Wednesday, August 22, 2012

I love Beads of Clay!!!!

As I blogged last week, I went to Bead Fest this year...and fell in *love* with ceramic beads! I went to Bead Fest with the intention of buying some handmade beads, because I simply don't have the time to make enough lampwork on my own for the jewelry I create. So this is how I really stumbled for the first time into the ceramic world!

My first purchase came from White Clover Kiln...I was supposed to still be in the "overview" mode where I walk to whole show and make decisions after I have surveyed what's available. However, when I stopped at Mary's booth, my self-control finally evaporated. I fell in love with her bead caps, and the delicious colors of her glazes.


Next, I knew I had to get back to Suburban Girl Studio...I had set my sights on her Egyptian pharoah and scarabs...but was still undecided on what else to get...because I wanted one of everything. Diana was very patient as I stood there looking...and looking...and looking.  I can't wait until she re-stocks her etsy store, so I can get some more of her beads soon! I have had the teardrop beads dancing through my brain the past couple of days, so I think those will be the first I use!



By this time, I was running out of time--the show was closing for the day. So I made a couple of mental notes and knew I would be shopping during the break between my classes on Saturday!

During the break, I found some very cool bead pairs and a focal by Marsha Neal. The picture does not do the colors justice!

And finally, I had been eying a dragonfly pendant from Joan Miller ever since my first walk-through on Friday. I decided I *had* to have one, or else I really would regret it! So this will be made into my own personal piece! I absolutely love him!


I am so happy to have had the chance to buy such beautiful beads from talented artists. The pieces I make with be gorgeous, no doubt!

6 comments:

  1. You really have very pretty clay beads, And have just followed you on FB. :)

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    1. Thank you Lucy! I think they're beautiful, too!

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  2. These are wonderful beads you got at Bead Fest!!! Now - can't wait to see what you make with them!

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    1. Thanks Marsha! I will definitely share my creations & show off your beads...I just hope I do them justice! :)

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  3. Hi Rachel! So happy you found some of our Beads of Clay Professional Artisan Team Members at Bead Fest! If you want to see all of our members, check out the Beads of Clay blog too. You have seen 4 of 33 members work! So glad we gotcha hooked on ceramic beads and pendants!

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    1. Wow! I will have to set aside some time to peruse the rest of the team! Thanks, Marla!

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