tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347036908958488135.post8400975936112632011..comments2024-01-09T01:10:18.695-08:00Comments on Maybeads: You've Come a Long Way, BabyMaybeadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692415064891397714noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347036908958488135.post-72008148366553554842010-04-29T09:25:41.019-07:002010-04-29T09:25:41.019-07:00From Wonky to Wonderful! : )From Wonky to Wonderful! : )RaspberryKidzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13790249495642923864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347036908958488135.post-18674875003478122752010-04-28T15:11:17.589-07:002010-04-28T15:11:17.589-07:00Well I for one am glad you stuck with it! It helps...Well I for one am glad you stuck with it! It helps hearing stories like these for people like me who get so easily frustrated trying new things... you're an inspiration :)LethargicLasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08959531120975981672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347036908958488135.post-29042461885616457442010-04-28T09:18:26.154-07:002010-04-28T09:18:26.154-07:00Oh, whoops! I took my class two years ago in Janua...Oh, whoops! I took my class two years ago in January or February - I can't remember exactly, except that it was freezing outside. I've since taken one more class at TLD, last spring - to learn silvered ivory, encasing and puttin murrini on beads. I didn't get the hang of murrini until after quite a bit of practice.Maybeadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692415064891397714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347036908958488135.post-47155127681621858642010-04-28T09:13:17.263-07:002010-04-28T09:13:17.263-07:00It's obvious you're a natural - those firs...It's obvious you're a natural - those first beads are great! I think you make it look easy - but I know it's a combination of talent and hard work! I enjoyed reading and seeing how you got started. You didn't mention what year it was that you took the class... How long has it taken you to get to your current level of expertise? Thanks for putting those up and congrats!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109083741699721266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347036908958488135.post-20319951141146443232010-04-28T09:07:35.681-07:002010-04-28T09:07:35.681-07:00Here's a link to Ema's blog post http://em...Here's a link to Ema's blog post http://emakaye.blogspot.com/2010/04/how-long-does-it-take-to-make-bead.html She elaborates on her comment. Great stuff!Maybeadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692415064891397714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347036908958488135.post-61323735648855749032010-04-28T07:43:58.275-07:002010-04-28T07:43:58.275-07:00That's an excellent point, Ema, and a much bet...That's an excellent point, Ema, and a much better way of looking at it. I used to be focused on how long it would take to make a bead, and I do get that question, too. But that woman is right in pointing out that it's not just the time that goes into that one bead, but the years of practice beforehand. And to get to the point where you can make those bejeweled beads that you make - well, there's a LOT of practice and patience that go into that. They are gorgeous!Maybeadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692415064891397714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347036908958488135.post-20379963573980834392010-04-28T07:33:22.593-07:002010-04-28T07:33:22.593-07:00At shows I find customers will often ask "how...At shows I find customers will often ask "how long does it take to make a bead?" I was at a show recently and a new lampworker was explaining to her husband how much work goes into the bejeweled (dotted) beads I make. She and I began to talk and she pointed out that the better question would be..."How many years did it take to get to the place that you can make that bead?" <br />Great blog Lauren..you have inspired me.Ema Kilroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00867232098423825896noreply@blogger.com