Maple Glass Beads by Pamela Jane

New Beads

2011-09-19T10:35:00.000-07:00

At last some more Ripple Beads
I have just uploaded some new ripple beads on my website
Here is a preview for you, the others are in denim shades of blue and a soft opal/pearly colour.

Back again soon
Pam

And the winners are

2011-09-14T00:09:00.000-07:00

Congratulations and thank you to all those that took part and for the lovely messages. The winners are:

J Adams from Norfolk

B Coombes from Cornwall

Your beads will be sent to you first class today.

Enjoy :)

Giveaway Beads

2011-09-12T08:32:00.000-07:00

Good afternoon.

At last some time to catch up. Having been a taxi service for my children all day I finally got round to photographing the beads to giveaway.

All I ask in return is to follow my blog and send me an email with your name and text in the subject line appropriate to which beads you would like to win.

GOOD LUCK :)

Watch this Space

2011-09-11T10:11:00.000-07:00

Its been a while since my last post but I have promised a giveaway and its a long time since this last happened so I have two focal beads to give away.

So...........I will post an image later of a beautiful floral focal bead and a focal chicken bead, meanwhile send me an email entering floral or chicken in the subject line along with your name in the body of the email by Tuesday 13th September 7pm and I will enter your name into a draw.

The winner will be announced on my blogg Wednesday 14th

Best of Luck

Pam

Join me on Twitter

2011-07-02T04:19:00.000-07:00

I've been having a play with Twitter and I quite like it if I am being honest. Its short, quick and punchy and there a some really informative links and info. I'm not so good a writting essays so I am going to use Twitter much more to keep you informed of new beads being listed .

My Twitter name is (yes you have guessed it) Mapleglass. Hope you find time to follow me. Pam x

Meanwhile here are a couple of pictures of the new beads I have just listed on Etsy.com (mapleglass)

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend and enjoy this beautiful sunshine.

Why does time go so fast?

2011-06-27T12:17:00.000-07:00

It was April when I last posted anything on my blog, somehow I don't think I am cut out for this. I do so admire those that can keep their entries up to date and on a regular basis. Anyway this is me and those that follow may realise what a busy life I lead and will forgive me.

I have been busy making beads mainly for jewellery for the shows I have been doing plus commissions but as I have just had a week off work I have managed to catch up with my orders and even made some new sets of beads for my website.

Hope you like them :)

Update

2011-04-16T10:57:00.000-07:00

Feeling like I have accomplished something today. I have tidied up my bead page on my website and made more new beads. As always something has to suffer or be compromised and once again that was the housework. Why are teenagers so tired when they do nothing? I have crossed 3 thinks off my list of 20 so I will keep this short and toddle off to see if I can half the list by midnight. Back soon. Pam x

Feeling Guilty

2011-04-13T04:50:00.000-07:00

I feel another apology is needed for my neglected blog/website/ face book. Although I have indeed being very busy (buried under all the work you might say) I have regretfully neglected updating various sites and getting too involved in forums. Hopefully normality will soon return. One of my biggest guilt trips I have been on recently is missing Flame Off and meeting up with my glass pals- again work got in the way. Time off over Easter should help me gather my thoughts/photos/space to update my sites. Pam x

Update

2011-04-02T12:18:00.000-07:00

Yuletide Greetings

2010-12-21T09:48:00.000-08:00

I have now finished my Craft Fairs for the year and finally thawed out after what must have been the coldest December fairs in the last 5 years. I clocked a -12 degrees at the end of November and stood outside in it from 8am - 9pm on the first day and a meagre 8 hours the second day. Last weekend I was not only out in sub zero temperatures but also a heavy snow shower. Am I mad I hear you ask? Most probably, I really need to ask myself why I am trying to torture myself :) I am looking forward to some months of bead making in the warmth of my cosy shedio (honestly it is warm in the winter, and it feels almost tropical after the temperatures I have been used to lately. I will however wait until all the festivities are over before I start to untidy the house again with all the paraphernalia that comes with bead making.
Meanwhile I would like to wish all my followers a

Very Merry Christmas

and a

Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

Beads Beads Beads

2010-11-21T06:45:00.001-08:00

Hello
I have been quiet for a while but have decided today that its time for more beads to be listed on my website ready for you lovely designers to turn them into gorgeous jewellery just in time for the festive season.
My website is full and there are many discounts too so if you fancy a peek here is the link

http://mapleglass.co.uk/Beads.htm

Enjoy a peaceful Sunday evening.
Pam
x

And the Winner is........................

2010-09-27T00:12:00.000-07:00

Ta da la laaaaaaaaaaa............

Congratulations mindfulbeader.
Please email me your address and I will pop your beads in the post.

Thank you for all those that entered and I will have another giveaway in time for Christmas so keep posted.
Pam

Giveaway

2010-09-21T11:13:00.000-07:00

As promised I have a small set of beads to give away. What do you need to do to stand a chance of winning them?

Well to enter the draw you need to leave a comment on this blog post or email me at maplepurslow@btopenworld.com remember to add your name or initials and the word GIVEAWAY. If you follow me or subscribe to my blog you won't miss out on future prize draws either.

Closing date for this giveaway is Sunday 26th Sept.

Good Luck

Pam

Lots of New Jewellery

2010-09-13T12:24:00.000-07:00

I've been beavering away making my own beads into jewellery for the winter season. I hope those of you that find time to visit my website enjoy browsing.

Update

2010-08-16T13:01:00.000-07:00

There are a few exciting events I wish to share with you which are :
I will be selling my beads at the Stourbridge Bead fair on Sat 28th & Sun 29th of August in the bonded warehouse by the canal.

On the 11th of September I will be at the Made In Shropshire 5th anniversary craft and food fair in the square, Shrewsbury. As a founder member and one of the few that have been there in all weathers from the beginning this marks a special place for me and as a result I am raising money for the cancer research uk charity. I will be pledging a percentage of my takings not only from sales from the day but all sales during September. I will have a collection box on my stall and in other locations in the county to increase donations to such a needy and worthwhile charity.
The sad news is I am currently without a kiln and it need special attention from the kiln doctor, so when he has been I will celebration by posting some free beads, so keep your eyes peeled.
Hope to some of you at Stourbridge at the end of the month.
Best wishes
Pam

2010-06-22T11:48:00.000-07:00

Hot hot hot!

Working for pleasure in a shed with a torch and a kiln running at 500 degrees Celsius, hmmmmm let me re-phrase that. Admiring the beautiful sunshine from the coolest room in the house wishing I had made even more beads while it was cooler :)

Now don't get me wrong, I love the sunshine, but all this heat and pollen is taking me back to my school days, everyone wanting lessons outside while I would crave to stay cool inside and hide from the pollen, and the pollen is particularly bad at the moment. To top it all I have volunteered to stand in a field for two days in an attempt to sell my jewellery (at a local agricultural show), I had plans to make some sculptural animal and only got as far a a cows head, a sheep and a few chickens, had it been cooler I may have ventured into the animal world more enthusiastically, but its a start.

Some pictures for you to see of some recent work and some newly listed beads on my website.

For those who worship this weather, enjoy. For those of you who tolerate it keep cool and keep taking the tablets!

Tidy Up

2010-05-09T10:58:00.000-07:00

Well its proof that spring is here, I have tidied the attick-major job, my sister move house next door but one 3 years ago and because she had an extension almost as soon as she moved I took in all her "I don't know what to do with this" stuff. All boxes back with their rightful owner and all out stuff sorted, chucked out, recycles and taken to the charity shops too. And my point is.....

I've extended the tidy up to listing my orphan beads for sale on my website tonight at 8pm in an attempt to make more space for new beads - and there are plenty of them on the way :)

Here are a few examples of the bargins collections of orphan beads on offer.

New Spring Beads

2010-05-05T11:50:00.000-07:00

A few sets of button shaped beads I have been working on this spring. Cheerful, bright and simple.

At last Time for making Beads

2010-02-23T01:48:00.000-08:00

Well its been a strange start to the year, I think this is only the third session I have had making beads this year and I feel so deprived. The day job has taken over somewhat but at least that pays the bills so I should be grateful. I have some new beads to put on my website tomorrow evening , but here is a quick preview. Off to have a jolly good tidy up of the studio and maybe treat you to some pictures of my work space.
Now off look after poorly teenager, she has had such a bad cold which has gone on and on and really knocked her about. Tea and toast in bed I think.

A feel of Spring in the air

2010-02-10T11:02:00.000-08:00

With the nights now noticeably drawing out and seeing some daylight going to work and coming home there is a feeling of spring in the air. I know we are in a cold snap but it still feels hopeful and fresh somehow, so with this in mind these are what I made

Its strange how moods can effect your creativity but I am thankful it has :)

Freezing Weather Takes It's Toll

2010-01-23T12:00:00.000-08:00

Well it is with great sadness that a very successful 2 months of trading in our very own shop has come to an abrupt and premature end.
Unfortunately the adjoining shop to ours, which was empty, had a burst water pipe and it wasn't until the water flooded our shop that anyone was aware of the damage. Luckily most of the stock was saved although some has some minor water damage. The outcome is the shop is not safe for us to work in and we are actively looking for a new lease.
:(

Happy New Year

2010-01-10T06:57:00.000-08:00

Having just about recovered from Christmas and the lack of routine I am starting to plan ahead for the year. My beading is starting to get back on track although quite slowly due to the weather (I make my beads down the garden in a shed which isn't that appealing when its covered in snow). I have several projects underway which I will share with you when their progress is sufficient. Mean while I have just put some new beads on my website but here is a set to wet your appetite

Exciting Beginnings

2009-11-03T13:06:00.000-08:00

Well I have been quiet for a while as I have been involved in new beginnings. Made in Shropshire have collaborated with the Shropshire visual arts network and we have opened a Shop in the centre of Shewsbury Town Centre. The shop is about giving Shropshire local food producers, arts and craft makers the opportunity to sell their goods on the High Street. The shop was officially opened today and I will be giving some of my time to this project as will many other "makers" to give it the best chance of success.
Some pictures of our new shop.

A week off and feeling Off

2009-10-21T08:13:00.000-07:00

Well I had so much planned for this week with the silly season about to start and you've guessed it, I have a cold, well its not so much a streaming cold just I feel ill with it. So the shed has had to stay cold and cluttered as I am staying in the warm.

I did manage to make a couple of pieces from some beads I have recently made so I will let you have a look at them while I go back to my lemsip.

The necklace above is made from individual beads of linking colours in lovely autumn colours. I have added a Hill Tribe silver toggle clasp and designer silver tag to finish.

This is a bead I made a few weeks ago and I have teamed it with silver and faceted gemstones.

Still Here, still busy, but where are the beads?

2009-10-15T13:35:00.001-07:00

I just don't know where all the time goes. Behind the scenes I am busy, busy, busy but I need to find the time to sit at the computer and upload some images of the beautiful beads that are coming out of the kiln.
Luckily I have some time off next week so ...watch this space!

Mailing List Giveaway Draw.

2009-10-01T00:16:00.000-07:00

These are the beads for my giveaway draw which I made specially for today.

And the winner is.......................................................

Nicola Caines.

Congratulations Nicola.

October's Artist of the month-Me

2009-09-30T12:50:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would share this with you as I am chuffed to bits. I am AOTM (artist of the month) on frithappens.co.uk . If you fancy a read about my journey into beadmaking click here

Just another Day

2009-09-29T08:48:00.000-07:00

Well after a well planned day off all goes pear shaped once again. So tonight I am going escape to my garden studio to do what de-stresses me most (make beads), what will come out who knows as I do not have any plans in my head as I speak. Today however had a rather autumn feel about it which make me feel cosy inside so I guessing I will start of with some amber's and reds. I also bought some pomegranates today which has added my seasonal thoughts. Don't you just love autumn, especially when it is dry and sunny?

New To Blogging

2009-09-27T12:00:00.000-07:00

Hello

Well I guess this is a Big Hello and Welcome to my Blog from me Pamela Jane.

Some of you may have met me and others haven't a clue I who I am. Well the clue is in the title, I just love making lampwork beads and if you fancy a peek just click here and you can see what I get up to in my spare time.

I will keep you updated with my bead making and new creations.

Pam