Meet the team part 9

Glass is so versatile and beautiful and there are so many different skills to learn and challenges in using it as a medium. I am going to devote the my next few meet the team posts to FHfteamers who do beautimus things with silverglass.....capturing the shimmer and delicate beauty of silver rich glass is a skill that I admire greatly and don't think I shall ever be able to master

Diane of dilunah

Silver Trail - Silver Cored Big Hole Lampwork Bead

This little bead is one of my favourite team listings ever, so sweet and pretty and delicate with an enchanting shimmer. Diane's introduction to glass began with fusing which led to a qualification in 3D design though Lampwork is now her main passion. Diane also makes lovely findings for jewellery making, you can find these and fused pieces for sale on her personal website at www.dilunah.com

Pris of DancingwithGlass
 

Illuminations Heart : Handmade Lampwork focal

I have had the privilege of seeing Pris's skills grow and her style develop from quite on in her love affair with glass - Pris says it beautifully herself so here is a quote from her personal page on Etsy - Working with soft glass as I do gives me endless possibilities of colour, texture, depth and detail to use in my designs. I particularly love the iridescent qualities of silver glass, and the changeable nature of it.

Jennie of RaspberryRings

Ornate Pink Barrell

Jennie make spectacular large focal beads and mini paperweights and bracelet pops and was the featured Artist of the Month over on the forum in June. Jennie has also written a super tutorial for her distinctive swirl beads which you can find on Etsy here

I hope you enjoyed this quick introduction, click the pics to go to Etsy and see more from each of our teamies and also don't forget to stop by and check out our July Giveaway blog post.

Treasury round up 26/11

and lastly a fabulous twin team treasury fhfteam and tt team by Diane Cook

You can find beautiful beads, glass and more made by the talented members of FHFteam HERE

Pick of the week - Beauty Within

Secrets Silver and Lampwork Locket from jowalker68's shop

Floral Mysteries - Cored Big Hole Lampwork Bead from dilunah's shop

Chunky focal silver core bead from HelenPetersBeads' shop

Fire Opals from josephinewadman's shop

Handmade Silver Glass Lampwork Bead Set from Fluidglassartbeads' shop

Beads to loose yourself in from FHFteam 2011
Enjoy, Jolene x

Pick of the week - Hello Gorgeous!

Dragon oil lamp for wine bottle - Aincient Ivy by flyingbead

Etched Silver beads by DiSandland

Handmade White & Blue Floral Lampwork Glass Beads by Fluidglassartbeads

Forget-Me-Not, Set of 5 Lampwork Beads by HelenJewellery

Icy Lakes by Dilunah

Jaw droppingly beautiful and inspirational things from FHFteam 2011
Hope you like, Jolene x

Designs Ideas from the FHFTeam:

Everyone who knows about jewellery, knows about big-hole-beads, or BHBs. They're on the High Street, in the media, and probably on your wrist! The whole idea behind them is to make a special, meaningful bracelet, and one way to do that is to buy unique handmade artisan beads; with that in mind, here are a few ideas for a special Valentine's themed BHB bracelet.



 First up, you're going to need something to put the beads on; if you want a simple snake chain to highlight your beads, ARJewellery have a sterling silver chain available, all ready for threading.

  





If, on the other hand, you want to make a bold statement with your chain as well, mizgeorge makes a handmade sterling version complete with a stunning, handmade, gemstone accented toggle clasp.

And for the beads...

For the traditional Valentine's touch, this trio of beads by HelenPetersBeads provide a soft palette of pinks that fits well with an ultra-romantic theme.

Continuing the colour scheme is dilunahs' beautiful silver glass bead featuring a subtle interplay of pastel pinks and purples, and finished off with a sterling silver core, which is textured to add that special detail.

Sometimes you need a bit more silver to complement your beads, and mizgeorge's handmade charms will work perfectly; and their inspirarion, a style of Russian wedding ring, adds an extra romantic significance.

For a bit of passion and vibrancy, this bead pair by ScarletImpressions will make a statement, with their ruby red depths, without causing too much of a stir amongs the softer colours










And finally, if you really want to include an extra personal effort, have a look at beadweaving tutorial for bubbly beads - the pattern has scope for experimentation, so you can adapt it to fit your bracelet, and use your beloved favourite colours





Hope you enjoy!

Pick of the week - Good as Gold

Golden Globe, Hollow Lampwork Necklace by charmedbymarie

Heading into Autumn - Cored Big Hole Lampwork Bead by dilunah

Citrine and Glass Bracelet by cathsbeadyshed

Handmade Lampwork Lentil Pendant and Earring Beads by FinishingTouchJewels

Saxon Stud Pendant by nemeton

This time of the year brings out the festive magpie in me. I hope you like this week’s gorgeous golden glamorous picks from the gorgeous glamorous funky fabulous FHFteam 2010
Enjoy, Jolene x

Pick of the week - Dress up your Denim

Handmade Lampwork Pendant - TROPICANA - by FinishingTouchJewels

Large Silver Cored Focal Bead - Sky Blue Pink with Golden Dots by cheekycherubdesigns

Lampwork Moonlit hedgehog pendant in borosilicate glass by flyingbead

Milky Way - Copper Cored Big Hole Lampwork Bead by dilunah

Passion, lampwork and sterling silver necklace by charmedbymarie

Dress up your denim - beautiful things to wear created by talented members of FHFteam 2010 Enjoy, Jolene x

Pick of the week - Just Wow!

Horse head focal bead, bay thoroughbred by dawnsbeadboutique

Copper cored big hole bead by dilunah

Blue and White Flower Glass Marble Wine bottle stopper by steampunkglass

Lampwork heart pendant with two holes, borosilicate glass - Dark Lace by flyingbead

Sterling silver and 9ct gold bumpy bead by mizgeorge

These creations each made my jaw drop! I hope you find them as impressive and inspiring as I do. FHFteam 2010 Enjoy, Jolene.

Pick of the week - Pretty in Pink

Sugar Lumps by MyPrecious

Autumn Rose by nemeton

Montana Cored Big Hole Bead by Dilunah

Blossom by Sarah Downton

Coconut Ice Sterling Silver Earrings by Shineon2

Stonebaked Beads Berry by LushLampwork

Pretty in Pink, a lovely selection of girly goodies from the team this week. FHFteam 2010 Enjoy, Jolene.

Pick of the week - Maple syrup

Copper Cored Big Hole Lampwork Bead by dilunah



Maple sunshine by flyingbead



Sublime delights by sublimebeads



Hot lava fused pendant by helenbluefairy



Moorland Haze by SarahDownton

A selection of golden sweet tones, the ambrosia of summer sunshine captured in glass. FHFteam 2010

Enjoy, Jolene.

Pick of the week - Shimmer and Shine

A little bit of shimmer and shine from FHFteam 2010

Enjoy, Jolene.

Featured this week are
Dusted Heart Trio by LushLampwork
Teal and ivory glass focal bead by HelenPetersBeads
Polka Dotty, a set of Handmade Lampwork Beads by Dilunah
Bright yellow fused glass cuff links by DolmairicDesign
Opulent Lampwork Bead Set by Helbels