All posts tagged: "Special Glass"

1. Frit Testing
   

   So, was at the torch for about 5 hours today, testing all the beautiful Val Cox frit I received! Neck and back are aching a bit, but I feel it was totally worth it! Some of the beads I pull out of the kiln tonight are amazing!! Made about 63 beads, with only 1 cracking – that’s ok though, I can do another! 🙂 Really stoked!! I have enough new beads to make about 9 pairs of earrings and maybe 2 or 3 bracelets!! Sweet! Really made up for the slum I was in yesterday…. By the way, none of those beads really turned out how I was expecting them to…. Oh we’ll, pays to experiment!! When all beads are cleaned up I will photograph a few to show off my handiwork! Keep an eye out on the Gallery!  

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2. Frustrating Frit
   

   Been at the torch for more than 2 hours trying out ocelot spot frit on various colours…… I’m not 100% sure how they’re going to turn out after being annealed in the kiln, but I was honestly pretty unimpressed with them so far…. Mum’s requested a leopardy spot type pair of earrings with a bit of transparent green in them, I just hope what I’ve done turns out!!! I got tired of trying out that frit, so I started on some other new samples I received yesterday… The fairy dust looks pretty cute, particularly on the black bead, but now I’m onto trying out the Fire Lotus frit. I had some beautiful result with the fire lotus rod last week, but this frit might be too fine to strike any nice colours. Here’s hoping!!!! Wish me luck!

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3. Kiln Up and Running!!
   

   Lately I have been a bit annoyed, I was so frustrated after my kiln had blown an element….. a pricey debt later and a few bottles of rum to my favourite electrician and it’s back in working order again!!! So I have been using up every spare moment trying to fire up some new beautiful beads! The Silver Splash Tile Earrings that you currently see on the home page are the result of last weeks batch!! Aren’t they yummy?!

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4. Welcome
   

   Welcome to Sam Made With Love! This site will feature handmade beads, jewellery and sewn items made by Sammi The ABOUT page has info about me, Sammi. I am the designer of all items shown on the gallery and I pour a LOT OF LOVE into every item made. It’s the vital ingredient!! Please check out the gallery, and if you’re interested in any items, head on over to my ETSY shop. THANKS for visiting!

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