tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44539299654470072722024-03-05T15:48:14.907-08:00glassymom to you!My "official" business name is Fragiacomo Glass Art but I go by Glassymom!glassymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271723662117257520noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453929965447007272.post-36474632365294168832015-05-30T17:38:00.000-07:002015-05-30T17:38:32.829-07:00Diamonds are a girls best friend? Wow, I can't believe its been a year since I've posted. SO many things have changed. These days I sell very little on Etsy and do most of my sales on Facebook. Auction style in different groups dedicated to lampwork beads. I love it, so easy, faster and more of a connection with my customers! <br />
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Why diamonds you ask? Well those are a great new shape I have been making. Actually I purchased the diamond press used. I was actually looking for a crystal shape but I didn't realize the difference. I made a purchase from out of the US and when it arrived I was a bit disappointed but I figured I'd give it a try. WOW, I love this press! It has become my absolute favorite! I'll post some pics below so you can see what I mean. <br />
So, if your looking for me on Etsy, I'm still there but most all of my new work goes on Facebook. Handmade Lampwork Beads For Sale, Artisan Lampwork Beads For Sale, Lampwork Beads for Sale and Lampwork Auctions are the groups I frequent most but on occasion I will be found on others too!<br />
I hope you'll come find me, along with lots of other fantastic artists you'll probably recognize! <br />
Heres a small sampling of recent work, including a few monsters!! <br />
Thanks for looking!<br />
Sue<br />
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I'm terrible at keeping up with my blog! <bows head in shame> between the kids, Tony 11, Lela 5 both home schooled, 7 chickens, 5 chihuahuas, it gets quite busy. And to top that off Chowder, our middle sons chihuahua, broke his leg. I was staying at my daughters for the weekend and took all 5 dogs and the two youngest kids. My daughter had 2 chihuahuas (yes, ALL are related LOL) they were so excited to be together and running around like crazy nuts on the tile floor, up on to the couch, off the back of the couch, around through the kitchen, dining room and back to the living room on the couch. All on tile floors........yea, it was pretty crazy. We heard this awful cry and when we ran in chowder was lying on the floor with this horrible puppy scream. I picked him up and noticed his little foot was going the wrong way. I am a baby so I immediately started crying with him! We called a local vet, woke the kiddos up, now Tony, lela and my grand baby Isabella 4, got them dressed and jumped in the car for the long ride through a florida downpour........ during a typical florida "rush hour" bumper to bumper! It was awful. He broke his leg, both bones...... and was after 3 hours sent home with a pressure splint, cone of shame and pain meds. We were told to return in a week. Its been almost two weeks now, he has seen the twice and is due to go again at the end of this week. My son has a gofundme.com going to try and raise a bit of money to help since he works at legoland and this is a slow time so his hours are cut to 2 days right at this time......talk about bad timing! Any hoo, things have been crazy here!<br />
I myself have joined a facebook group, Lampwork Beads For Sale, and I have been selling my beads on there. Its great and keeping me busy making beads. <br />
Heres a few new things I've been doing........I've been on a bead pair for earrings kinda kick! Not sure why but its where I'm at right now. LOL<br />
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yup, all pairs. Only the colorful ones and the pink ones are listed on the Lampwork Beads For Sale group right now. The others will probably be listed over the next few days and its done auction style. So if you find your interested in any of them just holler at me!!<br />
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So I guess that's it for now, hopefully things will slow down a bit, fingers crossed :-)<br />
till next time<br />
sueglassymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271723662117257520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453929965447007272.post-38585595386690700072014-01-29T10:21:00.000-08:002014-01-29T10:21:38.198-08:00Tony's on the torch!After a large sale in my etsy shop to raise the funds, Tony is up and running. I'm so thankful to my customers and friends that placed orders to help us! Last night was his first night on his own torch and he was SO excited!<br />
Here is a pic I snapped of him while we worked together!<br />
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It's great to have someone to chat with while I torch as long as he doesn't use up too much of my glass! Lol<br />
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Till next time<br />
Sueglassymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271723662117257520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453929965447007272.post-54107687914517295782014-01-05T21:02:00.000-08:002014-01-05T21:02:50.595-08:00Christmas Ornaments, well sort of. Ok, here they are! They are not yet made into ornaments yet and I didn't get a picture before they left to their new homes (and our Christmas tree) Then I didn't even think to take a pic of my kids ornaments (sheep and heart) before packing them up. But, just so you know they were wired up very simply and then hung with a ribbon. Perhaps next year I will put them all together for a shot!<br />
If you love the smiles on the sheep and pup, those are made using a tutorial from Bonnie of Puddy Tat Glass. Unfortunately Bonnie is no longer making beads so she shared her smile with the glass community. Bonnie, if you read this, thank you and I will SO miss your critters!!<br />
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Until next time take care,<br />
Sueglassymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271723662117257520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453929965447007272.post-4582708727838156682013-12-18T21:11:00.001-08:002013-12-18T21:11:46.252-08:00My first Top, made with boro! <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/lLsrw_GPdMA" width="480"></iframe>Yes, I'm still here, surprised? It sure has been a while since I wrote here last. Wanted to share my first borosilicate top tho. I was making icicles and thought it would be fun to give this a try. First test with it the top was too long so I shortened it and gave it another shot. It worked good so into the kiln it went. I couldnt wait to show the kids in the morning!! I yanked the table cloth off the table, called the kids and started spinning it. Pretty darn neat for a first try. The kids had fun taking turns spinning it. Once she got the hang of it even lela did a great job with it. (it only flung off the table on to the carpet twice LOL) I can't wait to pull the boro out again and give it another try!! <br />
For now its back to Christmas ornaments tho. Each year I make my two youngest and my grand daughter an ornament. Last year it was a fish for Lela, a Santa hat bell for Tony and a ballerina bear for Isabella. This year.....a large heart with holly and berries for Lela, a tiny mouse for Isabella and a sheep with a HUGE grin thanks to a tutorial from Puddy Tat Glass!! I LOVE the grins she puts on her critters and was so happy to try out her tutorial. The hardest part now is waiting to open the kiln in the morning........and on that note, I'm off to bed.<br />
I'll post pictures in a day or two of their ornaments,<br />
until then take care<br />
Sueglassymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271723662117257520noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453929965447007272.post-45364761482365469662013-08-11T10:25:00.000-07:002013-08-11T10:29:45.069-07:00Customer CreationsI love to see the beautiful jewelry that is made with the beads I create. So many different styles, its wonderful!<br />
This bracelet is made by Carla Foster. She doesnt sell her work so its NFS. She makes beautiful jewelry, I'd wear it all!! This bracelet has the cutest little flying pigs, just adorable!! <br />
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Thank you for sharing Carla!!<br />
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Till next time,<br />
Sue<br />
glassymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271723662117257520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453929965447007272.post-61856930011150884902013-07-03T15:43:00.000-07:002013-08-11T10:27:14.416-07:00July already? Geez, I can't believe its July already!! I've been so busy with life these days that I've totally neglected things. <br />
I have been doing some earrings and kumihimo braids tho......that I can do at night while I'm sitting. <br />
Want to see....... <br />
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So yes, I have been busy. We also lost a family member, my sister in law, who was more like a real sister to me that I've ever known. She passed on unexpectedly on March 6th, 2013. Her only daughter is getting married tomorrow, July 4th. Her mom will not physically be there in the traditional way but in spirit she will be there, with all. I was able to make a necklace for her daughter using cremains beads. They turned out beautiful and the necklace just reminds me so much of her moms blue eyes. Its not the same blue but they sparkle just like Lyns did when she smiled. I did take a few pictures before sending it up north for the wedding. <br />
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So I guess yes, i've been busy...... Hope your summer is going along wonderfully!<br />
Till next time,<br />
Sue glassymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271723662117257520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453929965447007272.post-56997117505604564252013-05-25T07:28:00.000-07:002013-05-25T07:29:28.605-07:00Whats new!I'm back. Its been just over a month since my last post. I've been busy with life, Drs 2 days a week, kids, garden, dogs and friends have moved back to Florida and right across the street! Jess doesn't play with fire like I do but she does like to craft so YES, I'll take that....having a friend that enjoys creating is a good thing! :-)
She likes to crochet and does beautiful work! her Etsy shop is https://www.etsy.com/shop/MamadukesCreations She makes the cutest things. Her Etsy shop is just getting started this item that already sold and my favorite, but no worries, you can have her make one for your little one as this is a made to order item!! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqaqtkLn8rC9yIf0vr7eA8taCL7KzwcHfL59PUof4xrS044bybzOGWJHrwwBbXb5sNCz7wJYKIYjMJhs0ZH3C_CR0VOV5n6PHa_8NVa2FCPjRNoQRqeeKi8d5UxEVoioxtUnYJDHsAiwo/s1600/Jess++mickey.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqaqtkLn8rC9yIf0vr7eA8taCL7KzwcHfL59PUof4xrS044bybzOGWJHrwwBbXb5sNCz7wJYKIYjMJhs0ZH3C_CR0VOV5n6PHa_8NVa2FCPjRNoQRqeeKi8d5UxEVoioxtUnYJDHsAiwo/s320/Jess++mickey.jpg" /></a>
I'm sure once she is settled into her new home she will be back up and running with a nice full shop!! Right Jess?!
I've been making earrings......and have loads more pairs to make into more earrings. Heres a pair I've finished. Its not listed in my shop yet but will be soon!
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thanks for stopping by, until next time take care!
Sueglassymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271723662117257520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453929965447007272.post-12635962177432284722013-04-13T08:39:00.000-07:002013-04-13T08:39:58.642-07:00Second Reveal..........drum roll .... My bead Soup! Lupe Meter, http://gesmpccorner.blogspot.com/ Sent me this bead soup.......well I, being very new to making any kind of jewelry was totally stumped on what to do with her beautiful polymer focal. I would just sit and look and move things around and just had no clue. I figured her focal piece should stand out so I would go with what I knew best, simple!
Heres the soup she sent me and the beautiful focal piece!
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And here is what I've come up with. I actually no longer have it in my possession. My daughter was modeling it for me and when she went home, it went home with her. She doesn't wear much jewelry but it looked beautiful on her so I didn't mind it leaving<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI7ECpGfTgBuBJcPsOH4URLLmzAf_E26ps1SFTCaenjMD86aeScMa28d8yTCOz5yFk10lRpIIP1V8eoQPLsW360B7gtN8bZTLqcGEbFTxJmtcCxjSeEykWjSXDnF0hfqcmMC-uIEMmbKU/s1600/bead+soup1.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI7ECpGfTgBuBJcPsOH4URLLmzAf_E26ps1SFTCaenjMD86aeScMa28d8yTCOz5yFk10lRpIIP1V8eoQPLsW360B7gtN8bZTLqcGEbFTxJmtcCxjSeEykWjSXDnF0hfqcmMC-uIEMmbKU/s320/bead+soup1.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIsMWc27iJ-v644BoNEgp8dg_dGKl8n6dmWtarbqkkfq1MO2Wxddix441Rnsw_szqOFWaE9sS7jogYr8xxVxQoVj3zDH7kNuhcKNPi6WYa6KEj3uchz0ENyVpg3ovsXJa2lb93vTioilo/s1600/bead+soup+necklace,black+lime+kumi+set+004.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIsMWc27iJ-v644BoNEgp8dg_dGKl8n6dmWtarbqkkfq1MO2Wxddix441Rnsw_szqOFWaE9sS7jogYr8xxVxQoVj3zDH7kNuhcKNPi6WYa6KEj3uchz0ENyVpg3ovsXJa2lb93vTioilo/s320/bead+soup+necklace,black+lime+kumi+set+004.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfhvcyosEayF3Z5kCDOoYjlPSCF20WpQacb_Nb2NDCm5cHXwMJqHTn0pJL_fsocAQpNGPrO5ItfArDZTpZneny6eMoaTv1euYqjCCrT_OWU9_XMh4p3dwHHbK3fEjdO3i1tRIQ9NvTtUY/s1600/bead+soup+necklace,black+lime+kumi+set+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfhvcyosEayF3Z5kCDOoYjlPSCF20WpQacb_Nb2NDCm5cHXwMJqHTn0pJL_fsocAQpNGPrO5ItfArDZTpZneny6eMoaTv1euYqjCCrT_OWU9_XMh4p3dwHHbK3fEjdO3i1tRIQ9NvTtUY/s320/bead+soup+necklace,black+lime+kumi+set+005.JPG" /></a> at all.
Lupe, I hope you like what I've made with your beautiful soup and focal piece! Since I'm late getting started I need to get going on seeing this second reveal and I'm starting with http://gesmpccorner.blogspot.com/ For the rest of the list of blogs head over here.......http://www.prettythingsblog.com/ Be sure to look at Loris' blog first, her soup there is beautiful!!
Thanks for stopping by
sueglassymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271723662117257520noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453929965447007272.post-88079630203994646272013-03-30T08:09:00.000-07:002013-03-30T08:22:37.657-07:00The first reveal..........So the first reveal for the bead soup has taken place! I'm going to put the
link to the page that it is on so you get to see Lori Andersons bead soup first then go below her post and you will find the links to all in the first reveal. http://www.prettythingsblog.com/ I tried but could not get the list to work here. So, go take a look and see all the wonderful creations!!
Now, I'm off to look myself!! And, just in case you are wondering, I'm in the second reveal. April 6th. I'm ready!!
Have fun,
Sueglassymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271723662117257520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453929965447007272.post-87208306307990957782013-02-19T17:56:00.001-08:002013-02-19T17:57:56.154-08:00My blog Soup is here, thanks Lupe Meter!! Yup, its here! Wow, Lupe the polymer pieces are beautiful!! SO many goodies, how does one choose!!
I have an idea, sketched it out on paper and hopefully I can do your pieces justice!
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Thank you Lupe!!
Sueglassymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271723662117257520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453929965447007272.post-83750146347562390912013-02-09T12:10:00.002-08:002013-02-09T12:10:23.151-08:00A sneek pink of my Bead SoupOk, my partner is Lupe Meter and here is a sneek peek into the bead soup I'm sending her!!
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I know, I know, its hard to tell what it is isn't it? Well, we can't let her see it right? She has to be surprised!!
Lupe, I hope you are surprised with your bead soup and I hope you like it!!
Sue
glassymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271723662117257520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453929965447007272.post-24519524464604904852013-02-07T08:41:00.000-08:002013-02-19T17:58:20.303-08:00Now I've got my partner and reveal date!!Ok, so I've now been given my partners name Lupe Meter and my reveal date of April 6th. I am set and ready to go!! Now I need to get a sneek peek picture of my bead soup!! So, come back tomorrow and I'll show a picture of my package and possibly a played with pic of the soup!! :)
Till then,
Sueglassymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271723662117257520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453929965447007272.post-22166842516232716162013-02-03T20:06:00.000-08:002013-02-03T20:06:20.899-08:00Bead Soup Blog PartyOk, I'm all signed up and ready to go!! This is my first time joining and i'm looking SO forward to getting my partner!! I have my soup almost all picked out, just need a couple more things so I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready!!
SO, are you in? 500 sign ups is amazing and SO much work i'm sure, bless her heart!!
Thank you Lori, I can't wait to get my partner and get started!!
Till then,
Sueglassymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271723662117257520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453929965447007272.post-37021336274099619222013-01-03T08:36:00.002-08:002013-01-03T08:37:35.664-08:00MarblesSo, i've always had this fascination with marbles. Over the years i've put them in jars and bowls and enjoyed how they look there. Maybe a year ago I tried my hand at making one....well actually 3 but who's counting.
It was VERY difficult for me. They were very small, misshapen and not quite that pretty but "I" made them so I was thrilled. But with it being so hard I got rid of my book and marble mold. Figuring I would just stick to beads........
A quick look at them:
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yea, pretty crappy and very tiny.
SO, go forward and I've decided to try it again after finding a youtube video. She made it look SO easy. I wish I could find the video again, it was a woman making a marble at a show and a little boy was watching. She inspired me to try it again and i'm SO glad I did. Not that my marbles are much better, although they are, but she made it look easy enough to try again!
So, I first started with soft glass again since its what I'm used to working with.
Here is some results:
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First a group shot......the good,the bad and the ugly!! :)
then some I really like looking at. I've been carrying some around in my pocket, taking them out to admire.
So, I decided to give boro a try. Why not, I had enjoyed making the boro chains from Pipyrs tutorial, why not marbles right?
Other than it taking SO much longer, it was great! So I have decided to continue with boro for marbles. Yea, I made a pandora bead just for the heck of it but it certainly didn't come out as nice as the marbles did!! The marbles stand in the pics is soft glass.....I need to make one with boro and not so colorful :)
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Top 3 pictures are of one I used a flower pin frog with and the last 2 are of one swirled.
I have 2 new ones from last night, one I made using a tube and the other a flower compression marble from a video I found on youtube. They came out VERY cool and I'll post pics once I get them done.
Till next time, take care!
Sueglassymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271723662117257520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453929965447007272.post-51021116902090874842012-11-10T16:37:00.002-08:002012-11-10T16:39:21.570-08:00New Glass ChainsI've been working on something new: Glass Chains! I've been trying to make them in soft glass but have not been able to get beyond 3 chains. A secret Santa gifted me a tutorial written by Pipyr Here's the link http://pipyr.com/tutorials.html just in case you would like to try too!
Her tutorial is SO well written, lots of pictures and includes an off mandrel button tutorial. Now, if you know me you know I LOVE making buttons! My etsy shop has lots of them. I have them on my desk waiting to be listed, on my work bench waiting to be photographed, they are everywhere! The off mandrel button tutorial was very easy to follow with great results too! Now mind you I've only played with boro twice so I was a little worried but figured since her tutorial was written using boro (she says soft glass can be used too :) I decided that I would work with the boro first!
Here are my results! I just LOVE this chain, so much so that I made a second one in clear!!
Here is the end of the first day, 2 1/2 hours on it.
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Last night I was able to get another 2 1/2 hours on the torch and made the rest of the links and a few toggles. I'm not sure if I'm going to use a toggle clasp or the button with the leather the way Pipyr does it in the tutorial so I made both. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, what do you think? Any thoughts on the clasp? Have you gone to check out the tutorial yet? You will be very pleased if you do decide to purchase it!!
Well, till next time,
Have a good one,
Sueglassymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271723662117257520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453929965447007272.post-79008605452932760822012-11-08T20:15:00.003-08:002012-11-08T20:15:42.280-08:00The cutest bead pens! More new pens from Gail at Bodaciouspens.com I LOVE how cute these are! What a perfect gift for someone. These are beads i've made that gail has yet again turned into wonderful pens! You can find them with her at shows she does in North Florida and Georgia or on her website boadciouspens.com and I know she is always up for custom orders :)
Surf board Love
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Pitbull
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Yellow Jacket
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Be sure to check out her site!
Till next time,
Sue aka glassymom
glassymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271723662117257520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453929965447007272.post-21928294331254057272012-09-23T07:40:00.000-07:002012-09-23T07:43:42.061-07:00Another peek into what I'm up to! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kumihimo, thats what I've been up to lately. I have finished at least 5 pieces since I've started braiding. I have a couple unfinished and one in the works. I have been staying up pretty late working on them. This top one has an adjustable closure made using my lampwork beads. I really like it, LOVE the colors in the braid. This bottom one was done with my lampwork and tiny seed beads. I have to put my glasses on just to see the tiny beads. They are SO small. I really love this one too, especially since I love pink. If I didn't already have an absolute favorite lampwork necklace that I wear then I would definitely keep this one for myself! The one i'm working on now is turquoise and green with the most beautiful little seed beads. I've already made the lampwork beads and tumbled them for a nice soft etched look like beach glass. Perhaps one more late night and I should be done! I'll put up a picture when I'm done, its really going to be so pretty once put all together. I can't wait to see it all finished.
Until then, you know what I'll be up to! :)
sue
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glassymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271723662117257520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453929965447007272.post-74711334537747238222012-09-01T20:53:00.000-07:002012-09-01T20:53:35.991-07:00Roosters and ChickensSo, I really love chickens and roosters too! We had a rooster but he kept biting my daughter who was only 2 at the time so we had to find a new home for Beau. A year later she still asks about him. We do have 3 hens tho, Samantha, Maranda and Charlotte. My little one, Lela, loves to head out each morning with me to let them out of their coop, feed and water them. She LOVES to check for eggs!
I have always had a love for chickens and roosters and for birthdays and Christmas I usually was gifted one. I had to slow down a bit with the collecting because we didn't have any room but since moving 2 years ago I started up again......this time to include the real ones too!! Its only fitting that I make chicken beads!! I've made several styles over the last few years and you can see the ones I have in my etsy shop are more of a folk art style. This time I decided I wanted to go for roosters. They are so beautiful. So many different styles, colors and even head/comb shapes! So, here is my first...... I really love how he looks! I plan on making more just as soon as I get comfortable with my larger new press since I need a larger working area. :)
So, what do you think? He isn't listed anywhere cause I have really been enjoying looking at him and holding him and my little Lela really likes him a lot too. I cant wait to make more!!
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glassymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271723662117257520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453929965447007272.post-71988807134641141372012-08-10T19:44:00.000-07:002012-08-10T19:44:09.298-07:00Something new......KumihimoYes, thats right, I've been working on something new! Kumihimo! Its Japanese Braiding and I've been learning to do it with beads. My first finished one already listed in my Etsy Shop <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The next one is done in lampwork spacers but I haven't finished it yet. I just need to do the caps and clasp.
Here is what I'm working on now........yea I know its not a whole lot of info but its what I'm starting with and hopefully the design I've drawn out will be easily transferred to a finished design!
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I've made the focal bead and last night I made the closure beads. I just need to finish the braid and put it all together!
This is such a fun thing to keep busy. There are lots of times I want to get out to the torch but its not possible and i'm a person that can not just sit still and watch TV or read. I've got to be doing more than one thing, multitasking. My computer sits in our living room so that I can see the TV and work on the computer or do a bit of beading. I take it everywhere with me. It drives my husband nuts! LOL
So what do you think? Do you like it? You can learn more about it on the internet of course and there are lots of good books too! I choose to watch Youtube videos and also learn more reading about it on a glass forum I'm a member of. www.lampworketc.com check it out! And, if you decide you'd like to give it a try you can always email me too, I'd love to help you get started!!
Till next time,
Sueglassymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271723662117257520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453929965447007272.post-52221889310202155362012-07-23T07:32:00.001-07:002012-07-23T07:32:33.745-07:00July Mystery........ Code that is!!
I've started something new and fun!
Its a mystery code for my Etsy shop. Once a month on a random day I will post a Mystery Code good for one week only. It may be for free shipping or a percentage off. It may be 5%, 10% , 20% or even more! Each month will be different. The code will be posted on my facebook fan page and here on my blog so you will want to become a fan of Fragiacomoglassart or follow here.
This is only for my Etsy shop.
The first code has been posted on my Fan page already and then I decided to include my blog so here is the Mystery Code. I'll keep it up longer than a week because I decided to post it here after it had already been done on my fan page.
July Mystery Code is JULYMSTRY Just use that when checking out from my Etsy Shop.
If you'd like an email reminder when I post then just email me at glassymom43@aol.com and I will put you on the list.
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Thanks so much. Hope you are having a wonderful summer!!
Sueglassymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271723662117257520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453929965447007272.post-75191539472635170742012-06-01T09:14:00.001-07:002012-06-01T09:14:26.531-07:00Bodacious Pens!Yes, that's her business name and that definitely describes her pens!
So many pens, so many choices! I love when I get an email from Gail that
says "I have a challenge for you" She has such great ideas! Heres a shot of the
last pen she made with dalmatians and a fire hydrant........CUTE!
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Gail Clark does have a website http://www.bodaciouspens.com/ Gail also does shows so if your looking for something special or just want a closer look join her mailing list, you can get updates on the shows she is doing in the Florida/Georgia area.
So, if your looking for a really unique gift for yourself or someone else check out her site, I am positive you can find something for everyone!!
Till next time,
sue aka glassymomglassymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271723662117257520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453929965447007272.post-69517656937679347352012-04-28T12:54:00.000-07:002012-04-28T12:54:31.345-07:00Mothers Day Auction with HandmadeologySo, I got this in my email, to submit items for a Mothers day auction on a site called Tophatter.
Its a Mothers day auction by handmadeology and they will pick 40 items from shops submitted. I submitted my shop but who knows. It would be nice to be picked but I'm certainly going to check out this site and might even try a few things. I've been slowly hearing more and more mentioned about it. SO, have you tried the site? Do you like it? I will post back at a later time and let you know how it went for me. If you happen to stop over there, look for me and perhaps you might even find something to bid on...who knows!
If you are looking for a unique one of a kind Mother's day gift for mom this year, be sure to check out our live Mother's Day Auction on May 5th. Join us during this live and exciting auction event where you will discover 40 handcrafted items that moms will love!
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We did get to the Glass Crafters show in Las Vegas the beginning of April. It was really great, a well needed vacation and an opportunity to buy some needed supplies and cool stuff! I got some "new to me" glass, some tools and the most awesome button mold! I wanted a button mold, it was on my list of things to buy but this one......this is awesome! I've been using it to make headpins! LOL Headpins you say?
Yes, it has the coolest shapes or should I say cavities. A total of 8 of them, with 4 on each side.
I love to make glass headpins and this makes them a little different and really cool. Want to see a picture? ok......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Cute aren't they! They are much larger than I usually make and it gives more room to play!
They are fairly easy to make. I cut my copper (my fave to use) or brass, clip in a hemostat, heat up the tip. Careful on brass cause it sparks if you heat too much. I just give it enough heat for the glass to stick. Copper, well I melt the tip a tiny bit, it will start to ball and then I add the glass.
add glass, shape,more glass,shape to desired and give a good heat again and pop in kiln. Try not to heat too much at the base so you don't melt the headpin. Also, make sure you have enough glass between the tip and the tip of the metal. The first time I made them I had copper showing oops!!
Well, I will definitely work on being more regular here and maybe next time I will snap a few pics of the progress of our yard. We have been here almost 2 years now and it really feels like home now! Got the kids a swimming pool, its a 12 x 30 but it is perfect for the little ones....and even our new baby chihuahua zoe likes it.
Till next time,
sueglassymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271723662117257520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453929965447007272.post-71049530630639727162011-11-12T18:56:00.000-08:002011-11-12T18:56:23.433-08:00A little taste of some new workI just purchased a tutorial, now I'm not one to do this normally but it was such a great price and the shop is filled with wonderful tutorials and goodies! I now have 3 of their tutorials and have tried 2 so far.......what fun! They are also very clear on what you need and what you need to do. Awesome results for such a great price.......SO, have I peaked your curosity? want to see the beads I've done? <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXROeJB_rEqZEbToSzOSn6_dKIoB7X4piD7BLdXituzyYMsabKKGs7yXOzQnjlJXnDXly-2i8tfv8UVcPfC8jPZ3Xp5VhyphenhyphennJqHq_ffXbm85OOh9O8xziBDfXVPB-rKLUq0f3zEsbyfGM4/s1600/tutorial+beads+013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear:right; float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="200" width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXROeJB_rEqZEbToSzOSn6_dKIoB7X4piD7BLdXituzyYMsabKKGs7yXOzQnjlJXnDXly-2i8tfv8UVcPfC8jPZ3Xp5VhyphenhyphennJqHq_ffXbm85OOh9O8xziBDfXVPB-rKLUq0f3zEsbyfGM4/s200/tutorial+beads+013.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZU1aL8HV8eLputEYUwn4r4gbU0ZCbsFNaTnLqczS1_ABpClBbS-XWjd3n5eqSJFXqoqm75CFfKxVkOk3A8SeVQ-_d9WKv-yMmWMP3cWf20yRG8B04BtSAvgYWA28M4WMQlOmiXKzR2Y0/s1600/tutorial+beads+016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear:right; float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="200" width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZU1aL8HV8eLputEYUwn4r4gbU0ZCbsFNaTnLqczS1_ABpClBbS-XWjd3n5eqSJFXqoqm75CFfKxVkOk3A8SeVQ-_d9WKv-yMmWMP3cWf20yRG8B04BtSAvgYWA28M4WMQlOmiXKzR2Y0/s200/tutorial+beads+016.JPG" /></a></div>These are from the Modern Milan tutorial. I have more but showing the Rustic Onyx tutorial but I can't get the pictures to load so just the two for now but if you want to see more you can always head over to my etsy shop for a peek! <br />
Now I bet you are wondering what etsy shop? Well, here is a link........go have a look, but please, dont buy them all, there are still some I want!! :) Lampwork Tutorial Glass Bead TUSCAN SUMMER Button by radiantmind http://etsy.me/uGu0N7 <br />
Till later,<br />
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