Lampwork Beads

Guess what?  I sold some lampwork beads to someone other than Anita.  We went to the Holiday Craft Show sponsored by the East Ohio Lapidary Club.  Anita set up and I helped with the Chinese Auction.  Anita and one of the other club members talked me into selling some of my lampwork.  I didn't know what to charge, so instead of putting a price on each bead, I put sets into medicine cups.  The ones like the cups that come with NyQuil and cough syrups.  We decided on $10 per set.  I actually sold three sets today.  I didn't set up a table but used a small corner of Anita's.  Thank you, Anita,  I couldn't have done it without your help and encouragement.  She even made sure that people noticed them and then showed customers what she makes with my beads.  What a wonderful friend!

We are there again tomorrow.  Don't know if I will sell more, but was happy with just selling three.



Example of a set.



Another example

Last Project - Started at class; finished at home.

This was the first project from the second section of the metalsmithing class at the Appalachian Rock Shop.  The pain of traveling and working on this proved to be too much for the pain in my neck so I had to quit taking the classes.  I had the basic shape done and the prongs soldered when I stopped.  The other day I decided that maybe I just would finish the piece on my own.  Anita gave me advice and now the project is done.  Please criticize.  I would like to know what you think about it.  Thanks.

Metalsmithing Class

Anita talked me into going to a metalsmithing class this Spring. It was at the Appalachian Rock Shop  in Harmony, Pa. Our instructor was Jo and there were a bunch of ladies and one gentleman in the class.  I learned quite a bit about sawing, filing, and soldering.  All things I never was interested in before.  I signed up for the Summer class, but after starting one project, I couldn't finish because of my muscle spasms in my neck.  I am supposed to have a Botox shot in that muscle in December so I am hoping I can return in the Spring to classes. 

Anniversary gift for Amy -
Tyler's crow design
First Project
 

Second Project - Cut pieces out and solder -
then form ring - don't stop portion



Arrow portion



Entire ring symbolizes - Don't stop, keep going

Third project Sterling silver ring -
Amy was given this too...