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May 25, 2004
I'm back at the torch
I picked up my beads from yesterday, here are the pics of my 2-day haul...I highly recommend a class from Jennifer if you can get one, she's really worth it!
I stayed up way too late last night and played with some of the new techniques from class...I'll be on the torch again today as well as picking up yesterday's goodies from the shop, etc...but I wanted to show you what I made last night...
Aztec beads...
These guys will be up on eBay tonight, for an 'extended' run...plenty of time to decide if you like this look or not...And look for more pendants coming - that was the 'click' that went off in class for me...If you like or need pendants, I'll definitely have plenty more of these babies...in all shapes and colors. So versatile, quick, fun and rewarding...I love taking classes!!!
Posted by Donner at May 25, 2004 04:42 PM
Comments
The beads are gorgeous...and I love the pendants. Are the wires part of the beads? If they are, can you make some eventually with silver, rather than copper?
Posted by: Jean at May 25, 2004 12:24 PM
the wire is glued in afterward and i can make them with silver...i thought the copper looked best in these particular beads, that's why i chose it this time...and i'll definitely be using gold wire in the future too...lots of possibilities...niobium? cool...
Posted by: donner at May 25, 2004 12:25 PM
That subtle two-toned stringer on the right focal is awesome! What is that?
Donna, I love those beads. Will you share your tricks when Tara and I come for class next week? Pretty please?
Posted by: Robyn at May 25, 2004 12:50 PM
that is striking red over ivory. Jen uses it a lot for a warm honey color, and it reacts with silver, so you can do a lot with it. striking orange should also give good reactions - it will turn blue on silver/ivory beads...so mahy possibilites..and yes, i'll share my info, ya'll can knock off whatever you don't want on the agenda, or we'll just work until you drop, whatever you want..i'm a night person, so working late isn't a problem, but getting up early is! :)
Posted by: donner at May 25, 2004 01:01 PM
The beads look great Donna; more styles to tempt everyone with. Now you'll be super busy creating - trying to keep up with demand. Oh yes, there will be a demand!
Posted by: Shelley at May 25, 2004 01:50 PM
Donna, These are BEAUTIFUL. I guess my pockets are going to be empty for awhile. When do you have a beginners class???? I think I need to learn! Although I am sure I would never compare to you.
Posted by: Leisha Hulce at May 25, 2004 01:55 PM
i've been considering a beginner class, actually...so i'll consider it even more and let you know when one will be ready...i can only take 2 people at a time, but its pretty intense one-on-one learning, and your brain will 'splode by the time you're done...bwahahaha...
you will get as good as YOU, don't worry about trying to be as good as someone else...just be as good as YOU can and you'll be happy, trust me!!
Posted by: donner at May 25, 2004 03:15 PM
Donna,
your the greatest!
Posted by: Leisha Hulce at May 25, 2004 06:09 PM
Donna- The beads are gorgeous! I love the pendants! I love your fab colour combos! If and when you do have a beginner's class sign me up! I live in San Antonio and was thinking about taking the class in New Braunfels or the one here in town @ Wire Design. I am a class junkie too!
Posted by: Alicia at May 25, 2004 06:47 PM
Hey Donna
Love the beads! Can't wait to see more:)
Posted by: Amy C at May 25, 2004 11:19 PM
Hey Donna,
Really gorgeous stuff!! I love the rich colors! Can't wait for class next weekend...I'm a nite owl, too.
See you and Robyn soon!!
Tara :)
Posted by: Tara at May 26, 2004 09:22 AM