Buttons Etc...

I have had a couple of sessions at the torch since my last post and some of the resulting beads have even become a necklace!

I've attached the beads to a hand-dyed silk ribbon from Di using some cotton cord.  I'm really pleased with the combination of beads with shank style buttons.  I am also particluarly hooked on the green and purple theme, perhaps it's because Halloween is looming?

I've been practising some more with my marble press

And with my two-holed button mandrels

You know what they say about practice, practice, practice.  Who knows I might even get a chance to have another session tonight.  Having said that I have started to go to Knit and Natter at Jumble Jelly and I have embarked on a shawl project, I'll post some pics at some point.  I might just curl up on the sofa with my knitting.....



A Little Dotty Set

Here is a little set of beads that I managed to make over at my parent's house.  As I keep saying, all my kit is packed awaiting a new home - which isn't far away now - so I am limited to torch time when I can get over to mum and dad's.  Anyway, here it is a pretty set of 5 beads they have already been made into a bracelet, details to follow pending a sunny day for photos.

I also made some 'Beau Beads' for some commissions that I picked up at a Christmas shopping evening that was held at our school.  I will try to get some shots of them before I pack the camera!!!