Bead & Button Show - Ongoing Report

Having a great time at the show - met lots of folks, although I missed
some folks yesterday as I was late getting out of class. I've been
hanging out with JanG, chatted with Beki a bit and am still trying to
hook up with Patti.

My classes so far have been great and I have one more on Sunday morning.
So far I've taken:

Spiny Knotted Bracelet with Stephanie Sersich
Woven beads in Clay with Diane Villano
Metal Clay Book Pendant with Louise Duhamel

Meeting lots of vendors, too. I had a great convo with Matthew Cole of
Indo Expo/ Qui Clasps, spoke to Paula Best regarding the her beads and
charms and saw some WONDERFUL quality stones from Bonita, plus another
couple of stone vendors that caught my eye.

The lampwork selection is as amazing as you'd expect - the best of the
best are here. I've fondled clay beads from Grant Diffendaffer and Klew,
plus a few others. Some amazing metal clay work from Kelly Russell and
ceramic beads of all sorts are very big this year - many vendors!
Disappointed, yet again, that there were no polymer clay vendors. Did
see the Swarvoski and Rio Grande exhibits. Swarovski's exhibit featured
the winners of last year's contest and they were heavily pushing folks
to enter this year's contest. Met the editor of Step by Step beads -
lovely woman!

Sarda was there with their new jewelry line including some exceptional
pendants with stones and dichro. Very top-notch.

Silver prices last night were all over the place - there were even
variations within the true Bali and Hill Tribe markets.

I actually bought very little last night - missed a couplel must-see
vendors, so I'll be heading back to the show floor before it ends and
hope for the best.

Pics to follow...!.

--
Barbara

http://www.penguintrax.com and http://www.backseatgrammarian.com

There is a very fine line between a hobby and mental illness. (Dave Barry)

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Thanks for the report, Barbara! It's nice to hear what's going on when one
is afar!
David

"Barbara Forbes-Lyons" wrote in message
...
Having a great time at the show - met lots of folks, although I missed
some folks yesterday as I was late getting out of class. I've been
hanging out with JanG, chatted with Beki a bit and am still trying to
hook up with Patti.

My classes so far have been great and I have one more on Sunday morning.
So far I've taken:

Spiny Knotted Bracelet with Stephanie Sersich
Woven beads in Clay with Diane Villano
Metal Clay Book Pendant with Louise Duhamel

Meeting lots of vendors, too. I had a great convo with Matthew Cole of
Indo Expo/ Qui Clasps, spoke to Paula Best regarding the her beads and
charms and saw some WONDERFUL quality stones from Bonita, plus another
couple of stone vendors that caught my eye.

The lampwork selection is as amazing as you'd expect - the best of the
best are here. I've fondled clay beads from Grant Diffendaffer and Klew,
plus a few others. Some amazing metal clay work from Kelly Russell and
ceramic beads of all sorts are very big this year - many vendors!
Disappointed, yet again, that there were no polymer clay vendors. Did
see the Swarvoski and Rio Grande exhibits. Swarovski's exhibit featured
the winners of last year's contest and they were heavily pushing folks
to enter this year's contest. Met the editor of Step by Step beads -
lovely woman!

Sarda was there with their new jewelry line including some exceptional
pendants with stones and dichro. Very top-notch.

Silver prices last night were all over the place - there were even
variations within the true Bali and Hill Tribe markets.

I actually bought very little last night - missed a couplel must-see
vendors, so I'll be heading back to the show floor before it ends and
hope for the best.

Pics to follow...!.

--
Barbara

http://www.penguintrax.com and http://www.backseatgrammarian.com

There is a very fine line between a hobby and mental illness. (Dave Barry)

Need quality, inexpensive web hosting with site builder and 50 apps? Check
out http://www.lyonshost.com.

*waaaah*

It sounds like just too much fun!

Thanks for the report, I'm desperate to get over next year and impose
myself on family so Mike and I can go round the show.

-Su

www.tillermanbeads.co.uk
www.britishlampwork.co.uk

Thank you for being such a wonderful and loyal reporter, Barb!!! Makes
me feel like I'm there also.

Becki

Thank you for being such a wonderful and loyal reporter, Barb!!! Makes
me feel like I'm there also.

Becki

Barbara Forbes-Lyons wrote:
Having a great time at the show - met lots of folks, although I missed
some folks yesterday as I was late getting out of class. I've been
hanging out with JanG, chatted with Beki a bit and am still trying to
hook up with Patti.

My classes so far have been great and I have one more on Sunday morning.
So far I've taken:

Spiny Knotted Bracelet with Stephanie Sersich
Woven beads in Clay with Diane Villano
Metal Clay Book Pendant with Louise Duhamel

Meeting lots of vendors, too. I had a great convo with Matthew Cole of
Indo Expo/ Qui Clasps, spoke to Paula Best regarding the her beads and
charms and saw some WONDERFUL quality stones from Bonita, plus another
couple of stone vendors that caught my eye.

The lampwork selection is as amazing as you'd expect - the best of the
best are here. I've fondled clay beads from Grant Diffendaffer and Klew,
plus a few others. Some amazing metal clay work from Kelly Russell and
ceramic beads of all sorts are very big this year - many vendors!
Disappointed, yet again, that there were no polymer clay vendors. Did
see the Swarvoski and Rio Grande exhibits. Swarovski's exhibit featured
the winners of last year's contest and they were heavily pushing folks
to enter this year's contest. Met the editor of Step by Step beads -
lovely woman!

Sarda was there with their new jewelry line including some exceptional
pendants with stones and dichro. Very top-notch.

Silver prices last night were all over the place - there were even
variations within the true Bali and Hill Tribe markets.

I actually bought very little last night - missed a couplel must-see
vendors, so I'll be heading back to the show floor before it ends and
hope for the best.

Pics to follow...!.

--
Barbara

Barb,
I was there on Saturday...took Lisa Pavelka's Collage in Clay. She
reminds me of Julia Roberts in Erin Brokovich.

I also did not purchase many beads...too spoiled by selection at
Intergem. I was thrilled with the Whole Lotta Whimsey booth...They had
a wide variety of tools from other media that they applied to silver
clay. I bought some really tiny punches and some metal tools. Some of
the prices were really good (an entire metal alphabet set for $10).

Mary

Mary,

I probably saw you in Lisa's class but didn't know it was you. I was
waiting for Lisa in the back of the room during one of her demo
sessions, then left when it dragged on longer than I wanted to wait. I
had on a green t-shirt and a fiery orange necklace and long dark hair.

Lisa's great, isn't she? Do you have a pic of your finished pendant? I'd
love to see it.

Barbara

http://www.penguintrax.com and http://www.backseatgrammarian.com

There is a very fine line between a hobby and mental illness. (Dave Barry)

Need quality, inexpensive web hosting with site builder and 50 apps? Check out http://www.lyonshost.com.



twinkiesmom wrote:

Barbara Forbes-Lyons wrote:


Having a great time at the show - met lots of folks, although I missed
some folks yesterday as I was late getting out of class. I've been
hanging out with JanG, chatted with Beki a bit and am still trying to
hook up with Patti.

My classes so far have been great and I have one more on Sunday morning.
So far I've taken:

Spiny Knotted Bracelet with Stephanie Sersich
Woven beads in Clay with Diane Villano
Metal Clay Book Pendant with Louise Duhamel

Meeting lots of vendors, too. I had a great convo with Matthew Cole of
Indo Expo/ Qui Clasps, spoke to Paula Best regarding the her beads and
charms and saw some WONDERFUL quality stones from Bonita, plus another
couple of stone vendors that caught my eye.

The lampwork selection is as amazing as you'd expect - the best of the
best are here. I've fondled clay beads from Grant Diffendaffer and Klew,
plus a few others. Some amazing metal clay work from Kelly Russell and
ceramic beads of all sorts are very big this year - many vendors!
Disappointed, yet again, that there were no polymer clay vendors. Did
see the Swarvoski and Rio Grande exhibits. Swarovski's exhibit featured
the winners of last year's contest and they were heavily pushing folks
to enter this year's contest. Met the editor of Step by Step beads -
lovely woman!

Sarda was there with their new jewelry line including some exceptional
pendants with stones and dichro. Very top-notch.

Silver prices last night were all over the place - there were even
variations within the true Bali and Hill Tribe markets.

I actually bought very little last night - missed a couplel must-see
vendors, so I'll be heading back to the show floor before it ends and
hope for the best.

Pics to follow...!.

--
Barbara



Barb,
I was there on Saturday...took Lisa Pavelka's Collage in Clay. She
reminds me of Julia Roberts in Erin Brokovich.

I also did not purchase many beads...too spoiled by selection at
Intergem. I was thrilled with the Whole Lotta Whimsey booth...They had
a wide variety of tools from other media that they applied to silver
clay. I bought some really tiny punches and some metal tools. Some of
the prices were really good (an entire metal alphabet set for $10).

Mary

Barb,
I didn't see you there..very difficult to concentrate on the demos with
such a large class crowded around her workspace.

My project didn't turn out as well as hoped...We only had one oven and
one of my classmates removed my pendant before it was done. (She
taught a project with a 5-minute bake, and I think some of my
classmates were trying to do that one while we were still trying to do
the 20 minute bakes on the first project.)

I had a thumbprint in the middle of the faux dichro! I managed to
cover that up, but now I'm struggling with the polyglaze.

Mary


Barbara Forbes-Lyons wrote:
Mary,

I probably saw you in Lisa's class but didn't know it was you. I was
waiting for Lisa in the back of the room during one of her demo
sessions, then left when it dragged on longer than I wanted to wait. I
had on a green t-shirt and a fiery orange necklace and long dark hair.

Lisa's great, isn't she? Do you have a pic of your finished pendant? I'd
love to see it.

Barbara

http://www.penguintrax.com and http://www.backseatgrammarian.com

There is a very fine line between a hobby and mental illness. (Dave Barry)

Need quality, inexpensive web hosting with site builder and 50 apps? Check out http://www.lyonshost.com.



twinkiesmom wrote:

Barbara Forbes-Lyons wrote:


Having a great time at the show - met lots of folks, although I missed
some folks yesterday as I was late getting out of class. I've been
hanging out with JanG, chatted with Beki a bit and am still trying to
hook up with Patti.

My classes so far have been great and I have one more on Sunday morning.
So far I've taken:

Spiny Knotted Bracelet with Stephanie Sersich
Woven beads in Clay with Diane Villano
Metal Clay Book Pendant with Louise Duhamel

Meeting lots of vendors, too. I had a great convo with Matthew Cole of
Indo Expo/ Qui Clasps, spoke to Paula Best regarding the her beads and
charms and saw some WONDERFUL quality stones from Bonita, plus another
couple of stone vendors that caught my eye.

The lampwork selection is as amazing as you'd expect - the best of the
best are here. I've fondled clay beads from Grant Diffendaffer and Klew,
plus a few others. Some amazing metal clay work from Kelly Russell and
ceramic beads of all sorts are very big this year - many vendors!
Disappointed, yet again, that there were no polymer clay vendors. Did
see the Swarvoski and Rio Grande exhibits. Swarovski's exhibit featured
the winners of last year's contest and they were heavily pushing folks
to enter this year's contest. Met the editor of Step by Step beads -
lovely woman!

Sarda was there with their new jewelry line including some exceptional
pendants with stones and dichro. Very top-notch.

Silver prices last night were all over the place - there were even
variations within the true Bali and Hill Tribe markets.

I actually bought very little last night - missed a couplel must-see
vendors, so I'll be heading back to the show floor before it ends and
hope for the best.

Pics to follow...!.

--
Barbara



Barb,
I was there on Saturday...took Lisa Pavelka's Collage in Clay. She
reminds me of Julia Roberts in Erin Brokovich.

I also did not purchase many beads...too spoiled by selection at
Intergem. I was thrilled with the Whole Lotta Whimsey booth...They had
a wide variety of tools from other media that they applied to silver
clay. I bought some really tiny punches and some metal tools. Some of
the prices were really good (an entire metal alphabet set for $10).

Mary

Well, the nice thing about the clay is that you can rebake it now that
you are home. Can't offer any tips with the polyglaze - I haven't
cracked open my bottle, but do check Lisa's site because she has a whole
page dedicated to using it properly. Here's the link:

http://www.coveredinclay.com/tips_&_techniques.htm

I want to see pics, regardless!

Barbara

http://www.penguintrax.com and http://www.backseatgrammarian.com

There is a very fine line between a hobby and mental illness. (Dave Barry)

Need quality, inexpensive web hosting with site builder and 50 apps? Check out http://www.lyonshost.com.



twinkiesmom wrote:

Barb,
I didn't see you there..very difficult to concentrate on the demos with
such a large class crowded around her workspace.

My project didn't turn out as well as hoped...We only had one oven and
one of my classmates removed my pendant before it was done. (She
taught a project with a 5-minute bake, and I think some of my
classmates were trying to do that one while we were still trying to do
the 20 minute bakes on the first project.)

I had a thumbprint in the middle of the faux dichro! I managed to
cover that up, but now I'm struggling with the polyglaze.

Mary


Barbara Forbes-Lyons wrote:


Mary,

I probably saw you in Lisa's class but didn't know it was you. I was
waiting for Lisa in the back of the room during one of her demo
sessions, then left when it dragged on longer than I wanted to wait. I
had on a green t-shirt and a fiery orange necklace and long dark hair.

Lisa's great, isn't she? Do you have a pic of your finished pendant? I'd
love to see it.

Barbara

http://www.penguintrax.com and http://www.backseatgrammarian.com

There is a very fine line between a hobby and mental illness. (Dave Barry)

Need quality, inexpensive web hosting with site builder and 50 apps? Check out http://www.lyonshost.com.



twinkiesmom wrote:



Barbara Forbes-Lyons wrote:




Having a great time at the show - met lots of folks, although I missed
some folks yesterday as I was late getting out of class. I've been
hanging out with JanG, chatted with Beki a bit and am still trying to
hook up with Patti.

My classes so far have been great and I have one more on Sunday morning.
So far I've taken:

Spiny Knotted Bracelet with Stephanie Sersich
Woven beads in Clay with Diane Villano
Metal Clay Book Pendant with Louise Duhamel

Meeting lots of vendors, too. I had a great convo with Matthew Cole of
Indo Expo/ Qui Clasps, spoke to Paula Best regarding the her beads and
charms and saw some WONDERFUL quality stones from Bonita, plus another
couple of stone vendors that caught my eye.

The lampwork selection is as amazing as you'd expect - the best of the
best are here. I've fondled clay beads from Grant Diffendaffer and Klew,
plus a few others. Some amazing metal clay work from Kelly Russell and
ceramic beads of all sorts are very big this year - many vendors!
Disappointed, yet again, that there were no polymer clay vendors. Did
see the Swarvoski and Rio Grande exhibits. Swarovski's exhibit featured
the winners of last year's contest and they were heavily pushing folks
to enter this year's contest. Met the editor of Step by Step beads -
lovely woman!

Sarda was there with their new jewelry line including some exceptional
pendants with stones and dichro. Very top-notch.

Silver prices last night were all over the place - there were even
variations within the true Bali and Hill Tribe markets.

I actually bought very little last night - missed a couplel must-see
vendors, so I'll be heading back to the show floor before it ends and
hope for the best.

Pics to follow...!.

--
Barbara





Barb,
I was there on Saturday...took Lisa Pavelka's Collage in Clay. She
reminds me of Julia Roberts in Erin Brokovich.

I also did not purchase many beads...too spoiled by selection at
Intergem. I was thrilled with the Whole Lotta Whimsey booth...They had
a wide variety of tools from other media that they applied to silver
clay. I bought some really tiny punches and some metal tools. Some of
the prices were really good (an entire metal alphabet set for $10).

Mary

and I quote: "...took Lisa Pavelka's Collage in Clay. She
reminds me of Julia Roberts in Erin Brokovich"

Did you know Lisa was a stand-in for Julia Roberts, as well? Yup--I believe
it was Ocean's 11.

Deb

"twinkiesmom" wrote in message
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Barbara Forbes-Lyons wrote:
Having a great time at the show - met lots of folks, although I missed
some folks yesterday as I was late getting out of class. I've been
hanging out with JanG, chatted with Beki a bit and am still trying to
hook up with Patti.

My classes so far have been great and I have one more on Sunday morning.
So far I've taken:

Spiny Knotted Bracelet with Stephanie Sersich
Woven beads in Clay with Diane Villano
Metal Clay Book Pendant with Louise Duhamel

Meeting lots of vendors, too. I had a great convo with Matthew Cole of
Indo Expo/ Qui Clasps, spoke to Paula Best regarding the her beads and
charms and saw some WONDERFUL quality stones from Bonita, plus another
couple of stone vendors that caught my eye.

The lampwork selection is as amazing as you'd expect - the best of the
best are here. I've fondled clay beads from Grant Diffendaffer and Klew,
plus a few others. Some amazing metal clay work from Kelly Russell and
ceramic beads of all sorts are very big this year - many vendors!
Disappointed, yet again, that there were no polymer clay vendors. Did
see the Swarvoski and Rio Grande exhibits. Swarovski's exhibit featured
the winners of last year's contest and they were heavily pushing folks
to enter this year's contest. Met the editor of Step by Step beads -
lovely woman!

Sarda was there with their new jewelry line including some exceptional
pendants with stones and dichro. Very top-notch.

Silver prices last night were all over the place - there were even
variations within the true Bali and Hill Tribe markets.

I actually bought very little last night - missed a couplel must-see
vendors, so I'll be heading back to the show floor before it ends and
hope for the best.

Pics to follow...!.

--
Barbara

Barb,
I was there on Saturday...took Lisa Pavelka's Collage in Clay. She
reminds me of Julia Roberts in Erin Brokovich.

I also did not purchase many beads...too spoiled by selection at
Intergem. I was thrilled with the Whole Lotta Whimsey booth...They had
a wide variety of tools from other media that they applied to silver
clay. I bought some really tiny punches and some metal tools. Some of
the prices were really good (an entire metal alphabet set for $10).

Mary