Showing posts with label Jennifer Heynen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jennifer Heynen. Show all posts

Friday, June 26, 2009

Look What Came in the Mail the Other Day!


My beads from Jennifer (Jangles) Heynen's class at the Bead and Button Show!

Jennifer, I don't think I'll be much competition for you in the art of ceramic beads, but thank you for the outstanding class!


I still have some clay and glaze, so I had better get in gear and practice this new craft. Maybe, someday, then, I'll come get closer to your level of design and skill!

If you have a chance to take a class from Jennifer, you will not regret it. Thanks, again,
Jennifer.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Jennifer (Jangles) Heynen at The Bead and Button Show


Here's my setup for Jennifer's Class. I was learning to make ceramic glass beads. My teacher was Jennifer Heynen aka Jangles on Etsy. Take a look at her store to get an idea of the types of beads that Jennifer taught us to make.

Jennifer explains and demonstrates the techniques of ceramic bead making, and she makes the process look so easy. We were given a complete kit to work with when we made our beads. The kit included clay, glazes, and tools.
The book which Jennifer wrote was optional. I did treat myself to that book. It is wonderfully written, and explains the techniques she teaches in her class.




Here's Jennifer. I know it looks like she's singing to her class, but she didn't treat us to a rendition of any song. She is simply and exciting and excitable teacher. I love her necklace! Who wouldn't want to wear one of her gorgeous pieces! Wow!










Thank you, Jennifer, for the awesome class!

Tonight is Meet the Teachers. You might see two blogs tomorrow. It all depends on how much time I have after the event to write. See you later!

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Now this was fun!


I am now, and have been for a while, a fan of Jennifer Heynen's
ceramic beads.
Her store on Etsy is known as Jangles.
In her blog, on February 13,
Jennifer announced the details of
Jangles Creative Celebration.
I decided to enter
because it gave me the chance I wanted to purchase some Jangles beads.
I'm not sorry I did!
They are absolutely wonderful!
Check out Jennifer's Etsy store to see more of her creations!
Anyway,
I just wanted to show you what I entered.
Each person is allowed 3 entries.
This is my first entry. It's a bracelet I made using memory wire, my own lampwork beads, a gorgeous focal bead from Jangles,
and flexible bangle beads from
MyELEMENTS on Etsy.
Now what do you think is my favorite color?
You're right, red!
Just kidding.
Anyway, that's entry #1.
My second entry was a necklace that I made using Jangles beads exclusively and a hand dyed silk ribbon from Deb Batten
of
FireBirdFlameWork.
The beads and the colors in the silk ribbon
worked well together
to make a beautiful necklace for me to wear!


















Love it! Love it! Love it!
Last, but not least, is a pair of earrings I made using Jangles beads and Swarovsky crystals.
Take a peek!
The colors are perfect for spring,
and
I can hardly wait to wear them!

















So, wish me luck!
Even if I don't "win" in this celebration,
I have already won!
I have some beautiful new pieces of jewelry to wear
when I go to the Bead and Button Show
in June
and
I will get to meet Jennifer there
since I am taking a class from her.
How can I loose?
I've already won.