Aside from getting to drool all over their collection and their own beads (figuratively, not literally ;o) ), I got to make a bead on their big oxy propane torch. Wow! What a difference from my little hot head! The flame felt so soft and gentle but hot at the same time - it comes gushing out of my hot head like water under pressure, this big torch was so quiet, a totally different experience.
Who else should show up but Evelyn, who I met at the Bridge St. Bazaar, I think she'd understand if I told you she's crazy about buttons! I just happened to have my buttons on me so she got to see them up close and seemed to be delighted. I have to get busy now so that I can get things annealed hopefully later this week or early next.
There was also a lady who made me feel wonderful when she commented on my necklace, she seemed genuinely impressed when I told her I had made the beads. Then she let me know she was the treasurer of an Ottawa bead group, so I felt very happy!! I'm still basking in the excitement of the whole morning!
Friday night was Miracle in Merrickville Night - on our street at least! I made this bead, and I still can't believe I made it. I haven't been able to replicate it yet, so if anyone reading this has any suggestions on how I can do it again please let me know. Bear in mind I am on the hot head at the minute. This bead has a base of reddish orange and swirls of copper green - I've never been able to get copper green to do this wonderful thing before but hopefully with perseverence I can get it to happen again. I won't apologise for being a picture hog here, it's my blog and I LOVE this bead :o)
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