Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Intergalactic Bead Show

This weekend is the Intergalactic Bead Show in Pompano Beach, Florida.  If you're local this is the info. to the show.

Intergalactic Bead Show

June 25 and 26
Emma Lou Olsen Civic Center
1801 NE 6th Street
Pompano Beach, FL

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Both Days)

$2.00 Discount

Here's a little collage of some of the beads that will be available.  I've also made lots of new jewelry for a little inspiration.  If you're liking that new rustic looking dragonfly pendant it's from the first run of my new kiln.  I think I need to run the temperature a little higher to get a glossier finish.  I loved the "dug out of the earth" look so much I made a necklace with it.  I think I need to re-fire them though.  Maybe I'll keep some with this finish.


Hope to see you there,

Enjoy your day,

Raida

Thursday, June 16, 2011

LARGE FLORAL LENTILS

On June 25th & 26th I'm going to be at the Intergalactic Bead show in Pompano Beach, FL so I'm working very hard to fill bins with beads.  At my last show in Miami these large floral focal beads where really popular and there where some I never got around to photograph.  I'm trying to take as many pictures so I can remember the different styles.  Even though I hate to admit, I'm not too fond of repeating these floral beads.  Some are similar but they're never exactly the same unless I get a special request and even then I can't make the base bead exactly the same.  I just let that part do it's thing and stand back and say "That's Pretty".  These are now listed on Etsy.

"NATURE'S VOICE"

"SERENDIPITY"

"SUMMER DAYS"

"ONLY YOU"

Enjoy your day,

Raida

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

BIRTHDAY PRESENT AND SOME NEW BEADS

Thought I'd share a picture of my birthday present this year.  This is my new Paragon kiln.  This kiln will be dedicated to ceramics only since my other Paragon kiln is used just for lampworking since it has a lampworking door.  I've been worried that using the lampworking kiln for ceramics might overwork the kiln and break right before some big show.  That's how these things always happen.  I got the kiln last week but it had some special electrical needs of which I know nothing about.  My hubby was out of town last week so I had to wait until today to get it up and running.  I made a small amount of beads to try out just in case somethings off.  I made some more lampwork floral beads and finished three of the viking knit sets which are now listed on Etsy.


This is my test run.  Finger's crossed!







This is a sample of what you can make with the Viking Knit Sets.  After making this bracelet I realized that I would only use three rondelle shaped beads when I made it again.  You can just adjust the length by using a longer viking knit if you need it longer.  The kit includes only three rondelles but if you want four I can do a reserved listing for any additional ones you need.

Enjoy your day,

Raida

Saturday, June 11, 2011

WE HAVE A WINNER!

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in my giveaway and thanks for the Birthday wishes!  The winner of the Cranberry Sparkle Beads is Mitzi.  My son Jason pulled out your name from the blog and Facebook participants. Mitzi contact me at havanabeads@yahoo.com so I can get this set to you.  Congratulations!


Enjoy your day,

Raida

Thursday, June 9, 2011

GREAT NEWS!

Great news, my beads are now available at Amy's Beads! Amy's got a wonderful store with the friendliest staff and great classes. Go check it out at:

Amy's Beads
220 South University Drive
Plantation, FL

Here's a similar viking knit class my friend Alicia is teaching using some of my lampwork beads, caps and sliders.



I've made these kits in black, turquoise, pink, ivory, and violet.  You can purchase them at Amy's or online on Etsy as soon as I get some more done.  I'll also have some at the Intergalactic Bead show in Pompano, June 25th & 26th.

Enjoy your evening,

Raida
Don't forget to enter my giveaway below........

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

NEW BEADS AND JEWELRY ON ETSY

Some new flower beads and a new set of honeysuckle sparkle beads went up on Etsy today.  I also have two new jewelry pieces on Gentle Wind Designs.  I'm going to share a bracelet I made with my new Raku beads which I'm hoarding and I'm not sure if I want to give up.  I made the mistake of making it with all the colors I wear and dangling a dragonfly which I promised myself to make something with for myself when I bought it.  I'll share it here with you so you can see the beads in a jewelry piece.

Buttercup Pillow Shaped Beads

Tropicana pillow shaped beads

Honeysuckle Sparkle


This is one of my vintage skeleton keys with a floral bead.  I've also dangled periwinkle beads I made with a trail of fine silver around them.  I've also etched these.

C'est La Vie - Paris, I'll return one day!

Lampwork beads are frosted/etched barrel shape with a spiral indentation in them.  Hard to tell in the photograph.

This is the bracelet I don't want to give up.  I love that Hilltribe dragonfly!  Well, just in case I don't sell it you can see my raku beads in a piece of jewelry.  I really love these raku colors.

DON'T FORGET TO GO BELOW AND LEAVE A COMMENT FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A SET OF MY CRANBERRY SPARKLE BEADS!

Enjoy your day,
Raida

Monday, June 6, 2011

BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY

I've been thinking lately of a present I'd like this year for my birthday.  My birthday is coming up on Sunday the 12th.  I'm leaning towards a new small kiln.  I have two in mind, the Paragon Express-1193 and the Paragon Caldera XL.  I mostly want this kiln to play with clay.  Anyone have any experience with either?  Well now for the giveaway.  Leave a comment for a chance to win a set of my Cranberry Sparkle beads.  Extra chances if you follow my blog or follow me on Facebook.  I'll draw a name on Saturday the 11th of June.  GOOD LUCK!


Enjoy your day,

Raida

Friday, June 3, 2011

NEW BEADS

I've been so crazy busy lately I haven't been able to post new goodies here on my blog.  Here's a quick post of some new beads available at Havana Beads.








Enjoy your day,

Raida