September 22, 2012
September 20, 2012
Hand Dyed Silk Cord Adorned With An Old Millefiori From My Collection
Here is one of my Vintage Millefiori beads used as a focal point for this necklace. I attached the Millefiori by knotting the hand dyed silk cord on both sides of the bead. I then added size 11 seed beads to cover all of the knots and adorn the cord at the same time. This necklace has a sterling silver closure and it can be found at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery on Historic Whiskey Row in Prescott, Arizona.
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September 18, 2012
Kahlua Recylced Glass, Bamboo Kumimhimo and Beads at Arts Prescott Gallery
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September 14, 2012
Another Box Wood Hand Carved Piece
This box wood pendant is on a cord which can be sized to the length you want to wear for the day.
Pendants like this can be adorned with beads or worn alone.
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September 11, 2012
September 10, 2012
Right Angle Weave Amulet Bag - Fish Ojime Boxwood Bead
Right Angle Weave is perfect for the creation of an amulet bag. Often, I bead the amulet bag and make unique brooches with them. This week I just decided to make the Amulet Bag necklace and the Fish Ojime boxwood bead inspired this piece.
I enjoy using size 11 seedbeads in my work and getting lost in the world of off loom bead weaving is peaceful and I enjoy it so much.
September 08, 2012
Rudrakshas Beads That Bless
I was given 2 of these wonderful beads by a friend who just returned from a trip to Hawaii.
Iraivan Hindu Temple put out and information sheet and they write, "Two decades ago on the Garden Idland of Kauai, the Hindu monks planted a forest of 250 Rudraksha trees. Today it is America's only grove of tree called Blue Marble by the Hawaiians and Eleocarpus ganitrus in Latin. The magnetic power inherent in these beads is immensely effective to our body and mind and hence wearing a rudraksha brings good health and mental peace."
September 07, 2012
September 06, 2012
Rowena Tank at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery - To Many Beads Too Little Time
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September 05, 2012
Rowena Tank's Beads at Erma's Nutrition Center in Nassau, Texas
September 04, 2012
September 03, 2012
Buttons and Beads Used in Beaded Brooch Designs
Creating this brooch was a fun process. I began with a simple plastic shower curtain ring. The ring was white so I spray painted it blue to enhance the colors of my Arizona Bead Soup.
I covered the ring with right angle off loom bead weaving stitch using size 11 seed beads. The beaded ring was then adorned with a unique vintage glass face button in the middle. Drop beads were clustered at the top of the ring and fringe added to complete a Happy Face Brooch.
Another brooch created with the same technique is pictured to the right. Both brooches are showing along will all of my bead work at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery on Historical Whiskey Row in Prescott Arizona. www.artsprescott.com Also, join Arts Prescott on their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/ArtsPrescott
September 02, 2012
August 31, 2012
August 29, 2012
August 25, 2012
Anne Marston Begins a New Weaving Project
Anne Marston is a member of Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery and she is always busy weaving and knitting new projects.
Anne's loom is warped and she is in the process of weaving a a Mobi-V-Wrap. Soon it will be in the gallery for you to see along with all of her fiber art.
Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery
134 S. Montezuma Street Whiskey Row
Prescott, Arizona 928-776-7717
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August 24, 2012
August 19, 2012
Enjoying Working New Cabochons
Enjoying working with some new cabochons I found at the last bead show.
August 18, 2012
August 17, 2012
Pumtek Beads
I enjoy designing with African Trade Beads and other such rare beads from across the world. I've collected them for years and now and again they are included in and with my work at the gallery. Here is a strand of Pumtek beads where the focal bead is a rare and old bead from Asia. Pumtek beads are found in eastern Myanmar and made from fossilized wood. For the past 100 years these beads have been sought by collectors. Productions of these beads were recently stopped indefinitely and through this these Pumtek beads will increase in value. Pumtec Beads are quite rare. This
necklace design is now found at the gallery.
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August 15, 2012
August 10, 2012
Carol Deats Crochet Flower Garden Jacket On It's Way to the Finish.
Debra Dorrell writes, "This is Carol Deats' Crochet Flower Garden Jacket in progress! The jewel colors in this jacket are stunning!"
Knit at The Good Yarn in Prescott.
August 08, 2012
Dan Ryan - Jewelry Designer at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery on Whiskey Row
This photo was picked up from the Arts Prescott Facebook today. It reads, "I wonderer which stone to take today by Dan Ryan. Love these stones."
Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery
134 S. Montezuma Street
Heart of Whiskey Row in Prescott, Arizona
August 01, 2012
Buddha Brooch Adorned With Beads and Added to a Black Necklace Cord
I always add that my beaded brooches can also be worn as a pendant. All of my brooch pins run vertical on the back of each brooch and the brooch can slide on any type of chain or cord. I have many customers asking about the Buddha and I found this one which is bigger than a silver dollar at a bead show along with some wonderful wooden beads made from boxwood.
I found this information about the Buddha on www.aboutbuddha.org
They write, "Every living being has the same basic wish – to be happy and to avoid suffering. Even newborn babies, animals, and insects have this wish. It has been our main wish since beginningless time and it is with us all the time, even during our sleep. We spend our whole life working hard to fulfil this wish. Since this world evolved, human beings have spent much time and energy improving external conditions in their search for happiness and a solution to their many problems. What has been the result?"
"Instead of their wishes being fulfilled, human suffering has continued to increase while the experience of happiness and peace is decreasing. This clearly shows that we need to find a true method for gaining pure happiness and freedom from misery."
"When things go wrong in our life and we encounter difficult situations we tend to regard the situation itself as the problem, but in reality whatever problems we experience come from the side of the mind. If we were to respond to difficult situations with a positive or peaceful mind they would not be problems for us; indeed we may even come to regard them as challenges or opportunities for growth and development. Problems arise only if we respond to difficulties with a negative state of mind. Therefore, if we want to be free from problems we must learn to control our mind."
July 31, 2012
July 30, 2012
CraftOptics Telescopes - Magnify Your Beadwork
I attended a bead show this week just to check out these CraftOptics and I ordered them on the spot. They should be at my door by the end of the next week. I was amazed with these glasses or telescopes just looking through them without their special light. Having the light attached, I could actually see the holes in each bead on the desk bead pad..these were size 14 beads, by the way.
July 24, 2012
Guest Artist Show at Arts Prescott Gallery - The Robbins Show "Timeless Expressions of a Father and His Boys
Showing at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery in the Heart of Whiskey Row, Prescott. Address: 134 S. Montezuma St., Prescott, AZ - 928-776-7717 - This show runs through Aug. 22, 2012. Artist Reception Friday, July 27 from 6pm to 8pm. See you there!
July 22, 2012
July 18, 2012
Artists Help Life Changing Programs
Dave Newman just donated great wooden rulers to this project. Artists help the community.
People are often amazed to find out how many life-changing programs and special projects are done for this community through the Coalition for Compassion and Justice. I believe that Fair Start is one of its crowning projects, because education is such an important antidote to poverty. Last year 870 low-income children were equipped with backpacks and school supplies through Fair Start. Later in the school year, children received coats, gloves, hats and socks as a part of Warm for Winter. These same families were able to get food boxes at Open Door throughout the year. With these needs met, stress in the family is reduced and children are able to focus on learning.
On July 21st, parents desperate to be sure CCJ doesn't run out of the supplies their children need will begin lining up around 6:00 am. We will not open until 10:00 am, but they wait, forming a long winding line that crosses the Methodist Church campus and stretches out along Summit Street. One parent who called to thank us said, "It's an amazing community up here, I tell you. I have three foster children who are honor students this year. This really helps them. Thank you so much."
As we come close to the big day, there are some things we are still quite short of, so I am sharing the list below with a small number of loyal supporters.Of course, we can use any and all school supplies. Please pass this message along to your friends.
If you are able to help, you will be giving a child a vital key to their future. We need supplies by the morning of July 20th.
Fair Start Wish List:
Protractors
Calculators
Compasses
Red Ink Pens
College Rule Binder Paper
Tabbed Page Dividers
Zipper Pencil Pouches
Pencil Sharpeners
Pink Erasers
Pronged Pocket Folders
Thanks for all the good things you support in our community.
Diane Iverson - Coalition for Compassion and Justice - Open Door Program Director
Mail: PO Box 1882 - Prescott, AZ 86302 - Location: 505 West Gurley Street - Prescott, AZ 86301
928-776-0353
directoropendoor@gmail.com - www.YavapaiCCJ.org
July 13, 2012
Beaded Flowers by Local Writer and Bead Designer Georgene Lockwood
Check out these beaded flowers.
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Enjoy Georgene's blog, Romancing the Everyday, @ http://www.sylvanavintagedesigns.wordpress.com.
Georgene's latest book, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Beading Basics, is now available at amazon.com and your local Barnes & Noble bookstore.
July 11, 2012
July 08, 2012
July 07, 2012
July 06, 2012
Amulet Purse Created with Kimono Material and Beads by Kyoto Kimono
"Angelique Amulet Purse" by Kyoto Kimono
I love items created with Kimono material.
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July 05, 2012
Aboriginal and Tribal Nation Photo
Aboriginal and Tribal Nation News's photo.
Love the beads as well.
July 04, 2012
Vintage Buttons and Beads
I love to use vintage buttons and adorn them with beads.
This brooch was created by using peyote stitch around the button to accommodate the loops of beads. I could have added more loops and beaded fringe behind the loops to make a more ornate piece.
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Prescott, Arizona 928-776-9839
July 01, 2012
Sally Ohanesian - Sewing and Knitting Skills with Blue Heron Soft Twist Rayon
Debra Dorrell, owner of A Good Yarn in Prescott writes, "Sally Ohanesian created this gorgeous sundress using her knitting and sewing skills!"
"The yarn is Blue Heron Soft Twist Rayon! Pattern is in July 2012 issue of Creative Knitting."
June 30, 2012
Alpaca Brooch Adorned With Beads
I found this Alpaca Fiber Alpaca at one of the "Spinning at the Winery" in Livermore, California sometime ago. The first week of June, the Retzlauff Winery opens it's doors to Spinning at The Winery which is a delight for spinners and wine lovers alike. Just picture over 100 spinning wheels, all unique and attended by their owners, in the grass with their wine glasses near by spinning to create the most precious yarn from exotic fiber.
This brooch was cute when I found it and now that I've added beads it's perfect. I love to find unique buttons and objects to adorn with beads.
http://retzlaffwinery.com/ - http://treadles2threads.blogspot.com/2012/05/spinning-at-winery.html
June 28, 2012
Artful Eye in Prescott - Whiskey Barrel Bead Designed and Created by Holly Stringer and Dave Rabellio
Go Arizona!
These sterling silver beads are fantastic on a chain or added to one of the popular charm braclets so many wear today. I have one for my Pandora Bracelet.
Artful Eye Jewelers
124 S. Montezuma St
Prescott, AZ 86303
www.artfuleyejewelers.com
928-445-5570
June 27, 2012
Vintage Bead Adorned Using Off Loom Bead Weaving by Rowena Tank
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June 26, 2012
Call for Artistist in Marion, Iowa - McGowan House Artisans - Jury Invitation
Jury Invitation
Sharon Poplawski writes: Dear Artisans
McGowan House Artisans are proud to introduce a new venue opening in June 2012 in Marion, IA. The mission of McGowan House Artisans is to promote original handcrafted works of art by Midwest Artists with a profound emphasis on "Iowa" artists.
Our vision for McGowan House Artisans is to nurture and encourage "Creativity" and "Appreciation" of the arts from visitors of all ages to our store. McGowan House Artisans will offer the community a chance to interact with emerging and established artists through their shopping experiences, workshops and guest artist programs.
The McGowan House, rooted in history, is the perfect backdrop for a store filled with artisans who seek to honor the traditions of the old craft while staying true to the demands of a modern community.
The owners, Jeanne Dudley, Sharon Poplawski and Jeanne White intend to encourage and promote the City of Marion as a destination for shopping and community spirit.
For more information on how to become part of McGowan House Artisans inquire at:
McGowan House Artisans, 524 10th Street, Marion, IA 52302
Telephone Number ( June 8th) 319-261-ARTS (2787)
June 21, 2012
Recycled Kahlua Bottle Glass and Branch Stitch Brooch and Pendant
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June 18, 2012
June 17, 2012
Vanessa Tamerin - Dichroic Glass - Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery
Found at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery, 134 South Montezuma Street, Whiskey Row in Prescott, Arizona.
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Artist and Cooperative Member Vanessa Tamarin uses her own Diacroic Fused Glass for her wire work art.
Wikipedia defines Dichroic Glass:
Dichroic glass is glass containing multiple micro-layers of metals or oxides which give the glass dichroic optical properties. The main characteristic of dichroic glass is that it has a particular transmitted color and a completely different reflected color, as certain wavelengths of light either pass through or are reflected. This causes an array of color to be displayed. The colors shift depending on the angle of view. Dichroic glass is an example of thin-film optics.
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June 11, 2012
Randy Shackelford, AKA Bubba at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery on Whiskey Row
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June 08, 2012
June 05, 2012
June 03, 2012
Jody Miller Western Fine Art Photography Show in Prescott, Arizona
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May 30, 2012
Lampwork Bead Adorned With Beaded Fringe to Create a Brooch
Here is one of my last lampwork beads that I found in my stash. I used Peyote Stitch to encase the glass drop and adorned it with beads from all over the world to make a unique brooch.
This "Falls" Brooch is pinned on one of Anne Marston's handwoven scarves.
Working with the same color of beads, I added a vintage German Cabochon and vintage buttons.
May 27, 2012
Porcelain Cabochon Brooch Adorned with Beads by Rowena on Handwoven Scarf by Anne Marston
This Porcelain Cabochon was cut from a broken dish from our original dishes purchased in Germany when we were married.
I encased this cabochon using peyote stitch and added fringe with beads and vintage buttons from all over the world.
The brooch is hanging on a hand woven scarf by Anne Marston.
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