Just can't escape it.

[shiny_omg]

So I went to an SF con over the weekend. Where I bought... beads. A cice little haul of semi-precious stones from a seller who's getting rid of their bead stock, including some gorgeous black and grey agate rounds (I'll post pictures of the haul later).




Pearls Before Swine: gunmetal and aloe green dyed cultured freshwater pearls, with a green-gold freshwater pearl focus and a antique gold toggle clasp. 21 inches.

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Once In a ...: Mix of large blue glass (transparent and silver foil) beads with flared sterling silver tube spacers and a crystal quarter moon charm on a 1.5 inch silver-plate chain. Strung on a 16" leather cord with a small lobster clasp.

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larger size here


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Comments

[holdouttrout.livejournal.com]

Dang. I LOVE that green one.

*drools just a bit*

[shiny-omg.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm really happy with how it turned out.

[audrich.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous! What a lucky haul.

(I hope it's okay to ask you quickly - I got some beading 'stuff' at the weekend (I know, I know) and I have no idea where to start - can you rec a good lj comm/site for me? Thank you x)

[shiny-omg.livejournal.com]

HEE! Welcome to the shiny!

Of course it's okay to ask. I don't know of any stuff on lj, but here's some links to tutorials and free projects with instructions

http://www.jewelryandbeading.com/2008/03/14/the-basics-information-tutorials-to-get-you-started/ (good basic information)

http://www.beadage.net/glossary/index.php (glossary of terms with pictures - very helpful)

http://www.firemountaingems.com/beading_howtos/default.asp (lots of good basic how-to info)

http://www.artbeads.com/learning-center.html (lots of good basic how-to info)

http://www.beadfly.com/

http://www.beadingdaily.com/freeprojects/ (free project instructions)

That should get you started. :)

[audrich.livejournal.com]

Oh wow *kiss*

When the lady in the craft shop was expounding happily and then I interrupted with 'What is a jump ring?', the expression on her face told me I was in deep trouble, lol!