Hello everyone, I'm so glad to find you all (through Twitter). I've been here over an hour just reading the forums. How great to have tutorials! I'm posting a couple pix in your gallery.
I love making jewelry (though not wearing it so much). My skills are pretty much limited to basic stringing, though there's plenty to be done there and I'm happy as a clam stringing my beads. I've loved stones since I was a kid and feel that jewelry showcases the stones as well as decorates the person. Next I want to learn to solder.
I was unemployed (and stressed) a couple years ago. I realized that I was relieving the stress by beading. So, I decided to string more, sell at craftshows, and develop a supplemental income for when I retire.
I have a new shop on
eCrater. I've also played around at Etsy and Artfire, but I'm putting a lot more energy into eCrater.
I've also got a blog at
Bead Beat, which I've just started keeping up with.
Needless to say, I'd love to know what you think - the good, the bad, the indifferent.