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Tag Archives: lampwork

Copper and orange

03 Wed Sep 2014

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Autumn in the air, bead, copper, dangle, earring, lampwork, orange, wire wrap

Is that Autumn in the air, or just Summer having a cold shower?

Lampwork bead earrings by Cate van AlphenI used a pair of (non pedigree) lampwork beads and this free tutorial to wrap the dagger beads to make these copper and orange earrings.

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Big Bead Little Bead

07 Mon Jul 2014

Posted by fulgorine 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.

owl beads

Polymer Clay Verdigris Owls by Claire Lockwood

Green pendant

Cancri Handmade Dichroic Glass Pendant by Annie Stapleton

paper beads

Paper Beads Green Glitter Oval by Spoon

decoupage beads

Pair Pink Gold Decoupage Pendants by Eryka Garbutt

bird beads

Emily and Ellie Handmade Lampwork Bird Beads by Marcy Lamberson

yellow swirl beads

Odd Banana Handmade Lampwork Lentil Bead by Carole Hughes

blue and yellow polymer clay beads

Polymer Clay Blue Patchwork Bead by Cate van Alphen (me!)

So, go forth and buy beads!

ABS July wishlist

03 Thu Jul 2014

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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

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.)

Mermaid Art Beads

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.

Olive Shimmery Swirlies Lampwork Glass Bead Set

Olive Shimmery Swirlies Lampwork Glass Bead Set
genschi
$22.50
Green Sea Horse...Raku, Artisan, Pendant

Green Sea Horse…Raku, Artisan, Pendant
ZestyFrog
$14.43
SEA MINTS...10 tiny sea glass pieces, white blue aqua green, glass beads, jewelry supplies

SEA MINTS…10 tiny sea glass pieces, white blue aqua green, glass beads, jewelry supplies
madeforfun
$9.00
Ceramic donut and snail shell matte moss green teal green opaque cream black speckled OOAK organic large hole craft supplies jewelry making

Ceramic donut and snail shell matte moss green teal green opaque cream black speckled OOAK organic large hole craft supplies jewelry making
PiasGotSupplies
$7.00
Moogin Beads-  Floral oval focal bead- Lampwork glass- SRA

Moogin Beads- Floral oval focal bead- Lampwork glass- SRA
mooginmindy
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Two Labradorite Series Mini Beads

Two Labradorite Series Mini Beads
bashabeads
$24.00
Turquoise White and Gold Genuine Sea Glass and Polymer Clay Primitive Window Bead / Pendant

Turquoise White and Gold Genuine Sea Glass and Polymer Clay Primitive Window Bead / Pendant
PoorLittleLamb
$9.50
Faux ceramic polymer clay  beads handmade beads

Faux ceramic polymer clay beads handmade beads
hillovely
$8.00
Patina Bronze Nautilus Clasp

Patina Bronze Nautilus Clasp
edenartglass
$12.00
Sea Horse Perfume Bottle with two sea horses

Sea Horse Perfume Bottle with two sea horses
Glassnfire
$126.00
Organic lampwork focal bead - Emerald Pools

Organic lampwork focal bead – Emerald Pools
inlovewithsaturday
$14.00
Organic bronze pendant, sea urchin pendant, Handmade urchin, Artisan bronze sea urchin - 1 pendant

Organic bronze pendant, sea urchin pendant, Handmade urchin, Artisan bronze sea urchin – 1 pendant
THEAElements
£8.50
Lampwork Mermaid Focal Bead - Pearl

Lampwork Mermaid Focal Bead – Pearl
judeldeebeads
Sold
beaded thread Silk ribbon Embroidery thread seed bead sequin thread purple olive green green quilting thread beaded yarn embellishment

beaded thread Silk ribbon Embroidery thread seed bead sequin thread purple olive green green quilting thread beaded yarn embellishment
NellsEmbroidery
$20.00
Sterling silver toggle clasp - Japanese illusion shell - handmade

Sterling silver toggle clasp – Japanese illusion shell – handmade
McDaddio
$18.00
Grungy wheels. Large textured polymer rings.

Grungy wheels. Large textured polymer rings.
fancifuldevices
$11.00

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Rose Garden Treasury

11 Tue Feb 2014

Posted by fulgorine 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 by Paul Klee

The Rose Garden, 1920
by Paul Klee
Oil on cardboard

‘ABS February 2014 Wishlist – Rose Garden’ by Fulgorine


Icy Floral Lentil Winter Hol…

moonrakerbeads
$10

Pink Hollow Glass Beads. Han…

NadinArtGlass
$24

Raspberry Pink Lampwork Spac…

LoriBergmann
$12

A set of 4 bicone beads, but…

Shygarshop
$8.5

Hand Dyed Silk Ribbon Garden…

flowerseedpape…
$4.5

Glass Headpins – Dotted tear…

IcedMoments
$5.7

Polymer clay buttons purple …

Cofanetto
$8

Dusty Red Fabric Roses Handm…

BizimSupplies
$15

SERENAS BLEND ROSES Unique A…

SerenaSmithLam…
$16

Polymer clay orange/pink fau…

SpottedFrogDes…
$3.99

a translucent red purple & y…

PolychromeBead…
$23

Glass pendant by Andrew Gron…

AJGglass
$30

Destash Polymer Clay Beads F…

beadhappilyeve…
$12.95

Handmade Lampwork Bead Set (…

SilverReflecti…
$37.5

Fantasy flower pendant in pu…

APolymerPencha…
$22

Embroidered Roses Garden Bro…

GalinaPerova
$42

ABS July Challenge – Modern Edwardian

22 Mon Jul 2013

Posted by fulgorine in Art Bead Scene, Challenge, My work

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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.

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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.

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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?

DSCF0227 DSCF0231I used blue craft wire (enamel coated copper), glass seed beads, and Czech glass rings to make lots of links.

ABS July wishlist

13 Sat Jul 2013

Posted by fulgorine 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 by Pablo Picasso

Portrait of Olga in the Armchair, 1917
Pablo Picasso
Oil on Canvas 130 × 88.8 cm

‘ABS July wishlist’ by Fulgorine

This is my wishlist of beads for the Art Bead Scene July challenge.


Blue Black and Clear XL Lent…

artforms
$25

Head pins – helix teardrops …

IcedMoments
$5.2

Two Hole Peacock Feather Ins…

2GoodClaymates
$18

10% SALE Premium Recycled Sa…

SilkDivine
$8.55

3/4″ Teal black Art Nou…

JLynnJewels
$12.5

Vintage Foil Glass Beads Tea…

thecuriousbead
$9.5

One Enameled Ivy Leaf Pair /…

GardanneBeads
$7

Teal Crystal Dangle Charms S…

UncleBobsBeadS…
$5

On Sale Etched Copper Metal …

carolynsbeads
$10.4

Needle Felted Balls — Carib…

NotSoShabbyChi…
$6

Polymer Clay Beads, Round Be…

tooaquarius
$15

Light, Medium, and Dark Gree…

BeadSwedeSuppl…
$12

Lampwork Beads – Boro Beads …

Firelily
$26

ON SALE 50% OFF Glass Lampwo…

gracebeads
$11.5

Textured Brass Bead Caps, Tu…

MetalMeThis
$5.5

Lampwork glass bead pair, ha…

rufusandroxy
$8

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