Rain Rain Go Away

Although we very often pray for rain to fill our tanks but when it becomes driving, torrential and basically a pain in the butt we just want it to go.

Many areas in Queensland and parts of New South Wales have been evacuated due to flooding. Luckily we just have a dribble running from the top of the house and to the bottom. Nothing we can do at present coz it's still raining.

Early this morning I glimpsed a smidge of blue sky and managed to capture this beautiful rainbow but now the rain is back. Oh well a day of doing what i want in the house - cut glass, read a book, chat with my JET buddies and be plain lazy.

First Firing

Last night I sat and nursed the kiln for about 2 hours. Burnt the sensor on the pyrometer as I was testing the temp too often. Top temp was 1630F.
This is the first batch and a bit of a woopsie so they are back in the kiln tonight for more firing. The edges are too rough and need to be more rounded. My first batch on randomness LOL.

You learn by your mistakes.

A Dip In The Pool

Firstly I must apologise for the lily white fat thighs and the sunnies. Sure didn't realise how plump I was getting to put it politely and look! Geez where has my Aussie tan gone.
Well the main reason for posting is to show off Leannes', from Rainbowrevolution on Etsy, gorgeous wrap/sarong she created for me. Just right to hide my lumpy bits but still tan my legs.

I am in love with her beautiful wraps and scarves and can't wait to go on holiday to wear them more often. I also have my eye on this one below but if any of you guys want it don't worry I will badger her to do me another one LOL.
For an amzing colour experience and information you could also check out her website, Rainbowrevolution.com.au

Don't forget whilst you are browsing the net check out my store on Etsy too, beadsme.

You could also check out many other Aussie artists by visiting the DUST team website, dustteam.com.

Swarovski Crystals Are Just Amazing

I have used many Swarovski Crystals in my creations and just love them. The way the sparkle and shimmer in different kinds of light, the colours they come in and I suppose I am a Swarovski Crystal whore!

Recently I purchased a large Swarovski Crystal and wanted to make an amazing piece. OMG I hadn't bought a crystal so big, well roughly 30mm by 30mm, it's big to me.
I was amazed whilst taking photographs of it at the different colours streaming through. Wow did it sparkle and the sun just shone back at me. I was absolutely in a magical, colourful world of my own. Putting it against the white stand made it look a beautiful shade of blue although it actually is clear.

The photgraphs alone do not do it justice. You really have to see it for real. This second picture shows a rainbow of colours from one position but just look at the last photograph, It's awesome!
I just teamed the fan/shell shaped crystal with a sparkling silver bail, half a dozen white fresh water pearls and a bright flower patterned silver plated chain.