I got a very odd question from a potential buyer of a necklace on ebay. I'm thinking its a scam, and wondering if anybody else has gotten requests like this? I wrote back and politely declined. I didnt turn them in to Ebay as its NOT a request to buy an auction item outside of ebay---just a rather...

http://www3.telus.net/camilleallen/camilleallen/id9.htm -- -Kalera http://www.beadwife.com

Augh... it's too hot to say much about them! Hot, and allergenic. I have been sneezing for a week straight, I swear! Somehow, though, I made a LOT of beads. I have no idea how that happened, but I guess I got a lot of work in between the sneezing. I was obviously drawn toward cool colors and...

Hello everyone: I have a new lineup posted on eBay for this week, bicones and some lentils. Thank you for your...

What do most of the lampworkers in here do about their 02 supply? Do you get tanks from a welding supply company? Do you have to pick it up yourself? What size tank do you use? Is there anyone else out there in the middle of nowhere (like me) who had trouble coming up with a source? What did...

I'm working with our local propane (and propane accessories :) guy to get a 100# propane tank for the studio. He has some regulators on hand and has asked specifically what sort of PSI lampworking uses for the propane end of the mix. Can someone help me with that? In the books or sites I've...

First, a new auction, Babylon, wonderfully etched denim colored tubes with vivid scalloped "bead caps". These big bad beads are exotic, sensuous and luxurious. All my auctions: http://stores.ebay.com/JC-Herrell-Glass OK. I've been gone (in a lot of ways). Not even lurking, sad to say. I was...

My sister had her baby last night around 8:00 pm. Her name is Elizabeth and she's beautiful! -Ellen

Hola! Just a quick ad from me. Here's the everything link: http://stores.ebay.com/JC-Herrell-Glass I'm really happy with the Prima Facia set - think ye olde library with leather and mahogany: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5018034552&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT A new tube...

Oh, be gone already! Your aliases are getting less and less believable, and the fact that you dove straight into the Troll thread, out of dozens of possible threads pretty much gives you away. go crawl back under your rock. Just because you change your name (and to an unbelieveable one at that)...

Ok you guys, I've met SEVERAL folks in the last few months from various online boards that say they "read but never post". Met another wonderful person last night (YOU KNOW YOU WHO ARE and good luck in NY), who came by and visited and bought a bunch of beadies. So if you are lurking, (even if I...

I have a new Valentine vessel up on my site. I am really pleased with how it turned out. Here's a direct link to the image: http://blackswampglassworks.com/clearlyloved.jpg Information on the vessel and my other available work can be seen at the link in my sig. Thanks for looking! Tink

I'm presently redoing my studio - not a rebuild, just a major re-org which involves moving EVERYTHING, some painting and a few builds. So I know this is going to be great and all - it will solve a few work flow problems I had because, say for example all my fusing stuff was scattered in...

Hi all - well I got busy at the torch and went a bit crazy and did a boro seahorse - I loved him so much that I did another one tonight - which is now in the kiln. It's been so cold her in NY lately I must be in warm climate mode to survive. All I keep thinking of are flowers and sea creatures! ...

Crafters Coast to Coast on HGTV: They've done a number of segments with lampworking. I've SEEN kilns in the studios of most of the artists profiled. Not a single freakin' one of them has used or even indicated that a kiln needs to be used for lampwork. ARGH Step by Step Beads: feature story on...

http://www.beadbugle.com/html/the_subscriber_brag_pages.html -- Barbara

Lookee what I found: http://www.beadingtimes.com/featured_bead_maker.htm HEEEEE HEEE HEEE HEEEE! Kandice, you ROCK! Great interview, fantastic pictures, and lookit how tidy your studio was (how long did it take you to get it that clean???) -- -Kalera http://www.beadwife.com

Good Morning everyone - I just had to share my good news - after fighting the scale for most of my 48 years I think I may have finally broken the cycle!! I started a modified Atkins diet. No soda (surprise I don't miss it any more). I still have my coffee only with Splenda, no bread, rice, pasta...

I am just throwing something to comment on. What is your favorite type of bead to design with? Mine are seed beads. Just curious. Thanks Amy:) http://www.empressbeads.com

I think these are just so...