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Anne & Bev224 viewsIt was hard to tear their eyes away from the 1000 Glass Beads book for this picture, but they managed. Thanks ladies.
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Debbie Nishihara at her stand.458 viewsDebbie is one of the associate editors for Bead & Button magazine.
Debbie had an astounding collection of beads from big name artists in the US which she made up into gorgeous jewellery pieces.
If only I had taken more money...
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Beaders On The Loose stand236 viewsSpecial thanks to Kerry for the following information:
Beaders On The Loose was made up of Kerry Harper - Tassel Maker/Off Loom Bead Weaver/Lampworker; Alida de Carlo - Beaded & Jewelled Eggs/Stg Silver Link Chains; and 5 teachers: Jane Tyson - Beadwork; Sandy Balanecki - Spiral Rope Chain class; Valma Spencer-Sun - Beading/Stg Silver Link Chains, Yvonne (Von) Ireland - Beaded Wire Crochet Necklace class; & Wendy Hern (Guru Creations) - Lampwork Beads & Cabochons.
Absolutely fabulous work ladies...
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One of Kerry's gorgeous pieces.190 viewsThis one incorporated seed beads & lampwork beads.
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Beaders Dinner143 viewsWe managed to get everyone in this time.
From left:
Cathy - chockadoo
Denise - DKS Lampwork/Denise
Natalie - Beaded Flower Garden/sambibabe
Anne - Glass Mad/anneq
Dianne - whom I didn't get to properly meet...
Helen - hzee2003
Anita - purpleessence
Debbie Nishihara - Path of Bees
Nancy - Beads of Mist/nklt0
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Dianne, Helen & Anita148 viewsAdmiring some of Denise's gorgeous beads.
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Purple Floral Lampwork Bead by Kerry Harper197 viewsThe first bead I bought at the show was this one from Kerry.
I had picked this bead and the following dichroic one before Kerry told me that she had only been making beads for 12 months - and she is using a hothead!!
It almost made me feel like giving up bead making altogether! But I sorted myself out and am now even more determined to be able to do this well myself... ;-)
Good work Kerry...
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Another Bead by Kerry Harper333 viewsThis one was bought for me for my birthday by Anita. Thank you Anita.
I was actually going to buy this one myself when I was having a look at Kerry's beads, but I decided to stick with purples and pinks...
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One of Anne Cliftons' famous Inside Out Beads194 viewsNow, I'm not into yellow, but I just could not resist this bead. (And Anne didn't have any other colours left by the time I got around to buying anything off her...)
I am amazed at how Anne gets the glass to swirl inside the bead like she does. So impressed in fact, that I think a trip to Perth is on the cards... lol
I'm sure Deano would like to go visit his birthplace of Kalgoorlie... ;-)
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Some of Anne's Furnace Beads197 views
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A gorgeous Perfume Bottle created by Richard Clements.132 viewsWith thanks to Wayne (Riverman) for posting a link on the Mirus Beads Forum, I am now the proud owner of a unique Perfume Bottle created by Tasmania's Richard Clements.
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Glass Bead Makers Valentines Exchange 2005131 viewsThese are the beads I received in this exchange.
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Kathryn demoing a hollow bead198 viewsMy very first glass beadmaking class was with Kathryn Wardill in Brisbane in September/October 2003. I had seen some Lampwork Beads on eBay for the first time about a month or two prior, & although I had just quit my job, when I saw an advertisement for the class on the website of Albion Glass in Brisbane, I signed up. I was only going to do the 5 day beginners class, but ended up staying on & doing the three day advanced class afterwards. My entire final pay went into it, but it was money well spent.
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Some of Kathryn's gorgeous lampwork beads353 views
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Gorgeous bead that Kerry (Cats) sent me for being nice.63 views
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Germaine from Beads etc...298 views
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Ronjana from Beads etc...173 views
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General milling people shot. Ronjana from Beads etc... in red on left.152 views
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Some Kugler Alabaster Beads from Anne - Glass Manifesto.73 views
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Blue Coiled Bangle - Eni Oken style wire wrapped bangle.539 viewsLapis Lazuli, my lampwork beads, Dumortierite, Bali beads, Sterling Silver beads, Green Aventurine. This one was constructed with craft wire as it was a learning experience, but the rest of them will be all Sterling Silver.
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Sterling Silver Chain Bracelet with Mosiac Green lampwork beads183 views
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The Mirus Beads challenge for August 2005 - Alice in Wonderland.98 viewsAlice peering over the mushroom at the hookah smoking caterpillar.
I had the brilliant idea to make these multi-piece beads. Remind me not to attempt this again unless I have a kiln. This was the 2nd Alice I made and her skirt broke whilst taking her off the mandrel.
The first Alice was too tall and skinny. I suppose I could have entered her as the 'growing Alice'. lol
The signed blue mushroom was a perfect find at a Antiques Fair that was in town for the week.
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Beads from September 04144 views
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The original bracelet and the latest.127 viewsBracelets created from my own Lampwork Beads, Swarovski and Seed Beads.
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My 2005 Mirus Beads Valentines Exchange Bracelet99 viewsI have been on a roll lately. I spent a couple of hours this morning finishing off this bracelet. It contains some of the beads I received in the Valentines Exchange and I included some of my beads that were left over from the 80 odd that I made... The faces, the heart, the cylindrical "Love" and the small square with hearts are mine.
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The first beads I ever Made - September/October 2003259 viewsI quit my job and spent my money on a 5 day Beginners Bead Making Class with Kathryn Wardill in Brisbane.
NOTE: I had other reasons for quitting my job - it wasn't so that I could earn an income from my beads... It doesn't work that way... lol
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Beads from 3 Day Advanced Class with Kathryn Wardill - October 2003129 viewsI ended up getting hooked - otherwise known as 'addicted' - during the Beginners class, so I just had to come back for the Advanced one...
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Pansy Beads - 60 x 48 - 2.49kb74 views
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'Ocean' - Eni Oken style wire wrapped bangle.186 viewsMy second wire wrapped bangle ala Eni Oken. One of the forums I am a member of was having an Elements challenge with 'Water' as the theme. Being the ocean lover that I am, I immediately thought of making something that would show all the colours of the ocean. I added a couple of my hand made lampwork fish beads as well.
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'Ocean' Larger pic. Eni Oken style bangle.91 viewsSterling Silver Wire, Swarovski Crystals, Czech Glass Beads, Sterling Silver Beads, Semi Precious Stones and Chips, my own Lampwork Beads and other various goodies went into the making of this bangle.
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Turquoise, Carnelian & Bali Silver Necklace & Earring set.70 views10mm Turquoise Nuggets, 8mm Carnelian rounds, Bali Silver Daisy Spacers, and I cannot remember what the brown beads are.
I made this set to match the outfit that I had bought to wear to a friend/family members wedding. My $200 budget for an outfit, gift and card went wholly on the outfit... But what do you expect when the very first outfit you try on is 'the one'? lol You just gotta have it, right? Right!
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Watercolour Lentils103 viewsJan is always throwing out something new for us to try. These ones show how you can get a watercolour effect by using reactive glasses.
Effetre Periwinkle base, Reichenbach frits (or stringer in this case), Effetre flowers.
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Arm Band for Chrissie's Formal120 viewsSilver arm band wired with 4mm and 3mm Sterling Silver round Beads, 6mm Jet Swarovskis and some cute little crystal set silver butterflies.
Made for Chrissie's High School Formal on 18/11/05.
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Galaxy Lampwork Bead138 views...before it cracked. I have now learned not to encase beads with lots of silver leaf on them...
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3 Sculptural Beads78 viewsThe large one on the right is the one I sent in for the 2005 Mirus Christmas Exchange.
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Galaxy Lampwork Bead mix111 viewsI sent the highlighted ones in for this years Mirus Christmas Exchange. I had chosen two nicer ones but they both cracked.
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'Ocean' - Wire wrapped Eni Oken style bangle.50 viewsI created this bangle for a forum challenge but didn't get it completed on time to enter it. It is all Sterling silver wire and beads with a multitude of semi precious, swarovski, czech and glass beads in it. The lampwork beads are mine.
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Pendant made in January 200452 viewsPink heart lampwork bead with crystal pearls and swarovski crystal dangles. Sterling silver wire, beads and spacers.
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Purple Pendant with Amethyst dangles - Made Jan 200457 viewsPurple organic lampwork bead with crystal pearls and amethyst chip dangles. Sterling silver wire, beads and spacers.
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Belt Dangles62 viewsI made these in December 2004. They are a good way to make use of left over or one off Lampwork beads. They incorporate Swarovski Crystals and all the metal is sterling silver.
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October 2003 - Beads from 5 day Beginners Beadmaking Class Sept/Oct 03.29 viewsI have just returned home from my first Glass Beadmaking class with the first lampwork beads that I have ever made.... What fun!!! The class was organised through Albion Glass in Brisbane and our teacher was Kathryn Wardill. The beads cover what we learnt during the five days starting from the little slugs on the left...
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October 2003 - Beads from 3 day Advanced Beadmaking Class Oct 03.31 viewsA word of warning... Glass Beadmaking is highly addictive...!
I was only going to attend Kathryns beginners class, but once I got the hang of the melting glass and winding it onto mandrels to make pretty beads thing, I just had to sign up for her advanced class... Fortunately, I have a wonderful hubby who didn't mind me spending way more than we had originally planned...
These beads are from the 3 day Advanced class that followed.
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October 2003 - Beads made at home.44 viewsBefore I left Kathryns class, I made sure that I bought everything I would need to be able to set myself up to make beads once I got home. A Hothead torch, some glass, some tools, eye wear etc... Another thing I learned... You can never have too much glass...
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Broken Christmas Light beads192 viewsNot sure yet why these broke...
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Brown, Orange and Tan Vessel27 viewsI have decided to make beads to match some of my clothes throughout 2006 so this is the first vessel that is colour co-ordinated to match one of my favourite skirts.
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Beads to match Orange, Tan and Brown skirt.200 views
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Copper Green and Coral103 viewsI used three different corals on the middle bead and 2 on the smaller ones.
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Copper Green and Coral beads118 viewsI love the different shades of coral in these beads.
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