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Apr

Bead Kits

Posted by Nan  Published in BZZZ

We’ve mostly recuperated from our weekend festivities with ISGB, and our focus is now redirected to the Milwaukee show. We’ve got a smaller show in Portland, Maine in a couple of weeks – but that will be “easy beads” compared to Milwaukee. Sandra is madly torching away every spare moment she can find, and I’m [...]

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26

Apr

Lots of Lampworkers

Posted by Nan  Published in BZZZ

The ISGB show was a big hit this weekend.  It’s always great to meet other people who have the same obsession.  The best part, though, is that no two artists create alike.
Even when we study under the same teachers, our finished product is unique from the rest.  It’s fun to meander around other people’s tables [...]

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24

Apr

Glass Bead Extravaganza

Posted by Nan  Published in BZZZ

We’ll be showing at the Glass Bead Extravaganza with the International Society of Glass Beadmakers this weekend.  The Holiday Inn in Marlboro, MA is a short excursion for us this time.  New York City was a hike, but lots of fun.  We’re thinking that getting to Milwaukee for the Bead and Button Show might be a bit [...]

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19

Apr

Country Bead-kins We Are…

Posted by Sandy  Published in BZZZ

We went to the Bead Fiesta show in New York City as vendors this weekend. It’s quite an interesting place for a couple of country girls. We stayed on Long Island with friends and took the train into the city each morning, then grabbed a taxi to the show from the train station.

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11

Apr

Bead Show Fiesta

Posted by Nan  Published in BZZZ

The first bead show I attended was an experience I’ll not easily forget. It was a few years ago now, but my recollection is as vivid as if it were just yesterday.

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11

Apr

Bida Beads – A Look at the History of Lampworking

Posted by Nan  Published in BZZZ

Lampworking history is best understood when we can actually see beads that have been made by artists who continue to work with timeless techniques.

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