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Bead of the Week*** UPDATE **** Right now I won't be announcing winners, just upload the most exceptional beads, and comment on them, vote for them, just like before. There just won't be "official" winners. I will still contact people for interviews like before! I post them! So we welcome any efforts here to help add in more good pictures. THANKS!

Here people can upload a bead picture of an extra special exceptional bead they have either made or seen somewhere else. Here you tell us who made the bead, the name of the bead, and the type of glass and size. Also here people will have a week to vote on which one is the BEST. Once the best is voted on, it will go on to be added to an Album with the BEST Beads of each week! I will also post this bead on the frontpage of the site so everyone can see what everyone considers to be the BEST.

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July 10, 2006 thru July 18, 2006

15 files, last one added on Jul 10, 2006

July 19, 2006 thru July 26, 2006

22 files, last one added on Jul 27, 2006

July 27, 2006 thru August 3, 2006

16 files, last one added on Aug 09, 2006

August 9, 2006 thru August 16, 2006

4 files, last one added on Aug 12, 2006

August 17, 2006 thru August 25, 2006

24 files, last one added on Aug 23, 2006

August 26, 2006 thru September 2, 2006

7 files, last one added on Sep 01, 2006

September 3, 2006 thru September 11, 2006

11 files, last one added on Sep 14, 2006

September 12, 2006 thru September 20, 2006

6 files, last one added on Sep 19, 2006

September 21, 2006 thru September 29, 2006

5 files, last one added on Sep 28, 2006

September 30, 2006 thru October 7, 2006

4 files, last one added on Oct 05, 2006

October 8, 2006 thru October 16, 2006

2 files, last one added on Oct 13, 2006

November 7,2006 thru November 14, 2006

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18 albums on 2 page(s)

Inspiration ShowcaseI am going to start this off for Cynthia, I don't have a bead to go with the first picture being posted but I do have a nice picture. I hope this picture will inspire some of you to make a bead or set to go with it!

Here is what Cynthia posted on Wetcanvas about her idea.
Choose a picture, item, scenery, etc. Create a bead inspired by this item and post both. Then, other lampworkers can try to interpret your inspiraton in their own way. It would be interesting to see how different each person's perception of the item is portrayed. I think it would be fun! What do you think?

Cafe Terrace

Here you post pictures of your beads that have been inspired by the picture here Cafe Terrace

5 files, last one added on Sep 01, 2006

On White II

1923; Oil on canvas, 105 x 98cm; Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris by Kandinsky.
This is the second Inspiration Showcase! Feel free to post your beads or jewelry items that are inspired by this artwork!

4 files, last one added on Jul 23, 2006

Running Water

Make Beads or Art that represents Running Water and its properties. I visited this water hole that is near me (40 minutes away) it is a natural spring (the big pool with people in it) and the water runs down a mountain and into a huge muddy looking river. It is fat with water right now and very inspiring to see. I hope that others will find these pictures like that too! I was swimming around in these pools as I took the pictures with my new camera in the water (it is not water proof) but what the heck, that is what it is for, to take pictures of my life and how I live it.

7 files, last one added on Aug 13, 2006

Mushrooms

Mushrooms of all sizes, colors and shapes. Maybe these will inspire you to create a bead or set of beads inspired by them. Maybe you will create a artwork too! Whatever you create please share it with us!

10 files, last one added on Aug 13, 2006

The Ocean

The Ocean with its Vivid Colors, Shapes and Textures. Life in different shapes and forms. Some dangerous and some not. It is a world within a world. Interesting, diverse, and alive. Let your imagination roam and see what you come up with in your Beads or Artwork. Enjoy!

11 files, last one added on Aug 13, 2006

Frida

Frida Kahlo is truly an interesting person! She is complex, unusual, and without any exageration strong.

5 files, last one added on Aug 13, 2006

Veggies

Veggies can be inspiring to us because of the layers, uniformity of parts, and colors! Let's see what you can do with these pictures, or add your own to help us fill out the category!

5 files, last one added on Aug 13, 2006

Cats

Kitties come in all shapes and sizes. They are so much fun, interesting types of fur, eye color, face shapes, attitudes and personalities! I am sure they inspire us somehow....lets see what you come up with!

5 files, last one added on Aug 13, 2006

8 albums on 1 page(s)

Pictorial Lampwork LessonsHere I will post Pictorial Lampwork Lessons. If you have a technique to share with all of us, feel free to send me the pictures in an email to Laura@laurabrito.com and I will be happy to include it here. Of course you will get full credit. I know you will have a special spot in the heart of all of us here as well.

Baking Soda Bead Tutorial by Freddie

9 files, last one added on Oct 03, 2006

The Puffy Heart Pendant Tutorial by Jinx Garza

27 files, last one added on Oct 09, 2006

2 albums on 1 page(s)

212 files in 29 albums and 3 categories with 490 comments viewed 18356 times

Fire

8 files, last one added on Jun 19, 2006

1 albums on 1 page(s)

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Kronos Hollows76 views"Kronos Hollows" — A sophisticated strand of graduated hollow beads, light as a feather and perfect for a necklace and matching earrings. Wound from Italian and American glass in gorgeous swampy blues and greens, and embedded with flecks and droplets of fine silver. The set includes 6 accent beads — 2 pairs of matching disks, and a pair of matching solid rounds — and fourteen heavy 6mm Bali silver crown spacers.1 comments

33 viewsSo pretty!1 comments

28 viewspumpkins!1 comments

57 viewsThe glass should be distributed around the mandrel as evenly as possible. Looking at it from this angle it should have a perfectly round circumference.

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Autumn Glow108 viewsOccasionally I make a set of beads I'm so excited about that I'm virtually at a loss in how to describe them - these beads fit that bill. So.. I'll just try and stick to the facts! Nine organic style nuggets in the autumn color pallet of warm honey, rich amber, beige and black. Pure silver has been used liberally in these beads, along with handmade raku twisties and tiny raku 'starburst' murrini. To complete the set, I've included two shiny bronze colored disks. The vintage glass pearls and Thai Silver beads are also included. I've made sure to include lots of pictures for you to take a look at all the detail in these beads, and even they don't come close to showing you all the intricacy. I absolutely guarantee you that if you like these beads in the photos, you are going to be very pleased with them in real life!

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Malawi Blue146 viewsAn Artistic Collection of intricately decorated ornate nuggets in a pallette of deep vibrant blues and greens.
Neslted on a Silvered Ivory base, it gives this set an earthy rich appearance.
Beads hold incredible depth unable to be captured in the photograph.

If you've ever been to the southern end of Africa's Great Rift Valley,
There lies a vision beyond beauty. It is a site to be seen. The Lake is called "MALAWI. It is known for its tropical appeal and brightly colored fish.
A definite place on earth to visit if given a chance!

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Fall Lanterns106 viewsI'm in love with this shape - called the crystal by Zoozii, it's a sort of diamond shape, like two pyramids stuck together. These look like little lanterns to me - done up in this season's fall fashion colors (golden ochre, red mahogany and soft violet). The beads have been etched for a soft, stony look. Lots of little flowers and scrolls, along with a touch of graphical lines. The colors kind of remind me of Mayan painted ruins. The glass I used is Effetre in Violet, Red Roof Tile, Lavender Blue, Pale Topaz and a shade of red that I can't really identify. The red in the pics is a little brighter than the actual beads.
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Powder Rocks145 views3 comments

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SunshineAnemones170 viewsA SunshineAnemone Focal Bead with 2 layers of lovely own self made Murrinis on a very light blue borolike base, silver wire and some black stringer for contrast.4 commentsOct 13, 2006

SkyAnemones138 viewsA SkyAnemones Focal Bead with two layers of wonderful own self made Murrinis on a Kronos blue base and some black stringer for contrast.4 commentsOct 13, 2006

75 viewsTop View3 commentsOct 09, 2006

78 viewsThank you Jinx Garza for letting us share your wonderful Tutorial!3 commentsOct 09, 2006

76 viewsThe twisted wire helps the bale stay in the hole more securely.3 commentsOct 09, 2006

71 viewsDip the twisted wire into two-part jeweler's epoxy3 commentsOct 09, 2006

68 viewsTwist the wires together. Trim length as necessary3 commentsOct 09, 2006

67 viewsPlace in hole.3 commentsOct 09, 2006

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