Firstly, a warning to sensitive readers. This post contains the C-word, which some may find offensive. But let's get it out of the way now. Folks, we are heading towards...CHRISTMAS. There, I said it. Yes, I know it seems like a long way off, but we're almost in October, and so before you realise,...

Gasp is right. Good gravy! -- Starlia Klopman www.klopmanstudios.com "Cheryl" wrote in message ... Melinda Willis has really done it now

No pics.........yet! They are currently drying from their Future bath:) I beadgasmed myself with these..hehehehe. Okay, there are 6 squished coins, textured in what I think is going to be my signature texture--tiny puckers, allllllll over. Those are a deep dark, sage green with hints of...

It looks like we are going to be hit by the 4th hurricane of the season. The forecasters are still undecided as to exactly where it's going to land in Florida but we are already feeling some of the wind gusts and the rain. I'm hunkered down and ready. Fellow Floridians, be safe! Linda2

Does anyone know where I can buy Indian grass wholesale? I am wanting to make "made to order" bunches with beads decorating each stem in a variety of colours. I have seen the finished products in many high street shops, but fancied trying it out myself, where I can be a bit more creative. Thanks...

I bought these for my girls back when they were little for Halloween. I am SO tempted to get this one for my grandson: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2271529984&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT They're just too cute, I had a picture somewhere of the girls dressed up in the bat...

Hi gang, I took some of the advice I recieved on photos and made a few changes with this latest group. I like the look! Much better representation of my work, I think. Take a look :) http://snipurl.com/9dfu Candace (the Second) ;)

I think I my have to get in on this one. I've never done a swap before, so I'm pretty excited. Is it still open? thanks, Mandy

All I wanted to do was come here to rcb and learn to make beaded fringe for my lamp. I dont know that I got oodles of help for that, of course I didnt ask to many questions either, but the good people and stimulating conversation here, along with all the absolutely divine beads and beaded works I...

I have just found your group and wondered if I may join? I have been beading for about 6 years now and my main interest is in french beaded flowers. Kathy - England

First of all I want to thank you for your good wishes and vibes. RCB power at work again. I got to see the Professor of Cardiology. We had a good satisfying talk. He asked how I felt and did I think I was worse. I said that I was no worse than my initial visit before the tests. I still get angina...

Kathy - Enjoyed the stories, esp. the new word. My BIL uses accupuncture for his chemo side affects and has said that the positive results increased with each treatment, so stay with it and if your pin-pusher is also a traditional Chinese doctor, ask about moxibustion and other herbal...

This link may be of interest to those in the US who live near rivers that have commercial traffic on them. This is the story of a tugboat that had a bit of trouble at a bridge. http://koti.mbnet.fi/~soldier/towboat.htm I promise that anyone who comes to visit won't get the same sort of ride! -Su

I have been reading the threads about the tools the lampworkers are working with to musch glass into bead shapes. Has anyone tried these with polyclay, or is it just overkill. (Like using a hammer and nails on clay). ..Stephanie. Gotta Question? Search RCB: http://tinyurl.com/5wm36

Hi Everyone, After spending most of this year doing my second clay book, I have FINALLY been able to get back to making my polymer clay beads. YEY! I forgot just how much I love making these beads!! So, I have put a selection of my most popular styles up at eBay for a change. There are rounds...

Here's another graduated set of pillows, only this time, I've added raised stringer decoration for extra sparkle. Thanks for looking! -Ellen http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4928249159

A couple of you have asked to see my jewelry. I've posted three photos on Yahoo. I *think* I've got the permissions set such that you call can see them. You'll have to click the Next button to display each photo. I apologize for the poor quality. These were scanned for me by a friend some time...

Boy am I having some fun! Vessels: http://www.beadbimbo.com/ebay/vessels1.jpg http://www.beadbimbo.com/ebay/vessels2.jpg Lentils:

Well... I have this ranch..... Kaytee Oh yeah, does it snow there? DH won't do snow. ..Stephanie. Gotta Question? Search RCB: http://tinyurl.com/5wm36

Whew - after almost a week of helping my friend label her 400 lb + shipment of Moretti and Vetrofond glass and other goodies, and doing my talk about beadmaking as a healing occupation, I finally got a chance to make and list some beads. Eggplant and Peace - another from my "In the Garden" series,...