Thursday, January 14, 2010

Recent Purchase: Loads of Gemstone Beads and Findings!

Am so excited about sharing my news!  Have recently acquired from an overstocked beader some quality gemstone beads, pendants and other unique jewelrymaking items.  We are talking, turquoise, amethyst, onyx, pearls, etc. the list goes on...Milkglass vintage beads are just one of the many other items.  Will include a pic of this soon & then after I purchase a jig....Get ready for Creations from ghostowngirl!

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

See New Bead Pictures!

Finally figured out how to do this!  Can purchase these 2 beads at my ebay shop.  My seller name is 13valentines09.  Have a great day everyone!

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Weekend Trip to The Bead Museum

Paid a visit to my local Bead Museum in Glendale, Az. for more historic inspiration and to purchase unique & vintage findings for my jewelry making creations!  How exciting when I not only added a carved bone Indian pendant but also an Egyptian sarcophagus bead!  Nothing bland here....Large Lush Vintage glass pearls were added to supplies along with a vintage clasp.  Clasps are extremely important to me in jewelrymaking.  Back of the piece even though not always seen should carry on the integrity of the item.   Have pictures but please am still trying to figure out how to add them...

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Supplies I am working with!

Enclosed a picture in my profile to document my progress.  Focal point are the lampwork wedding cake beads.   Colors and shapes I have are red hearts, white ovals, pink drums, large cobalt rounds.  These all have floral and gold foiling.  Yummy!  Remind me of petit-fours & look good enough to eat. (with no calories).

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Inspiration and Encouragement is IMPORTANT!

My mom has inspired me when she gifted me with a jewelry making book. She said," Why don't you design, create & market your jewelry creations? "  That is just what I am doing and am very excited!  Anything I design & sell is something that I would personally wear myself.  Thanks Mom.

Inspired by Wedding Cake Beads

Am starting a new series of jewelry with emphasis on some lampwork wedding cake beads that I've aquired. Will be including a few photos soon!