Update on “Going big …” & changes to Etsy pictures
You might remember my “Going big … and maybe even bigger post”, where I talked about how much I enjoy currently to make BIG beads. Which was of course also was one of the reasons that I purchased the new
Update on “Going big …” & changes to Etsy pictures
You might remember my “Going big … and maybe even bigger post”, where I talked about how much I enjoy currently to make BIG beads. Which was of course also was one of the reasons that I purchased the new
First testing with new StrikingColor shards
This week I was stalking the mailman. I was waiting for a package of new glass by StrikingColor, a small boutique glass manufacturer here in the US. They make the most amazing silver glass colors, and due to the rareness
First testing with new StrikingColor shards
This week I was stalking the mailman. I was waiting for a package of new glass by StrikingColor, a small boutique glass manufacturer here in the US. They make the most amazing silver glass colors, and due to the rareness
More Color Block necklaces – just listed
I just listed 6 new Color Block necklaces on Etsy. In case you didn’t read my previous blog post, these are made with my chunky hollow beads … some of them perfect round donuts, others are made with elliptical beads. Check
More Color Block necklaces – just listed
I just listed 6 new Color Block necklaces on Etsy. In case you didn’t read my previous blog post, these are made with my chunky hollow beads … some of them perfect round donuts, others are made with elliptical beads. Check
My new Spring 2013 necklaces: Color Blocks
Here’s a sneak peak of my new Spring 2013 line of necklaces, that I called “Color Blocks”: I use large hollows in crisp and clean color combinations. These necklaces are bold, fresh & fun – ideal for spring & summer!
My new Spring 2013 necklaces: Color Blocks
Here’s a sneak peak of my new Spring 2013 line of necklaces, that I called “Color Blocks”: I use large hollows in crisp and clean color combinations. These necklaces are bold, fresh & fun – ideal for spring & summer!
New torch for a new year
Fresh beginnings … just look what the mailman brought to my door today: It’s my new torch, a Carlisle Mini CC. Can’t wait to try it out. Now, if I just had some time today to play with it. Ohh,
New torch for a new year
Fresh beginnings … just look what the mailman brought to my door today: It’s my new torch, a Carlisle Mini CC. Can’t wait to try it out. Now, if I just had some time today to play with it. Ohh,
Going big … and maybe even bigger …
Sometimes my muse is a mysterious lady – and inspires me to explore new directions that I really didn’t expect. Just one example: I won a few weeks ago this lovely “Rio Party” necklace during an online auction on Facebook: In
Going big … and maybe even bigger …
Sometimes my muse is a mysterious lady – and inspires me to explore new directions that I really didn’t expect. Just one example: I won a few weeks ago this lovely “Rio Party” necklace during an online auction on Facebook: In
Black Friday/Cyber Monday SALE
It’s here: my big Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale! Use coupon code “BlackFriday2012” during checkout to receive 25% off your order! Valid in my Etsy bead shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/JudithBillig And valid in my Etsy jewelry shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/JudithBilligDesigns Starts NOW and ends
Black Friday/Cyber Monday SALE
It’s here: my big Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale! Use coupon code “BlackFriday2012” during checkout to receive 25% off your order! Valid in my Etsy bead shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/JudithBillig And valid in my Etsy jewelry shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/JudithBilligDesigns Starts NOW and ends
Winter Hues
It just seems unbelievable to me that Thanksgiving is next week. And traditionally, the weekend after Thanksgiving we’re setting up the Christmas decorations. That means Autumn is nearly over, and Winter is approaching with large steps. Yikes! We started already
Winter Hues
It just seems unbelievable to me that Thanksgiving is next week. And traditionally, the weekend after Thanksgiving we’re setting up the Christmas decorations. That means Autumn is nearly over, and Winter is approaching with large steps. Yikes! We started already
Current Obsessions: #3 Drops
How many things can you be obsessed about? With me, it’s currently these three different shapes that I concentrate on for my finished jewelry lines: – Hollows, – Floats (which are basically just modified hollows), and – Drops It’s been
Current Obsessions: #3 Drops
How many things can you be obsessed about? With me, it’s currently these three different shapes that I concentrate on for my finished jewelry lines: – Hollows, – Floats (which are basically just modified hollows), and – Drops It’s been
Bead Giveaway: Naming Competition
Help me to find a name for the newest addition to my Floats collection – and win a Floats hollow bead! I would love to hear your suggestions for this new Floats necklace. The colors are copper green, silver gray
Bead Giveaway: Naming Competition
Help me to find a name for the newest addition to my Floats collection – and win a Floats hollow bead! I would love to hear your suggestions for this new Floats necklace. The colors are copper green, silver gray
Current Obsessions: #2 Floats
After working with hollows, I got intrigued to take the hollow shape one step further, give it more sculptural qualities and increase their size. A result of these experiments are my new “Floats” pendants and necklaces. These necklaces and pendants are
Current Obsessions: #2 Floats
After working with hollows, I got intrigued to take the hollow shape one step further, give it more sculptural qualities and increase their size. A result of these experiments are my new “Floats” pendants and necklaces. These necklaces and pendants are
Dance of Seven Veils
I just listed two new sets in my signature “Veil” style. Both of them use silver glass and gold aventurine. For the “Dancing Veils” special nuggets I hand pulled ribbons of gold aventurine and paired them with the always lovely,
Dance of Seven Veils
I just listed two new sets in my signature “Veil” style. Both of them use silver glass and gold aventurine. For the “Dancing Veils” special nuggets I hand pulled ribbons of gold aventurine and paired them with the always lovely,
More necklaces – Clarity collection
I just listed some more necklaces, indulging in my obsession for hollow beads and for sculptural drop beads. Here are some new necklaces with hollows in my “Clarity” collection, which I just listed in the last couple of days in
More necklaces – Clarity collection
I just listed some more necklaces, indulging in my obsession for hollow beads and for sculptural drop beads. Here are some new necklaces with hollows in my “Clarity” collection, which I just listed in the last couple of days in
True Love
This should have been a post about my current obsession #2, which are transparent drop beads. However, time is tight tonight, so there’s only an “eye candy” picture of said drop beads. Will be back with a proper blog post
True Love
This should have been a post about my current obsession #2, which are transparent drop beads. However, time is tight tonight, so there’s only an “eye candy” picture of said drop beads. Will be back with a proper blog post
Current Obsessions: #1 Hollows
I can’t stop making those hollows … and drops (but more about drops in a later post). I just finished two necklaces with these, and I have another gold/clear one in the works. Somebody please stop me … !!! Vintage
Current Obsessions: #1 Hollows
I can’t stop making those hollows … and drops (but more about drops in a later post). I just finished two necklaces with these, and I have another gold/clear one in the works. Somebody please stop me … !!! Vintage
Silver glass – inspiration from the past
It’s been quite a while that I haven’t worked passionately with silver glass. I guess after making hundreds and hundreds of beads with them in the last 5 years, I grew a bit tired of silver glass (can you imagine?).
Silver glass – inspiration from the past
It’s been quite a while that I haven’t worked passionately with silver glass. I guess after making hundreds and hundreds of beads with them in the last 5 years, I grew a bit tired of silver glass (can you imagine?).
Clarity series: 3 new necklaces
I made some more blown hollow beads … yay! This is actually really addictive, and I have quite a few colors that I want to try. So today I listed the first three necklaces in my Etsy jewelry shop. I
Clarity series: 3 new necklaces
I made some more blown hollow beads … yay! This is actually really addictive, and I have quite a few colors that I want to try. So today I listed the first three necklaces in my Etsy jewelry shop. I
Experimenting with Hollows
Many months ago I bought a few puffy mandrels of Jeri Warhaftig‘s website. I did originally try out the mandrels, but had at that time so many other things to work on, that I put them away after the first
Experimenting with Hollows
Many months ago I bought a few puffy mandrels of Jeri Warhaftig‘s website. I did originally try out the mandrels, but had at that time so many other things to work on, that I put them away after the first
Hot & Cold
Fresh out of the kiln: Two sets with the same design, but with opposing “temperatures”. This is a design that I really love, combining Double Helix silver colors with silvered ivory shards. Double Helix is an American glass manufacturer, specialised
Hot & Cold
Fresh out of the kiln: Two sets with the same design, but with opposing “temperatures”. This is a design that I really love, combining Double Helix silver colors with silvered ivory shards. Double Helix is an American glass manufacturer, specialised
Just published: Moonflowers tutorial :)
Great – finally something exciting happens in my life and I forgot to share it with my readers :). With vacations in Europe, visitors from Germany & Belgium coming over to our place, a trip to Oregon and start of
Just published: Moonflowers tutorial :)
Great – finally something exciting happens in my life and I forgot to share it with my readers :). With vacations in Europe, visitors from Germany & Belgium coming over to our place, a trip to Oregon and start of
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