I didn't buy too much while I was in Philadelphia. In fact, I think I spent more money on food than I did on beads or supplies. Which was expected. Cas looked at me like I had two heads when I told her I had no plans to buy much before asking me in an incredulous voice "So, um, why are you going?" Well. I was going so I could hang out with my friends for the weekend. :)
Here is what I did buy...some lovely red creek jasper on the right and some unknown stone on the left. I love the colors of both.
I bought these awesome ceramic beads from Diane Hawkey. How sweet are those little birds???
Not sure how I will use these wonderful toggles from Melanie Brooks of Earthenwood Studio, but I will find a way. For now, they will sit on my desk and be gazed upon every day. :) It is rare when I get to hang out with other bead artists, but having dinner out two nights in a row with Diane and Melanie makes their beads and toggles so much more special to me.
Then I bought this little pillow bead from Patty Cahill of Dyed in the Fire. Like other beads from lampworkers that I have purchased, it will sit on my studio table for inspiration. I love the colors. Patty has a great knack for choosing the perfectly muted color combinations, yet still be bright and cheerful. Her technique is awesome and I have admired her work for years.
I also bought some wire, but you'll just have to wait to see what my plans are for that. Soon.
Thank you all for your support on taking a break from eggs and the wait list. Your encouragement and kind words mean so much to me. And I am so excited to be trying out new techniques and directions.
