A throw back post to my first otter tins. <3
Showing posts with label lampwork. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lampwork. Show all posts
Bawk Bawk!
Reflections
The Beads of Courage Artist Challenge is always a special
day. Firing up the torch, I found myself
surrounded by close friends and talented artists giving so freely of their time
and skills. I deeply admire their
selfless gift of service. Having a son
born with a congenital heart defect, Beads of Courage is a cause near and dear
to my heart on so many levels.
Courageous children, who have requested special beads,
gather around the studio tables as the glass enters the flame. Skilled artisans steady their hands as they
begin to bring Dream Beads to
life. The molten glass starts to flow
and a menagerie of one-of-a-kind beads fill the hot kilns. Happy ladybugs, alien-like monsters, smiling
minions, superheroes, monkeys, and waddling ducks form a colorful parade of
silliness. Sounds of laughter echo in
the bustling studio as whimsical designs take shape. These beads will become unique Act of Courage
beads, given to children on tough treatment days or to acknowledge milestones.
Sheer amazement is visible in the children’s inquisitive
eyes as they watch the dance of molten glass.
Creativity floods their eager minds as beads take shape. In this moment, the children forget about
their serious illnesses and the daily struggles. Their thoughts drift away to the endless
possibilities of glass. Parents’ hearts
are filled with happiness as they see their child’s wonder. On this day, I have watched parents hold back
tears, while children smile with joy. This
is the reason why so many love the National Bead Challenge Day. The delightful scene is repeated in glass
studios around the world. Artists as a
collective inspire hope, one bead at a time.
The children are full of questions. Many are concerned for the artist’s safety
and ask, “Have you ever burnt yourself?”
In the child’s eyes, the artists are brave souls who tame fire and molten
glass. In our eyes, the children are the
brave ones. Each bead on their elaborate
necklace stands as significant evidence of their courageous spirit, a record of
their story. They are gallant heroes in
every sense of the word.
Frankie
Carb Loading
Monarchs in the Moonlight
Comes on a 16 inch sterling silver chain.
Hands down, the best monarch encased bead that has come out of my studio.
I will be sad to see him go. Enjoy!
I'm Late
Free Hugs
Things a bit hectic around the Holidays? Need a hug? Well here you go! Always looking to give a comforting squeeze, the facehugger is happy to accommodate all of your hugging needs.
Merry Cherries
10 days until Christmas... where has the time gone??? These merry cherries feature CiM Garnet fruit, CiM Toto stems and new CiM Mantis for the leaf. Hope you have a very cherry Christmas!
Poison Apple Swirls
Finishing off the last few colors for CiM testing. This one is new
Poison Apple Transparent. The muted purple stripe is CiM Midnight.
Liking the color combination. Enjoy!
Maiden of the Mist
Fresh from the kiln! A lovely long smooth bi-cone featuring new CiM Cerulean. Enjoy!
Clowning Around
The little clown fish is hanging out in coral created from new CiM Wisteria and a light dusting of enamels. He seems right at home swimming in the ocean of color. Enjoy!
Tasty Treat
It is about to get REAL up in here - so get comfortable and grab a drink to spit all over the computer keyboard... seriously, don't say I didn't warn you!
Fact: My rescue kitten recently ate then later successfully pooped out a pony tail elastic.
((Apparently Scunci makes a mighty tasty hair accessory aka cat treat.))
((Apparently Scunci makes a mighty tasty hair accessory aka cat treat.))
My reaction??? Well you know that look a person gets after seeing something that cannot be unseen? The look is often followed by speechlessness or shocking exclamation like, "what the cuss!" Then one eyeball begins to twitch in an uncontrollable spasm... followed by an instant migraine that may or may not be a fatal aneurysm from blood vessels on your brain exploding? So yeah... that happened. Needless to say, all hair elastics have been removed from our home. #diariesofarescuemom #kittenthuglife #whatsinyourcat'spoopershoot? #litterboxconfessions
Hope you have a Rad-ish Monday!
Happy Monday... yes, it's Monday. I triple fact checked. Here is a
radish to celebrate. Don't make it awkward by attempting to offer me a
Monday gift in return. You cannot one up the radish, it is just that
great of a gift so don't even try. What's the radish good for you
ask??? Nothing, it is nonfunctional... just sits there and looks like a
radish. Yes, I know... best Monday ever. You're welcome!
Revisiting Boysenberry
CiM Wisteria
CiM African Violet
CiM Evil Queen
CiM Eggplant
CiM Aladdin
CiM Boysenberry
CiM Thai Orchid
CiM Enchanted
CiM Heffalump
CiM Your Majesty
Metamorphosis No. 6
Before moving to Arizona, my fence was enveloped by climbing milkweed called Honeyvine. The hungry caterpillars would munch and munch and munch until an amazing metamorphosis occurred. I would check on them daily until the Monarchs emerged from their chrysalis and spread their delicate wings. A treasured memory that inspires me to this day.
Nautilus
Grateful for the daily gift of eyesight and hands which allow me to sculpt glass. Not many people are aware, but I experienced a horrible eye injury this
past year. Everything is good now, however a few millimeters and things
would have been very different. What are you thankful for?
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