Posts by avenuebeads (10)

New Stuff (1 posts) - Posted On : 13 Apr 2007 06:29 AM Edit Post | Report Spam

Just wanted to share some of my most recent pieces For some reason the image tags aren`t working on here so I have to use links http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v111/z28cam/blackpaisleyfocal.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v111/z28cam/yellowjesterfocal.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v111/z28cam/mangomod.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v111/z28cam/riversunsetbiconefocal.jpg Tell me what you think? ~Joe~

New stuff! (2 posts) - Posted On : 13 Apr 2007 06:20 AM Edit Post | Report Spam

Oops wrong area

I`m new to this & need help. (3 posts) - Posted On : 13 Apr 2007 06:18 AM Edit Post | Report Spam

JoAnne - How long have you been making beads? When I first started I had that same problem. Sometimes if the glass gets wound to tight they can be hard to get off. Soak them in water for 10 minutes and grasp the mandrel with a pliers. Works for me every time. The other possibility is some of the release could have flaked off under the bead while applying your base glass without you noticing. Thus the hot glass may be stuck to the mandrel. ~Joe~

Shiny New Blog! (3 posts) - Posted On : 13 Apr 2007 06:11 AM Edit Post | Report Spam

I`ve been wanting to revamp my website for awhile now. Earlier today my darn kiln broke so I couldn`t make any beads. Now that I have all this free time I got around to finally wiping my current website clean and starting over. Here is my new blog http://www.avenuebeads.com Still lots I want to do to it but check it out. I Plan to post to it daily if possible and I love getting feedback on the stuff I make (hint hint). And.. for all the bead buyers out there that have purchased my work, there is something special in store for you in the near future. So keep your eyes peeled, It will be well worth your while ~Joe~

Who sells on ETSY? (65 posts) - Posted On : 08 Jan 2007 02:56 AM Edit Post | Report Spam

Here is my shop. I sell loose lampwork beads and the like http://www.avenuebeads.etsy.com ~Joe~

Photography (5 posts) - Posted On : 02 Jan 2007 03:18 AM Edit Post | Report Spam

You could try building a larger light box to suit your needs. Just google "home made light box" and you should find some good directions for doing it. ~Joe~

Hello from Chicago!!! (3 posts) - Posted On : 02 Jan 2007 03:09 AM Edit Post | Report Spam

Thanks for the Welcome Triple my long distance neighbor ~Joe~

First Thread (2 posts) - Posted On : 16 Dec 2006 02:28 PM Edit Post | Report Spam

Looks like I get to start the first thread in the glass forum!! Wheres all my fellow lampworkers at? ~Joe~

Do you have a craft website/blog? (82 posts) - Posted On : 16 Dec 2006 02:33 AM Edit Post | Report Spam

I have a website http://www.AvenueBeads.com and a blog http://www.avenuebeads.com/blogs/index.php?blog=6 I showcase my glass bead creations on my blog and use my website to sell my beads. ~Joe~

Hello from Chicago!!! (3 posts) - Posted On : 16 Dec 2006 02:23 AM Edit Post | Report Spam

Just found this forum so I`m introducing myself. About me My name is Joe I`m 27, male and I make glass beads(lampwork) full time. I sell on EBay as well as through my own site and I couldn`t be happier turning what once was a hobby into a full time job. I have one picture in my gallery and will be putting more up soon. Would love to see what you all think. ~Joe~