Here is what I pulled out of the kiln this morning!
Here are attempts at stripes. I bought some "Iris Orange Raku" glass from a seller on Etsy - that's what makes the smear-y purple-y orange colors on the left.
Here is the Iris Orange Raku over cream - digging this look. Ignore the wonkiness of the two smaller beads. Trying for two beads on one mandrel is tougher than I thought - practice, practice, practice!
These two beads....are a hot mess. But I was trying for the bubble and I got it once per bead :-)
This is a pinky red frit over orange with clear over top. Amazing how it became brownish. These are the beads that I plan to give to YOU. Yes YOU, a randomly selected commenter. I'll make the drawing on Monday, November 19th.
p.s. - thanks for your comments yesterday - to elaborate (you asked...) - I have a dual fuel torch for lamp working - it uses propane and oxygen. Propane is easy - I use the same tank you put on your BBQ. Oxygen tanks are a pain, and because I am new and not very efficient I go through them fast - the oxygen concentrator makes oxygen for me - easy peasy :- )
Oh they are really cool...would love to win! Thanks
ReplyDeleteSonya
Girl, ya' got skillz. I look at these and don't even know where to start. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGreat beads! I love orange and blues together.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous beads, love the colors.
ReplyDeleteYou give me inspiration and motivation - I'm a newbie lampworker!
ReplyDeleteI think they are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI can tell by this post how much FUN you are having..and that is awesome..so happy for you! These beads look great! Loving the stripes!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post! It is really interesting to see what combinations create different effects. I know nothing about lampworking, so this was really cool to see.
ReplyDeleteI would love to learn how to lamp work. Cool beads
ReplyDeleteI want to learn lamp work, I have a kiln, and would love to be able to use it to aneal, beautiful beads made by me! maybe some day...... it looks like you are having a good time learning!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful! I found your blog through a search. I am a long time beader but don't get much from the internet... Needed to get some inspiration and started looking- Very nice! Would be wonderful to win but I am just glad I found your blog- I also think you take awesome pics!
ReplyDeleteLuv
You are the winner - please e-mail me your address! beadsforbusygals@gmail.com
DeleteI would love to learn lampwork, but very scared to try.. lol
ReplyDeleteYou are so much braver than I am to be playing with that torch. I have a whole kit and have simply let my husband try his hand at it. Maybe one day I'll gather up my gumption and give it a go. . .Your beads are really yummy.
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