Fresh From the Flames

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Red Fish - Front View

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Red Fish - Side View
I had so much fun making this Red Fish. He's a hollow bead from transparent red with Raku frit. Fins are transparent red to transparent orange to transparent yellow. His eyes are aqua (of course LOL). Next time you see him he will be wired with fine silver and few Swarovski crystals and hanging from a chain. I think he would look grand as a fanpull.

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Here's a little green turtle. I think at least once every market someone asks for a turtle. I can't believe it took me so long to get to making one. He was so easy and fun. What he lacks in size he makes up for in cuteness.

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Blonde Goddess - She's a little curvier than the Goddesses I usually make. I was trying for even rounder hips but this is what she demanded to look like.
Don't forget - My next market is The Arts Market of New Orleans, Saturday, July 26, 2008, 10 am to 4 pm, Palmer Park, S. Carrollton and S. Claiborne Aves in Uptown. I hope to see ya there.
Till later - Flame On!

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Top left is a ring in red with a Double Helix Terra bubble. Top right is an aqua fish. I think he is destined for greatness as a fan pull. Lower right is Roses on Ivory - 4 lentils and 2 rondells. I'm thinking earrings and bracelet for a young lady. Lower left is a landscape heart. It was going to be a flat landscape but it kept pulling down so I finally stopped fighting it and let it be a heart.
Those of you that are familiar with my Goddesses will find that I'm dabbling with making her a little rounder. I love the ancient Goddess figures such as the Willendorf with her big beautiful rounded body. So look for some like that soon. Also I'm working on a turtle figure, for those that have asked for it.
I'm hoping to learn something about new classes at NOCGI around July 12th. Look for a week for the kids and more classes for the adults. Don't forget, I'm always available for a private torch session in my home studio.
My next market is The Arts Market of New Orleans, Saturday, July 26, 2008, 10 am to 4 pm, Palmer Park, S. Carrollton and S. Claiborne Aves in Uptown. I hope to see ya there.
Till later - Flame On!

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I'm still stuck on hearts and flowers. Now I'm adding ruffles and encasing dichroics. The large bead in center right was made in my class a few weeks ago for demonstration purposes. I usually give my demo beads to my students but when no one asked for it, I really took a liking to it and am thinking of stringin it up to the fan in my studio. This bead has 3 layers of encasing. The first layer is the core and green frit. The next is over the vine cane and the last is dichro chips, millifiore, and rose canes. The yellow bead was just a color and encasing experiment.
The flower beads on the center left were also an experiment. Both have small imperfections and the lower one lost a petal while cleaning it. The ruffles are something I've done lots of but for some reason I seem to be having trouble getting them right.
NOCGI has a glass demo tomorrow night. Aedh Carrick will be demonstrating hot sculpting techniques in glass Friday, May 16 6:30pm till 8:30pm.
Till later - Flame On!

Thanks for a great Fest! & New Class

Old Algiers Riverfest was a great success! Thanks to all the friends and neighbors that helped to make it so.
My oxygen concentrator died on me and I'm waiting on a new one to be delivered. I'm missing the flame so much, I'm seriously considering digging out the old hot head. I should anyway so I can remember how to describe the difference to my class.
This Thursday is the last class for this group. I'm looking forward to starting a new class soon. If you've been thinking about it, think no longer - Give Jenny a call - 504.482.6003. For more info see the link in the sidebar or click http://www.debideaux.com/classes.html
Till later - Flame On!

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The pups are for Jenny of NOCGI. They are supposed to be representitive of her dog Lola. Since I've never met Lola I made two to choose from. I'm not real happy with the one on the left. The eyes got a little wonky. On the lower right is a basic ivory rose bead. On the left is a rose stripe on pale emerald. The leaf, of course. Lower center is a bead cap. I am not real happy with this one. The rose dots came out too large. So I will make another with much smaller dots. I do like the way the colors came out on this one. These make wonderful tassels. Till later -
Flame On!

New Mandrels for NOCGI

I'm headed for NOCGI this morning. Jenny and I are gonna cut and grind some new mandrels for the classes. We worked out a new class schedule too. Look for me to post it soon.
My last 6 week class extended for 4 more classes. Yeeha! I so enjoy working with this bunch. We still have one torch open for any intermediate flameworkers. You should at least know your basic set up and safety and how to wind a bead on the mandrel. Most of the techniques in these classes will be students' choice. Call (504-482-6003) or email (jenny@nocgi.org) Jenny. She will work out a special deal for you.
I really liked that beadcap bead I made last week and think I will work on a series of those. I wish I'd gotten a pic before I gave it away. Bummer. Anyone got special color requests? Leave a comment and let me know.
Till later - Flame On!