Saturday, October 11, 2008

rubber stamps and fusing tutorial






It's so easy and you probably have tons of rubber -or clear- stamps around the house already.
I use a regular stamp pad- doesn't even have a brand name on it because I got it at Micheal's in a combination pack with a clear stamp sheet for christmas. I honestly have used other stamo opads and they all work.
I simply clean the glass and stamp on it. While the ink is still moist, sprinkle your enamel powder over the ink and tap it off.(exactly like embossing paper)
Afdter that just give it a quick fuse and use the sheetas you would normally. You can layer them, color them with other enamels, use with dichroics, make ornaments, the possibilities are endless.
I can't take credit for this I read about it somewhere, can't remember but I did experiment and find what works for me. Love to see what you do with the technique.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

We made these in Kids Klub last night


Kids Klub is the church's Once a month night for the kids. We also included making caramel apples, icing sugar cookies, story, and games.

Monday, October 6, 2008

I listed a few things in honor of Breat Cancer Month




50% of the proceeds will be donated to the Cancer Society.

new beads



Here a few of my lampwork beads made last week. Thoughts swimmimg..... need more time!

Friday, October 3, 2008

reverse collaboration!




Usually Smokeylady makes necklaces around other peoples pendants...this time I made a necklace using her beads.
These beads are lovely....unique, each one is different just like real leaves.

lampwork class results






here a few of my beads-the good the bad and the ugly!

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Tree of many colors


Fall is the time for trees in all their beautiful colors!!!!