tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post4165291931686275152..comments2024-03-28T12:37:52.778-04:00Comments on Art Bead Scene Blog: Inside the Studio with Michelle McCarthy of Firefly Design StudioHeather Powershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03555102264780529839noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-31259605550928482422016-02-16T16:01:21.456-05:002016-02-16T16:01:21.456-05:00I purchased a wonderful Starfish Pendant of yours ...I purchased a wonderful Starfish Pendant of yours from Cherry Hill Beads this year at the show! It paired beautifully with some of the stones they were selling. Beautiful work and Thank You for the special pendant.Janea aka Nayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655300230585580340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-43998233247649363792016-02-15T17:17:30.819-05:002016-02-15T17:17:30.819-05:00I like to see a focal with 4-6 contrasting smaller...I like to see a focal with 4-6 contrasting smaller ceramic beads. Then I can use beads from my own stash to create a design. I love your beads, the colors are wonderful!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01175921037585169420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-78281850130451150692016-02-14T20:46:00.613-05:002016-02-14T20:46:00.613-05:00Your beads look great, I think 4-8 accent beads ar...Your beads look great, I think 4-8 accent beads are nice plus a focal.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321818207012570471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-58398647080997916572016-02-14T18:48:23.476-05:002016-02-14T18:48:23.476-05:00I think a Focal and four beads 2 with matching pat...I think a Focal and four beads 2 with matching patterns from focal and two solid colors. Thanks for askingGloria Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14865363099715163101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-9176878473913997712016-02-14T06:24:57.869-05:002016-02-14T06:24:57.869-05:00I love hearing about how you beadmakers come up wi...I love hearing about how you beadmakers come up with processes for production, it's fascinating! Personally I think 4-6 accent beads with a focal, but for earrings, just a pair of accent beads to go with the charm. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-84544131477851848422016-02-13T21:19:13.478-05:002016-02-13T21:19:13.478-05:00I agree with Kristina a focal with 4-7 side beads....I agree with Kristina a focal with 4-7 side beads. Mixed materials that are complementary is also a plus. I always think that making a pendant should often come with earrings or a bracelet, but the items can stand on their own as well.<br /><br />Good luck all.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08439309308916922626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-74324448137433661832016-02-13T10:34:41.863-05:002016-02-13T10:34:41.863-05:00I so loved digging through all your trays (and mee...I so loved digging through all your trays (and meeting you in person!) at BeadFest last summer! For sets, I'd keep them all ceramic unless you are making other types of beads... otherwise you are getting into kit territory, which is fine, but a different animal altogether. I'd say for earring sets the earring charms/focals plus 2 more beads (more than that would be a BIG earring!); bracelets = focal plus 4; necklaces = focal plus 4-6 beads... but that's just me. ;) Good luck figuring it out and have fun!Sarajo Wentlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742024924082041494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-61706992813488819252016-02-13T09:03:09.072-05:002016-02-13T09:03:09.072-05:00Thanks for sharing your process. I love to see how...Thanks for sharing your process. I love to see how artists work. Your beads are beautiful. When designing with sets I like a minimum of 4 accent beads. In my opinion 6 accent beads is ideal. This allows a designer the chance to create a necklace or bracelet with some of the beads and leaves a couple of beads left for a pair of earrings.Ema Kilroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00867232098423825896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-43941811770123964442016-02-13T07:32:54.158-05:002016-02-13T07:32:54.158-05:00I like 2 because I like to add my bead and metal s...I like 2 because I like to add my bead and metal stash to the mix. I am also interested in keeping my costs down. baymoondesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-81278392901645509642016-02-13T05:04:24.460-05:002016-02-13T05:04:24.460-05:00Hi, in my opinion a set is best to contain 4-6 bea...Hi, in my opinion a set is best to contain 4-6 beads apart from the focal.<br />Thank you, your work is lovely!<br /> Despina Veneti <br />veneti.despina@gmail.com DespinaVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122831535943610785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-22687031584678179582016-02-13T02:13:21.639-05:002016-02-13T02:13:21.639-05:00OMG....THAT BLUE FISH!!! I love a koi fish motif. ...OMG....THAT BLUE FISH!!! I love a koi fish motif. Your focals are awesome, wish I could get to a bead show where you are. <br />I think selling a focal with some accent beads would be fantastic. I would guess about 7? I think all ceramic would be fine as everyone seems to have their own preference when creating.<br />Gorgeous work! Good luck at your upcoming shows....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853316331314799937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-61029995645766016962016-02-13T00:15:17.836-05:002016-02-13T00:15:17.836-05:00I'd say between 8-12 side beads of which at le...I'd say between 8-12 side beads of which at least 6 are ceramic. Love the colors you use, the blue is fantastic. <br />cryssTHere Bead Dragonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02061485142581121349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-58586285978826803492016-02-12T22:30:41.147-05:002016-02-12T22:30:41.147-05:00Hi, Michelle. I would go with 2 or 4 side beads, ...Hi, Michelle. I would go with 2 or 4 side beads, all ceramic unless you also make other beads. That way the person can accent their creation with other beads, or not, whatever strikes them. As a bead maker, you want the purchaser to focus on your work and not on some other ingredient you may offer. Let your sets shine! <br /><br />LeonaLeonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495074024911199300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-64041158721735712532016-02-12T14:24:08.478-05:002016-02-12T14:24:08.478-05:00A set I think should have a focal and anywhere fro...A set I think should have a focal and anywhere from 4-7 beads depending on their size and complexity. All ceramic or a combination would be great, depending on the look you're going for. Ceramic with some glass beads or vice versa would be pretty. <br /><br />I do believe I spotted a paisley in your pile. <3Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18055368060126751860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-90599806951297321202016-02-12T14:16:03.922-05:002016-02-12T14:16:03.922-05:00beautiful beads. thanks for sharing your bead show...beautiful beads. thanks for sharing your bead show production.<br />as to your question I think four would be a good number in ceramicAlicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.com