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What the…????!!!

Posted in flamework, glass art, glass beads, lampwork, tagged , , , , on April 13, 2008 | No Comments »

I know, I know… i’m just as shocked as you.  seriously.
It’s a set.  And I don’t make sets. 
Really.  i don’t. 
I’ve only ever made one other set before and it was pure torture.  Took me over a year to finish those too. 
But this set?  just took a me a few hours yesterday morning. barely.
I just don’t know what came [...]

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Tales from the torch: Jan. 26th/08

Posted in design, flamework, glass art, glass beads, glass beads, jewellery, lampwork, tagged , , , , , , , , on January 26, 2008 | No Comments »

Results from my last few torch sessions - a goddess and two pendants for a couple custom orders:

Hades Goddess:  (sold) Sometimes simple is best.  This is just black glass and silver leaf passed through a reduction flame to bring out the iridescence.  I had originally planned to tart her up with some frit and a [...]

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HAPPY 2008!!!

Posted in flamework, general, glass art, glass beads, lampwork, tagged , on January 1, 2008 | No Comments »

My sincere thanks for your ongoing support… 
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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 »

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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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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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