Putting a Handle on a Mug

Beads of Clay Beadswap 2006

This is a short video of the beads that were swapped in 2006 by the Beads of Clay Yahoo group that I am a part of. Click here to visit the Beads of Clay website.

Here's the URL:



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Thowing a Vase on the Pottery Wheel

Joy of Joys

Every year with the profits, I buy my business a new toy. Last year I bought it a clay extruder. The year before that, a small test/jewelry kiln. This year it was a slab roller and it got here today! The slab roller arrived today!

This is what it looks like. I haven't had a chance to do anything but take it out of the box and admire it as I do everything else that needs to be done around here. I wanted to take a moment and thank all my terrific customers of 2006 who made it such a great year and also take a look forward to 2007 in joyful anticipation of what's to come.

Necklace Video

Teapots

These came out of the big kiln this morning. They have only gone through their first firing. I will glaze and fire them again. These are small teapots, only about 3 inches high. I used the clay extruder I bought off of EBAY last year to make them with.

I made the two part die myself. The man whom designed and built the extruder had said he was going to offer hollow die sets but, alas, never did.

Therefore, one day a few months back, my husband and I got out the jigsaw and some wood and a few bolts and sandings later it was ready for use.

These square bodied teapots were a lot of fun to put together. I went to New Mexico this summer and the lids reflect the southwest somewhat, the spouts remind me of all the mesquite trees that scatter the area I visited.

I'm not sure how I'll end up glazing these yet. I'll have to study them for awhile.

I did put two pottery items in my new ETSY store. Go here to view them. Thanks for stopping by!

Happy New Year

What's a New Year without making something new?

That is why i'm in the middle of a site resdesign, for this blog as well as the website. I have also opened an ETSY store ( nkpdesigns.etsy.com ) and have not as of yet listed anything, but I plan to in the next day or so.

I have not posted much to the blog (EEK, OCTOBER was the last post), but I have been busy producing pottery and the beads and also filling orders. I went to Ruidoso, NM over the holidays and visited more than a few pottery studios. It is SO much fun meeting other pottery people and admiring their work.

Thank you to all you terrific customers who make being an artist so much fun! Lets have a great year, folks!

Website Updated

The Fall Fashions are updated on the Website. The October Texas Pottery & Sculpture Guild show went phenominal this year. Lots of people came and it was great to meet everyone. And a special thank you to all who purchased my pottery, necklaces, and beads.

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.

View All My Beads At Once

Click Here to View all my current beads

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/