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Bead Fest Philly

Beads of Clay spotting at Bead Fest Philly!Joan Miller Porcelain had an absolutely gorgeous booth!
I am a huge fan of Joan Miller Porcelain. Joan's bead making skills are amazing, and I think she must be the friendliest bead maker around! Check out detailed shots of her beads at her website and etsy shop. Joan can be found at these upcoming shows as well as the web.

I also spotted Marsha and Darlene at their Marsha Neil Studio's Booth. I think Marsha must have a color for every situation. The rainbow of jewels in her booth was so impressive to see in person. Marsha has all her links on her Blog, etsy shop, show schedule, main website ect...

Darlene of D7 studios is running the Marsha Neil Studios show schedule. Darlene also carries tons of great beads and pendants by other beads-of-clay artists such as Golem Design Studio, Off Center Productions, and more. Darlene also carries art glass, specialty findings and a rainbow of silks.
I even had an Artisan Clay Artist Table of my own at Bead Fest. Being the new girl around the show, I am really happy for all the feedback I received on my work.
The best way to catch up with me is through my Artisan Clay etsy site and my blog.
It was such a blast talking with all my Beads-of-Clay buddies at the show! Until next time!











I think we've been busy!

Watch out Jewelry Designers!
It looks like everyone around Beads-of-Clay has been getting ready to help you stock up for the Holiday Rush! This week's flickr entries were full of group shots of just finished Art Beads. Get out your supply list and take notes! First we have a nice little assortment by Winchell Clayworks in a Bellflower glaze http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6247907
Look at this pile from Mary Harding!- Small beads, pendants, charms and toggle clasps. Made from earthenware ceramic clay. www.maryhardingjewelry.com

Check out the lovely butterflies from Dochysantos-- http://www.flickr.com/photos/23489677@N03/
I think these daisy beads By NKP designs will go fast.
Here's a bit from the artist's photo-
I enjoy drawing daisies. I admit I am a bit obsessed with them.I scanned in these drawings and turned them into laser waterslide decals. I applied them to these beads and refired to cone 05.
And here's a link to Natalie's shop -http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5318029

And lastly here's a glimpse at some of the glass fused pieces I have been working on over here at Artisan Clay. It's about that time for me --"Show Time" Time to stock up on inventory!
Check out my etsy shop- www.artisanclay.etsy.com and my blog www.artisanclay.blogspot.com
I post weekly on the work of Beads-of-Clay members from the Flickr group as well as jewelry made with Beads-of-clay Components.If you would like to contact me with a submission or post idea, (I'd love to see some great jewelry pieces made from available clay beads) I can be contacted through my Etsy Shop http://www.artisanclay.etsy.com/

















Lovely leaves

Some Favorite from This week's Beads-of-Clay on Flickr
Lovely Leaves new blue spanish leaf ceramic pendant By Chintook Jewelry http://www.flickr.com/photos/chinookjewelry/
Forest Leaf Necklace By Every Heart Crafts http://www.flickr.com/photos/everyheartcrafts/ Ceramic Leaves By Winchell Clayworks http://www.flickr.com/photos/dwinchelldesigns/