Buckaroo Beads

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Finally - Some Focals

Thanks to the great tutorials that Michael Barley and Jennifer Geldard make available, these are some fun sets I've made. I like these focals - not too big, and quite colorful. Each one is different. Click for a close-up.

New Lentils

Some of the lentils that were at the trunk show at Stony Creek Bead. As always, click on photo for close-ups.

Southwest, etched

"Alligator skin"

Silvered scrolls

Summer bright

Friday, April 16, 2010

Beads - "Hot from the Kiln"

These are my latest creations - so new that at this moment they're not even at Stony Creek yet! All of these styles (except 297) contain Double Helix silver glass. Click on the photo for a larger image.

New Beads Headed for Stony Creek

I try to take new beads to Stony Creek every couple of weeks. Here are some of my newest creations. At the store, most of my beads are sold as singles. That way, you can get as many as you need. Remember to click on the photo for a larger view.

140-1 $6 each

293-3 $4 each

292-2 $7 each

231-2 $4 each

238-1 $6 each

242-1 $4 each

242-2 $1.50 each

Squares

Like ruffles, squares have lots of uses. I did a necklace using a unit of 3 squares, then a couple inches of chain, more squares, more chain. Easy and fun.

These are a small wrap of a transparent color, surrounded by clear. Because of the edges and corners, you get reflections of color and light. It's hard to see that when they are laying flat.

Ruffles

Check out some beading magazines. You'll see ruffles and discs everywhere. They're especially nice for earrings. Here are some made with transparent colors and clear. They really sparkle.

I've also done ruffles in solid brights, and even etched.

Monday, March 22, 2010

My 15 Minutes of Fame

My bead set and some matching seed beads and fire-polished rounds were featured in "the Challenge" article of the February/March 2010 issue of Beadwork magazine. It was so exciting to see my beads pictured in an international magazine and to read the comments of the jewelry designers who used my beads to create their pieces. Thanks to Stony Creek Bead who helped me put the kit together that I submitted to the magazine.

The lampwork bead set as shown is available for $32. The accessory beads are available from Stony Creek Bead.