It has been a busy week in the studio with some orders, some top-ups and a market. I don’t mind a busy week, but now I have to tidy things again, and regroup a little bit so I can work out what I’m working on next!
I used a mix of green recycled glass beads for these necklaces including Green Depression glass, wine bottles, Peroni beer bottles and Moet champagne bottles! A lovely mix of bead shapes and finishes in each necklace.
Ah, it’s been nice to be in my new studio, it’s working out quite well. I have been making lots of recycled glass beads. It’s kind of interesting to work with the limitations of the recycled glass, you can’t go too crazy with the decoration on those beads as you have to stick to the… Read More
When Pantone release a colour of the year, they also add some colour schemes along with it, which makes it really interesting for someone like me to play with. I enjoyed looking at the Fathomless and Moody Blooms colour schemes, and working out what glass to use to create necklaces.
The roadworks are now complete! It’s time to have a wonderful artist market in Murray Bridge! I can’t wait to be part of this next Saturday. I’ll have a selection of new and old work available. Hope to see you there.
So, a few people have asked me how the move went, and I have to say it was great. The kids now have their own bedrooms, and I have a studio that has been seriously tidied up! I am probably not in the ideal part of the house for making beads, but I am going… Read More
Greenery is the 2017 Pantone Colour of the Year. I love being inspired by these colours, and had a lot of fun trying some new things this month. Let’s start by taking a look at these necklaces made from assorted green glass. Included in this necklace are wine bottles, beer bottles and even Green Depression… Read More
Oh gosh, I can’t believe this is the final view from this studio! I have really enjoyed working in this room in our home, but now that our children are getting a bit older, and they are wanting their own bedrooms it is time to move the house around a little bit, so I’ll be moving… Read More
Pixie Dust! It sounds so cute and special, and it actually looks amazing on glass. The silver and gold look beautiful, a kind of muted sparkly effect. They contrast so nicely with the beads that are not decorated. I love using the gold on the Peroni beer bottles, and the silver on the Skyy Vodka… Read More
I really love Autumn, it’s such a great season. Cool, fresh mornings and usually some nice warm days still. Perfect for a sunshine lover such as myself. I have started making some jewellery that suits the colours of autumn, like these double layered brown and purple necklaces. They feature some really interesting beads, and are… Read More