Another Beader heading for success!

Check out her blog: "We're up and running, finally! No website, yet... but we've got a couple of things up on eBay. Anyway, there's much excitement and some plans (big? maybe) in the works... we'll eventually have some crystal suncatcher dangles, and some interesting chainmail necklaces, chokers and bracelets. There's also been talk of watches, bracelets, and rings made out of silverware... and possibly some Renaissance style jewelry. Eventually, there will be some silver band rings, and other assorted pieces, with yellow gold, white gold, and platinum by request. Of course, we're always coming up with new designs in beading... so you'll just have to keep an eye on us."

It's always great to see someone up and running with their beading business - congrats!
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)

What's New In Beads

Hello everyone
I took a walk along St Kilda Esplanade here in Melbourne on Sunday. Brrrr!!! It may only be autumn here in Victoria, Australia, but it felt like Winter. My ears suffered.
Anyway, there's a whole string of craft stalls along the Esplanade on Sundays, so it was interesting to see what the jewelry makers were selling.
On the whole, my impression was that jewelry was very simple, and quite chunky. Lots of chunky silver bracelets and necklaces, with only minimal beads (curses!). A very common style was to have a solid silver necklet, with one bead hanging off it.
As for the beads, resin and lampwork beads were definitely in. Very colourful, long tube shaped beads, particularly in earrings.
So I found it quite fascinating, it will be interesting to see if the trend appears in the mainstream.
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)

Crystal Bracelet

Surprisingly Non-Flammable Crystal Bracelet: "Here's the first one of the new set. I'm getting started with a big, orange bang. Try to wear this and not get (favorably) noticed!
Fantasticly orange Swarovski crystals, sterling silver components, and the best beading wire. 7 and 3/4 inches long."


I like this bright and cheerful bracelet, great for livening up your summer gear. Orange isn't my colour, but it would look great on my sister.
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)

Interesting Beads

My Mil Gayle gave me some beads so...: "My Mil Gayle gave me some beads so...
I did some beading!"

I particularly like this necklace, unusual beads.
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)

Beading Loom

Beading Loom: "So here's my latest obsession:
It's a beading loom for making bracelets. My friend Linda, from work, gave it too me in exchange for me burning her a cd. Only thing is I HATE IT! God, it's infuriatingly slow work >< However, I'm determined to finish at least one bracelet."

Ahhh, it's amazing how many people end up obsessed by beads... not that I'm one of them, of course hehehee
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)

oo_danyell_oo: necklaces

oo_danyell_oo: necklaces: "beading material:glass seed beads
measurements: normal sized beer bottlecap, necklace is approx 15 1/2'' long"

This lady makes some really interesting and different jewelry, take a look!
And naturally I picked the green one to show you a sample... hehehe
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)

blog.myspace.com/halfbird

blog.myspace.com/halfbird: "
i got a job!
at bangles and beads in carytown. it pretty much rules. my coworkers are awesome and i get to price fine stones and beads and listen to xm all day. come buy some jewelery or beading supplies from me. or at least pretend to and just say hi!! pretty soon i'll be covered in bling. that i made myself."

Now that's a tricky one - dream job or endless temptation to drain your wallet?!?!
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)

coppermoon_71: Just beading around...

coppermoon_71: Just beading around...: "I have the chance to attend a 'formal' school and receive a degree in jewelry design...something that I have wanted for a very long time...

I know that I want to learn metalsmithing and that the dental office is not my passion in life. However, right now, we need the money.

I think my passion is calling."

Hmm - follow your passion for beading, or work in a dental office.... tough call ;-)
Anyone have some thoughts on this to share with Liz? I love the earrings she made, by the way.
Felicity 8-)

chanrkl: May Day weekend

chanrkl: May Day weekend: "Did more beading... and have a few more additions to Little Miss Bead A-Lot. Its back to the roots feeling with this chinois range. Cloisonne beads dominate this series. But before that... there is this heart-shaped Pearlised Dreams to round up memories of last year."

I thought these were a little bit unusual, but very pretty. I could almost see them on a bride...
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)

I Am Peaseblossom, - More beads

I Am Peaseblossom, - More beads: "I know you're all already sick of my new bead obsession, but here are the bracelets that I made for my mom, the boy, and the starchild. The boy picked out his own beads, and the starchild requested 'purple!'."

I thought these designs were very interesting, and I'm sure by now you all know I like green!
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)