Friday, July 27, 2012

Bead Fest Sneak Peak

Bead Fest is almost here (Ahhh!) and I'm starting to finish up my last few firings.  Once that is done I have trays and trays of beads that need to be priced.  If you are coming to Bead Fest then here is just a tiny bit of what you can expect to find.  I will also have raku and stoneware (to be photographed another day).
A tray full of flowers in bloom!  There are five different designs in this tray in an array of bright colors.
I'm still working on filling this tray of ocean-inspired pieces.  The kiln is currently loaded with more starfish (in a new color), bubble charms and shell-impression pendants.
I tested a new matte blue glaze a few weeks ago and fell in love.  I won't have a lot in this glaze but I'm going to try and whip up a few more.  What a wonderful color!
Earthy bead sets!  There is also a tray with rainbow bead sets.  These are my favorite things to assemble.  I think I could do that all day and not get bored.
My customers love copper patina, so I made sure to have plenty of it.  This is only one of the trays of copper patina...yes, there's more!

I still have a few firings ahead of me and I'd like to spend one or two more days making more beads.  I haven't even figured out my entire table display yet.  So much to do and so little time!  I know I'll get it done and make it happen but talk about stress!

Have you ever sold at a bead show before?  Any advice for a first-timer?

Happy Beading!

15 comments :

  1. All your hard work has paid off, wonderful shapes and colors!

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  2. All of your hard work has paid off, what wonderful shapes and colors!

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  3. I am still making pendants! So much to glaze! And I haven't decided on my table display either! Oh heavens! To the studio... Make more coffee...

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    1. I remember thinking at the beginning of the year how we had so much time to prepare! I guess I didn't realize how fast it would all go!

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  4. everything looks beautiful & (painstakingly organized) lol
    You will do fabulous at the show - I wish you the best of luck and hope to see you there!
    Go Jersey!
    Lisa

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  5. Looks fabulous...wish I could be there!

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  6. Looks Great!!! Wish I Could Be There!

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  7. I hope you'll have something left on your table by the time I make it there. Bead Fest is truly a fest!

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  8. oooooh the are gorgeous! -Wish I was going to be there ;)

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  9. Wish I could go! Love those starfish!

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  10. I've never been to a bead show, and I sure wish I was going to this one!! VERY cool pieces you have there.

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  11. It's all so visually appealing, and that's before you even get to looking at specific beads! It draws you in with the colors and order. I could learn from that!

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