That was just TOO cool!

Boy...two posts in one week. I might just lose my lurker status!!

I took my first lampwork class today and I am SO buzzed! My town offers a bunch of continuing education classes. And in this season's brochure, I noticed that they were offering a lampwork class. So....hubby and I signed up. He's always wanted to melt glass, so I thought he might enjoy it. There were six people in the class and after some basics, she let us loose with mandrels and three colors of boro! I admit I got frustrated, but after a little while it kinda clicked. I realized that patience is the key to a round bead! The beads are in the kiln as we speak and I get to go back tomorrow and learn how to clean them and get them off the mandrel. We also got information about her other classes.

It was funny, I had been watching Kandace's "Bubble Gum Pop" auction because I REALLY fell in love with them. PLUS, I was a "child of the

80's" and still love listening to the music too! I told my husband about them and as the auction went up in price, his eyes got pretty wide....Then, about halfway through the class, when neither of us can make a round bead to save our lives...I turn to him and say, "So, hon....how much do you thing those beads on ebay are worth now???" (heee hee heee...maybe getting him to take the class is a good way for him to appreciate the artistry and not worry about prices so much!!! hmmmmmmm...must go bid on some auctions!)

So, I know bow down and do my best "Wayne's World" impression to all you accomplished lampworkers out there...."I'm not worthy...I'm not worthy...."

Joanne M. (Class of '89!) [This email doesn't work]

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jmm_ny
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WELCOME to a new addiction! BWHAHAHAH

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Black Cat Beads

Another bites the dust, another one bites the dust, and another one gone....

hey eheheheh ... and another one bites the dust :-)

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starlia

LOL - resistance is futile. Of course. Congrats on your first time! :)

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Kandice Seeber

Just might? LOL Hate to be the bearer of bad news but....;=)

Enjoy your new found craft and skill!

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Margie

Heh heh heh heh... one of us... one of us...

-Kalera

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Kalera Stratton

Thanks Kandice! Sorry I spelt your name wrong in my original post! Your auction ended around the same time as my class, so I didn't get to get a bid in. My hubby thought about placing a bid for Mother's day for me, but I pushed him out of the house so we could get to class! D'oh!

Joanne M. [This email doesn't work]

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jmm_ny

You guys are EVIL!! :) I picked up my beads yesterday. ALL of mine came off the mandrel. (My husband has the distinction of being the first in the class to have one stuck on....) AND, none of mine broke! YAY! I'll take some digital pics and post some links in the next few days.

Joanne M. [This email doesn't work.]

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jmm_ny

eSnipe. That way you can not be there, but still put in a bid.

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~~ Sooz

------- "Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance ~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links

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