Another Exchange on Lampwork Etc.

After a couple of years, I have started to participate in exchanges again on Lampworketc.

Right now, the Big Hole Bead Exchange is going on and it's been fun!

I use these exchanges as an opportunity to hone my skills on a particular type of bead.

Big Hole Beads

this time.

I also enjoy getting to know my fellow participants.

Everyone ends up with lovely beads.

The rules in this exchange say that we should send 5-10 beads.

We will receive the same number in return.

I realized today that I am one bead short for this exchange.

Luckily,

I have more time to make that bead.  

How big do the holes have to be on these beads?

The smallest holes should be around 1/4 inch or big enough to fit the Euro Style bracelets.

Other than that, the sky is the limit.

These are the beads that I am sending as a hostess giftie.  I hope Cori likes them.

Vanilla ice cream anyone?

Want a chocolate ice cream cone?

How about a chocolate covered cherry?

I even managed to core one bead?  Can you believe it's cored with aluminum tubing?

Here's what the bead looks like.

I love the way the twistie melted in this bead.

How about an animal skin bead?

Murrini melted and encased.

The hole on this bead is 1/2 inches.

Here's a group shot.

Now there's only one bead left to go!

I'll post that later.