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posted by Deronda on Sep 13 2010
Life has a way of reminding us what matters the most. This summer was one where the reminders just kept slamming into me, but as autumn approaches I feel things beginning to settle.
the softer look of these.
I recently went out of state. I thought about what to do about the online shops, and decided that I would just take them with me, so to speak. I packed up the beads, some mailing supplies, my postal scale, my printer and of course, the laptop. It worked pretty well. I could be where I needed to be and could still keep things going. After 10 days it was time to come home because I haven't quite figured out how to take the torch and glass along with me...
I've been playing with the mica powders and I love that shimmer they get. I'm not sure if I like the metallic look 
or...
or... the softer look of these.
posted by Deronda on Aug 11 2010
I've been a bit fixated on bubbles. So lots of bubble beads have been making their way out of the kiln.
Aren't they fun?
Aren't they fun?I also had a guest in the studio recently and she made her first beads as well as a stepping stone...
I am so impressed...especially since she's only 8.
posted by Deronda on Jul 09 2010
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posted by Deronda on Jul 05 2010
I love summer. I love seeing things blooming and I love being able to go from the house to the studio without boots. In my gardens, I have blooms like this...
and...
and...
Also a few beads, but not as many since I seem to be outside a lot more often
posted by Deronda on May 31 2010
This is an etched brass doodle cuff. 
and just a light and airy set of beads on Etsy
posted by Deronda on May 24 2010
I've been making beads. Now that isn't so unusual...it's what I do. I happen to love this set and am arguing with myself about whether I want to list them or keep them. Now if I keep them, I should make something with them and I just don't have the time to do that these days.
posted by Deronda on May 02 2010
I was so thrilled to see this blog post from an ArtisanBeader. Brenda, of The Jewelry Box, recently posted about being published in Bead Trends. While being excited for her, it is almost as exciting that the piece features one of my beads. Now how cool is that?
But I do love Brenda's work...these make me wish I wore earrings.
posted by Deronda on Apr 25 2010
Wow! This last week has been a good week for making beads. There are times when things just seem to go smoothly. I also have a clay piece that I did just because I needed to play and an etched brass cuff that my mom quickly claimed as her very own.
I listed at both my Etsy and Artfire shops today. More copper in the Etsy shop...I think this one is my favorite there.
posted by Deronda on Apr 19 2010
I have definitely been staying busy. I have been making beads, etching more copper and even playing with a bit of polymer clay.
My favorite listing on Artfire this week has to be this one
My favorite listing on Artfire this week has to be this one
posted by Deronda on Apr 09 2010
It really must be since I've had the desire to play with flowery beads again. These will be listed sometime in the next couple of days, but don't they just make you want to go out and run barefoot through a field of flowers?
posted by Deronda on Mar 27 2010
I think one of the most frustrating parts of glass is trying to get decent pictures of it. I've gotten pretty good with most of the beads although every now and then there is a set that throws me.
I've made cabs and some of the best ones are the implosions. Making implosions using soft glass instead of boro was something I tried before anyone told me that it was really, really hard. Since I have nothing to compare, I really haven't a clue. I just have fun playing with them.
Someone was asking about who made lampwork cabochons and my lovely friend Deb, volunteered the info that I do. I have decided that I will sell some, but before they leave home, I really want some good photos to add to the scrapbook of favorites I've made.
It's hard, but here's the best I've been able to do...
posted by Deronda on Feb 09 2010
Can anyone say brrrrr. Today is one of those days I really don't want to go out for any reason. And who knows, I may not.
I got a new torch. It's a Little Smith torch for playing with metal. Jeff helped me with the glitches and we got it hooked up over the weekend. I know I still have a lot to learn, but it's fun and almost as addictive as the glass.
My youngest wanted a dish to put her coffee spoon on...seems it bugs her to have a coffee spot on her conter. So this is what I created for her...
Oh beads? Yep, a few...but these are my favorites for this week..
My youngest wanted a dish to put her coffee spoon on...seems it bugs her to have a coffee spot on her conter. So this is what I created for her...
