Bead for Life/Gifts for Life
Yesterday I set you up with a little teaser in which I told you about the EPIC EXTRAVAGANZA beginning on Monday here on the EO and over at OMyFamily The inspiration behind this event is Bead for Life , an organization truly worthy of our support as it helps women support themselves and their families by making beautiful beaded jewelry from recycled paper, shea butter soap and peppermint lip balm. The story of how Bead for Life came to be is astonishing and powerful. The way this organization continues to support the women (and men) of Uganda (and other parts of the world) is nothing short of redemptive and life-changing. No, scratch that. Life.
Bead for Life/Gifts for Life
Yesterday I set you up with a little teaser in which I told you about the EPIC EXTRAVAGANZA beginning on Monday here on the EO and over at OMyFamily The inspiration behind this event is Bead for Life , an organization truly worthy of our support as it helps women support themselves and their families by making beautiful beaded jewelry from recycled paper, shea butter soap and peppermint lip balm… The story of how Bead for Life came to be is astonishing and powerful. The way this organization continues to support the women (and men) of Uganda (and other parts of the world) is nothing short of redemptive and life-changing. No, scratch that. Life.
Interview with Loupiac, Lampwork Art bead artist Florence Sauerbrey
Let me introduce you to Florence Sauerbrey. Flo is a magnificent Lampworker who creates beads. Her Etsy store is called Loupiac . I have been in love with her work for a long time. I know you’ll love her too. Enjoy this little virtual interview! 1. Who are you, and what do you create? I am Florence Sauerbrey aka Loupiac on Etsy. I came from France 9 years ago to marry that wooden boat builder man of mine. I make lampwork beads with glass rods that I melt with a torch. Sometimes I make jewelry with my beads, wear a piece once or a couple of times and then it disappears in my drawer forever because I don’t wear -nor do I sell.
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The Journey of a Bead �C Czech Glass
Czech glass beads are beautiful additions to jewelry designs, but not too many people know how a bead comes into being. These beads are still made in the Czech Republic the same way they have been for hundreds of years. Take a journey into the makings of one special bead. Early Years (250 B.C.) : A piece of glass originally was created by lampworking. An oil lamp is used to melt glass around a mandrel, a thin metal rod around which a glass bead is shaped. When the mandrel is removed, it forms the hole in the bead. Starting in 900 A.D., these handmade beads were placed in graves. Middle Years (1500s): Cottage industries began showing up in Jablonec, Stanovsko and Bedrichov�� the present-day Czech Republic. These industries made beads for larger jewelry factories. Beginning in the 1800s, manufacturers developed special molds and machines to produce pressed glass beads. Pressed glass beads are made with hot softened glass being pressed into a hand-operated or mechanized mold.
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Tips on How to Seek the Proper Beads Jewelry Making Jewelry beads come in many shapes, sizes and colors, both stylish and cheap. They are available in glass, gemstones, metallic, wood, shells, clay and polymer clay made beads in a huge variety. Beaded jewelry has been popular for centuries, and there is a rich cultural tradition with it which encourages the mix of different color and types of beads. Whatever, the truth is that people continually concerning on beads for jewelry making and beaded jewelry has been used in many ways. There’s times you may decide to use beads to make some very charming little jewelry. Well, that’s a really nice try, for you’ll love the shine of those beads when you move your body just ever so slightly. In this case, you may need to know how to select your desirable beads for jewelry making? Here below are some tips to help you.There are many great jewelry supply resources both online or offline.
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Roll out the fun with paper beads and baskets
Some of the paper beads you can buy in craft and jewelry stores are made by women in developing countries. A nonprofit group called BeadforLife, in Boulder, Colo., for instance, trains Ugandan women in paper bead-making, then buys their finished jewelry for sale in the United States. Besides beading, the Ugandans learn business and entrepreneurial skills. They open bank accounts. And 18 months after joining BeadforLife’s program, each graduate is expected to launch her own small business in her community.
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Thursday Giveaway…
This week, one lucky winner will take home this treasure trove of goodies courtesy of Beadaholique ! Aren’t they generous? This is one incredible prize! Up for grabs is an assortment of beads and jewelry-making supplies that were inspired by autumn. I love all the rich, earthy colors. Make sure to swing by to check out these leafy components and other great deals available at Beadaholique . Since there is quite a lot, I decided to break it down a bit. I think it shows just what an awesome prize this is! The Beadaholique crew included some colored filigree stampings from Ezel Designs . They are lightweight and can easily be layered like I did in these earrings . Use them to frame and accentuate another component or let them stand alone. Carved stone leaves add a little bit of luxury to any design. I marveled at this assortment, mixing and matching them to create different effects. Some could be used as pendants, others could be turned into sumptuous bracelet and earring designs.
The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton .
Giveaway: Found Objects and Unusual Materials
On Beading Arts , I’ve been sharing about how I launched the fourth (and probably final) chapter of my brand new e-book. The series is called “Every Bead Has a Story .
Tiny Shinys For YOU
My name is Jamie and I am the owner of Tiny Shinys. My items are handcrafted one at a time with lots of love and attention to detail. Each item is created using the highest quality wood, glass and metal components along with professionally printed images and top notch designer papers. Every piece is sealed with a glass like resin glaze to bring out the image and enhance the beauty of the piece. After each piece is created I add a fun mix of charms, beads, flowers, and other goodies along with a shiny silver ball chain or delicate organza ribbon. Each pendant is one of a kind and unique just like the people who wear them! I love what I do and I think the best part of my job is taking something ordinary looking (a blank dog tag for example) and transforming it into something extraordinary using simple supplies. I have had an obsession with beads and jewelry making since I was very young and I feel like I have finally found what I am supposed to be doing with that.
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