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Archive for December, 2007

I’ve updated my studio page…

Posted in flamework, glass art, glass beads, glass beads, lampwork, tagged , on December 30, 2007 | No Comments »

 
Ever wanted to see where all my creations are made…? this is it. 
(Click the picture to go to the studio page and a description of my work space.)
The photos should also help clear up much of the confusion regarding the difference between glass beadmakers and traditional glass blowers…  could you really see me running a furnace and blowing [...]

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Buying my beads: because you asked…

Posted in flamework, general, glass art, glass beads, glass beads, lampwork, tagged , on December 26, 2007 | No Comments »

  | View Show | Create Your Own 
I’ve put together a page detailing how/where to buy my beads and/or place a custom order.   If I’ve missed anything, let me know.
http://shebamakeda.com/my-glass-beads/custom-orders/
You can also find the permalink for it entitled “Buying my beads” in the Pages box on the navigation column to the right.
I’m still in [...]

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Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday Season…

Posted in family, flamework, general, glass art, glass beads, lampwork, tagged , , , , , on December 25, 2007 | No Comments »

… and my very best wishes go out to you, your family and friends.  Have a wonderful day!

sincerely, 
Evelyn & family,
ShebaMakeda Glass Art
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Tales from the torch: Dec. 24th/07

Posted in design, flamework, glass art, glass beads, glass beads, jewellery, lampwork, tagged , , , , on December 24, 2007 | No Comments »

Another bunch of custom orders: requests were for oranges, reds, browns, golds… plus your first glimpse of anything “floral” from me.  They’re all around 2inches long or so.
 
From left to right:

oval floral: (sold) this bead is my fave, I’ll have a hard time letting it go.  made with my new crunch bead press received for my b-day.  I’m realizing more [...]

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Tales from the torch: Dec. 23rd/07

Posted in design, flamework, glass art, glass beads, jewellery, lampwork, tagged , , , on December 23, 2007 | No Comments »

 Here are the results from my last few torch sessions:
(Yup, I finally have my mojo back)

A selection of earthy goddesses with a slimmer profile.  The last one on the right is sold, the other three are for a custom order - the client gets first pick then any remaining will be posted for sale on either Etsy [...]

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Three beautiful things…

Posted in design, family, general, tagged , , , , on December 15, 2007 | No Comments »

I’ve had a pretty dreadful past few weeks.  I won’t go into the details but there have been a series of recent events that have really just kicked me in the guts and sucked out all my creative energy. 
Since this blog is meant to be my happy place, I’ve decided instead to focus on some of the good things that [...]

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Next session of Glass Class 101 delayed…

Posted in Glass Class 101, tagged , , , on December 9, 2007 | No Comments »

 
… for at least another week.  Looks like I’ll need more time to research as the planned subject is much more complex and controversial than I originally thought.
Update 12/15:  I think it’s probably safe to say that the Glass Class 101 sessions will be on hiatus until the new year.  I’m off to enjoy the best of the holiday [...]

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Random thoughts: birthdays and the joy of cool

Posted in family, general, tagged , , , , , , , , on December 7, 2007 | No Comments »

 
1.  Glassy gifts: Just had my birthday and my friends funded my latest glass purchase: a new bead press and some frit.  How cool is that?
2.  Late bloomer? This b-day was special for some reason - i actually felt it, when usually birthdays pass just like any other day despite the celebrations.  must be the beginning of a new stage in [...]

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Nothing like a lovely warm soak…

Posted in flamework, glass art, glass beads, lampwork, tagged , , , on December 3, 2007 | No Comments »

 
 …for several hours near 960F to keep my beadies happy and healthy.  Here’s a pic just after the completion of their cooling cycle in the kiln…
Today’s picture is also a hint regarding the second topic to be covered in Glass Class 101 (next session coming later this week).

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