Happpy New Year 2009

Wow, I'm a little late getting started with blogging routinely for 2009. - one of my resolutions. But I have been super busy. I got juried into the Buyer's Market Show (aka the Rosen show)through the ISGB and have been working like mad to get my samples made and sent. The deadline was January 15th.


I decided that I wanted a consistent body of work; and this line of jewelry needed to include my lampworked beads. Lately I have been making a lot of hollow beads. Some of them turned out a little wonky, but the shape reminded me of the organic shapes of baroque Tahitian pearls (which I love!). So I decided to base my line on this shape. I also decided that the beads should be etched because I love the softness to the touch that etching creates. So here is the result...

Designing a cohesive line of jewelry earmarked for wholesale sales with several price points was also challenging. Also I had to keep in mind that if this line actually generated sales I would have to be making the pieces routinely. So after weeks of development... here is the result

I'm fairly happy with the result, but have already noted pieces that need tweeking. Now I have to begin designing the 2010 line...

Let me know what you think...................