Tuesday 5 July 2011

Glass-tastic

In my pre-baby years I used to make dichroic glass jewellery. I bought a glass kiln and had grand ideas of being able to make a living making jewellery and thus being able to quit the job I was in at the time which I hated.  I taught myself the firing techniques and after a couple of weeks was quite comfortable using the kiln.  I also gained a few buyers for my pendants which was a bonus.

Fast forward 2 years, a new job, a new house and a baby....the kiln is now looking forlorn in my mothers garage.  I feel guilty that its not fulfilling its glass fusing potential :o(  I have however made a promise that when we decide to move to a bigger house I will have that kiln in its own space and fired up.

So what got me thinking about this, well its this old desk top pc again with its files of photos I had forgotten about.  One such file is a couple pictures of my creations I took for a website. So here's a little section of my abstract pendants:








Not the greatest of photos, and as dichroic glass changes colour as it moves they are quite tricky to take a decent snap of. But hey its a little something to show you all ;o)

Happy Tuesday All!

Scarlett x

p.s - laptop update, should be back in the store at the end of the week (fingers firmly crossed!)
Posted by Scarlett at 02:14
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28 comments:

  1. ♥ Miss Tea5 July 2011 at 02:35

    whoaa, to tell u the truth, this is the first time i've seen jewellery made of glass! and thanks to you, i now know what it's called! you're soooooo talented and creative, scarlett!! the abstract glass kiln pendants you made are so unique! I love the choices of colors you used, did you painted the colors or is it already in the glass? i love how the colors popped up and striking, like metallic color, absolutely gorgeous!!

    xx Susan

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  2. Unknown5 July 2011 at 03:07

    Those are Fab, I bet they'd sell like hotcakes if you made some more !
    x

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  3. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]5 July 2011 at 03:46

    You should definitely keep it up - they look amazing. I especially like the first one, that's really cool. Are the materials expensive? My mother in law just bought a dichroic acrylic hanging sculture for her garden and that was v pricey - looks very pretty in the tree though.

    How's the laptop withdrawal?? xx

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  4. Me5 July 2011 at 04:22

    So pretty! Lots of talent, lucky thing. I do hope that you manage to get back to your kiln again soon! xxx

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  5. lucy joy5 July 2011 at 04:42

    I would buy these, they're stunning. Get busy again and make stuff. You're talented and creative, why not cash in on that? One day you will ne able to quit the day job for good. X

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  6. VintageVicki5 July 2011 at 04:49

    I think you should definately try and make some more - they are lovely :) However I remember how little 'me' time I had when my 2 were small.

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  7. Linda @ A La Carte5 July 2011 at 05:19

    Those are so lovely. I too think when you can you should go back and do more. Crossings fingers for the laptop back soon!

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  8. MissGinger5 July 2011 at 05:37

    they are fab - and i love the way you photographed them. you def need to get back to it when you can. xx

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  9. Shortbread and Ginger5 July 2011 at 05:47

    Really lovely jewellery! Hope laptop is on the mend!
    Liz

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  10. Vix5 July 2011 at 06:36

    I love it! You are so clever and creative and you really ought to have a bash at selling it. x

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  11. Lucy in the Clouds5 July 2011 at 06:37

    You could totally sell those, they're lovely!

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  12. Unknown5 July 2011 at 07:12

    Scarlett these are to die for! I've seen designs like these in high-end jewelry catalogs! Now, when can we see your line? They will definitely sell!! LOL. Beautiful creations!! Hugs...Loretta

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  13. Elise5 July 2011 at 09:33

    Ooh these are awesome, love the first one, think its time to fire up the kiln and get on etsy! :)

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  14. polkadotpeticoat5 July 2011 at 11:11

    These are so beautiful!

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  15. Unknown5 July 2011 at 11:49

    Wow those are gorgeous you have a real talent there hope your able to make them again. dee x

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  16. Alice5 July 2011 at 12:29

    Such interesting pieces, I went through a stage of wanting to be a jewellery maker in my late teens. Nothing as interesting as this though! These are all so lovely and look really good quality too, this could be a great hobby.

    You are a woman with many creative talents xxx

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  17. The Polka Dot Closet5 July 2011 at 13:22

    The pieces are gorgeous!! I hope you can find time to fire it up soon, maybe not waiting for a bigger house. You are way to talented to let it sit

    Carol

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  18. DearHelenHartman5 July 2011 at 14:43

    Gorgeous and unique, what more can you ask of a piece of jewelry? Love them.

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  19. Jackie Jardine5 July 2011 at 14:56

    I love that top glass piece. Very 80's geometric.
    <3Jackie @ Let's Go Thrifting!
    http://LetsGoThrifting.blogspot.com

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  20. Little Nell5 July 2011 at 15:17

    Beautiful pieces. It must be reassuring to know that you have this talent (and the kiln) waiting in the wings!

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  21. doradadama5 July 2011 at 17:20

    Simply beautiful, your so creative amor.
    What else can you make? I know these would sell at the stalls in london.

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  22. Max6 July 2011 at 01:42

    Scarlett, they are cool as, and beautifully photographed too.
    Hey when you are back on line could you help me with a question re making a cake stand? Did you use a special drill bit? I used a masonry bit as recommended with the metal linky bits I bought, but broke 2/3 plates argh! No rush as will take me forever to find more suitable plates!!! THANK YOU x

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  23. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms6 July 2011 at 06:03

    They are stunning pieces, Scarlett. Hope you can get the kiln fired up before too long. xx

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  24. Donna -Little Tiny Stitches6 July 2011 at 08:08

    Oh your back, your back :o)

    I've missed you!! And your funny blog posts!!

    I love your glass jewellery, it is so pretty and different!
    I love most other glass things as well, so have lots of choice at the cs's as there is always plenty to choose from.

    Can't wait for you to get your pc back, but pleased we got to see your jewellery and hen night ;o)

    Have a great week Scarlett xx

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  25. Jem 6 July 2011 at 12:36

    It seems such a shame not to keep it up as your pieces are gorgeous hun - quirky and pretty which is the best combination :-)

    Jem xXx

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  26. Me and Tilly Too7 July 2011 at 00:36

    Scarlett, your pendants are just gorgeous. Never mind waiting until you move house, get the kiln out now. Have you any to sell? Lesley x

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  27. vintage_kitten7 July 2011 at 15:09

    Those are very pretty.I used to make the stained glass ornaments.

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  28. Petites Merveilles8 July 2011 at 05:28

    How pretty are those! Hope you get back to jewelry making one of these days!

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