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Tuesday, August 29, 2006

Rustique Art





These lovely crosses are from Rustique Art, which highlights some of my own beads. If you have time take the link above and browse through some of the prettiest artwork I've seen showcased on the internet.

Cindi Albright, artist and owner of Rustique Art, specializes in unique, handcrafted Christian gifts, jewelry and wall art, known as Jewelry For Your Home."








Incorporating the art of wire sculpting and wrapping with
beautiful gemstone, glass, crystal, metal beads, vintage jewelry and an occasional piece of discarded treasure, a wall cross of heirloom quality is designed and created.


Every Rustique Art wire cross design is handcrafted.
Machines are not used to bend, twist or shape the wire
crosses including the Barbed Wire Crosses.
Stone wrapped steel crosses are cut using a precision die
cutting process.





Rustique Art Jeweled/Beaded Wall Crosses are unique
because of the different types of wire used. Once the wire is
handcrafted into a cross form, it might be painted, rusted or
remain natural. The design, color pallet, and style is chosen.
Then begins the tedious process of sewing on each bead by
hand. Every cross is unique and will not be duplicated.
Therefore, you are assured that your cross is an original.












If you're an artist who has incorporated some of my beads into your jewelry or artwork, please email me photos and your website. I'd love to showcase it.

Thursday, August 10, 2006

Decal Beads

Green Snakeskins


Green Snakeskins, originally uploaded by nkpdesigns.

These are currently up for auction at Just Beads (www.justbeads.com). Go here to bid:

http://www.justbeads.com/listings/details/index.cfm?itemnum=839359850

Fresh Out of the Kiln #1


Fresh Out of the Kiln #1, originally uploaded by nkpdesigns.

Here's the new stuff!

Fresh Out of the Kiln #2


Fresh Out of the Kiln #2, originally uploaded by nkpdesigns.

Finally ... it works! When one way doesn't work, try another!

Bead Slideshow

Watch this slideshow to view all my current beads that are for sale. So far all beads are $5 each, except for the decals which are $7. Shipping and handling is free.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nkpdesigns/show/

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

July 1st: Bluebonnet Circle Show @ Heliotrope

If you live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, please come to the art show on July 1st in the Heliotrope Gallery parking lot. Many artisians will be there including myself.

I will be bringing pottery and beads -- lots and lots of handmade designer beads (made by myself of course)!

Take HWY 30 to University, go south until you get to Bluebonnet Circle. Look for the artists on the east side of the circle.

Friday, June 02, 2006

Kiln Showing #2



These sunny green apple beads came out of the kiln yesterday. Apple green is one of my favorite colors.

Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Fresh Out of the Kiln


I started on these handbuilt platters a few months ago and they sat on the shelf as greenware, then they sat as bisquewear and finally I sanded and glazed them. I love how they came out.

Click on the photo and you will see a larger picture where you can see the texture that is on the bottom two platters.

I'll be putting these to the July TS&PG show.

Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Merry Men Beads

These Merry Men beads are Toas Red clay covered with a clear zinc free glaze.

Saturday, May 13, 2006

Teapot


Ever since I saw Melanie's teapots I have been wanting to make some myself. They are absolutely adorable, and in my late 20's I remember I had a lovely collection of teapots.

I don't anymore because we just don't have the room in this small house of ours -- but with teapots THIS size I could collect as many as would fit into a shoebox. This teapot bead is about an inch tall.

Thursday, May 11, 2006

Little Ol' Man



I really like this tiny sculpture of this little ol' man. I made a few more and each one came out different.