The last few weeks I've been busy to the point where I've had that annoying dream—the one where you show up in school for a test for a class you didn't even know you were taking. Ever have that dream? I seem to have it every time I have a dozen deadlines and projects to juggle.
It's great to be involved in so many interesting editing projects, but at the same time, I'm really missing my "me" time. I did recently take a short work break to create these "Breathe" earrings for my Beads & Books store. I feel a little more relaxed and Zen-like just looking at the photo.
Check out some great new bracelet components for cuff bracelets at Art Bead Scene and enjoy the rest of this week's links. (And don't forget to breathe! Whew!)
Art Bead Scene
The trend is bracelets. Check out the cool art bead components ABS found for you!
About.com Jewelry Making
There are lots of recent graduates out there. Here are some jewelry tutorials designed for the graduate.
Beading Arts
Wire tutorials and resources galore on Beading Arts this week!
Beads & Books
Michelle shares the bracelet she made with a porcelain bracelet bar from Chinook Jewelry.
Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi features a newly molded pendant on this week's necklace sample.
Cindy Gimbrone, The Lampwork Diva
Look what's sprung up underneath one of Cindy's Red Lotus Pods!
Lorelei's Blog: Inside the Studio
Summer is just days away. Come on over to check out the latest installation from the Earthenwood Design Team.
Resin Crafts!
Carmi has a four part series on mold making on Resin Crafts blog this week.
Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean reviews the third in a fine series of books
by Marthe Le Van. This one is expressly about rings which you can make
in 30 minute or less! And they are OUTRAGEOUSLY gorgeous. Come see!
The Bead Dreamer
Charlene creates a book and an alphabet stepping way outside the box. Don't we all need to from time to time?
The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Andrew hosts another great Thursday Giveaway! This time ceramic beads from Golem Studio are up for grabs!