tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61177419659177361872024-03-06T01:25:05.636+00:00Avalon Beads and CeramicsArtisan glass Beads, silver work and Jewellery made in Somerset
Tubelined Ceramic items handmade in my studio.
By RitaRita Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367910471122838633noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117741965917736187.post-13513685431699975692013-10-20T16:18:00.002+01:002013-10-20T16:18:38.381+01:00Venue Dates.....<div style="text-align: center;">
O'K this is the dates and venues that I will be until the end of December.<br />10th November 10-30 till 3.30 East Coker Village Hall.<br />29th November eve Crewkerne lighting up night Victoria Hall.<br />30th Nov & 1st December Rural Living at Kings Hall Taunton.</div>
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Hope that if you are near any of these venues, that you will pop in and say hello. </div>
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New Items on my facebook page and for sale.</div>
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Rita Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367910471122838633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117741965917736187.post-64522121884572608312013-10-02T16:45:00.001+01:002013-10-02T16:45:43.119+01:00Christmas is coming.........Now that my holiday is over, the nioghts are drawing in and that dreaded word, CHRISTMAS seems very close.<br />
First though, my holiday in Greece for two weeks, was super. We just relaxed and did nothing. I did take my drawing pad with me, plus a good jewellery book.<br />
We took a boat out for a whole day and pulled into some lovely little secluded beaches. Swam in the blue waters and did a bit of fishing.<br />
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We had an unexpected earthquake one evening. The tables shuddered and the glasses moved. It must be so awful for those, who experience really bad ones.<br />
We met some really nice people and usually ended the night in our little bar, near our apartment. I brought two commissions home with me, so must get on with those.<br />
I have had a Open studio day last week and raised £225 for our local hospice. The weather was awful, so not as many customers as I would have liked, however those that did come were lovely and gave very generously.<br />
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Only made a few things this week. A commission and these Acorns.<br />
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Now please remember, when Christmas shopping. Please support local Artists. We work very hard to bring you, unique and quality items, that you will not be able to buy in the high street shops.<br /><br />
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.Rita Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367910471122838633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117741965917736187.post-10468263994964248712013-09-02T13:46:00.001+01:002013-09-02T13:46:20.128+01:00Getting ready for the shows......Well as the title says. It is time to build up stock for the Autumn and Christmas shows.<br />
I had an Excellent show at Both Axevale and Taunton. The visitors poured into both shows and it depleted my stock. Both in Ceramics and Jewellery.<br />
I have been busy making stock and completing orders.Here is some eye candy for you to have a look at.<br />
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This was my table at Taunton Flower Show</div>
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I am having a open studio day at the end of the month, so needing to also build up bits for then. I will coincide with Somerset Arts Week.</div>
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I have been practicing my piercing work and finally finished my Dragonfly.</div>
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I have also been making some silver bracelets, both plain, hammered and with sentiments on.</div>
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The wording is in Latin on the front and translated inside, "Together Forever" I really love making bracelets and bangles although I really must make a few rings, as I am very low on them.</div>
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The new re - decorated studio is working well, with everything in it's own area. I am now up and running with lessons on....</div>
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Basic Silver work</div>
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Tube- lined Ceramics</div>
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Beginners Lampwork</div>
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I can be contacted via my email rita@avalon68 fsnet.co.uk</div>
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Rita Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367910471122838633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117741965917736187.post-47114545770780119592013-07-19T10:34:00.000+01:002013-07-19T10:35:07.178+01:00Summer is really here......What super weather we are having, hope you are all keeping nice and cool.<br />
The studio is now finished and I have designated areas, for my silver work, Ceramics and glass.<br />
It was hard work but with my husbands help, it is so worth it. This is how it looks now.<br />
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I can seat seven people now . I have kept my large kiln and will still be doing ceramics, but on a smaller scale.</div>
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I intend to offer 1:1 sessions in Tube lined Ceramics</div>
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Basic Lampwork for beginners</div>
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Basic silver work for beginners.</div>
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I did treat myself to a day out yesterday, improving my piercing skills. Had a super day with Jes Holt who produces some incrediable silver jewellery and is a great insperation. This is what I am making, even though it still has a way to go.</div>
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Dragonfly Brooch.</div>
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Although I really want to go on and finish my brooch, I must get down to doing some ceramics. It is Taunton Flower show the first Friday and Saturday in August, so I must keep focused.<br />
This is some of the items ready for finishing.<br />
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Will pop back next month and let you know how I have got on.</div>
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Rita Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367910471122838633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117741965917736187.post-5305889530289371062013-07-03T10:47:00.000+01:002013-07-03T10:47:33.452+01:00Avalon Designs Make over......Well, we have all heard of the 60min make over. Avalon Designs studio is having having a bit of a spring clean and facelift.<br />
After more than 20 years of making and selling ceramics, I am down substantially reducing the ceramics and concentrating on my, silversmithing and lampwork..<br />
The studio is being changed around to accommodate this.<br />
So far I have sorted over 200 moulds, sold my second kiln and started to take down and move some of the shelving.<br />
This is how it looks so far.....a complete mess. But believe it or not, I do have a plan :)<br />
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At the moment, I am unable to work out there, so sorry if you are not seeing anything new for a few weeks. Please bear with me<br />
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<br />Rita Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367910471122838633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117741965917736187.post-52516067004713503082013-06-16T13:27:00.001+01:002013-06-16T13:27:32.864+01:00Fathers Day....Happy Fathers Day, to all you dads out there. It is a wet and windy day today. It seem ages away from my super week in Turkey. It was only two weeks ago. A super week of swimming, exploring and relaxing.<br />
We spent it in Callis Beach, long beach with the warm sea lapping up over a pebble beach.<br />
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I must admit, I spent a lot of the time in the sea or sunbathing. There was a super fish market which you could buy your fish and then take it to one of the small restaurants,that suround the fish market, they will cook it and provide garlic bread and salad for £2.50 <br />
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Rita Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367910471122838633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117741965917736187.post-86278997004539054452013-05-28T13:39:00.001+01:002013-05-28T13:39:03.973+01:00Silver and GlassHere are a few pictures to show you, what I have been up to, over the past few weeks.<br />
A stunning necklace with freshwater Pearls, Crystals and a handmade, Etched silver focal bead.<br />
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A pair of silver Etched bridegroom cufflinks. Etched words from the wedding vows.</div>
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Another pair of cufflinks with a leaf pattern.</div>
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Finishing up with a super Sterling Silver bangle with Ice Blue Bead.</div>
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Also a Ice blue and silver bracelet, made with my handmade lampwork beads.</div>
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If at any time you see something you would like to buy, then contact me via my email<br />
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Rita Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367910471122838633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117741965917736187.post-91824345000367877272013-05-13T09:25:00.001+01:002013-05-13T09:25:33.643+01:00May Update....I seem to always start by apologizing I have not updated recently. So let's get that out of the way !!<br />
Time seems to go so fast, when you are enjoying yourself. <br />
I have been busy in the studio, making ceramics and jewellery. This time of year it is Lily of the Valley, strawberries and Bluebells.<br />
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Although I have taken some time out, to take some spring pictures of the lambs.</div>
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You can see any new jewellery on my Face Book page under Avalon Designs or in my Flicker picture Library by just clicking the word on the left hand side of my blog. This will take you there.<br />
I will update my Website tomorrow, with places / shows that I will be attending this year.<br />
Hoping to make some Bridal items shortly with Pearls, silver and crystals. So watch this space.<br />
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Rita Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367910471122838633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117741965917736187.post-9406642179625039672013-03-15T13:46:00.001+00:002013-03-15T13:46:46.960+00:00Bangles and BeadsJust a really short update. I am so please with the way these turned out.<br />
My new style of sterling silver bangle, with a interchangeable, lampwork bead.<br />
Love to know what you think.<br />
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Sorry about the wrinkly arm, but it is the only one I have :)<br />
These have to go off to be Hallmarked and I hope to have them on my Etsy shop by Easter.<br />
<br />Rita Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367910471122838633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117741965917736187.post-33189374853251079302013-03-10T17:13:00.000+00:002013-03-10T17:13:40.192+00:00Happy Mothers DayWell the weather outside, maybe cold and wet. However I hope all you mums have had a super day.<br />
I have been busy, not just with my lampwork, but the silver work and Ceramics.<br />
A friend wrote a lampwork tutorial, which can be found here,<br />
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She sent me a few cabochons and asked me if I would like to turn them into a piece of jewellery. I made a bracelet using her Cabochon as the toggle and a pair of earrings.<br />
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I used my own beads for this lovely bracelet. It will have to go off to be hallmarked.<br />
I have also been making some Vessels, that can be worn as pendants or popping some perfume in them. I also thought they would make lovely memorial vessels. Here are a few that I have made and sold.<br />
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While writing this, the rain has now turned to sleet, so lets hope it is not going to snow.<br />
I am also revisiting my roots, with ceramics. I have been making buttons and beads, these can be found on my Etsy shop.<br />
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Time to go and do some work. Thanks for popping by.<br />
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<br />Rita Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367910471122838633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117741965917736187.post-51554871473088372972013-01-24T16:18:00.000+00:002013-01-24T16:18:06.162+00:00Spring is just around the corner....I hope you all had a really good New Year and are now ready for Spring to arrive.<br />
With all the snow we have had over the last few days, we long for those warm spring days to arrive.<br />
Although my garden looked like something from a Fairy Tale, with the snow hanging from the trees, so white and crisp. I am ready for it to now disappear.<br />
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I took a walk around the garden this morning and there popping there heads up, were the lovely snowdrops. Who would have thought that such delicate flowers, would survive the weather.<br />
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I have been busy over the past few weeks with a commission piece of jewellery, which I will show you when the person in question has received it :)<br />
I have made another pair of Stud earrings, in a lovely opaque Aqua colour. I am also working on another silver pendant.<br />
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I am gradually stocking up my Etsy http://www.etsy.com/shop/ceram60 so do pop by and have a look. Not before time I am also updating my website http://avalonbeads.webs.com</div>
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<br />Rita Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367910471122838633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117741965917736187.post-5567013936057797702012-12-08T15:42:00.001+00:002013-02-13T18:41:50.700+00:00The Christmas Rush......You think you are ready for it, but then you realize your not !! That is the run up to the Christmas shows.<br />
I have just finished my last show and the stock has a really large hole in it. However that now leaves me, with a blank canvas to start the new year.<br />
My trusty sketch pad has loads of new ideas from pendants to brooches and rings. I can't wait to start after Christmas, with I hope a few new tools for birthday / Christmas. Surely with all the hints I have dropped, someone will have got it :) <br />
As always I have some pictures to show you. I am still etching a lot of my silver jewellery, especially the backs of my rings.<br />
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Well here goes, the first picture is a pair of 14mm silver etched stud earrings.</div>
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The next is some silver and lampwork cabochon studs.</div>
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Thanks to all my customers, old and new for making this a really good year.</div>
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To my friends (you know who you are) thanks for your support and encouragement.</div>
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Rita Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367910471122838633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117741965917736187.post-63299573003397642722012-10-17T13:50:00.001+01:002012-10-17T13:53:27.330+01:00Busy, Busy, Busy.....It is that time of year, when you look at the calender and realise that you have Christmas shows for the next couple of months and you need to make more stock.<br />
The ceramics is taking time with pouring, painting and then glazing. However the kiln has been busy.<br />
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I have some shows where I can only sell Ceramics, others where I can take my handmade Lampwork and silver jewellery.<br />
Thought I would show you this ring that I made a couple of weeks ago. It is now sold. It is a stunning lampwork 25mm cabochon dressed in a silver bezel setting, which has been etched on the back.<br />
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I think they would make super Christmas presents.<br />
There are some super handmade items at local shows and it is up to everyone to support the great British Artisans in everything Handmade.<br />
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Rita Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367910471122838633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117741965917736187.post-61447664381226075722012-10-03T12:42:00.001+01:002012-10-03T12:42:24.898+01:00Holiday over.......<div align="left">
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As I stepped off the plane when I returned home, I wished I had put on a jumper.<br />
But now it is back to the studio and down to work.<br />
I must stock up with my ceramics for the Autumn and Christmas fairs.<br />
I need to get on my torch, as my jewellery stock is depleting fast. I think this years Christmas fairs I will concentrate on Vases, Jugs and bowl. The items that are practicle for the home.<br />
As soon as I have a photo, I will post one on this blog, so keep popping back to see new items as they are done.<br />
O'h and by the way, it's nice to be home....................... till the next holiday.<br />
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Rita Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367910471122838633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117741965917736187.post-4810982170202415582012-09-10T08:55:00.000+01:002012-09-10T08:56:33.115+01:00Rings and things.......Hope you are all enjoying these few warm days that we are having, maybe we will be having a late summer after all.<br />
I had intended to clean and tidy the house yesterday as hubby was fishing all day.<br />
However I went to the studio and before I new it, the day had passed by with no house cleaned but.........<br />
I did get these couple of items made.<br />
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The cabochone is 25mm and sparkles like a rockpool with sea coral filling it's waters. I have etched the back and dressed it in Sterling silver.<br />
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I have been making up some jewellery and this is my Ocean Heart and large shell , now dressed in silver.<br />
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I am getting ready for the Autumn shows, which will lead into Christmas, a very busy time for me.<br />
I love making thse Ocean themed lampwork beads and have now made some buttons that are shaped like the shells. These would look lovely on a sea themed dress or jumper.<br />
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Rita Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367910471122838633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117741965917736187.post-57087991812694243302012-08-14T16:42:00.000+01:002012-08-14T16:42:09.064+01:00Christmas !!Yes I did write Christmas. I have just finished Taunton Flower show and customers were buying for Christmas.<br />
It was a good show and the weather, although showery, the sun did shine most of the time.I need to start making now for the Christmas shows as I am taking a two week break soon.<br />
This is a very short blog as there is not much to tell you all.<br />
I have been making a few new Beads, like shells and hearts ready to dress in silver.<br />
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I am trying to work on some different style of ocean beads, like the heart. You really need to see this one close up, the shells and sandy beach is resembled within the glass.<br />
I will blog again when I have more to show and tell you.<br />
Until then Happy Christmas !!Rita Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367910471122838633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117741965917736187.post-16968862410357435672012-07-27T10:08:00.001+01:002012-07-27T10:08:25.690+01:00Bring home the Gold.......With the 2012 London Olympics beginning to start and the sun shinning for our Team G.B thriving to bring home the gold, we wish them luck.<br />
In my own family my Nephew / Godson will tomorrow be having his own golden moment, when he takes on is new wife.<br />
It only seems like yesterday that he was a small wee thing and now he is all grown up and I will be one proud Auntie.<br />
So I needed to make something new to go with my outfit, so started with a sterling silver handmade Etched bead, which I only broke five saw blades in the making.<br />
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Added some of my own lampwork beads with Lava beads and citron chips to make the necklace.<br />
The earrings are lampwork cabs again made by me, with sterling silver bezel cups and as always a bit of sparkle with a crystal teardrop.<br />
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Any of my regular customers who missed me at the Axe Vale, very sorry but do pop in to Taunton on the first Friday and Saturday in August, I will be in the craft Tent.<br />
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As for my Lampwork, you must know by now, I love making Cabochons and setting them in silver. However Jenna Best set one of my cabs into this lovely silver spider pendent. Well done Jenna.<br />
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It was their religious festival, so there was plenty going on and the evenings were bustling with people. There were stalls as far as the eye could see, but also they make these tiny round sweet balls, soaked in a honey glaze.....scrummy and very fattening.<br />
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It also seemed the month for weddings, and there were a lot of new brides, looking lovely in the sunshine, Spending the receptions on large boats from Pathos harbour.We sat in the evenings at a small table sipping wine and letting the day drift away.</div>
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A sterling silver pendent on a chain, it has a deep blue cabochon set with a silver bezel setting. This is so pretty.<br />
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I hope you all had a nice Easter, even though the weather had changed. I spent a few days in Brixham, we were very lucky and didn't have any rain, so able to go on loads of walks. This is over looking the bay, next to Fishcombe Bay.<br />
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Then last weekend I went to Flame Off with a friend, for a couple of days. The best way I can explain it, is a lampworkers convention. So much to see, glass to buy and try, tools and gadgets, frit and stringers, demonstrations and meeting old and new friends. I loved it, even if my bank balance didn't :)</div>
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I bought a fantastic pendant by Anouk Jasper, who I have also had the pleasure of doing one of her courses.</div>
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Loads of glass and a couple of presses and rollers, all I am sure I really needed !</div>
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Fantasic demo by Manda from Mango Beads. Pati Walton from U.S.A, Claudia Trimbur-Pagel from France with amazing stringer work and very different look to her beads.Emma Mackintosh with seahorses.</div>
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So far I can see two out of four. Mum is now busy feeding them.<br />
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She is sitting on four eggs and I am hoping that they all hatch out. The local paper got to hear and have been out to do a small story on her.<br />
Although, when they came , she flew off and then returned after they went, I think she must be camera shy.<br />
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When I go in and out of the shed, she just peeps over the top of her nest, protecting her eggs.<br />
I hope they hatch out and I will take more photos of the development.<br />
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I have been making some focal beads, sea themed.<br />
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The clocks will soon be changing and we will be springing into holidays and summer cloths and if like me a wedding or two to go to.<br />
So if it is a bracelet, earrings or necklace for that special something, then have a look at my Etsy shop or contact me and I will see what I can make for you.<br />
I have been making some shell beads this week to make up into a bracelet or I may pop them on Etsy.<br />
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It is all in the heat control and how far to cool, before you reduce. I am hoping I get a lot better at it.<br />
The other Item I made was a new goddess Focal. This also helps with heat control and Patience.<br />
I was very pleased with her.<br />
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I really need to get going with my ceramics, within the next couple of weeks. or before I know it, the fairs will be here.<br />
Will blog again in a couple of weeks.Rita Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367910471122838633noreply@blogger.com0