Humongous Hollows!

We are gearing up for the BABE (Bay Area Bead Extravaganza) show and a private jewelry show in November. But instead of busy producing more of my Flora and Fauna Series, or my Ginormous Capped & Cored focal beads, I have been playing with something new! To say that I am addicted to making these truly ginormous hollow beads is an understatement. ;) These beads go as large as over 40mm in diameter! You can gauge the size by the 1/2" silver caps. Some are currently uncapped and uncored and we are not sure if we should cap and core them all. Any thoughts?

Silver Twisties Recipe e-Book Update

My initial anticipated release date for this e-book was late April. Unfortunately while I was gathering my notes on all the beads I wanted to feature in the e-book, I realized that on many of them, I used A LOT of glass that was not readily available.

After the thread on lampworketc forum where complaints were launched against tutorial writers using "rare" glass, I have put this e-book project on hold while I decide how best to approach this issue. . .

• proceed as planned, for the beads that utilize no longer available glass for the twisty recipe, recommend substitution
• re-make all the beads with "rare" glass using readily available glass

I apologize to everyone who has been waiting for this e-book.

SE 3 – Third Silver Color How To e-Booklet

SE3 – Third Silver Color How To e-Booklet
- 72 pages
- over 180 beads with description
- list of silver glass by manufacturers
- index for each silver glass used in the booklet
- step-by-step instruction on striking silver glass with photos
- step-by-step instruction on reducing silver glass with photos



This is the Low-Resolution Version of SE3 – Third Silver Color How To e-Booklet and is for viewing on your computer. You may also print one (1) copy of this using your printer at home. No authorization will be given with this version to print at a service bureau such as Kinko's. Please make sure you have high-speed internet connection. Instant download is available here on our Blog!

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The spiral bound, printed book format of SE 3 Third Silver Color How To Booklet is available at lulu.com.


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The CD version contains a high-resolution pdf of SE3 – Third Silver Color How To e-booklet, as well as an authorization letter, also in pdf format, to print one (1) copy of the booklet at a service bureau, such as Kinko's. This CD version will be mailed to you via first class USPS shipping within one business day after purchase. Please allow two business days for international shipping. Available at our ArtFire store.

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To determine if you want a high-resolution or a low-resolution version: High-resolution = good quality, crisp, and sharp images Even if you don't plan on taking this to a service bureau to print, as long as you have a decent inkjet printer at home, this may be the version to go with. Low-resolution = for viewing on your computer monitor If your home printer is just adequate or if you only plan on viewing the pdf on your computer monitor only, then this version is perfect for you. Hope this helps!


SE3 – instant download for $18.00

Please note that this item cannot be returned.

SE 2 – Second Silver Color How To e-Booklet

The Second Silver Color How To e-Booklet
- 65 pages
- over 170 beads with description
- list of silver glass by manufacturers
- index for each silver glass used in the booklet



This is the Low-Resolution Version of the Second Silver Color How To e-Booklet and is for viewing on your computer. You may also print one (1) copy of this using your printer at home. No authorization will be given with this version to print at a service bureau such as Kinko's. Please make sure you have high-speed internet connection before ordering this version.

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A high-resolution pdf of the Second Silver Color How To e-Booklet is available in our ArtFire store. An authorization letter, also in pdf format, to print one (1) copy of the booklet at a service bureau, is included. This version is in a CD format and will be mailed to you via first class USPS shipping within one business day after purchase. Please allow two business days for international shipping.

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To determine if you want a high-resolution or a low-resolution version:

High-resolution = good quality, crisp, and sharp images
Even if you don't plan on taking this to a service bureau to print, as long as you have a decent inkjet printer at home, this may be the version to go with.

Low-resolution = for viewing on your computer monitor
If your home printer is just adequate or if you only plan on viewing the pdf on your computer monitor only, then this version is perfect for you.

Hope this helps!

SE2 – instant download for $15.00

Please note that this item cannot be returned.

SE 1 – First Silver Color How To e-Booklet

The First Silver Color How To e-Booklet:
- 30 pages
- over 50 beads with description
- index for each silver glass used in the e-booklet



This is the first e-booklet and contains less than 1/3 of the amount of beads and description as the other e-booklets. This was included in the CD version of SE2 free of charge but with the release of SE3, it's too complicated for me to keep including on one and not the other. I was going to just not offer it at all but since I do receive request from those who want the complete set . . . I am offering it at a very nominal fee, available only in low-res pdf.

SE1 – instant download for $5.00


Please note that this item cannot be returned.

Arrow Springs Explore the Magic of Silver Glass Workshop

Perhaps some of you would like to join us for a weekend of fun!?!

Explore the Magic of Silver Glass with Hayley





In this two-day workshop, you will explore the many facets of working with silver glass. For reducing silver glass you will learn how to work with different reduction flames, varying length of reducing time, and changing placements and positions of the bead in the flame, to achieve various results. For striking silver glass you will learn how to achieve and recognize the "first strike," thus enabling you to duplicate the striking sequence on your own.

Once the basic technique of working with silver glass is achieved, you will learn the different ways of using silver glass to expand your repertoire. Some of the techniques we will cover include encasing silver glass, surface decoration with silver glass – stringers, shards and twisties, and using silver glass in gravity swirls. In addition to how to achieve the best results with this mysterious glass, special emphasis will be placed on design and perfect bead shaping. With the exception of the initial instruction on how to strike and reduce spacer beads, you will be making large bicone/tubular shaped beads.

Students should be at an intermediate skill level and comfortable working on a propane/oxygen mix torch.

See Hayley's website.

Two day class. Class hours are 9 to 5, lunch included.
Cost is $425 and includes all materials.

Dates:
December 5 & 6, 2009

Peacock

One of the many reasons I love using silver glass in almost all of my work is because of its unpredictability! The surprise element is what draws me to keep torturing myself time and time with results that don't often meet expectations. Then once in a blue moon (when all the stars are aligned perfectly, I suppose!), something magical happens. This is truly one of those times. When I took this bead out of the kiln, I was speechless (for those who know me well can attest that it's no simple feat - to make me speechless, that is! lol!)!!!

I am still debating if I should list this on one of our stores or keep it for my private collection!

Hayley's Silver Glass Twisties Recipes e-Booklet

I have been asked often on the “ingredients” in my twisties beads which is what prompted me to decide to put together some of my favorite twisties recipes over the past two years into an e-booklet. I hope to have it completed by next month. I guess being a graphic designer helps this process!

My twisites are usually made using five to 10 different glass, with many being silver glass, thus contributing to their amazing reactive qualities. The e-booklet is not going to be a tutorial and will not show how a twisty is made. This will instead emphasize exactly what glass is used with diagrams illustrating the placement of each glass as you construct you base for the twisty. Having said that, nothing is set in stone and I do hope you will mix it up and have some fun! Also remember that the glass of the base bead is also a critical part of the equation.

I use a lot of silver glass, some of which are odd/test batches which may not be available anymore. In cases like that, I will indicate possible substitute glass that will yield similar results. There will be LOTS of photographs of my beads and what goes on each one.