Calling all beaders....you whoooooo

Thanks for asking Shadowflame. I've never taken photos of my work--it's at a "preschool" stage as I've just started. I have some work I could photograph. I'll see if I have something I won't die of embarrassment if others see it!

I remember how nervous I was when I started showing my work. Heck I still hesitate before I hit send/accept on boards or even on my FB page.

God, yes. Many years ago I saw a black tatted scarf with iridescent orange beads at a local fiber art gallery. It was far beyond my means, and I'm afraid I've forgotten the artist's name. But it was gorgeous work, very gothic.

As for showing off work, I repeat: we all start somewhere. I've kept a lot of my old clunky work from 16 - 20 years ago, and I'm having fun rebuilding it to higher specs.

Okay, I've finally decided I really need to start entering contests. Especially when I've got people I really trust pushing me. (and it also looks like my hours at work will be cut sometime within the next year)

*big breath and goes to do research

Okay, here goes. have very little time to play with tatting (I'm new at that too) and had a thought to spice up the tatting. This is a greeting card I made to see how it all looks. (I MEAN it when I say I'm at the very basic level):



ETA: Hey, this works (uploading photos from Photobucket!)

That's very cute Snow. I love embellishment. I've got some snuff tins and cans that are going to become treasure boxes very very soon.

Thank you Shadowflame. I appreciate embellshments too, such as what you're planning on doing with the snuff tins and cans!

So the necklace I was planning on submitting won't be eligible--since I showed it on FB as a wip. DOHA! lol I didn't know that. Oh well, once I get some money saved up, I've got plans for a very intricate piece with many components. In my head it will be fabulous but in reality I'm wondering how many adjustments I'll have to make.

Oh no, Shadowflame! So one of the conditions is it must not be on display of any sort? That's good to know for all of us. Good luck with your piece.

Yep no one should see it. Oh well. I can make another and keep it secret, but its HARD! lol

Necklace finished.

Nice.

How's things going everyone.
Now that it is spring (or supposed to be *glares at snow on the ground*) I've gotten a lot of things in my head to do. 2-3 projects started including writing that I jump to when I get bored with one or my wrists get sore.
It's good to be back in the swing of things

I'm redoing my bronze steampunk necklace: taking off the amber glass drops, and adding clear glass teardrops. I decided not to enter the Bead & Button show this year, since I just don't have any showstoppers that I really love.

I just finished eighteen 4" x 16" fiber art award ribbons for a regional art festival, and they had beads sewn on to make the fabric applique sparkle. Ten days of solid work! The necklace will be a pleasant break.

Bronze necklace finished. It was fun, and I like it, but it's not enough of a showstopper for me to consider putting it into next year's show.

Lovely piece

So what are you working on now?

Beautiful, Filigree! You are so talented. I love the addition of the back loop so it's so pretty even from the back.

Pretty is an accident: I have to put catch-loops on the backs of heavy necklaces so they won't fall if the toggle clasp slips. It has happened.

I'm putting beadwork aside for a little while, as I finish up the embroidery on a piece I'm currently calling the Coat From Hell. I have fantasies of wearing it to conventions and art openings.

Very nice.
Started a St. Petersburg chain that will be about 60 inches long. First round done. I think I'll have round 2 done by tomorrow. Will see how much wider I want before I plan rounds 3 and 4.

You're braver than I am.

It's actually a very simple stitch. Starting the second lane takes a bit of reverse engineering but it goes really quickly


Currently debating whether to add 2 more rows or leave it with the base. Wish I had enough black matte beads to do the outside, it would contrast well with the transparent iris grey beads. But the more I look at this the more convinced I am that it is finished. hmmmmmm

Because life if really fucking with us, I am considering a small fundraiser to help with the purchase of an oxygen concentrator and equipment so I can get my glass studio going (see earlier posts on dayjob hours being cut)
I know about Kickstarter and am reading up on some others.
I wouldn't want to raise a lot of money just about $500. Yes there will be goodies for every level of donation.
What do you guys think

Hey, you could certainly try it. Make sure to show good samples of your work, so that contributors will have an idea of what they can get in exchange.

Shot of a necklace I just finished for an AW blog hop giveaway I'm doing next month. 23"x.5" continuous rope chain in cobalt, sapphire, and iridescent gray #8 glass seed beads.

http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/F...dGraynecklace_zps503fb712.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

Ohhh nice Filigree.
8s work up so quickly.