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Bead by bead…

MakingProgress

I know the only way I am going to get this exhibition work completed…is by actually doing the work!  I am lucky that Finn is still having a lovely nap in the afternoons, and that he is now spending a whole day in childcare.  It has meant that I have made a lot of progress this week.  I am getting there…bead by bead…

I have created a little “spreadsheet” of the beads I have to make, and the types of glass I am using.  Every time I put a tick in one of the boxes, I am making progress!  I am trying not to think about how much work I have left to do after that.  It will get done.

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Exhibition Stress

BombayBeads

I am slowly ticking things off my to-do list.  And it was nice to finally see a collection of beads ready to start making jewellery (Bombay Sapphire Gin).  I wish I had made more beads by now, however with everything else that is going on (moving, settling etc), I think I am also lucky to have done as much as I have.

I am grateful for an excellent childcare centre for one day each week, and for Finn still napping solidly in the afternoon.

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My favourite necklace this week….

EtchedNecklace

This is my favourite necklace this week.  I made the etched beads for my Home-Wear exhibition last year, but never got around to using them.  Then I saw that I needed some new work at Tarts (thanks to everyone who has been in to buy something from there), and I looked through all of my beads, and just loved this colour way.  There is something really special about the etched glass beads, and with the sparkly silver, it is extra special.

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Hoop Earrings

HoopEarrings

I tried this new style of earrings (small hoops) for my Artist of the Month window display at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery, and I am so glad I did!

First…it’s good to try new things and push your work.

Second…I created a little hoop earring that even I want to wear!  I kept the prototype, and added a little red bead to it.

Third…this becomes an interchangeable pair of earrings!  You can take the drops off, and add different beads/drops as you like.  Or, just wear the hoops on their own.  I really like a versatile piece of jewellery.

The earrings are so comfortable and light to wear too (bonus).  I’m already looking forward to making more of these.

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Murray Bridge Artist of the Month – Purple

NewPurpleDrip

It all started with a request from an artist for some purple or pink or red beads in this style, made from recycled glass.  When it finally clicked on how I might possibly do that, I was hooked!  I have really enjoyed making these beads (these ones were made from a wine bottle), and I am really loving how the jewellery has turned out.  The hoops are something new for me, and I love that you can take the little bead off and possibly change it for different beads down the track.

I have loved putting this collection of recycled glass bead jewellery together, and I can’t wait to deliver it to Murray Bridge Regional Gallery on Tuesday 12 January!

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Murray Bridge Artist of the Month – the Gold Set

NewGoldDrip

The second set I am sharing for the exhibition.  The beads were made from Beer Bottles!  I then dripped the glass to form the shape, and finally added the gold leaf.  I love the colours in this set of jewellery. I am not a brown or a gold person, but even I would wear this jewellery.  I tried the more simple necklace with some of my black/grey clothes, and it looked right at home.  I wasn’t expecting to like this quite so much!  I’m glad I tried it!

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Murray Bridge – Artist of the Month

NewGreenDrip

I have made 3 different sets of work for Murray Bridge Regional Gallery.  This is the first set.  I used a wine bottle as the base of the beads, and then decorated the beads with a beautiful green/blue frit, and then dripped the glass to get the cool shape.

The earrings are super nice to wear.  I have made myself some little hoops with a red bead on it (the prototype).  But, I seriously love the necklaces too.  I’ll share the next couple of sets over the next couple of days.  The work will be at the Gallery on Tuesday!