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Comment on Release a Bead by IslaOsborne

IslaOsborne — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:08:08 +0000

Last month a few lampworkers got together to release our beads into the wilds of urban Auckland. We thought that it was time to share the joy of beadmaking; planting wonderful suprises for people to find in unexpected places.

Here are a few comments from New Zealand recipients this year:

Aimee wrote on October 21,2011
I found my bead on a bench on the beach in sumner by the clock tower in sumner christchurch on a very rainy day and i picked it up because it was shiny and i read the note it was so cute thanks

Isabelle wrote on October 8,2011
I found my bead on one of those rides where you put in a coin and you ride. It was very cool find! Thanx!!! =)

David wrote on October 1,2011
I found my bead in the Newspaper tube in the letter box in Devonport NZ

Joseph wrote on October 1,2011
Found mine walking down a road in Devonport

Alecia Roumieu wrote on July 28,2011
I found my bead on the 29th of july 2011 at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch,New Zealand. It was sitting on a table at one of the uni cafes. I hope i’m meant to take it home its such a beautiful bead.
lynley wrote on April 8,2011
i found my bead at bullock park in ilam christchurch new zealand. thanks

baruk wrote on March 3,2011
park bench, western park, ponsonby, auckland. a bright red-love it!

Rebecca wrote on February 8,2011
My 3 year old son has happily threaded is bead that he found on a bench outside the Grey Lynn Community Centre in Auckland, NZ onto a bracelet. Awesome idea, love it!

Reece wrote on January 8,2011
I found my bead in a tree at Devonport

Comment on Beads of Courage needs your rejects! by Please donate to Beads of courage! » GlassBeadMaker

Please donate to Beads of courage! » GlassBeadMaker — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:07:27 +0000

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Comment on Announcing the winners of the 2011 Annual Glass Bead Competition by BorntoBeadnz

BorntoBeadnz — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:35:46 +0000

thanks Inge, your kind words are motivating

Comment on Announcing the winners of the 2011 Annual Glass Bead Competition by IngeChappell

IngeChappell — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:09:45 +0000

Seriously impressive! Lisa and Andrew in particular, loving your work! Sad to hear NZGBA is going to dissolve.

Comment on May Bead Challenge – Shirlee Wilton by Shirlee Wilton

Shirlee Wilton — Thu, 12 May 2011 19:56:15 +0000

I had the same concern, my current ones I advise to put in indor plants, patios etc but I had the same question so I have some in my mums garden in Masterton which experiences extreams of hot and cold and I will see how they go. I thought they would crack because the mandrel and glass woud expand and compress at different rates but my fish/flowers are glued onto old mandrals after they are made so should not expand/compres at differnt rats as much. I do have another 3 that were fixed to a mandrel in mums garden (couldnt get them off) and none of these have cracked so far (been through summer and frosts so far).

Comment on May Bead Challenge – Shirlee Wilton by Claire Taylor

Claire Taylor — Thu, 12 May 2011 02:50:07 +0000

Beautiful. I want some of these in my garden (to go with all the beaded garden stakes I have (beads I liked but couldn’t get off the mandrel) – do you think they would shatter in the extreme hot/cold of Otago?

Comment on May Bead Challenge – Shirlee Wilton by Shirlee Wilton

Shirlee Wilton — Sun, 08 May 2011 20:12:57 +0000

Thanks. Off the mandral – but I made these on a mandral – thought off the manreal was not using one, no hole in the bead? Spiral would be great – tried a little one but managed to get glass stuck and then it snapped off – will need to practice more

Comment on May Bead Challenge – Shirlee Wilton by BorntoBeadnz

BorntoBeadnz — Sat, 07 May 2011 21:09:15 +0000

Amazing Shirlee those are stunning perfect for the off mandrel section of the competition. why not try something a little different like spirals instead of petals?

Comment on April Challenge Winner = Claire Taylor by Sea Pendant wins NZGBA Bead challenge, April 2011 – GlassBeadMaker

Sea Pendant wins NZGBA Bead challenge, April 2011 – GlassBeadMaker — Mon, 02 May 2011 10:42:39 +0000

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Comment on Plug for Affordable Inspirations by IslaOsborne

IslaOsborne — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:04:54 +0000

I used my gift voucher from the feb challenge (thanks!) and also found the website + service AMAZING. I would highly recommend Affordable Inspiration to anyone. x isla