About two weeks ago, I went to a bead show with my mom. It had
been awhile since I had been able to go to this specific bead show, and I was
really glad that I got to go this year. Its main focus is lampwork beads. My
first time going to this show, I went with my mom and a neighbor of ours, and I
thought where are all the Czech glass beads. I did not have the appreciation
for handmade lampwork beads at that point, so I was not a fan of the show.
Thankfully things have changed, and I love handmade lampwork beads.
Many of my favorite bead makers were there:
Stephanie Sersich
Gail Crosman Moore
Nancy Tobey
Beth Williams
Carol Bugarin
Fun little fact, many of these ladies have at least been to,
if not stayed at my house before. There was an exhibit a couple years back at
the Sandwich Glass Museum, so that’s why some stayed at my house. It is
definitely nice to be able to call them my friends.
All of their work is fantastic, so I had to buy something
from each of them, to add to the collections I already have.
Here is what I got:
All of the glass beads I got.
Components from Gail Crosman Moore, these will be perfect for earrings. She also makes some great lampwork beads as well, that I have bought in the past.
I thought these flat lampwork beads would be really cool to use.
Beth Williams always does a great job with her beads. Loved these etched ones.
These will be added to my stash of Nancy Tobey beads.
Loved the colors she had.
Loved these flowers from Stephanie Sersich, I see earrings in the making!
I also got some cool ceramic beads from Keith O'Connor.
And some cool African beads
And then some fun glass and seaglass beads.
Be on the lookout for some new pieces made from my goodies!
