NEWLY REHABBED!

Sea Form Pendant - with extra fringe!

You know how it goes around here. Sooner or later everything gets reworked with extra fringe. Tutorial covers the beaded bead completely as well as the tassel version. The tassel version was added on 05/25/2012. If you have an earlier version of this tutorial, please email me with your paypay address - the new upgrade is free. The finished bead is about 2"x2.25" not including the tassel fringe.

Fashion another over the top pendant piece using three different beading techniques, based off of peyote stitch and fringe. This is the instruction packet only. There are no beads included with this instruction packet.

Students need to have a working knowledge of peyote stitch in the round and be well versed in bead weaving. This instruction packet is for ADVANCED seed beaders.
$18.00

For my tutorials: http://hannahrachel.etsy.com/ 

Battle of the Beadsmiths

I was invited by Steven Weiss to take part in a Beadsmith elimination tournament! Its a little bit like a cooking tournament with eliminations each round and multiple rounds. I've started my piece already, but I won't be releasing information about it until after Bead & Button.

Here's the deal as written by Steven Weiss of BeadSmith:

In an effort to create more awareness of some of the incredible bead artistry being executed by bead masters worldwide, I thought it would be fun to set up a beading "tournament" where original works can be viewed, shared, and celebrated both by the participants, and the beading public alike.

Steven is a riot - he's made up a whole series of stylized panels for the contestants and here is mine. I think you'll be able to see why I fell off my chair laughing when I saw it.

For more information keep your eye on my blog:
http://goodrivergallery.blogspot.com/2012/04/battle-of-beadsmiths.html

Or better yet, ask him to join the facebook group and you'll see all the contestants and their work:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/274053372682035

News and Updates from Good River Gallery

May is already over and I have one more tutorial I need to get finished for Bead & Button as well as finish more kits this time 'round than I've had in the past. I'm excited! The booth will also sport more lampwork than it has in the past. I'm in the same spot as last year - booth 410!


There are a few patterns that will be available at the booth only, but not on my Etsy site. The first is the Toho Triangle (Garden Trellis) bracelet pictured above for anyone who could catch the class at Gahanna Bead Studio and won't be able to make the class at Crystal Bead Bazaar in Pittsburgh. Also available will be a lovely bracelet made with Twins and Rivolis, which I'll also be teaching at Crystal in July. I'll have my Sunrise in New Mexico necklace in tutorial form, featured in a few of my recent newsletters. And lastly, there will be a new "surprise" piece. You'll see it at the show - ask about it!


Just one class coming up this month!


Gahanna Bead Studio classes for June:

-Crocheted & Embellished Necklace - June 16
       Note: This tutorial will NOT be available at Bead & Button.
       Photo above. Register online at http://www.gahannabeadstudio.com/

Happy beading!
Hannah

http://www.goodrivergallery.com/ 

http://hannahrachel.etsy.com/

Another thank you - and again I'm running behind.

Almost two (maybe three) weeks ago, Julie Dufaj highlighted one of my bracelets in her blog.
http://http://www.abraceletaweek.wordpress.com/

This is a lovely idea.  Every week Julie highlights a piece she has found on the web and writes a short article on it.  Her selection thus far is really stunning, and very varied.

She also has a teaching blog called... what else?
And earring a week.  Its wonderful - you should really check it out.
http://anearringaweek.wordpress.com/

Thank you, Julie!
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Here is what she wrote about my Thai Silk and Beads Multimedia Bracelet.

Until I saw this bracelet, I must confess that I was not that much of a fan of mixed media jewelry. Artistic execution grounded in a mastery of color theory has won me over! (The words “Gypsy” and “Thai” in its name didn’t exactly repulse my romantic soul, either.) The assemblage of colors, textures, and materials in this piece screams wearable art. I can envision some free-spirited reggae hippie chick like Naia Kete of The Voice wearing this on her ankle (I wish I could get away with that – sigh!).



This bracelet is actually not typical of Hannah Rosner’s work or her shop on Etsy. Hannah is an accomplished bead weaver and glass artisan. Many of her weaving designs are intricate and labor intensive, the kind of work that will someday be featured in art museums as examples of early Twenty-First Century fine craft. As evidence, Hannah’s work made her a semifinalist in the lampwork category for Bead Dreams 2009. She also won second place for her bead embroidered collar piece in the Treasures of Toho 2009 Contest. That necklace appeared in the February 2010 issue of Bead & Button.

Mother's Day SALE Extended

ETSY

SPRING PATTERN & BEADS SALE

Koi Fish Bracelet Pattern

A few of you caught my last-minute weekend sale on Etsy, but I've decided to extend it. Tuesday through Wednesday night only, 50% off selected patterns & focal beads. Have fun!

Beads Section:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/HannahRachel?section_id=5827136

Patterns Section:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/HannahRachel?section_id=10902768

Need Help With Your Etsy Shop?

NEW

Personalized Etsy Shop Analysis

Do you feel like you've tried everything you can think of and can't seem to make a sale? Let me help!

I have been a successful Etsy store owner since 2008. In the past year alone, I made a number of changes to my shops and have sold over 1000 items. Can you do what I've done? You bet! I'll look at your shop and send you a 4-page PDF citing exactly what you need to think about. Please allow 1 week (generally its less) for me to prepare this for you.  Available at http://wwwhannahrachel.etsy.com/

News and Updates from Good River Gallery

Halfway through May, and I'm trying to get a few new patterns ready for Bead & Button as well as create more kits this time'round than I've had in the past. I'm excited! The booth will also sport more lampwork than it has in the past. I'm in the same spot as last year - booth 410!

 

There are a few patterns that will be available at the booth only, but not on my Etsy site. The first is the Toho Triangle (Garden Trellis) bracelet pictured above for anyone who could catch the class at Gahanna Bead Studio and won't be able to make the class at Crystal Bead Bazaar in Pittsburgh. Also available will be a lovely bracelet made with Twins and Rivolis, which I'll also be teaching at Crystal in July. I'll have my Sunrise in New Mexico necklace in tutorial form, featured in a few of my recent newsletters. And lastly, there will be a new "surprise" piece. You'll see it at the show - ask about it!

 

Just a few classes coming up this month, and then I'm off and running getting ready for Bead & Button!

 

Gahanna Bead Studio classes for May & June:

• Etsy Success & Photography - May 26
• Crocheted & Embellished Necklace - June 16
• You can see photos and register online at http://www.gahannabeadstudio.com/ 

 

Happy beading!
Hannah

 

http://www.goodrivergallery.com/ 

http://hannahrachel.etsy.com/

1st ROUND PAIRINGS - BATTLE OF THE BEADSMITH

PRESS RELEASE SENT TO BEAD MAGAZINES THIS MORNING

( Good luck everyone, have some fun )

THE BEADSMITH ANNOUNCES 1st ROUND PAIRINGS FOR
... “BATTLE OF THE BEADSMITH”

80 Artists, 21 Countries. A Celebration of Bead Artistry around the World

A brief ceremony at Beadsmith headquarters in Cartert, NJ took place Monday, the 14th of May, officially launching the inaugural “Battle Of The Beadsmith”. Steven Weiss, of the family Weiss, addressed the competitors in attendance with some emotional words of encouragement, (transcript seen below), before officially announcing the 40 1st round pairings.

“My fellow beaders. You have been charged with the monumental task of taking your designs to places never thought possible before. Your journey will strain the very limits of your beading abilities… (Pause)......Do not entertain failure! Do not allow uncertainty, and the fear of defeat, to extinguish the fires that burn within your creative souls….. (Pause)…. Though some of you will fall in battle, history will speak well of the 80…. The 80 who beaded steadfast and true…. The 80 that beaded on, when their needles snapped, and their threads frayed… (Pause)...The 80 that beaded until they could bead no more."

The 40 first round pairings for “The Battle Of The Beadsmith can be found by clicking on the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/274053372682035/doc/298283420259030/

Please contact Steven Weiss for more information: steven@beadsmith.com

Bead Clubs!

BEAD CLUBS!


Just as a reminder, I have 3-month bead clubs and grab bags on my website!

BEAD GRAB BAGS - GREAT GIFTS!
Each bag has a one of a kind lampwork focal bead OR a small set of bracelet sized beads, worth at $15 or more plus some matching beadies. A great idea for a Mother's Day gift, or to bead with grandkids. All you need is flexwire, a clasp and some crimp beads and you're good to go.
http://www.goodrivergalleries.com/catalogbeads.htm

FOCAL BEAD CLUB - A limited edition lampwork focal bead. Since each will be handmade, they will be similar in size, shape, color and technique, but no two will be exact.
http://www.goodrivergalleries.com/catalogbeads.htm

ANNUAL & BIENNUAL FLORAL BEAD CLUB - A limited edition lampwork bead. Since each will be handmade, they will be similar in size, shape, color and technique, but no two will be exact. Each month, a different variety and color!
http://www.goodrivergalleries.com/catalogbeadsflorals.htm

IRIS BEAD CLUB - A limited edition lampwork iris pendant. Since each will be handmade, they will be similar in size, shape, color and technique, but no two will be exact. Each month, a different variety and color of iris!
http://www.goodrivergalleries.com/catalogbeadsflorals.htm

ORCHID BEAD CLUB - A limited edition lampwork orchid pendant. Since each will be handmade, they will be similar in size, shape, color and technique, but no two will be exact. Each month, a different variety and color of orchid!
http://www.goodrivergalleries.com/catalogbeadsflorals.htm

Glass Axis Spring Sale

GLASS AXIS

SPRING SALE

May 4, 5, & 6
2012
Fri: noon to 7pm
Sat & Sun: 9am to 4pm

I have a whole slew of new jewelry pieces appropriate to the season! Sorry, the necklace in the photo above is reserved for Dan.



1341 B Norton Ave. 43212
(614) 291-4250
www.glassaxis.org