First Friday Focals

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I think torching with friends is one of my favorite things to do. My schedule has not allowed for many play days this past year. First Friday at the studio affords me that fix at least once a month. Last First Friday gave me the opportunity to torch with Katherine, Samma, Sallie and Mike Deering. Next FF is January 7, 2011 from 6 - 9 pm. If you are local, or will be in the area, stop by! We always have such a great time!

Above are a few focals that I made last FF. Katherine Shelby shared her shards. I had not used shards in forever.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week!

First Friday Art Walk

First Friday Art Walk is tomorrow night

December 3rd, from 6:00 - 9:00

at the Circle Center Industrial Complex

1125 Brookside, Suite C15

Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

We would love to see you there!

A Little On The Sparkly Side...

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I spent a few hours today hanging out at the studio with Samma. I put a few focals in the kiln, but mostly worked on small donut beads for bracelet orders. It's been a while since I've worked on smaller beads, and really enjoyed it! These are really on the sparkly side! I think I will make these in different colors with matching focals to take to the Eiteljorg Museum show.

I hope you are having a great holiday weekend!

Almost a Water Baby

About a year ago, I was presented with a challenge by a few of my lampwork buddies...NO water babies, meaning that no bead gets dunked. (You know who you are!) Well, I was sure tempted on this one. I wish I had taken a before picture. It was one ugly bead! It was wrong from the beginning, so I put a layer of color over it, razor cut, added a layer of dichro, added some silver glass, razor cut again...and then I over fumed it to the point of not being able to clean it off. Staying with the challenge, into the kiln it went.

Tonight I decided to lap it and see what was beneath. It's not the greatest bead, but it is certainly improved, and kind of cool. I'm really enjoying the lapidary process.

Pelican Nebula Inspired Bead

I had the pleasure this weekend to meet Heather Sellers of Dragonfly Lampworks. She came to Indy to take a private class on organic techniques, which honored me very much. She is a very talented lampworker, and makes the most adorable glass creations.

Above is one of the demo class beads. The colors on this one turned out so vibrant! These beads are inspired by Pelican Nebulas, which is also pictured.

Thanks for peeking, and be sure to stop by Heather's blog!