm back to the torch, it's time for some catchin' ups.
Hearts:

My first vase from 'Cuda...

cracked on the backside, but worth a re-do!

Fish Pendants...wow are these fun!

Today's MIBs

Really had a good night last night on the torch.

Here's my kiln harvest ;-D

Pink Flower

Swirls

Black Pearl Flower

Red Flower...my fav

The latest....

Still on the marble jag....bear with me ;-D

Bubbles:

Girlie Bubbles:

Flowers and more flowers:

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: