by lorigreenberg on March 7, 2010
Here are some more of those sweet little Gaffer experiments:
I really DO need to order more glass. I’ve been telling myself that for the last few months but somehow, I manage to get plenty of beads made with what I have. Go figure. Anyone who has seen my studio knows that me needing to order more glass is um…what would you call it? An obsession? I’ve been doing pretty well living out of inventory. Mona had to go and do it to me though when she sent me home with these juicy Gaffer colors. Just enough to tease me into wanting more!
Just look at that minty color and that Taxi Cab Yellow (pumpkin). The denim blue is pretty cool and the veiled purples rock. ::sigh::
It’s kind of fun to make these really primitive looking, tiny, two-color beads too. Just picking up a couple colors and putting them together. Not trying to create any kind of masterpiece or worrying that it ‘won’t turn out’. That’s the whole fun of testing. No expectations…just seeing what happens.
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. You can even have it delivered to your email! Thanks for visiting!
by lorigreenberg on March 6, 2010
Knowing my history with sculpting faces in glass, you just KNOW that this was something that had to come out of me. Why do I say that? Because every time I sit down to try and make faces it is very disappointing and I usually do not choose to go there.
It had been a while since I’d been in the studio due to those dang taxes. Happily I can say that my side of getting them done is pretty much finished. Whew. I only had a couple hours on the torch and rather than being able to sit down and play, I had to work on some prototypes for a customer. Not really fulfilling, but at least I was sitting in my studio, ya know?
Near the end of the time I had for torching I felt satisfied with what I had needed to get done and this guy called me. Seriously, The glass was moving in a sculptural kind of way and I knew it was ideal timing to try and make a face/mask. I had hit the sweet spot where the glass was flowing, not going too fast and I was comfortable working at a slower pace.
So, there he is. I am thankful that it wasn’t wasted time and encouraged to make more faces if the urge should arise.
by lorigreenberg on February 25, 2010
I have so much to do before my plane leaves for Vegas in five hours. I’m meeting my sister and her new husband who will be there on business. Yet here I sit.
Yes. That is an empty suitcase. But it’s ok. I pack fast. AND, my sister knows how to take care of me. Yesterday she told me that she was “SO overpacking.” When I laughed she clarified why…”Because I know I’ll be dressing you too.” I love my sister.
I had to show you what I’ve been up to though…besides all of that paperwork! These sweet little beads. They may not look like much but they’re actually a new, opening door. The Gaffer Girl’s Mama Mona sent me home from Tucson with some Gaffer glass to play with. Thanks! I did not know that they had opaque glass. I thought it was only the veiled cane. SO wrong.
Not only do I like the fact that all of the colors are tested and 100% compatible with each other, but just take a look at those colors! Those sweet, simple beads pack a lot of punch and I’ve only scratched the surface. Of course, I’m not being TOO adventurous because I only have about a rod of each. I have already fallen in love with Taxi Cab Yellow though…it’s actually the orangish looking color. Oh, and the black based ones are not Gaffer…they just kinda snuck in.
I can’t wait to get back into the studio and continue. Gaffer Glass moves soooooo nicely.
Have a great weekend and wish me luck!
