thought I'd try something new for the new year.
This cross is hanging from my rear view mirror.
the bottom cracked off when I was taking it off the mandrel, so I glued (gasp!)the piece back on.
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- patricia
- I personally hand make all of my lampwork beads in my studio. Using a torch that’s fueled by an oxygen/propane mix, glass canes are melted to 1500 degrees until the glass liquefies and is pliable then a blob of glass is placed on a mandrel and shaped by hand into a bead. Some beads I make can have up to five layers of glass to achieve desired effects, for example: animal patterns, dots and stripes. When the layers and shape of the bead are complete, it’s put into a preheated kiln and annealed slowly for 8 to 9 hours. This process takes the stress out of the bead making it more durable and less susceptible to cracking during the cooling process. My beads are not super fragile, but keep in mind that they are made of glass and like anything made of glass if you drop it on a hard surface there is a chance of breaking.
5 comments:
Oooh! Something different!
LOVE it! I like how it's strung, and the color is fab!
WOW <3. REALLY. love. this.
Well, just look at you! How in the world did you come up with that? Very beautiful.
are you selling the cross on etsy?
and I'm curious about your jewelry parties, can you give me more info. I purchased some of your tears in a bottle for xmas,love them and all my friends too!
Erin Reynolds
Thanks Tandra and Kim and Kimmie, you guys are always encouraging me!
I can hardly wait to make more of these. Bonnie wants some without hearts for boys/men.
Erin,
I haven't listed any of these on Etsy yet.
Email me directly or call me if you still have my #.
patricia@Aphiemi.com
I'll give you the info. on the Bangle parties too. =)
I'm doing a Bangle party this coming Saturday whoo-hoo!
BanglesandBrew.blogspot.com
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