tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post9093184193123980172..comments2024-03-19T03:20:57.495-04:00Comments on Art Bead Scene Blog: Studio Saturday - A complete fake!Heather Powershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03555102264780529839noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-58722942854478318802008-07-13T21:58:00.000-04:002008-07-13T21:58:00.000-04:00ooh I love faux bois -- it is beautiful. Gorgeous ...ooh I love faux bois -- it is beautiful. <BR/><BR/>Gorgeous beads!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07308789456184277063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-41439097146140152952008-07-12T11:13:00.000-04:002008-07-12T11:13:00.000-04:00Hi Heather!I do watch the trends, but feel I still...Hi Heather!<BR/><BR/>I do watch the trends, but feel I still follow my own style when it comes to creating a piece of jewelry.<BR/><BR/>If I do follow any trend, it is more about color trends that I look for than the actual style.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-57770277701782154912008-07-11T15:18:00.000-04:002008-07-11T15:18:00.000-04:00Hi Heather! Love your beads, that's nothing new!I ...Hi Heather! Love your beads, that's nothing new!<BR/><BR/>I just recently started paying more attention to trends. Up until now, I've just made jewelry that appealed to me.<BR/>I've been getting some "trendy" inspiration from Sundance Catalog, Anthropologie, and INStyle magazine. All the while, trying to keep my designs "earthy" and natural and trend-setting! :)Lorelei Eurtohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17330882921799083271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-73501207030378891602008-07-08T17:11:00.000-04:002008-07-08T17:11:00.000-04:00Love those faux bois bicones, they look very versa...Love those faux bois bicones, they look very versatile!<BR/><BR/>In both my own closet and my jewelry making, I only follow trends that interest me. I refuse to wear or make something just because the industry has decided that's what's "in." But if they get something right (like saying that green is big), then I'm not going to turn my nose up at it ;)<BR/><BR/>I like to put my own spin on trends that interest me. When multi-strand became big, I designed a necklace with a woven base and lots of strung strands as my interpretation of all the mass-produced necklaces made with various types of chain.<BR/><BR/>And I like to look at Pantone's color projections to get an idea of what beads I should be buying for the upcoming season :D But if it's all colors I hate, I just accept that I won't be very trendy for a few months.AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398414928556655066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-69168294790848192008-07-08T12:50:00.000-04:002008-07-08T12:50:00.000-04:00Hi, Heather, 1) The faux bois beads rock! If I wo...Hi, Heather, <BR/><BR/>1) The faux bois beads rock! If I won one, I'd show it around the warehouse here to inspire our crafty crew.<BR/><BR/>2) Trendy trends are important for me (being on the wholesaling side)...but definitely not as important as longer-term fashion fashions.<BR/><BR/>--Dave<BR/>at Rings & ThingsDave Robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01614289674255522728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-22204037683821090832008-07-07T12:19:00.000-04:002008-07-07T12:19:00.000-04:00Love the beads. Earthtones and earthy things are a...Love the beads. Earthtones and earthy things are always "in".<BR/><BR/>As far as following trends and fashion I do try to be aware of what's up so I am not too far afield in my work. However I follow my muse as far as designing pieces or using art beads goes.Paula Lee M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17761924509918365739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-42198015397058716242008-07-07T01:05:00.000-04:002008-07-07T01:05:00.000-04:00A lot of my ceramic "bead" work recently has been ...A lot of my ceramic "bead" work recently has been devoted to making whorls for functional drop spindles. It's a way for me to combine multiple areas of interest and has really revived my love for what I do. About 2 weeks ago, I carved one of my handmade spindle whorls with an interpretation of the Obama '08 campaign logo. Do a search on Etsy for "Obama" and you will probably be amazed at the amount and types of art/craft being made and inspired by the Obama campaign. So, yeah, as we approach a landmark election season in the US, there is something of a mini-trend to bring the grass-roots elements of the campaign into the studio. I'm excited to see it and to participate in it.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03318646726079391279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-42859088718512729482008-07-06T18:25:00.000-04:002008-07-06T18:25:00.000-04:00I read InStyle magazine and some others just to fo...I read InStyle magazine and some others just to follow jewelry and clothing trends. However, I find that often I just do my own thing when making jewelry. I've been thinking lately that I should follow the trends a little more closely just to get me out of my comfort zone. I'm trying to do that with the trends that appeal to me. I don't think I'll ever do something in a trend that has no appeal to me personaly.Leslie Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04654821334995505453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-14959207584956540352008-07-06T16:12:00.000-04:002008-07-06T16:12:00.000-04:00Hmm trend, tricky. It all comes down to if I like ...Hmm trend, tricky. It all comes down to if I like it or not I guess. Sometimes a little trend flair makes the same old look current and brand new. Faux bois to give birdies a boost, I think that's a winning combo. Lovely work s alwaysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-43617520253212836492008-07-06T08:46:00.000-04:002008-07-06T08:46:00.000-04:00Oh my word! What gorgeous beads these Faux Bois ...Oh my word! What gorgeous beads these Faux Bois Long Beads. Honestly, the graining and the shape & fine workmanship, all made the beads so unique & exciting.<BR/><BR/>I agree with trend to a point. Trends keep the art alive & living. But how we handle the trends is another thing. Yes trends could spur us to innovate on what we already have with new colours & materials perhaps. It could help improve what we have. Trends help make us think more & trends prevent us from being satisfied & idle.<BR/><BR/>To me trend is not a dirty word, it is as you rightly said, a spring board for our own creativity.<BR/><BR/>I honestly love the Faux Bois! Gorgeous indeed.ruby ahmadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462582684731705669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-73652655554810281582008-07-06T08:19:00.000-04:002008-07-06T08:19:00.000-04:00I love the faux bois beads. I'm going to have to ...I love the faux bois beads. I'm going to have to try it.<BR/><BR/>Trendy? I love making 'trendy' pieces.<BR/><BR/>But my customers like bling and sparkle, so that is what I do for profit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-28938680125131899922008-07-06T07:06:00.000-04:002008-07-06T07:06:00.000-04:00'faux' is one of my favorite words when I'm descri...'faux' is one of my favorite words when I'm describing something! I do like your Faux bois bicones though!<BR/><BR/>The top strand remind me of a wood floor someone painted to look like a wood floor!<BR/><BR/>LynneIslandgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07991784935260285292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-65003448473823689002008-07-05T16:10:00.000-04:002008-07-05T16:10:00.000-04:00I also love the faux bois beads. I am not a trend...I also love the faux bois beads. I am not a trend setter or follower. That's not to say at times I am not influenced. Great post.Beverly Hermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04586380052308968879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-85881512794503839972008-07-05T14:15:00.000-04:002008-07-05T14:15:00.000-04:00Love your "faux bois"! I had heard the term "faux ...Love your "faux bois"! I had heard the term "faux bois" before somewhere? Where was it? Why was Tim Gunn's voice saying it in my head? Duh! Project Runway! Milan's Miss USA dress! In his case a disaster. In your case a triumph! I think what ever is speaking to you must be listened to.Gaeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11549165682864974309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-51969198756131413042008-07-05T13:31:00.000-04:002008-07-05T13:31:00.000-04:00I think it's a good idea to at least KNOW the tren...I think it's a good idea to at least KNOW the trends so that you can address them in one way or another. If I am marching to a different drummer and no one is buying my work, that's not too good. I try to find a niche that is unique but has a wider interest and then create to my heart's content. That's why I make rosary bracelets with semi-precious stones and silver. I'm also just now beginning to make my own beads. We'll see how that goes.EmandaJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03908128665226502895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-72361343142026416782008-07-05T12:16:00.000-04:002008-07-05T12:16:00.000-04:00Love the new beads, Heather. I like anything that ...Love the new beads, Heather. I like anything that smacks of woodgrains.<BR/>I rarely go with trends;mainly as I do little stringing. I do, however, look at predicted colors for the seasons. As most of my work is bead embroidery, this is how I stay current. I like to pull art beads into my work whenever possible.<BR/><BR/>Arlineabeadladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01555153139492418505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-61206052736487467952008-07-05T11:25:00.000-04:002008-07-05T11:25:00.000-04:00Trendy can be a dirty word, but fashion is THE wor...Trendy can be a dirty word, but fashion is THE word. I buy a couple of the big fashion mags just to see what they are using in their photos, mostly the colors and sometimes the type of jewelry. Then I put that to use with the art beads I own. I think woodland tones will be pretty big this fall, so you may be well ahead of the "trend".Bead-Musedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01921670436870164582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-42409904921937746912008-07-05T10:47:00.000-04:002008-07-05T10:47:00.000-04:00Love the faux bois beads, Heather! It's a trend, y...Love the faux bois beads, Heather! It's a trend, yes, but it's in keeping with your style of beads. <BR/><BR/>I think the owl bug is starting to bite me - they're so popular, I'm yearning to try my hand at making one - maybe a snowy owl or Hedwig style.<BR/><BR/>A great attention getting title and post!<BR/><BR/>CindyCindy Gimbronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625146240609776265noreply@blogger.com