more bead fun

I spent a solid day at the torch today, and after some basic donut beads I really had a play :)

60 beads in 1 go is a lot of beads - but there were 2 only fit for the hammer - they will make an appearance later on as frit VBG

(and I *will* remember to let the beads cool a little before diving them into the Vermiculite)

I had another go at textured beads - with some success today I think :)

I love the ladybugs and hedgehogs at the top - they will be made into divider pins.

The ladybugs at the bottom are a spangle set.

This set of Santas are now earrings and a necklace - I know they need annealing, but I intend to wear them this week, then take the findings off and put them into the batch for next week :)

I think I need to practice these, but Colin thinks the ladybugs and hedgehogs are a better use of the glass VBG