http://StudioHeath.ArtFire.com en-us Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:17:08 MST Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:17:08 MST http://www.artfire.com/rss/studio/ ArtFire RSS Generator matt@artfire.com (Matthew J Giustino, ArtFire.com) Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:17:08 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=776061 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=776061"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_126893240_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one focal bead. This bead has a gradual colour shift on what looks a little bit like reptile scales.Coloursblack, pea green, nile green & pale blue.Bead SizesThe focal bead is 36.3mm tall, 11.9mm wide. Hole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm (3/32") bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=776061 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:02:48 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=776056 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=776056"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_1285660636_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one focal bead. There are interesting areas of depth and detail on this bead which does not show up in the photos unfortunately. Coloursblack & raku. Bead SizesThe focal bead is 38.3mm tall, 10.3mm wide. Hole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm (3/32") bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=776056 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:49:25 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=776053 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=776053"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_137411369_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one focal bead. Coloursblack, lime green, red, ivory, coral & turquoise. Bead SizesThis focal bead is 37.6mm tall, 11.9mm wide. Hole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm (3/32") bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=776053 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:43:40 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=776015 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=776015"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_22539562_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one focal bead. Coloursblack, olive, & raku. Bead SizesThe focal bead is 40.5mm tall, 11.6mm wide.Hole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm (3/32") bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=776015 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:27:02 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=776002 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=776002"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_1528363963_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Gizby 'Fruitelicious' lampwork bead is a little cutey. She was made with a new juicy looking semi-transparent orange colour and is the first one to turn out this colour. She's just beautiful.ColoursOrange, lavender & olive. Bead SizesFruitelicious is 13.2mm tall and has a 13.8mm wide waist.Gizbys don't like to bring attention to the size of their ears, so I don't measure those. Hole SizePete was worked on a 2.4mm / 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=776002 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:06:09 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775990 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775990"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_394361903_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one focal bead. This bead has a lot going on with the background foliage, vines and flowers all produced between several layers of glass. A very time-intensive bead to make.Colourspea green, grass green, emerald green, lavender, aqua & white. Bead SizesThis focal bead is 30.8mm tall, 18.1mm wide.Hole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm / 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775990 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:50:05 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775981 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775981"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_17567833_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one focal bead. The base of this bead was wrapped in pure silver foil and as a result, there is a fine silver line around each of the segments. The bead looks a little like the cross-section of a weird seed pod or some other part of a plant. Coloursblack, olive, dark ivory and mustard. Bead SizesThe focal bead is 26.9mm tall, 19.6mm wide and 8.4mm thick. Hole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm (3/32") bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775981 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:29:58 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775964 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775964"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_2014827774_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one lampwork bead. Coloursdark magenta which looks black out of bright light, & raku.Bead SizesThe focal bead is 29mm tall, 15mm wide & 9.1mm thick.Hole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm / 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775964 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:13:27 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775945 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775945"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_1540982732_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one bicone shaped focal bead. This bead has a lot going on with the background foliage, vines and flowers all produced between several layers of glass. A very time-intensive bead to make.Colourspea green, grass green, emerald green, lavender, aqua & white. Bead SizesThis focal bead is 27.6mm tall, 18.6mm wide.Hole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm / 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775945 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:50:34 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775914 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775914"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_1203286314_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one lampwork bead. This bead um... is a cat's head...yeah that's what it is. eh hemm.Coloursblack, nile green, turquoise, & lavender.Bead SizesThe focal bead is 20mm tall, 19.2mm wide & 7.8mm thick.Hole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775914 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:37:08 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775815 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775815"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_106865387_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one focal bead. This bead is from my 'Tidal Pools' series and has a beautiful metallic sheen to the middle sections.Coloursblack, emerald green, dark green, pea green, & raku.Bead SizesThe focal bead is 22.4mm tall, 13.5mm wide & 8.2mm thick.Hole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775815 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:20:55 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775801 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775801"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_1346849914_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one focal bead. Colourslime green, yellow, rust red, dark green & turquoise.Bead SizesThe focal bead is 25.7mm tall, 19.8mm wide & 8.7mm thick.Hole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775801 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:48:01 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775656 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775656"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_2063122178_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one focal bead. Colourspea green, rust red, dark green, & grey.Bead SizesThe focal bead is 35.3mm tall, 22.5mm wide & 8.8mm thick.Hole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775656 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:34:08 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775640 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775640"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_244547592_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one focal bead. This bead reminds me of fossils,..hence its name :] .Coloursblack, bone, rust red, & ivory.Bead SizesThe focal bead is 25.7mm tall, 19.7mm wide & 8.3mm thick.Hole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775640 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:13:41 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775605 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775605"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_1211761505_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one focal bead. This bead reminds me of fossils,..hence its name :] .Coloursblack, bone, rust red, & ivory.Bead SizesThe focal bead is 25.7mm tall, 19.7mm wide & 8.3mm thick.Hole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775605 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:53:41 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775567 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775567"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_922017648_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one focal bead. Coloursturquoise, lapis, pea green, red & dark green.Bead SizesThe focal bead is 27.9mm tall, 22.4mm wide & 8.8mm thick.Hole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775567 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:30:53 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775531 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775531"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_348435802_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one focal bead. This bead is another one from my 'Tidal Pools' series.Coloursblack, ivory, med blue, aqua & lavender.Bead SizesThe focal bead is 30.4mm tall, 24.9mm wide & 9.9mm thick.Hole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775531 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:46:21 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775473 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775473"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_1216369767_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one focal bead. This bead shows the result of having a reducing flame and tiny carbon deposits altered the colours of the glass. Some parts of the bead show grey because of this. The bead is still very attractive but is reduced for this reason. Colourslime, orange, lavender, black & erm...grey.Bead SizesThis focal bead is 29.3mm tall, 21mm wide & 8.3mm thick.Hole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=775473 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:52:20 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=769357 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=769357"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_176737882_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one focal bead. The bead is one of from my tidal pool series. These 'pools' of water must be from some tropical rainforest :) .Coloursblack, medium green, lime green & ivory. Bead SizesThe focal bead is 28.8mm tall, 25.9mm wide and 9.2mm thick. Hole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm (3/32") bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=769357 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:02:26 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=769325 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=769325"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_1767663468_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one focal bead. The base of this bead was wrapped in pure silver foil and as a result, there is a fine silver line around each of the segments. The bead looks a little like the cross-section of a weird seed pod or some other part of a plant. Coloursblack, olive, dark ivory and mustard. Bead SizesThe focal bead is 29.3mm tall, 23.7mm wide and 8.5mm thick. Hole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm (3/32") bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=769325 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:19:17 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=768805 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=768805"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_1834584599_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one focal bead. The bead is another one from my 'tidal pools' series and has interesting organic turquoise 'land' formations :) .Coloursblack, ivory, turquoise, medium blue & aqua. Bead SizesThis focal bead is 227.4mm tall, 28.4mm wide and 9.5mm thick. Hole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=768805 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:54:56 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=768767 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=768767"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_642151782_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one focal bead. This bead was coated in pure silver foil and developed an organic looking scene which makes me think.. volcanic pools.Coloursblack, turquoise, raku and lavender. Bead SizesThis focal bead is 30.6mm tall, 27.3mm wide and 10mm thick. Hole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=768767 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:09:28 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=768708 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=768708"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_868093467_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one focal bead. The bead has a lovely Raku finish.Coloursblack, earthy shades of raku. Bead SizesThe focal bead is 40.1mm tall, 9mm wide Hole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=768708 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:29:03 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=768376 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=768376"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_580716210_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one long focal bead. Coloursblack, brick red, grey & ivory. Bead SizesThe focal bead is 43.5mm tall, 10.3mm wide.Hole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=768376 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:25:08 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=767849 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=767849"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_1380997452_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one focal bead. The bead was heavily covered in pure-silver foil, producing a stone-like appearance as the base for the pretty dots.Coloursblack, ivory, lapis, teal & purple.Bead SizesThe focal bead is 22.6mm tall, 11mm wideHole SizeThese beads were worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=767849 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:04:27 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=767794 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=767794"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_1812981167_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the BeadsThis listing is for one focal bead. This bead reminds me of a pine cone with its segmented patterning.Coloursblack, ivory, light topaz & dark topaz. Bead SizesThe focal bead is 31mm tall, 13.5mm wide.Hole SizeThis bead was worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the hole is approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=767794 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:10:02 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=417835 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=417835"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_1550073383_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=417835 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:20:22 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=417799 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=417799"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_678778413_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=417799 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:08:57 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=417621 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=417621"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_69816429_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Have you been avoiding making rings? Then its time to give it a go. Youll be pleasantly surprised how easy and fun they are to make. Would you like to be able to make custom sized unique rings? Then this tutorial is for you. Rings will soon become one of your favorite things to make. In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a unique plaited shank Cosmic Knot ring. You will learn how to plait the ring shank evenly, how to sizeup a ring to get the exact size youll need for custom orders, and how to avoid unsightly wire ends. The real bonus of learning this ring however, is once you have made this ring and youre familiar with its construction, you can easily make variations of it and go wild with your own design ideas for the top of the ring. The only limit to this is your imagination. These rings work up quickly and once you have done a few, you will likely have the construction part complete within just a few minutes, leaving you with more time to relax and enjoy process of creation as you play with the tops. This ring absolutely glistens and is sure to demand attention. It sits low on the finger and is very comfortable to wear. This ring also looks amazing when treated with Liver of Sulphur. Overall, this is a fun project as you learn a very useful technique in ring construction. This tutorial is 32 pages long, and contains 95 photographs. * To view my tutorials, you will need Adobe Reader which you can download for free. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=417621 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:14:05 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=292026 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=292026"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_375587166_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Gizby 'Brandon' lampwork bead, would look great sitting on top of your computer screen watching over you as he is the cutest little guy. Colours Roof Tile brown & Raku. Bead Sizes Brandon is 12.9mm tall and has a 12.2mm wide waist. Gizbys don't like to bring attention to the size of their ears, so I don't measure those. Hole Size Pete was worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=292026 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:11:44 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=291188 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=291188"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_386648955_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the Beads This listing is for one little Gizby 'James' . Colours Lapis Blue, Periwinkle & Light Blue. Bead Sizes james is 12.9mm tall and has a 12.4mm wide waist. Gizbys don't like to bring attention to the size of their ears, so I don't measure those. Hole Size Pete was worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=291188 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:44:17 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=291173 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=291173"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_69863189_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the Beads This listing is for one little Gizby 'Squid' . Colours Pea Green, Ivory & Black. Bead Sizes Squid is 13.1mm tall and has a 12.3mm wide waist. Gizbys don't like to bring attention to the size of their ears, so I don't measure those. Hole Size Squid was worked on a 2.4mm (3/32") bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=291173 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:12:23 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=291160 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=291160"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_847422175_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the Beads This listing is for one little Gizby 'Abigail' . Colours Pearly Pink, Amethyst & Red. Bead Sizes Abigail is 14.2mm tall and has a 13mm wide waist. Gizbys don't like to bring attention to the size of their ears, so I don't measure those. Hole Size Abigail was worked on a 2.4mm (3/32") bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=291160 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:27:45 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=291088 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=291088"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_1617488095_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the Beads This listing is for one little Gizby 'Pete' . Colours Lapis Blue, Black, White & Nile Green. Bead Sizes Pete is 13.5mm tall and has a 12.5mm wide waist. Gizbys don't like to bring attention to the size of their ears, so I don't measure those. Hole Size Pete was worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=291088 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:42:51 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=289527 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=289527"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_2018713619_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the Beads This listing is for one focal bead and two rounds. Colours Black, Raku, Dark Grey, Light Grey, Emerald Green and Opal Yellow. Bead Sizes The focal bead is 30.7mm tall, 22.3mm wide and 8.9mm thick. The smaller beads are 7.7mm hole to hole and 12.5mm wide. Hole Size These beads were worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=289527 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:24:02 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=289513 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=289513"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_1756291645_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the Beads This listing is for one focal bead. The bead was heavily covered in pure-silver foil which is still very prominent on the surface of the bead. Colours Black, Med Blue & Teal. Bead Sizes The focal bead is 24.2mm tall, 21.4mm wide and 9.3mm thick. Hole Size These beads were worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=289513 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:13:31 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=289505 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=289505"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_1048389599_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the Beads This listing is for one Tidal Pool Pendant. Colours Ivory, White, Turquoise, Med Blue, Raku, Black, Orange & Teal. Bead Sizes This Pendant is 51.3mm tall, 32.6mm wide and 8.5mm thick. Hole Size These beads were worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. All lampwork and wirework is done by me. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=289505 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:20:52 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=289483 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=289483"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_1292783905_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the Beads This listing is for one Hoot Owl focal bead and two rounds. Colours Black, Ivory, Light Grey, Raku, Turquoise, Dark Yellow & Coral. Bead Sizes The focal bead is 29.3mm tall, 22.9mm wide and 8.45mm thick. The smaller beads are 8.4mm hole to hole and 13.4mm wide. Hole Size These beads were worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=289483 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:56:48 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284677 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284677"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_1317883055_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the Beads This listing is for one Tidal Pool focal bead and two small round beads. Colours Ivory, Black, Periwinkle, Teal, Aqua, Turquoise. Bead Sizes The focal bead is 24.8mm tall, 26.5mm wide and 7.7mm thick. The smaller beads are 7.5mm hole to hole and 11.5mm wide. Hole Size These beads were worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284677 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:47:52 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284672 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284672"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_1249936540_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the Beads This listing is for one Tidal Pool Pendant. Colours Ivory, Lavender, Turquoise, Pink, Black, Periwinkle, Aqua & Teal. Bead Sizes This Pendant is 44.8mm tall, 27.3mm wide and 8.9mm thick. Hole Size These beads were worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. All lampwork and wirework is done by me. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284672 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:28:00 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284667 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284667"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_1347084303_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the Beads This listing is for one mesmerizing Hoot Owl focal bead and two rare un-hatched Hoot Owl eggs, phrrrt!,... ok they're really just round beads! :} Colours Black, Raku, Yellow & Roof Tile. Bead Sizes The focal bead is 25.5mm tall, 20.2mm wide and 8.2mm thick. The smaller beads are 7.6mm hole to hole and 11.6mm wide. Hole Size These beads were worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284667 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:16:28 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284664 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284664"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_808531577_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Do rings elude you? Are they last on your list of jewellery you like making? If the answers to these questions are Yes!.. maybe its time to change that. Maybe its time you found out how easy it really is to make rings. Its a myth that rings are difficult to make. Do you need a faceted-gem ring design to add to your ring collection? Never say no to your customers again when they ask if you can set faceted gems. Dig out those gems from your stash ;} ,...youve found a way to set them. Are you looking for a ring design that is easily adaptable? So you have a bunch of faceted gems in all shapes and sizes?..no problem. But alas,..a woman at your show, hands you the flat back cabochon she just bought.. no problem,.. measure her up for size and take a deposit. Are you looking for a ring design that is Unisex? Is your inventory sadly lacking suitable designs for men? This ring is suitable for both men and women. Can you measure and make the correct size rings for your customers? Is this why you dont make rings? With the right tools, its easier than you think. In this tutorial you will learn how to make a faceted-gem ring suitable for many different gem shapes and sizes. You will learn how to tweak the design to suit the different shaped gems and also flat back cabochons. Youll learn how to make a knotted shank, measure and make the correct size for your customer, size up for perfect fit and get ideas on how to use your own creative touches to make variations based on the same construction. * Read about the Birth of the Design in the Tutorial 007 Remy Gem Ring details, Store Page. This tutorial is 56 pages long, and contains 164 photographs. * To view my tutorials, you will need Adobe Reader which you can download for free. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284664 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:02:21 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284659 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284659"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/19924_product_463565629_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> About the Beads: Rainforest Pool Focal and two round beads. Colours: Black, Dark Emerald Green, Light Grass Green, Pea Green, Ivory, Various Silver Reactive Glasses. Bead Sizes: The focal bead is 28.4mm tall, 25.8mm wide and 7.7mm thick. The smaller beads are 9.9mm hole to hole and 14.5mm wide. Hole Size: These beads were worked on a 2.4mm/ 3/32" bead-release-coated mandrel, so the holes are approximately 2.5mm. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=284659