Kate Drew-Wilkinson, of KDW Designs and Uptown Tribal, in Bisbee, Arizona, teaches you the best techniques for handmade lamp work glass and bead jewelry.
I think many people have lost sight of what really matters most and have become too focused on materialism and instant gratification to see the big picture. If that doesn't change then the human race is doomed, but the one fundamental truth about humans is that in our having higher brain function we have a choice. We can close our eyes and make a slow and steady descent off a cliff, or we can get to work on how to tackle these problems. The world we build may not be what we envision decades from now, but we can make something with what we have. Natural selection might spare those of us who adapt best and make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. Many are still stubborn going around with blinders on but many others are coming to terms with the damage that has been done and are working to fix it. I often wonder if there is ever a time when it's too late or whether it's simply a matter of creating a new paradigm in a world that may never be the same but can still be made habitable or even enjoyable.
Just came across your videos. You a so calm and come across so excited to make your beads. I have been doing beads about 3 years and love that you use fusing glass. I am a fused fir many years. Love love love your videos.
Sad and worrying times Kate. Only last night I stood at my backdoor after dark and thought that when I was a child, there would have been many moths attracted to my kitchen light....but there are none now. There used to be so many small birds. The tree's were coved with them. Now sparrows are few.
I love that you are back doing videos! Don’t know if I will ever get to make beads like you but it sure is great to watch. Will the beads be available on your Etsy page?
Edifices of ego is exactly right. I've always admired you for your point of view. We are the last generation to have enjoyed earth as a paradise. Unfortunately the point of recovery has passed decades ago.
What. A. Treasure. I wholeheartedly agree about needing creative solitude and can’t help but feel sorry for the dusty old toads that inspired your lovely poem. Thank you for sharing your wonderful knack for turning a phrase!
I am working with leather and need large hole beads for a 1 mm to 2mm leather cord. Any ideas? I am in New Mexico and need pearls an turquoise. Thank you!
The company has changed hands, but it's called James A Murphy and Friends..links with a chain company..180042BEADS... Maybe they still send catalogues, I don't know. The ones I use are back stock from when I used to fill huge stone and silver earring orders for the Nature Company in the 1990s ! The little saucer beads I use come from Kamal Trading.
Wow great. I have also lots of bins with stuff needed a serous sorting job. If i start the sorting my fingers itch and then ending up making somthing with it. So it never gets sorted properly...
Yes, familiar situation and why I've never been able to sort the glass. As it is, the boxes are still in the garden, covered with a large towel, there since we filmed this little passage!
When your saying don’t use with a ring how about a sleeve and ring ? I don’t use beads I use castings and coins , I purchased both gold and silver in 2mm for now but maybe should have gotten 6mm ! Lol
