Sarah : 10; Hollowness : 0
Ha! So, I CAN make hollow beads.
Turns out, it was just one of those many cases where the KISS rule (Keep It Simple, Stupid) applies. Not to mention, the DJAOYBYHTBTD rule (Don't Jump Ahead Of Yourself Before You Have The Basic Technique Down), and of course, the easily forgettable YDHTGSUFLJBIDTOPOTVFT rule (You Don't Have To Give Something Up For Life Just Because It Didn't Turn Out Perfect On The Very First Try).
This set is called Hellos, and it's up for auction!
I told you to expect a lot of twisties (complex ones!) this week! These focals are also up on eBay.
And now, I am all out of twisties (well, the cool ones) and must make more, so I will have something to put on the 8,398 hollows I intend to make by the end of the week.
(Does anyone know of a good tutorial on how to stop making hollows?)
As for the "new" eBay policy: at least until world economy starts to look better, I must go back to the golden rule (hmmm, many rules today) of eBay 101: The starting price of an auction should never be lower than the lowest price you feel comfortable selling the item for. I will also be offering "Buy It Now" prices here and there, for those of you who don't like waiting around. Shipping is still free!
Hey, if world economy suddenly does start to look better, could someone please e-mail me and tell me about it? 'Cause as you know, I am living in a bubble. A nice hollow bubble. Like a hollow bead. Mmmmm.
I listed a bunch of new beads on Etsy yesterday - you're invited to check them out. Enjoy!
OMFG!!
TAG!! (They r gorgeous)
IWT! (I want them!)
GWS, TABB AAS 1337! (Good work Sarah, they are beautiful babe, and are so elite)
MSSWN HMH (Must stop silly writing now, hurts my head)
CUL8r
-A
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Hi Sarah
I have been MIA for the last couple of months and haven't kept up with your work. The work shown on some of the links for artists from your Murano experience are stunning. I love your blog; I always learn something new. Your new beads are beautiful, as always.
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Love your hollows. Can't wait to see the next 8,398...
All the other new beads, the twisties and tentacles and handles, yummy. So many new pretties. You're just sooooo talented!
I'm curious, how do you decide which beads go on eBay and which on Etsy?
Also, about the "Buy It Now" option - I noticed it disappeared as soon as someone made a bid. Is that eBay's doing (to prevent having a "cap" on the auction)?
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Sarah
Btbaba! (Blimey those beads are bloody amazing)!
Dtwwsp (Damn this world wide skint period)
Iatp(I am totally potless)
bintbta (but I neeeeed to buy them all)
S**t!!!!
Titsybwanbatba (this is torture - seeing your beautiful work and not being able to buy any)! ARRGHHHHH!!!!!
Iajotbmhatw (I am just off to bang my head against the wall)
xx
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Your beads are absolutely gorgeous!!
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Hi Sarah,
I stumbled on your blog through a link in a forum UK Beaders, I would just like to comment that your work is lovely and the most artistic glasswork I have seen. Please take a look at my website:
http://www.waterstonejewellery.co.uk
I am wondering if I could use your beads with the gemstones that I enjoy working with, have you any suggestions? Do you make large pendants?
Also from a keen photographer, congratulations on the clear quality of your images.
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