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Valerie 19 years ago

Hey all!

Well, Nicole managed to get me hooked on glass (thanks Nicole :-P). She's an evil enabler I tell you. I've been at the torch for about 3 weeks now; some sessions are better than others. I'm still getting the hang of this stuff which is very different than my forte, polymer clay.

Anyways, I thought I'd show off my latest "better beads".

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I'm working on dots right now and I think I'm getting better. Squiggles and lines have yet to be conquered. ;-) I have to keep reminding myself that I didn't aquire all my polyclay knowledge in a day, or even a year (and I'm still learning) so I shouldn't expect it from myself with glass.

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Su 19 years ago

I've seen beads by more experienced beadmakers with less technique.

-Su

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Valerie 19 years ago

Thanks Su! I surprised myself when I first gave it a try. I was scared of the thought of working with fire and very intimidated, but once I started, boy howdy, I didn't want to stop! :-D In a way I feel like I did when I discovered polyclay; I was a sponge and wanted to try EVERYTHING. Unfortunately you have to master basics before you can do the really cool stuff and the same applies to glass.

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Dr. Sooz 19 years ago

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Valerie 19 years ago

Thanks Sooz! It's highly addictive... ;-)

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Dr. Sooz 19 years ago

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Valerie 19 years ago

*blush* Thanks!

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Kalera 19 years ago

3 WEEKS???? Those are fantastic for 3 weeks! I think you may just have a future in lampworking, Valerie.

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Dr. Sooz 19 years ago

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Valerie 19 years ago

I hope so! It's something that I could seriously get into. I just need to find a space of my own instead of going over a family members house (I rent and I'd have to show some skin to convince my LL to let me do it here - gross). ;-)

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Annie Bauer 19 years ago

Valerie, those are teriffic! You are definately showing an affinity for gl;ass, but you are so artistic I am not really surprised.

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Anna W. 19 years ago

Valerie...WOW!!! Since you're doing this well so soon, I'm looking forward to seeing how you progress. Perhaps your skills with polymer clay has helped you with color, shape, etc...not to mention a steady hand. :) Congrats!!!

Anna W. in Tx

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Valerie 19 years ago

Thanks Annie!

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Valerie 19 years ago

Thanks Anna! You're right though, transferring the art knowledge from clay to glass does help. I'm not going into this totally blind.

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Kandice Seeber 19 years ago

Those are awesome!

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okieglasss 19 years ago

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Valerie 19 years ago

Thanks Cindy and Kandice!

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Christina Peterson 19 years ago

Hi Valerie,

Do you have new beads to show off yet. These are great!

Tina (better late than never)

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Valerie 19 years ago

Hey Tina!

Unfortunately some hand/wrist/arm issues have prevented me from getting back to torching. I miss it so! But I do have some pics of some stuff I did before the injury (I thought it was carpal tunnel but now I'm not so sure).

Managed to pull my own twisties (and other various beads)

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3rd fish I've made. The first cracked and the other is uglier than this one. lol!

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Kalera 19 years ago

Hee hee I think she's cute!

I h> Hey Tina!

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