Well, it seems as though I've been obsessed with etched beads lately. It was actually quite difficult for me to get used to the etching process. I'm very attached to the beads that I make and they all look delicious after they come of the kiln and are cleaned. How could I subject them to the harsh etching process and take away their beautiful luster? Wouldn't I be betraying their trust? However, after a certain point, you need to take the plunge and etch the beads. Luckily for me, my husband, Harry, is the etcher in the household (like the bad cop). He takes the beads into the laundry room, he etches them, and they come out with a beautiful matte finish. I think they are lovely! They work really well with shiny gemstone beads for a lux look. On the other end of the spectrum, they also work well with ceramic and polymer clay for an earthy look.

Me and My Helper

Harry and I are two weeks in to the basement and glass studio remodel. In the meantime, I'm making beads on a temporary set up. Morty, the dog is very busy helping as you can see! The remodel is moving along quickly as it is mainly painting, trim, and installing new cabinets. However, there's tons of stuff in the basement that needs to be moved around as we paint. I can't wait to for my new setup!

Focal, Disc, and Rondelle Sets

I've been making these really cute disc sets that include one focal, two discs, and two rondelles. These are great for designers who are looking to make a necklace with matching earrings! I currently have these listed in my Etsy store.

Large Hole Discs

This was a fun project. I got a request from a designer to create discs with a larger hole (approximately 5mm). The larger hole accommodates 2 strands of cord, seed beads, ribbon, etc so they can be used as a pendant. Each large hole discs is 20mm in diameter and costs $3. Please contact me directly to order.

Minty Treasury

My Minty Green Discs were included in an Etsy Treasury created by bythewayside today. Minty green discs are an old favorite of mine. They are a great color especially for spring jewelry. I currently have over 20 colors (transparents and opaques) of discs in my Etsy store. Stop by to check them out! You should also check out the store of bythewayside. She is currently selling vintage goods. Thanks for including me in your treasury!