tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post1845965735038836651..comments2024-03-28T12:37:52.778-04:00Comments on Art Bead Scene Blog: Studio Saturday with Designer Lorelei EurtoHeather Powershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03555102264780529839noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-9926791766867882062010-08-12T19:57:53.358-04:002010-08-12T19:57:53.358-04:00I am a big fan of Lampwork Beads...I love Boro Lam...I am a big fan of Lampwork Beads...I love Boro Lampwork beads the most and use them quite often in my designs.<br /><br />I so admire the talented artisans that create them and always thought I would like to learn this art someday, but after your experience I may have to rethink that desire and just be content to purchase from the "talented ones"!!!<br /> Smiles, PamKlassy Joolzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01526516453636403932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-77398915368737480752010-08-11T21:19:37.394-04:002010-08-11T21:19:37.394-04:00I love the beads-- I keep thinking I want to learn...I love the beads-- I keep thinking I want to learn how but I just haven't taken that step yet.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10751327098713838175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-12680011839749651772010-08-11T00:48:29.179-04:002010-08-11T00:48:29.179-04:00While I would love to watch a lampworker in action...While I would love to watch a lampworker in action, I haven't had the opportunity yet. I'd love to find someone in Phoenix who can show me, though. So other than some YouTube videos, no.Tara P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10228837590943513243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-51268153659738244302010-08-10T18:13:57.136-04:002010-08-10T18:13:57.136-04:00I watched a lampwork bead demonstration at the Har...I watched a lampwork bead demonstration at the Harmony Arts festival and I felt the same way you do - way too dangerous for me. The two tanks of I'm not sure what sort of gas was enough to deter me from trying it. Not to mention the heat from the torch. But I have to say lampwork beads are in my current top ten list of most beautiful things. Your friend Kelleys Beads are truly lovely. <br />Lorra<br />lorra@telus.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-37998844232409925962010-08-10T17:37:06.779-04:002010-08-10T17:37:06.779-04:00I would love to make something fun for back to sch...I would love to make something fun for back to school with these cool beadsMrs. B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01343235786266942326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-88511888082516596432010-08-10T08:20:27.482-04:002010-08-10T08:20:27.482-04:00I haven't had that opportunity yet. I would lo...I haven't had that opportunity yet. I would love to see Kelley in action - her beads are wonderful! I have watched some glasswork at my LBS as they have recently opened a glass studio next door! Oh, the possiblities!!!!!Courtney Breulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754678418586869915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-51250137769437668502010-08-10T07:45:11.911-04:002010-08-10T07:45:11.911-04:00I never get the chance but I tried it anyway... bu...I never get the chance but I tried it anyway... but I give up easily too!!!!! I'm a good shopper though!Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10076194412929247724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-44309846141819294802010-08-09T21:21:37.181-04:002010-08-09T21:21:37.181-04:00I had the pleasure of watching a friend of mine ma...I had the pleasure of watching a friend of mine make a lampwork bead and then she let me make one too. With lots of coaxing and reminders to keep the bead in the flame without melting it into oblivion I finally finished it and it was almost round... I was sooo proud!<br /><br />I did have some glass shatter but none of it got in my eye!<br /><br />I also got to see another friend demonstrate dying fabric and then I got to play with some of my own. It was a great experience, especially seeing how all the colors melded into beautiful combinations. Then I got to put some of them into an art quilt!<br /><br />Katina<br />kjkoukla(at ) hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-20200883565093191392010-08-09T17:49:04.958-04:002010-08-09T17:49:04.958-04:00Wow!That was a pretty exciting first experience.I ...Wow!That was a pretty exciting first experience.I did try glassblowing in college, and would love to try lampworking beads, but seems like getting set up is daunting. <br /><br />Would love to win those gorgeous beads!<br /><br />stafford37@optonline.netBettynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-71727552188946578782010-08-09T17:15:09.558-04:002010-08-09T17:15:09.558-04:00Oh! I am so glad that you are okay. I suppose that...Oh! I am so glad that you are okay. I suppose that happens to all lampworkers at some point. But I know what you mean about fire. Love it, but respect it. I had my torch experience the very first time with Susan Lenard Kazmer at Bead & Button. She was so casual about the flame and how it worked, you could tell she was a master. I had to swallow my fears and just jump on in, I loved it and would love to do more with torching metal and playing with things like that, but I am scared too. So I haven't in over 2 years. Maybe someday. Seeing a master artisan like that is always a cool experience and really gives one perspective in what it takes to extract such beauty. Thanks for sharing, Lorelei! Great idea for a Studio Saturday post!<br />Enjoy the day!<br />ErinTesoriTrovatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-38645571568897466792010-08-09T16:31:00.549-04:002010-08-09T16:31:00.549-04:00i would love to do lampwork, but i am waaay too ac...i would love to do lampwork, but i am waaay too accident prone. i probably shouldnt be using needles! i admire those who can do it though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-80288585021708416672010-08-09T14:59:00.962-04:002010-08-09T14:59:00.962-04:00Ok, first I want to say that I am Kelley's big...Ok, first I want to say that I am Kelley's biggest fan, so I think you should pick me. :)<br />I am afraid of fire and tools too, but for a reason - I would be the one to know that the glowing red bead is hot, but I would still try to take it off the mandrel with my hands..... I have taken a class once, and it was really cool, but I have no torch, so I did not try it again. I got a small torch for soldering now, and if I won't burn my fingers off with that one, I will take a new attempt at glass bead making again. The soldering really got me hooked.Nickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778895328209616028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-33710717879648232922010-08-09T11:29:47.223-04:002010-08-09T11:29:47.223-04:00I have to agree with Lorelei I would rather watch ...I have to agree with Lorelei I would rather watch this amazing craft than actually do it. Thanks for the glimpse into Kelly's world, it amazes me how such little pieces of art are evolved from fire and glass. I love the selections Lorelei picked out, thanks for the opportunity to win them!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09539090300799927263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-65252747647209436522010-08-09T10:52:23.322-04:002010-08-09T10:52:23.322-04:00These are nice pieces of art, very attractive and ...These are nice pieces of art, very attractive and colorful. Astounding work looking forward to seeing more of your creations.custom designed jewelryhttp://www.mosesjewelers.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-68130420776135484772010-08-09T10:06:54.790-04:002010-08-09T10:06:54.790-04:00I haven't had a chance lately. The closest th...I haven't had a chance lately. The closest thing are some tutorial - great for learning but certainly not as personal. I did work with a local jewelry artist a couple of years ago with some silver bezels and that was fun.Susan Marlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17341196299107653982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-50329872506157663032010-08-09T09:40:46.520-04:002010-08-09T09:40:46.520-04:00My girlfriend is a lampwork artist and I too am af...My girlfriend is a lampwork artist and I too am afraid of the torch and exploding beads. I love the final result though and Kelley's re beautiful!!<br />Cilla<br />my blog is www.tellyourgirlfriends.comCillawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06779602419937133249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-24955271919925785132010-08-09T08:04:46.263-04:002010-08-09T08:04:46.263-04:00Glass bead making has always looked so fun to me a...Glass bead making has always looked so fun to me although I have yet to try it! I have taken a class in fused glass which is so cool!!!Miss Val's Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11200441034267532187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-57120462525647621782010-08-08T22:45:05.338-04:002010-08-08T22:45:05.338-04:00I had the chance to watch a lampwork artist do her...I had the chance to watch a lampwork artist do her thing a few years ago in a beautiful small town in Montana. I asked her lots of questions, and we exchanged emails. She advised me to take a class or go on a retreat to learn how to make glass beads -- she tried to teach herself by reading books only to realize how easy the process is when she finally got to watch another artist and learn from her. When I finally moved to that beautiful small town in Montana, I was blown away to find a lampwork artist offering a weekend class at a local art center. I paid my fees and jumped in. It was amazing, but I knew it would take some time to get remotely good at it. I have played around some since then, but I am working overseas right now and only have beads and stringing supplies where I am. I cannot wait to get back to the torch, however!!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12268892068265943767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-20640933753163003132010-08-08T21:42:05.638-04:002010-08-08T21:42:05.638-04:00I had the opportunity to watch Cathie Roberts, Far...I had the opportunity to watch Cathie Roberts, Farm Girl Cat, work up several of her beautiful lampwork beads. The demo was set up in Galena Beads store in Galena, IL. It was awesome to see, she made it look easy. Would love to win Kelley's colorful beads!!Off the Beadin' Pathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698952086696011597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-86186252415271262112010-08-08T21:33:50.660-04:002010-08-08T21:33:50.660-04:00I've never watched a bead being made, it sound...I've never watched a bead being made, it sounds like something to stay away from. Would love to win those beautiful beads. Please enter me in the contest.<br /><br />Vikkiyogavqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07740000492600083285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-11547698651336775712010-08-08T17:49:18.482-04:002010-08-08T17:49:18.482-04:00I saw a glass bead-making demonstration many years...I saw a glass bead-making demonstration many years ago at Girl Scout Camp, and most recently, I saw a glass-blower display his process when we went to the Renaissance Fair in Georgia. I'd love to try both of those things, but unfortunately, I'm not even close to having the opportunity for either. ):Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00589086099217589255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-31138487168203626362010-08-08T17:48:38.261-04:002010-08-08T17:48:38.261-04:00Glad to know I'm not the only one who has that...Glad to know I'm not the only one who has that kind of luck! I took a class on metalworking and watched my instructor easily cut a shape out of sheet metal with a jeweler's saw. I then proceeded to cut my shape out and cut into my thumb as well. Blood gushed everywhere, and it was quite embarrassing, but at least I didn't need stitches! Thanks for the giveaway :)<br />LisaLucid Moon Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242760391750163003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-53848108944444442042010-08-08T12:38:07.096-04:002010-08-08T12:38:07.096-04:00Yes, I have watched an artist make a lampwork bead...Yes, I have watched an artist make a lampwork bead from start to finish, and was amazed by the process. I had to good fortune to visit the Corning Glass Works in Corning,NY a few years ago and actually make my own bead, choose my own colors, and style of bead. I chose a swirl pattern of reds, black and white. It was no masterpiece, and I found it difficult to do working both hands at a craft very new to me. The end result was a lampwork bead that I am very proud of, only because of the experience, not the beauty. I was able to create a necklace incorporating it as the focal point that was later chosen for publication in a current magazine. The experience is priceless. When something is your passion, do it, just do it! You'll be so glad you did.<br />Good luck to all as you try new things!<br />Chriscw whitedogjewelryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182502175206884857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-82875057511082592122010-08-08T11:51:06.653-04:002010-08-08T11:51:06.653-04:00Great work I would love to winGreat work I would love to winAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14448485275452810071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-28166856791030998132010-08-08T11:28:00.739-04:002010-08-08T11:28:00.739-04:00Lorelei, you're braver than I am. You know I&#...Lorelei, you're braver than I am. You know I've said over and over about my TORCH TERROR - and this is one of the reasons I've avoided this particular lovely craft. I wish I wasn't so afraid of the torch - you were very courageous and I admire you.LLYYNN - Lynn Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11538418994323990630noreply@blogger.com