Tuesday 26 February 2008

Mistletoe Gallery, Masham

More great news.... Mistletoe Gallery in Masham has accepted to display my Jewellery.
Really chuffed... I`m always on the look out for places new :)

Textured Beads...

My new glass from America FINALLY landed yesterday. Had a quick go with it and look what fell off my mandrel! Some gorgeously tactile beads :)

Oooh imagine them as a necklace, I might just!

Monday 25 February 2008

Article

Thought you might like to read my Article in the Wetherby News on Friday.
I was really pleased with it - apart from the reporter didnt really grasp how my beads are made - not in a kiln - but over a torch (the photo is a bit of a give-away!!)
Hope you like it too :)

Friday 22 February 2008

Tuesday 19 February 2008

Wetherby News

For those who don`t already know.......
I`m going to be in the paper!
Wetherby News want to do an article about me 7 my beads and Jewellery!
The photographer came round to take my pic at the torch.... which felt a bit wierd, had to make a bead last for about 10 minutes whilst i was having my photo shoot (With my purple specs on - not what I call photoshoot!!)
How exciting!
Should be this Friday if anyone is in the area........

Painted Beads

I love making these beads, they have an amazing honeycomb appearance.

Friday 15 February 2008

Golden Tide On Ebay.....

Another Of My Nature Inspired 7 Day Ebay Listings Starting at 99p
The photo is terrible - the beads look fab in real life!
Have a good weekend!

New Nuggets.....

Nuggets. Nuggets. Nuggets!

The 3 sets of nuggets above are available in your colour choice. Please see my shop for details.

Thursday 14 February 2008

Windows To The Soul...


Made Yesterday, some beautiful silver glass beads with little windows to give lots of depth.
They have a metallic sheen, which is quite different.


Wednesday 13 February 2008

Anstey Gallery


I am pleased to announce that my Jewellery is now for sale in Anstey Gallery, Harrogate.
I am so pleased my work is in Harrogate - I went to school there and really love the town.
There are a few new designs in my collection. Why dont you take a look at my Jewellery website - www.craftyclare.com ?

Friday 8 February 2008

Opalescence & Elektrascale

I`ve been playing with the Double Helix glass again :)
Makes me really happy!

So, just look what came out of the kiln this morning..... some totally stunning opal inclusions in the glass and some amazing copper reactions.


Thursday 7 February 2008

Harvest Skies


I have just listed a beautifully tactile set of 16 amber and reactive frit beads on ebay.
11 Handshaped and 5 Nugget Beads.
Starting at just 50p (I dont want to pay ebay`s fees!)
If you fancy having a look, just click the photo above.
Clare x

Wednesday 6 February 2008

*20% OFF Beads Thursday 7th February*

My boyfriend has found us a place to live!! Yay! Soooooo we need to buy lots of stuff for our new pad......
20% off beads on www.craftyclare.co.uk tomorrow. (7.2.08 between 0.00 and 23.59)
Just email me with your order - I`ll send you an invoice with the correct amount.
Any beads that aren`t ready to post should be with you within the week.
First come, first served!
Thankyou,
Clare xx

Tuesday 5 February 2008

Viking Loom York



I am so proud to tell you that I am supplying my Lampwork Beads to a fab bead shop in York called The Viking Loom. The shop is on 22 High Petergate, if you are ever in York.
Anyhooo..... Some new beads for today:

Sunday 3 February 2008

Something for the Weekend... :)


Just photographed my new beads, quite simple in design, but completely yummy!

Starting from the top, we have a Large Lentil and 5 spree bead set in Vetrofond Odd Lot Jupiter. Gorgeous deep russett marbled effects.
Below that is Marbled Avocado - gorgeous grey and golden tones there looks a little like soapstone.

The beads above are simply transparent teal etched very very lightly.

Hope you are enjoying the weekend.... going to see Sweeney Todd at the pics soon! Cant wait! :)

Saturday 2 February 2008

Beads on Ebay....


I've listed a beautiful etched bicone with Jasper 'creeper' and 5 nuggetsto compliment!


Grab yourself a bargain.... they are starting at 99p... although I think they are worth a little more! :D

Friday 1 February 2008

Interest....

Sorry I havent been blogging as regularly as I should have.... (excuses excuses!!)
I literally havent had chance. I have had two more Galleries interested in my jewellery which is brill!
Made some beads today...watch out for them over the weekend. Have a good one -keep warm. X