Welcome
to Beadbrains!
I've got macrame on the brain since I wrote a new book on macrame. And it's done now!! It's available on amazon.com as well as a bunch of other on-line booksellers. I do believe it's in shops now too. I've got a book signing scheduled for this Saturday, June 20th at Tall Mouse Crafts in Laguna Niguel. Here's a link to the info...tallmouse.com/icm
I've also been blogging a bit. It takes some getting used to. Check it out...it's under pixie industries.blogspot.com.
I'll be on an episode of Craft Lab on DIY Network May 25th at 6:30 am Eastern time. I'm making the coolest fused glass flaming heart wall sconce. Set your DVR's. I'll be on DIY Jewelry Making again soon. They did just show a couple of different segments which will be repeated. Recycling and fusing. Good times. And if you want to see when I may be on DIY again go to their site...DIY Jewelry Making.
I've just added alot of new goodies on etsy. Check them out. There are monsters and sweet treats and really cool dichroic disks in all different colors. I'll be adding new things everyday. There's a link to my etsy store just a bit down. And I've added a new etsy store for supplies and the most fabulous silver work by artist, Lea Anne Hartman at pixieindustries.etsy.com. Her work is amazing and you should definitely check it out. There are dragonflies and the coolest bat and fun and different clasps among other things. Her work is unique and you won't find it in many other places. I'm honored to carry her art and we have some cool things planned for the future.
Check out the coolest macramé beaded curtain made of my beads and brown suede lace.
It's a how-to article for the magazine Craft in their fourth issue. You should be able to get a copy through their web site. I'm teaching some macramé classes at this cool new place called Hands on 3rd. They have just opened and they have all kinds of super fun workshops. Along with macramé I'll be teaching Precious Metal Clay and a rhinestone class called, Bring it and Bling it. Check the schedule of classes below. Let's get knotty and sparkley!
And there's a bunch of classes coming up. I'm currently teaching at Hands on 3rd, and another new place, Home Ec at Reform School in Silverlake, and Lighthouse Stained Glass in Los Angeles on Melrose. Here's the current listing of classes available. Always check with the facility to make sure there are no schedule changes.
TBA 1pm-6pm - Lighthouse Stained Glass - Beginning Glass Beadmaking. Learn glass bead making on a professional torch so you can make beautiful beads for your jewelry. No experience necessary. Limited space available. Material list at store. Any questions please call 323.465.4475.
June 21, 2009 3:30pm-6:00pm - Hands on 3rd - Bring it and Bling it...Mother/Daughter. What girl doesn't love to sparkle? When asked what your favorite color is do you answer shiney or sparkley? If that sounds like you then grab something you'd like to sparkle up and we'll bling it. It could be your favorite t-shirt, cell phone, a pair of shoes...it's up to you. We'll provide the bling and show you how to do it. No experience necessary. Material kits. Any questions please call 323.655.0515.
July 8, 2009 6:00pm-9:00pm - Hands on 3rd - Precious Metal Clay. In this introduction class to Precious Metal Clay you'll learn about the clay, which fires into a solid piece of silver. You'll be provided with enough clay to make a pendant or a few charms. You'll learn simple mold making techniques using polymer clay that will allow repeatability with your designs. Your piece will be designed, refined, fired and polished. We'll practice with polymer clay so you can work out your designs first. We will be working with a small butane torch and hand held power tools. No experience necessary. Material kits. Any questions please call 323.655.0515.
July 24-25, 2009 6pm-9pm - Home Ec at Reform School - Beginning Glass Beadmaking. Learn glass bead making on a professional torch so you can make beautiful beads for your jewelry. No experience necessary. Limited space available. Materials fee. Any questions please call 323.906.8660.
TBA 12pm-5pm - Pacific Art Glass - Beadbrains 1. Learn glass bead making on a professional torch so you can make beautiful beads for your jewelry. No experience necessary. Limited space available. Material list at store. Any questions please call 310.516.7828.
If you have any questions regarding glass bead making or my jewelry please email me at beadbrains@sbcglobal.net. For any purchases I accept Paypal and checks and money orders. Thanks for your time! Now go make beads!!!
updated 6.19.09
