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ALL NEW: INTERACTIVE BLOG (2010) - Updates can be found here
I FEEL PRETTY
A NOTE ABOUT CUSTOM DESIGNS & THE MATERIALS I USE:
(Including Vintage Glass, Sterling Silver, Bali Silver, Karen Hilltribes (Thai) Silver among others)
Some design 'themes' may be repeated and a request to duplicate a design will be considered - - but PLEASE be aware that many of the materials and beads
I work with - Karen Hilltribe Silver/Thai Silver (high-content ~ .995 or .999), Bali Silver (~.950), Sterling Silver (.925) hand forged findings, [especially] art glass
and lampworked beads and even some lines of specialy glass and crystal is all available to me only in quantities that are 'on hand.'
I also use many one-of-a-kind, vintage and rare beads that are only available in a single color dye lot,
per strand that I may have 'in hand.'
I will always scour the earth to find more of a beloved bead or style - - but that's the beauty of my
work - it's all original and I may not be able
to re-create it. I can generally find something equally as beautiful for your designs and I assure you
that you will be satisfied!
All products are guaranteed for integrity. We want you to be completely in love with your purchase.
While we cannot be responsible for items lost or damaged by the shipper - we will repair Jewelry & Home Decor items that break or fail during their lifetime. Shipping for such repairs is at the buyers expense. Please try to capture whatever elements you can of the damaged piece.
Custom repairs and adjustments can also be done upon request.
GEMSTONES, GEMSTONES AND MORE GEMSTONES
Okay let's just establish right now that I have an overwhelming obsession for gemstones - - ESPECIALLY fine Turquoise. This has been long set and even before we moved to the center of the turquoise-world, here in Santa Fe, NM I began collecting finely carved, rare and just plain beautiful turquoise from a wide variety of locations and mines.
On my Links page you can find some great resources for learning more about the types of turquoise, the mines and various locations it can be found and the treatments that may be used on it.
Mmmmmmmm...TURQUOISE......
But it doesn't end with turquoise for me - - ....................
My Personal Cabachon inventory (NOT FOR SALE). I have hunted and collected these for use my own
projects; As you can see I have a hard core addiction to rare American turquoise.
Check my Links page for listing of great suppliers.
MORE ABOUT THE KAREN HILLTRIBE IN THAILAND, THEIR SILVER AND Shiana.com
I will have an updated section on the Karen (pronounced kah-ren) people and their silver as soon as time allows - but for
the meantime - take a closer look at some of their AMAZING craftsmanship and work.
(PICTURES courtesty of Shiana.com - Thanks Angie & Pam!)
(pictured left - Silver beads that have been hand faceted) (pictured right - A Karen artisan working Thai silver into *fish bells*
Children of the Thai Karen Hilltribe greatly enjoying a donation of books via the Thien Family @ Shiana.com.
You can find more info about Angie, Pam & the Thien family and their committment to the people and skills of the Karen Hilltribe here:
Shiana.com - Mission
The photos of the Thai Karen Hilltribe Photos courtesy of Fire Mountain Gems
Jewelia Beads...
CcLLUCkk
A BIT ABOUT LAMPWORK ~ or ~ ART GLASS BEADS:
Above left - a rod of glass enters the flame above right - GEM of
GemFox.com at the torch - creating another amazing piece of glass art!
Beads above & below: GemFox creations I am lucky enough to own!!
Did I mention my obsession with Art Glass/Lampwork beads??
These Handmade Lampwork Beads (primarily all are North American/US in origin - although i scour the globe and some beads are from as far as Australia, Israel, Germany and beyond) are ALL 'PROPERLY KILN ANNEALED.' Those are the ONLY beads of this type that I use. Seed beads are then fed between the wire and the glass bead to keep them out of contact with each other and it gives the beads a really nice movement as well!
BBbbzzz...
BEE-ads by
Janet Crosby
@ FireflyLamps
REMEMBER: Lampwork beads are by their very nature, HANDMADE - each and every bead is UNIQUE and one of a kind. That is what makes them works of art and so collectible and beautiful. They will have slight variations in size and style.
'I Feel Pretty' prides itself on creating high quality, unique, one-of-a-kind designs, that can be given as gifts with confidence and handed down through generations.
PRODUCT INTEGRITY & QUALITY:
We use only THE BEST stringing materials and findings in our pieces. All my jewelry is strung(unless otherwise stated)on 21-strand twisted &
coated steel wire [SoftFlex] for strength and durability and is double-crimped with sterling silver crimps. High-strength Jewelers Silk is used for
pearl knots and other less hardy gemstones.
All Lampwork creations that contain US handmade pieces are strung on TWO strands of the 21-pair twisted, coated steel wire
(a strand of Kevlar can also be included, for additional strength upon request).
Additional stringing materials include: Jewelers silk thread, nylon cord,leather,leather cord and others as specified.
THANKS!
'I Feel Pretty' prides itself on creating high quality, unique, one-of-a-kind designs, that can be given as gifts with confidence and handed down through generations.
Thank you so much for taking an interest in our work! This is my primary enterprise and a lifetime culmination of dreams, skills and some hard learned lessons. I always welcome and appreciate your comunnications and feedback.
MY NEW
SHOP IS ONLINE - FINALLY!!
Be sure to visit our eBay Store
I Feel Pretty eBay Store
for Great Deals, 'Buy it Now' & Save on Shipping by Combining Items!
GIFT SERVICES & PACKAGING:
We do EXCELLENT and fun gift packaging! Let us dress up and then personalize your purchase for that special added attention to detail they won't forget! Here's some examples of gift packaging.
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`·.¸¸.·´ Made on a MAC-»(¯`v´¯)- -»
SilverSmithing, Metal Work & Jewelry Fabrication Program | View From the Portal - Changing Images
SHOP:
Items Available For Purchase | OUR ETSY STORE | Upcoming Shows & Events
Design Gallery 1 | Pieces Featuring Thai KAREN Hill Tribe Silver | Terms & Policies | Jewelry Care & Cleaning
ALL NEW: INTERACTIVE BLOG (2010) - Updates can be found here
Some design 'themes' may be repeated and a request to duplicate a design will be considered - - but PLEASE be aware that many of the materials and beads I work with - Karen Hilltribe Silver/Thai Silver (high-content ~ .995 or .999), Bali Silver (~.950), Sterling Silver (.925) hand forged findings, [especially] art glass and lampworked beads and even some lines of specialy glass and crystal is all available to me only in quantities that are 'on hand.'
I also use many one-of-a-kind, vintage and rare beads that are only available in a single color dye lot, per strand that I may have 'in hand.' I will always scour the earth to find more of a beloved bead or style - - but that's the beauty of my work - it's all original and I may not be able to re-create it. I can generally find something equally as beautiful for your designs and I assure you that you will be satisfied!
All products are guaranteed for integrity. We want you to be completely in love with your purchase. While we cannot be responsible for items lost or damaged by the shipper - we will repair Jewelry & Home Decor items that break or fail during their lifetime. Shipping for such repairs is at the buyers expense. Please try to capture whatever elements you can of the damaged piece.
Custom repairs and adjustments can also be done upon request.
Okay let's just establish right now that I have an overwhelming obsession for gemstones - - ESPECIALLY fine Turquoise. This has been long set and even before we moved to the center of the turquoise-world, here in Santa Fe, NM I began collecting finely carved, rare and just plain beautiful turquoise from a wide variety of locations and mines.
On my Links page you can find some great resources for learning more about the types of turquoise, the mines and various locations it can be found and the treatments that may be used on it.
Mmmmmmmm...TURQUOISE......
But it doesn't end with turquoise for me - - ....................
My Personal Cabachon inventory (NOT FOR SALE). I have hunted and collected these for use my own
projects; As you can see I have a hard core addiction to rare American turquoise.
Check my Links page for listing of great suppliers.
MORE ABOUT THE KAREN HILLTRIBE IN THAILAND, THEIR SILVER AND Shiana.com
I will have an updated section on the Karen (pronounced kah-ren) people and their silver as soon as time allows - but for
the meantime - take a closer look at some of their AMAZING craftsmanship and work.
(PICTURES courtesty of Shiana.com - Thanks Angie & Pam!)
(pictured left - Silver beads that have been hand faceted) (pictured right - A Karen artisan working Thai silver into *fish bells*
Children of the Thai Karen Hilltribe greatly enjoying a donation of books via the Thien Family @ Shiana.com.
You can find more info about Angie, Pam & the Thien family and their committment to the people and skills of the Karen Hilltribe here:
Shiana.com - Mission
The photos of the Thai Karen Hilltribe Photos courtesy of Fire Mountain Gems
Jewelia Beads...
CcLLUCkk
A BIT ABOUT LAMPWORK ~ or ~ ART GLASS BEADS:
Above left - a rod of glass enters the flame above right - GEM of
GemFox.com at the torch - creating another amazing piece of glass art!
Beads above & below: GemFox creations I am lucky enough to own!!
Did I mention my obsession with Art Glass/Lampwork beads??
These Handmade Lampwork Beads (primarily all are North American/US in origin - although i scour the globe and some beads are from as far as Australia, Israel, Germany and beyond) are ALL 'PROPERLY KILN ANNEALED.' Those are the ONLY beads of this type that I use. Seed beads are then fed between the wire and the glass bead to keep them out of contact with each other and it gives the beads a really nice movement as well!
BBbbzzz...
BEE-ads by
Janet Crosby
@ FireflyLamps
REMEMBER: Lampwork beads are by their very nature, HANDMADE - each and every bead is UNIQUE and one of a kind. That is what makes them works of art and so collectible and beautiful. They will have slight variations in size and style.
'I Feel Pretty' prides itself on creating high quality, unique, one-of-a-kind designs, that can be given as gifts with confidence and handed down through generations.
The photos of the Thai Karen Hilltribe Photos courtesy of Fire Mountain Gems
Beads above & below: GemFox creations I am lucky enough to own!!
PRODUCT INTEGRITY & QUALITY:
We use only THE BEST stringing materials and findings in our pieces. All my jewelry is strung(unless otherwise stated)on 21-strand twisted &
coated steel wire [SoftFlex] for strength and durability and is double-crimped with sterling silver crimps. High-strength Jewelers Silk is used for
pearl knots and other less hardy gemstones.
All Lampwork creations that contain US handmade pieces are strung on TWO strands of the 21-pair twisted, coated steel wire
(a strand of Kevlar can also be included, for additional strength upon request).
Additional stringing materials include: Jewelers silk thread, nylon cord,leather,leather cord and others as specified.
THANKS!
'I Feel Pretty' prides itself on creating high quality, unique, one-of-a-kind designs, that can be given as gifts with confidence and handed down through generations.
Thank you so much for taking an interest in our work! This is my primary enterprise and a lifetime culmination of dreams, skills and some hard learned lessons. I always welcome and appreciate your comunnications and feedback.
MY NEW
SHOP IS ONLINE - FINALLY!!
Be sure to visit our eBay Store
I Feel Pretty eBay Store
for Great Deals, 'Buy it Now' & Save on Shipping by Combining Items!
SHOP IS ONLINE - FINALLY!!
GIFT SERVICES & PACKAGING:
We do EXCELLENT and fun gift packaging! Let us dress up and then personalize your purchase for that special added attention to detail they won't forget! Here's some examples of gift packaging.
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`·.¸¸.·´ Made on a MAC-»(¯`v´¯)- -»
