I did have quite a bit of torch time in these almost 2 weeks with a specific project in mind for several of those torch sessions. Oh I did make some other beadies as well but the bulk of my time spent there was making glass leaves headpins/beads. Yep, leaves and LOTS of them with more to come. I think I need more anyway. I really should start the project so I know exactly how many I need. lol ! Again, the thought of good intentions. Still, as you can see in the photo just below, there are LOTS of leaves in many colors. I need to decide which color(s) to go with AND - to etch or not to etch. Hmmmmmm...............If I etch, the green leaves in this photo will not etch for some reason. Some colors just won't. Maybe if I tumble etch them ? At any rate, I have made MORE leaves already (not pictured here) to bring the total up to about 80. Once I decide what color(s) then I can move forward.
As for other beadies made this past week, take a look below. I so enjoy making beads with this technique. Sometimes I just don't know how they will turn out in the end. I love being surprised when I take beads out of the kiln. :) I did learn the original technique from a tutorial I purchased however I have changed it up a bit to make it my own and I love the outcome. They're just fun to make.
Another bead type I enjoy making is the one below. No special name for it. They're tube focal beads with a special no longer manufactured glass frit that is very reactive. Fun to make and the outcome is always quite pleasing. This one is etched.
There are more beads from the past week but those are for another time. No matter the time of year or the mood I'm in, being at the torch to make these glass beadies always, always makes me happy. :) In fact, even though it's only about 30 degrees this morning with it staying rather chilly all day, I'm going to be at the torch in about an hour. lol ! So, I am outta here ! :)
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