Our electroformed beads turned out great!

 

Here they are...

 

Liz

 

Karen

 

Laurie

 

Sharlyn

Martha

 

 

Here are some examples of beads finished on the lap grinder to get those creative juices flowing.  Remember to think from the inside out and/or in layers of layers of color.

 

CZs and silverglass surprise in the middle

 

Hollow

 

Frit on the outside makes a nice random pattern

Silver glass surprise inside

Manipulated the glass layers by pressing from the outside

 

 Goldstone surprise in every box

 

 

There are lots of things you can do that come out beautifully when you grind a little of the glass off.



ISGB

Journey

The HSGB "Houston Hotties" recently participated in the ISGB fundraiser Journey. Hotties were asked to bring a bead to be photographed for our chapter page.

The Houston Society for Glass Beadmakers (HSGB) is a group of lampwork artists founded in 2005. We meet once a month to enjoy the company of other artists, share techniques and demos and to have a great time.

Our work shows our diversity. Although we are bound together by a shared love of glass, we are consistently in awe of the work that we see our other members create, which many times is so different from our own.

These are our Journey beads:

(in alphabetical order by first name)

Al Starr

 

Ann DeHoff

 

Deborah Mailhot

Dorothy Grimes

Ginger Young

Karen Headstream

Lisa Blanchard

Martha Brogdon

 

 Mary Torres

 

Sharlyn Premuda

Everyone's beads were awesome and I can't wait to see what our page looks like!



Tomorrow is Auction Day!!

We received a couple of last minute photos of items that will be up on the block tomorrow afternoon!

GlassCraft

6 lbs Moretti Purple (EDP)

5 lbs Moretti Ink Blue

3.89 lbs Mosaic Green

Ten (10) 3/4" Mini Mashers

Kendra Bruno

Amber and Black Bead Set

Thanks to everyone who contacted supporters to donate and to all of our contributors! We couldn't do it without all of you!

See you tomorrow!



...2...

Auction This Sunday at 2pm!!

Westador Clubhouse, 17715 Cali Drive, Houston, 77090

It's almost time - Be there or be square!!!

 

This will likely be the last blog entry until after the auction. There may not be much more to photograph and I have items I need to work on for the auction, both to donate and sorting the items we have received.

I really want to thank all of you for working so hard to get items in for the auction. This would not be as big of a success as it is every year without all of the Hotties working together to make it that way!

And now on to the goodies...

Jelveh Designs

Three (3) Key Mandrels

 Moretti and More

The Enameled and Etched Beads of Diana East (book)

1 1/2 lb of Vetrofond Odd Lot Dark Pink

1 1/2 lb Vertofond Odd Lot Ocean Blue

1 1/2 lb Vetrofond Light Lemon Yellow

Five (5) bags of frit

Two (2) bags of Millifiori 

 Thanks so much! I hope you all enjoy the auction, I can't wait to see everyone. The auction is usually a lot of fun and this year will be no exception!!



...5...

I hope everyone had a Happy Mother's Day!

More auction goodies for your viewing pleasure!

Firelady

1 lb Lauscha Blutonium

1 lb Lauscha Stardust Blue

"Fire in Flight" DVD featuring Shane Fero

Fire Mountain Gems

Sesame Jasper, Onyx & Mountain Jade Necklace with Sterling Clasp

There will be more pictures tomorrow.

Come on back and see what's up!



...7...

Happy Mother's Day to all the "Hot Mamas" out there!

I received a couple of items today and i have to share.

The auction is almost here...are you ready??

Hayley Tsang

Silver Cored Silver Glass Focal

Foster Fire

2 jars Smooth N' Tuff Bead Release

2 jars Heavy Duty Bead Release

3 jars (sample size) Heavy Duty Bead Release

...and a message from Robin at Foster Fire. I had to share, just for fun.

The countdown will continue on Monday, due to Mother's Day!



...9...

Today for your viewing pleasure

Rio Grande

68 rod Messy Master Assortment

33 Rod Messy Assortment

17 Rod Messy Pinks and Purples Assortment

That Frit Girl

10 Z-99 Rocks

20 1oz Bags or Jars of Frit Blends

Come back tomorrow...the countdown continues and hopefully there will be more pictures to share!



And the countdown starts...

10

Today I will feature 2 contributor donations since I have only a few pics left to post.

Maybe this will leave me some time to dig thru my studio and figure out what I'm donating to the auction.

Rabbit Hutch Beads

65 Sample Size Bags of Frit

Katie Gee Designs

18 Multi-Colored Twisties

More pictures to come...ya'll come back now, ya hear???



11 Days Left

The auctioneer is getting ready,  however silent he may be, to get some of the fantastic items our wonderful friends, supporters and vendors have donated from our hands to yours.

Starlight Glassworks

Carlo Dona Bellflower Press

Creative Lampwork by Joan Gordon

Jet Age Studio

Six packs of "Houston Hotties Blend 2012" Murrini

with "All-Star" bonus blend

Glassic Arts

Baz Box - Leaf and Foil Vacuum Table

(it doesn't look like much because I didn't want to unwrap it - but it is COOL)

Just a few more days and a few more pictures to post...check back soon!



13 DAYS LEFT!

Final preparations are being made to make sure the auction is a huge success.

Here are a few more photos to get everyone in auction mode. There have been some awesome donations coming in. Enjoy...

Laury Henry

Sterling Silver Bracelet with Ceramic Face Charm

Dream Fire Glass

Gift Certificate for a One-day Class with Sam Hibler

Glass Diversions

10 Sampler Size Bags of Frit

More to come...daily if the items keep rolling in.

Check back tomorrow!

17 days left!

Where did all of the time go? Just yesterday we were just planning and soon all of this planning will become a reality.

Here are a couple more items for your viewing pleasure.

Todays items are all Hotties donated and not from vendors.
More vendor donated items to come.

Diane Woodall

Brown and white seashell bead

Lori Brodnax

Three flame rings

 

Lisa Blanchard

22oz mixed 104 cane

Glass shears

Hope to get a couple more pictures up tomorrow night.

Enjoy!!



Hello Hotties and friends...

19 days until the auction!!
Are you ready??

Here are another couple of items from our amazing sponsors and friends.

Frantz Art Glass

$100 Gift Certificate

Katherine Wadsworth

One Etched Clear and Transparent Blue Focal and

Two Spacers

Hannah Rosner

Tutorial for Cezanne Seed Bead Bracelet Pattern

We have more another certificate, a beautiful silver bracelet and some silver glass to be revealed tomorrow. There will be more donations from Hotties to show soon as well.

Check back soon! 

T-minus 23 days and counting!

Hello all. Here is another bit of eye candy!

Blue Moon Glassworks

Creation Station

If you don't have one of these...you need one. :)

Nova Beads

6-in-1 Looping Pliers

Glass Sorbet

One pkg - 4 pcs Copper Mesh

One Diamond Tweezer with Tray

One 10 pack of 2mm Clear CZs

One - 4 pack Silk Neck Cords

21 - PVC Tubes for Glass Storage (not pictured)

I hope everyone is enjoying the pictures. I have about 7 or 8 more to post of items that we have in hand. Then it will be taking pictures of new stuff that is coming in.

Thank everyone for all they are doing to make this an awesome auction!

24 days left!

Our auction will be here before you know it. There has been a flurry of activity and the donations are coming in. Even more awesome items are on the way!

Here are a few more pics to wet your whistles...

Val Cox

4 packages of 7 different kinds of frit

Rio Nights, Great Excape, Iris Gold, Winter Blues,

Enchanted, Raku Jitterbug and Parasol 

Redfish Grill

2 gift certificates for $25 each

Ann DeHoff

Large Floral Paper Punch

2oz of Blue Adventurine

Until tomorrow...keep dreaming of beautiful beads and fabulous auction items.