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August 20, 2004
What in the world could those be?
I've made 4 sets for tomorrow's Pickings...they are in similar but not exact colors, and they are using the Pillow, Pill Box and lentil shapes...we're heading downtown to celebrate Brian's birthday (Tuesday) but if we get back in time, I'll try to get a few more sets made...the auction goes live at 8:30CST tonight, tho...woohoo, rock and roll kiddos...!
Hey look, I made beads! I was trying to decide how to break these guys up, but I liked the look of all of them together...I'm sure I could get more $ for them if they were Pickings, but that isn't the point - I want them to stay together as a group and let whoever owns them decide how best to use them...and I can always make more...I am so fond of the transparents - I use them 90% of the time in my designs (its the 'shiny thing'), but I had this vision to play with the earth colors...and not just browns, but add some pale green, terra cotta and plum into the mix...stir things up...get things going...and of course I had to add a bit of shine - I just couldn't bring myself to etch the goldstone lentils, so they are still shiny...some things will never change...
The 'mystery' tool-
I've had a few emails about the little brass tool shown in the picture from yesterday - that's a little 'magic wand' that Corina sent to me asking for some feedback...I've been using it for a few days to burnish, shape and marver and so far its working great. I don't know when she'll go into production with them, she's got a guy on the Island who's making them and it all depends on his schedule, the price point, etc. But keep an eye on her site and I'm sure she'll do a promo when she's ready to launch it...
Posted by Donner at August 20, 2004 08:00 PM
Comments
These new beads are great! Hope you make some for specials. Anyone of these strands would work well by itself. I particularly like the little pillows.
Posted by: linda younkman at August 20, 2004 11:50 AM
Oh WOW I absolutely LOVE these beads.......DROOL, pant, gasp..........
I'd love to own a set of these...*sigh*...future pickings possibly???
Posted by: Rachel G. at August 20, 2004 11:51 AM
I particularly like the goldstone lentils. Shiny on Shiny = too gorgeous!
Posted by: Jana at August 20, 2004 12:46 PM
Donna those are wonderful! I am a huge fan of neutral colors and I love those!!!
Posted by: Nicole at August 20, 2004 01:18 PM
Seriously cool, Donna! I find the set on the far right really intriguing....
My nephew called last night and wants us to pilgrimmage to Austin for a marathon. He's in training and my husband has run "a few." I may end up on your doorstep panting for beads!
Posted by: Beth at August 20, 2004 02:24 PM
As my daughter would say: "Wow, those are hecka cool"
Really Miss Mehnert, your use of colors is phenominal. I may have to beg for a few of these lovelies. Come on! You gotta throw us a bone!
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Dayna at August 20, 2004 06:41 PM
I've come back like 10 times to look at those beads today.....the strand on the right is my favorite. I just love the colors you chose for these beads, they look so nice together. Nice work as usual....
Posted by: Rachel G. at August 20, 2004 07:56 PM
Whew, Donna!
You've done it again. You are just so talented! I've had trouble enjoying what anyone has done with that round (is it the Pill Box shape?)press. But, Miss Donna, you've found it! That is, the coolest way to use it. Those almost look retro--I love them--!! I hate to have to wait this one out for 6 whole days!! But, it'll be worth it, I'm sure.
Posted by: Sheila E at August 21, 2004 06:10 AM