Bowl o Beads

Making beads is one of my most favorite activities. They're small, quick to make, and sooo pretty. Then later I make them into earrings and incorporate them into bracelets and necklaces. These little 'gems' always get lots of compliments accompanied by amazement.
Here's the bowl o beads that as yet do not have a home.



And one of my most favorite necklaces which includeds beaded beads. And yes, those pearls are knotted. Yet another thing I've learned to do. I love the luminesence of pearls.

Starting Out

I've been reading lots of crafter's blog lately and found that I too would like to write about my crafting activities. Just meer writing about and taking photos and posting them really. That someone might read this is not essential, and really not expected. Which actually might make my writing more unreserved. That's a good thing. Everyone needs the practice. BTW, if anyone does read this and decides they like what they see enough to want to own any of the objects I've made, well then! By all means contact me. I'm willing sell any pieces that haven't already been given away or make a similar piece on commission.

It's been many years since I've done craft shows but I did used to do them. Nowadays, I sell my work only informally, as a hobbyist. I do think, at some point, I'll do craft shows again, but I'm not so crazy about the business side of things. I'm an artist! I would need a business manager. I'm vetting out friends for that role. Hee hee.