03 Wed Sep 2014
Posted in My work
Is that Autumn in the air, or just Summer having a cold shower?
I used a pair of (non pedigree) lampwork beads and this free tutorial to wrap the dagger beads to make these copper and orange earrings.
07 Mon Jul 2014
Posted in Inspiration, My work
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art bead, artisan bead, BBLB, big bead little bead, bird bead, handmade bead, lampwork, owl bead, paper bead, polymer clay, polymer clay beads
I’m happy to announce that some of my handmade polymer clay beads are now for sale at Big Bead Little Bead online bead shop. This is a UK based site which in addition to a wide selection of beads and findings, also features vintage and artist made beads. Here are some of my favourites from the Artist Made section.
Polymer Clay Verdigris Owls by Claire Lockwood
Cancri Handmade Dichroic Glass Pendant by Annie Stapleton
Paper Beads Green Glitter Oval by Spoon
Pair Pink Gold Decoupage Pendants by Eryka Garbutt
Emily and Ellie Handmade Lampwork Bird Beads by Marcy Lamberson
Odd Banana Handmade Lampwork Lentil Bead by Carole Hughes
Polymer Clay Blue Patchwork Bead by Cate van Alphen (me!)
So, go forth and buy beads!
03 Thu Jul 2014
Posted in Inspiration
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ABS challenge, art bead, artisan bead, bead, clasp, etsy treasury, glass beads, handmade components, JUL ABS, lampwork, Mermaid Art Beads, metal clay, polymer clay
I’ve made an Etsy Treasury inspired by this month’s Art Bead Scene challenge painting. Enjoy the eye candy 😉
The Little Mermaid, 1911 by Edmund Dulac
Pencil, pen, black ink and watercolour with scratching out on paper
12¼ x 9 7/8 in. (30.8 x 25.2 cm.)
Inspired by the July Art Bead Scene challenge painting “The Little Mermaid” by Edmund Dulac. I’ve chosen a selection of sea themed artisan beads and components.
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11 Tue Feb 2014
Posted in Inspiration
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art bead, artisan bead, etsy treasury, floral, flower, lampwork, Paul Klee, pink, polymer clay, purple, red, rose garden, spiral
This month I have made another Etsy Treasury inspired by the Art Bead Scene monthly challenge painting. I loved the colours and the repeated spirals of the roses.
The Rose Garden, 1920
by Paul Klee
Oil on cardboard
22 Mon Jul 2013
Posted in Art Bead Scene, Challenge, My work
Tags
ABS July, art bead, bead, chain, focal bead, handmade, lampwork, necklace, picasso, steampunk, wire wrapped
This month’s ABS inspiration painting is by Pablo Picasso. I loved the rich colour scheme of dark green, teal, light blue and touches of creamy yellow.
Portrait of Olga in the Armchair, 1917
Pablo Picasso
Oil on Canvas 130 × 88.8 cm
Last year I bought several glass focal beads at a Christmas craft fair in Edinburgh, and one matched the colours of the painting beautifully. The spirals on the bead also reminded me of the tendrils of the foliage in the painting. Unfortunately I was so excited by the beads, I forgot to take a note of the maker.
Based on the age of the painting (1917) I wanted to make something with an Edwardian feel, but also modern in keeping with Picasso’s innovative spirit. Modern-Edwardian, is that a species of Steampunk?
I used blue craft wire (enamel coated copper), glass seed beads, and Czech glass rings to make lots of links.
13 Sat Jul 2013
Posted in Inspiration
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art bead, bead, black, components, green, head pins, lampwork, lampwork beads, polymer clay, polymer clay beads, silk, teal, toggle
I love the colours in this month’s Art Bead Scene challenge, so since I am spending time posting to my new Etsy shop, I decided to make a treasury wishlist.
Portrait of Olga in the Armchair, 1917
Pablo Picasso
Oil on Canvas 130 × 88.8 cm
Fulgorine 