She asked us to tell the story of why we became jewelry designers and what we like best about it... So, I got to thinking about it.... A few years ago, I bought a little jewelry design kit from Michael's in anticipation of summer boredom. See, as an adjunct, I work really REALLY hard during Fall and Spring (usually 7 classes each, which is a LOT!!), and then in Summer, I only have 3 or 4 classes. It's a nice reprieve from the work load, but sometimes I get a little bored. And as a long time crafter, I'm always looking for new things to do. So, I decided to try my hand at jewelry making. I made a few things with the beads in the kit, but, since it was just a little cheapy thing, I quickly decided I wanted better supplies. Thus began a love affair with Swarovski and czech glass, which quickly evolved into a passionate (and occasionally expensive) interlude with seed beads, lampwork beadies (LOVE!!), wire, and all things sparkly and awesome. I can already see, this will be a lifelong relationship. :)
So, for part 2 of the question, what I like best about it... hmmm.... what don't I like? lol! I mean, seriously, I get to play with GORGEOUS beads, learn all sorts of new techniques (wire wrapping has been the latest), and make pretties! And if I'm very, very lucky, awesome people like my pretties and give me money for them! lol! Okay, yes, that last bit might seem a bit crass, but hey! Adjunct on a VERY low salary here! lol!
Check out some of the pretties I get to play with:
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| This is part of my pretties stash (yes, I have a stash...) Beads by Flamekeeper, LampworkBeadsbyLinda, Bastille Bleu, NLCBeads, Maybeads, and Javabead. Swarkies from FusionBeads. :) |
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| Wire, stringing, beadweaving, hammering, painting... FUN! |
(oh, and photo editing courtesy Picmonkey.com. Very easy to use!)
