November 11, 2011 – 4:12 pm
Sorry it’s taken me ages to post this, Royal Mail has been very slow at getting my beads to me and I wanted to be able to show some pictures with this post, so as I got them after work yesterday in the dark, I could photograph them this morning (whilst it was still a bit [...]
January 27, 2011 – 10:43 am
I haven’t really got a use for these as they are very thin, though they are quite flexible, so they might make earrings, but certainly not a bracelet or something that would receive a lot of wear. Why not try embedding them in more resin to make a pendant, or laminate them with a few [...]
December 17, 2009 – 10:31 am
I spotted these fantastically realistic glass versions of jelly sweets on Etsy at http://emmagerard.etsy.com and had to share with you- aren’t they brilliant?!
September 23, 2009 – 9:47 am
I took part in a button jewellery swap over on http://incywincytogs.blogspot.com and my swap partner was Jenny from http://jennyflowerblue.folksy.com Look at all the fabulous stuff I got! Some doggie treats for my doggies and a little box full of treasure! I’m even wearing the necklace to work. Please excuse the photo as it was taken [...]
LEJ Jewellery is Jo- though I’m not sure what LEJ actually stands for or symbolises- it’s a mystery! I particularly like the combinations of colour that Jo uses in her work as well as her eye for great beads! Who are you and where do you come from? My name is joanne, i [...]
I haven’t done one of these for a little while, so thought it would be an opportune moment to introduce to you Dier Designs (http://Jleareid.etsy.com), quite a new shop on Etsy, from a user who has been registered on the site a little while. I love the combination of clay and glass to make these [...]
January 24, 2009 – 12:05 pm
I owe my first magazine article to Caroline, she gave me the contacts, knowledge and confidence to give it a go and now I have had 2 articles, and I would say it really helped me kick start my book writing too! Not only is she a talented writer, but she makes amazing lampwork! [...]
October 30, 2008 – 1:20 pm
Caroline is a regular contributor to magazines such as “Bead”, and she’s been a great inspiration to me. I thought I’d show you some of her great creations! Her beads look so tasty, I wish I used glass in my work, but I think they’d completely put me to shame! Her lampworked beads can be [...]
This week, I am featuring http://www.handmadeheaven.biz who also has an Etsy shop, and I think this is revealing a secret fetish I have for glasswork! I totally love her lattice work, and it would look fantastic in a clean modern apartment or house. Here’s some of my favourites: If you have any great tips for sellers to feature, please drop [...]
This week, I am featuring http://glassprimitif.etsy.com another UK etsyer, who is fantastic with colour! She is a glass maker who specialises in dishes and some jewellery too, incorporating geometric patterns and quirky designs into each piece She is inspired by sweet shops and patchwork, and it shows. Here’s some of my favourites: If you have any great [...]
