Thursday, March 31, 2016
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Spring!
Spring has sprung and with it, warmer weather. And, with that, torch work! I've some glass on order and should be over this dratted cold soon, enough to get back out to the glass room. In the meantime, I've already read through the Contemporary Lampworking books and they are awesome!
Working out has been put on hold, even with the lovely equipment I've inherited. The cold I managed to land was horrific last weekend. Allergies and a lot of dust we kicked up the previous weekend cleaning up the side of the house didn't help ward it off.
Also in the meantime, I've been focusing on gaming. Mostly, I've been watching Jesse Cox play Overwatch (beta), which rolls out in May, and generally learning about the game. I can't wait until it comes out! Heroes of the Storm has been fun, but this one looks really awesome. Pre-orders are on Blizzard (the folks who brought you World of Warcraft, et al). Open beta in early May!
And, as a side note, I really think people should stop whining about Tracer's butt and not making the Beta cut. The former is a non-issue, imho, and the latter, hey, not everyone can get in. That's life. No, I am not in the Beta. Wish I was, but I'm not. So be it. I don't think it's favoritism, but I do think that inviting those who are high profile is a good thing. And, those whom Blizzard knows to be good players and can give good reviews. They would know what to look for and give cohesive and intelligent feedback.
Working out has been put on hold, even with the lovely equipment I've inherited. The cold I managed to land was horrific last weekend. Allergies and a lot of dust we kicked up the previous weekend cleaning up the side of the house didn't help ward it off.
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| http://us.battle.net/overwatch/en/ |
Also in the meantime, I've been focusing on gaming. Mostly, I've been watching Jesse Cox play Overwatch (beta), which rolls out in May, and generally learning about the game. I can't wait until it comes out! Heroes of the Storm has been fun, but this one looks really awesome. Pre-orders are on Blizzard (the folks who brought you World of Warcraft, et al). Open beta in early May!
And, as a side note, I really think people should stop whining about Tracer's butt and not making the Beta cut. The former is a non-issue, imho, and the latter, hey, not everyone can get in. That's life. No, I am not in the Beta. Wish I was, but I'm not. So be it. I don't think it's favoritism, but I do think that inviting those who are high profile is a good thing. And, those whom Blizzard knows to be good players and can give good reviews. They would know what to look for and give cohesive and intelligent feedback.
Sunday, March 27, 2016
Progress more slowly
Greetings!
No, I've not been in the glass room since Flame test 3 as I've developed a very bad cold and have been down. No, the Flame test beads are not available - I sent them to my mom. Sorry. More beads later.
The good news is that I finally got my Contemporary Lampwork books in and have been reading those - and they are AWESOME - interspersed with playing Heroes of the Storm on the new game computer. So much info on lampworking in general, not just beadmaking. Perfect for infoholics like me.
HotS: The problem is trying to decide which character to play next. Murky? Sgt. Hammer? I do alright with Raynor but dang if I can get Sonya to move when I tell her to. I was useless with Li Li. I need so much more practice!
Hopefully, this cold will end soon and I can get back to the torch, as well as the gym and the game room (my three forms of therapy). More glass is in order and hopefully, on order soon. I have some ideas off the beaten path.
I'm wondering how long it would take me to do a Murky in glass...
No, I've not been in the glass room since Flame test 3 as I've developed a very bad cold and have been down. No, the Flame test beads are not available - I sent them to my mom. Sorry. More beads later.
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| http://www.bandhu.info/books-1-1/ |
The good news is that I finally got my Contemporary Lampwork books in and have been reading those - and they are AWESOME - interspersed with playing Heroes of the Storm on the new game computer. So much info on lampworking in general, not just beadmaking. Perfect for infoholics like me.
HotS: The problem is trying to decide which character to play next. Murky? Sgt. Hammer? I do alright with Raynor but dang if I can get Sonya to move when I tell her to. I was useless with Li Li. I need so much more practice!
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| http://us.battle.net/heroes/en/ |
Hopefully, this cold will end soon and I can get back to the torch, as well as the gym and the game room (my three forms of therapy). More glass is in order and hopefully, on order soon. I have some ideas off the beaten path.
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| Murky |
I'm wondering how long it would take me to do a Murky in glass...
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| One of my fav t-shirts; from Jesse Cox |
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Flame test 3
Another run of beads and testing the flame. Not too bad, I think.
I need more glass, though. And some inspiration.
I need more glass, though. And some inspiration.
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Flame test 2
The flame! The flame! These are yesterday's bead run. Much better.
It is amazing the difference a good torch, a good O2con, and the right bead release makes. These beads were easier and faster than before.
It is amazing the difference a good torch, a good O2con, and the right bead release makes. These beads were easier and faster than before.
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Old beginnings
I'm finally up and running! I managed to get the new o2 con in and did some work today. Unfortunately, I am having to re-learn beadmaking and learn the optimal psi settings on the fuel and oxy. C'est la vie.
BUT! It was great to get back to the bench and melt some glass. Pics later on that run, and of the studio. The Bluebird is still singing sweetly.
BUT! It was great to get back to the bench and melt some glass. Pics later on that run, and of the studio. The Bluebird is still singing sweetly.
Sunday, March 13, 2016
Welcome!
Hi, I'm Lisa, the Beadothicary. Beads and such will be posted here. I will share my beads and ideas for the glass room, and some on wire wrapping and beading.
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