May 21, 2011

Stunning, actually.

I've never really been a fan of using presses in my glass work.  Aside from the fact that they are a pain to use, they make me feel more like a production line and less like I am creating.   Add to that the fact that I am not different just like everybody else, and what you end up with is me doing it the hard way and using a marver and gravity to achieve whatever shape I am working toward.  Sometimes with success, sometimes not.

Last month I was inspired to create the Sands of Time series and almost immediately I realized how awesome the design would be on a lentil.  I thought the shapely curves of a lentil paired with the textural detail of the series would result in a beautiful combination, so I invested in a focal sized lentil press.  It was a good call.  They are beautiful. 






10 comments:

  1. Ummmm drooling! Oh I so need a roll of paper towels now!

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  2. Mmmmmmm, lentil soup. Sounds tasty, I'm coming over! LOL

    {Hugs!}

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  3. Gimmee, gimmee, gimmee, GIMMMEEE!!!! Love!

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  4. OmG Juls these are beyond beautiful
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  5. I agree 1 zillion percent - stunning!

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  6. Ohhh my these are gorgeous... I can see these as cabs too...hint hint!!

    Karyn

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  7. I hear ya on the presses thing. I have a few and hardly ever use them anymore - too frustrating - but your lentils are great. You're right, they' provide a perfect surface for your beautiful decoration.
    Good call.

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  8. These are great. I agree, definitely a keeper.

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  9. Great beads Juls...but then all your beads are great!!!
    Cheers

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