There are so many techniques I have been itching to try for such a long time.
But sadly every new technique takes money to set up and time to learn and I just don't have enough hours in my day to be learning all these new techniques in addition to doing the things I should be doing like keeping my house clean and sleeping which is apparently a necessity!
Oh how I wish there were more hours in the day!
Oh how I wish there were more hours in the day!
A few years ago I did an evening class in making lampwork beads.
It was so much fun, although I did find that flame a bit scary at times.
It was so much fun, although I did find that flame a bit scary at times.
I still have the beads I made. I don't show them to many people.
As bad as they were I figure they were still made by me which has always inspired me to give it another go.
I treated myself to a PMC (Precious Metal Clay) Hot Pot a few years back.
Would you believe I am still yet to use it?
Why?
Because I am too scared to use the clay in fear that my piece will turn out a disaster and that I will waste the precious clay.
Silly I know... how is one to learn if they don't have a go?
I love the look of wire, particularly antique copper.
During the Bead Soup Party I saw so many incredibly beautiful pieces created with copper wire.
I love the look of wire and seed beads which is something I would love to start incorporating into my seed bead pieces.
Only one problem.
Wire and me don't get along!
I am so uncoordinated when it comes to working with wire and tools.
I just find the whole process very fiddly and messy but a process I would like to master and soon!
A friend just told me "don't be too timid...the wire knows".
I think she's right!!
I'd love to start making my own sterling silver rings incorporating my own glass fused cabochons.
I have been admiring the work of Belinda who has just started out in this type of art.
She has taken to it like a fish to water and I am hoping I do too!
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Are there any new techniques you are just busting at the seams to try but have to put on the back burner for just a wee bit longer, because of time or perhaps money?
They tell me patience is a virtue but I don't know about that!
They tell me patience is a virtue but I don't know about that!
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5 comments:
Karyn, you sound so much like me...there are a million different techniques I would love to try, and simply not enough hours in the day! I would suggest picking one medium and just jumping straight in...you might be surprised at how quickly you pick it up ;-) You are a natural with the glass fusing!
Everyone seems to be getting into metal at the moment...for some reason it's skyrocketed in popularity lately!! I guess it's like beading a few years back.
Now that I'm somewhat of a metal hound, I'm realising what a cheap hobby beading really is in comparison! LOL The price of sterling silver has gone up and up since I've started silversmithing...it's not a cheap enterprise by any means :-( But it is oh-so-addictive :-D
Best of luck with whatever you end up trying!
B.
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I share your fears! I've had a book on PMC and some tools to start up for a couple of years now, but haven't started because I'm worried I'll create something horrible and it'll be a waste of money.
But I have taken the plunge elsewhere: lampworking and polymer clay, and to be honest, jewellery making in general.
So I say to you: you've got this far, and are making incredible pieces of jewellery. There's no reason why you won't make incredible lampwork beads! Take the plunge :)
Thanks guys. I have been looking online and have decided to give the metal work a go. I just love the idea of being able to use my own glass fused cabs to make unique pieces such as rings and pendants.
I mentioned the idea to my husband tonight and he was quite excited too saying it sounds like a great idea.
Watch this space!
I think everyone goes through this from time to time. Find what you truly love and just do it. Some how some way you will find the time and the money for the adventures you want.
Nicole/Beadwright
Just think of all the toys you have to play with...waiting for you.
That hothead is not the easiest to learn with or use...you might try taking some classes that use a more professional torch and be surprised at how much easier the bead-making process can be..the voice of experience LOL
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