Cynthia Tilker's "Keeper of the Thicket" Tutorial Now Available

[glassactcc]

"Keeper of the Thicket" Sculptural Bead Tutorial.

This is a complete and concise instructional tool that will show you in detail, how to build a "Keeper" bead from pulling cane, to all of the facial features and decoration.

This PDF tutorial is 27 pages long, and contains over 65 pictures. The price is $24.00. It is 72.5 MB and must be viewed with the free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Materials and tools needed are listed in the photos.

I want you to be fully satisfied with your purchase. If there are any questions or concerns, please contact me and I will do anything I can to help you.

Thank you so much and have a great time making your "Keeper"

Cynthia

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[Bubbyanne]

*Squeal!!!* :D
Where to get it and how much is the tut?

ETA: Linky dink is now up with all the info I just asked for. Yay!

Thank you Cynthia. :kiss:

[dla]

Cynthia, I can't get your link to work. I want this tut please ! :biggrin:

[glassactcc]

Bubby, I forgot the price but fixed it. My brain is FRIED! The link should work now too.

[dla]

It's working now ! Thanks bunches !
Got it and can't wait get it ! :biggrin:

[WildatHeart]

Here's a link to Cynthia's etsy store:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5207321&ga_search_query=glassactcc&ga_search_type=seller_usernames

Beth

[glasshouse]

This is a wonderful tutorial! You have really outdone yourself, my friend!!!

[Artistic License]

I'm thrilled to have your tutorial. In my opinion, you have been my number one favorite artist and I'm looking forward to receiving your tutorial.

[judi]

just ordered mine!!!!!!!!!!

[KristiB]

OMG! I love these beads :D

One of these days I'll get one! lol
Kristi

[Toni Lutman]

Congratulations on finishing it Cynthia! You did a great job! :biggrin:

[glassactcc]

Wow, what a nice response from all of you. Phyllis, what a compliment. That is just so nice of you.

Toni, thanks for being my tester. You did so well in giving me input and you were right on.

Kelly, thank you for being on the phone with me for the past 6 hours. Where's my EGGS!

[glasshouse]

You are very welcome. :love:

Where's my Keeper of the Peepers with a froggy on top????

[Troll Lover]

Cynthia, congrats on your tut! Of course, I had to buy one!

[Toni Lutman]

Wow, what a nice response from all of you. Phyllis, what a compliment. That is just so nice of you.

Toni, thanks for being my tester. You did so well in giving me input and you were right on.

Kelly, thank you for being on the phone with me for the past 6 hours. Where's my EGGS!

You're welcome Cynthia. It was fun! Even if I did mess up my lips. :lol:

[Reenie]

I wanna see Toni!!!
Congrats Cynthia on finishing it. I'll be buying one soon!

[Bubbyanne]

Got it and read it!
Great job Cynthia, thanks so much for writing this out, sharing your expertise and techniques. Worth every penny and so much more!

[MaryBeth]

I love this! This was very timely for me. I'm getting into multi-media art dolls and I wanted to lampwork the faces. The techniques in this tutorial will be invaluable in being able to accomplish this. Thanks so much!

[glassactcc]

Thank you all so much. Wow, this is really amazing for me and I am thrilled you all are interested. I can't wait to see what all of you come up with.

Bubby, I'm so glad you read through it. My biggest concern is that it is clear enough to really understand, and be able to follow the instructions with no difficulty!

Mary Beth, glad our times met well. It was time for me to write it too. I had been thinking about it for a long time.

Don't forget, if anyone needs extra help or is confused about anything, I will try my best to help you. Just let me know K?

[papimom]

Link is down. Message says: This item does not exist.
Joan

[Toni Lutman]

It probably sold out, but it looks like she relisted. Here's her store (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5207321).

[glassactcc]

Thanks Toni. That is what happened! Sorry for the delay!

[gubnavnania]

I want one... but first I need to sell more stuff and it's not easy these days <sigh>

[DaBatt]

Cynthia - it looks absolutely wonderful.
I have been hanging out in the hopes that you'd do a tutorial!

Unfortunately when our stupid NZ $$ decided to go below the 50 cents against the US $$ - it kind of mucked up all my plans.
Still, it will rise again....one day.

Boy am I keeping everything crossed that all of the recent wonderful tutorials will still be around then!!! :)

[wildwire]

I sent you an email - I accidently put the tutorial in the shopping cart two different times and paid for one before I realized there was a second one there....sorry about that...can you fix it?

Thanks,
Shauna

[Troll Lover]

Cynthia, it's an amazing tutorial. Can't wait to try it, your keepers are just so cute! Thank you for doing this!

[DiamondLilGlass]

Yes, Thank You for writing a tutorial ! I needed some inspiration today :)

[PaulaD]

That looks so cool!!

Paula

[suzanne]

Cynthia I convo'd you at Etsy about the paypal screw up thingie, just in case you had no idea who was sending you that strange message;)

[theglasszone]

Congrats Cynthia! It looks awesome!!! I still dream of the day I finally get a chance to meet you in person!!! One of these days, missy, one of these days...

De

[Ellen Black]

Congratulatons ! :)

[LesleyMac]

Looks brilliant Cynthia, I could not resist, can't wait to get mine :)

[glassactcc]

Well, comon DeAnne. I'm waiting. I'm right here at my front door watching out for you:waving:

Suzanne, Etsy is new to me so I didn't even know there was a screw-up:rolleyes: As long as everyone is getting the tutorial, It's all good. I'll go and look to see if everythings ok.

Thank you again everyone, for all of your kind words and support. I am just floored.



Congrats Cynthia! It looks awesome!!! I still dream of the day I finally get a chance to meet you in person!!! One of these days, missy, one of these days...

De

[suzanne]

No worries Cynthia, I screwed up because paypal had a glitch this morning, but if I'm correct all is fixed now:)

[swamper]

Just ordered - Question about the FREE Adobe Reader - Does that mean if I have a purchased Adobe Package that it will not work or will any PDF reader work?

[jeepinwelch]

Just ordered - Question about the FREE Adobe Reader - Does that mean if I have a purchased Adobe Package that it will not work or will any PDF reader work?

Mine opened in the Adobe reader that was already on my computer. It seems strange that there might be someone out there without it already but I'm sure there is. If you don't already have it you can download the free version but any of them will work.

I looked mine over last night and it is wonderful! I can't get to the torch until Wednesday night so I'm just dreaming about it now.

[glassactcc]

If anyone is having a problem getting the tut, please let me know. There are a couple of you that when I sent it, it came back undeliverable. I have double checked the email addresses and I'm copy/pasting them so there are no mistakes, and they are still not working. Please PM me. I have sent you messaged through ETSY too!

THanks. Just don't want you guys to have to wait.

[Mike H]

Wow! I can't believe you are actually giving out your secrets! Everyone who wants to learn from one of the Most talented lampworkers out there better snatch yourself up a copy before she sells out ! This is like a once in a lifetime chance, unless she decides to do another one... which would be even luckier!

[suzanne]

Cynthia, I love your tutorial! I had to laugh out loud a couple of times, and ow that poor keeper on the last page....you did a fantastic job, thank you for sharing:)

[swamper]

pm'd you.

[glassactcc]

PMed you back.:-D

Thanks Mike. You are too kind.

pm'd you.

[glassactcc]

Haaaaaaa.....I know. Wasn't that just the saddest thing? I didn't know if I was going to put that in there, but I couldn't resist.

Cynthia, I love your tutorial! I had to laugh out loud a couple of times, and ow that poor keeper on the last page....you did a fantastic job, thank you for sharing:)

[glasshouse]

That was Keeper Abuse.

[River Horse Studio]

Just ordered one.. cant wait to get it!

[glassactcc]

Thanks, it's flying through cyber space right now.


Just ordered one.. cant wait to get it!

[glassactcc]

I had to abuse somebody. You weren't here.

That was Keeper Abuse.

[Mike H]

I had to abuse somebody. You weren't here.


OUCH!

[jam4254]

Ordered mine at 2:25 and am waiting patiently. :fireblob:

[LisaF]

Cynthia,
Excellent job! Thanks for the speedy delivery too! I'm seeing Toni in a couple of days. Do you think she would bring her tester bead to show us??
Lisa

[glassactcc]

PMed you!

Ordered mine at 2:25 and am waiting patiently. :fireblob:

[glasshouse]

I know. She's a meanie. But she makes nice beads so we'll keep her.

OUCH!

[glassactcc]

Oh, I get it....Keep...her.....we'll Keep....er!


I know. She's a meanie. But she makes nice beads so we'll keep her.

[glassactcc]

You tell Toni, if she doesn't show it......I will......:twisted::twisted::twisted: I have a PICTURE! I'll sell it to the highest bidder.

No, I really wouldn't do that. I might need her if I ever do another one of these:hide:


Cynthia,
Excellent job! Thanks for the speedy delivery too! I'm seeing Toni in a couple of days. Do you think she would bring her tester bead to show us??
Lisa

[rifie]

Cynthia, you rock! I love your "Keeper of the Thicket" tutorial. I bought it yesterday and I had to try it straight away. Thanks so much for sharing your techniques. I highly recommend it, 5 star tute. The instructions are well written/ easy to follow and is complimented by step by step clear graphics/photos.

Here's the result of my efforts at the torch yesterday. They are nothing like the original but I thought I'd show it here :) Fresh from the kiln. I'm yet to clean them lol!

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I torched the one in the red hat first and then I had to try it again and I did the one in the blue hat.

[glassactcc]

OMG look at you! They are adorable, and you put them in the thicket to take the picture:grin:. You really did a wonderful job. I really like the one in the blue hat but they are both great. Thanks for the compliments on the tut too. I am really glad to hear that it was clear for you. That was my biggest concern. I would love to see more!

Cynthia, you rock! I love your "Keeper of the Thicket" tutorial. I bought it yesterday and I had to try it straight away. Thanks so much for sharing your techniques. I highly recommend it, 5 star tute. The instructions are well written/ easy to follow and is complimented by step by step clear graphics/photos.

Here's the result of my efforts at the torch yesterday. They are nothing like the original but I thought I'd show it here :) Fresh from the kiln. I'm yet to clean them lol!

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I torched the one in the red hat first and then I had to try it again and I did the one in the blue hat.

[TheGlassFlame]

SWEET!!!!

[Wumpmonk]

This is a rough draft. I was playing with putting a kitty spin to it.

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It's scary working with such a big honkin' bead and trying to do detail work!

[glassactcc]

Susan, that is very good and I love the kitty idea, it is a great twist on the original creation, and I think that is wonderful. I know it is difficult to work with a large bead when your not used to it, but the smaller the bead is, the more difficult it becomes to add all of the fine details.

[Toni Lutman]

Cynthia,
Excellent job! Thanks for the speedy delivery too! I'm seeing Toni in a couple of days. Do you think she would bring her tester bead to show us??
Lisa

Lisa, did you notice that I never told you I was testing it? There was a reason for that! :razz:

You tell Toni, if she doesn't show it......I will......:twisted::twisted::twisted: I have a PICTURE! I'll sell it to the highest bidder.

No, I really wouldn't do that. I might need her if I ever do another one of these:hide:

If you show it, I will hurt you. :-s

[Mopnglo]

You know this really IS a great tutorial! For more reasons than just the final out come. It will definitely challenge and for some take you out of your comfort zone. I had sooo many "Duh" moments practicing yesterday and learned so much from my mistakes.

I don't think you could say I made any "Keepers" yesterday. My first try looked more like those spooky creatures from Land of the Lost, the second looked like Bob from those male enhancement commercials. But it's all good! It inspired me and taught me some techniques I can definitely use to accomplish those ideas that keep nagging in the back of my mind!

I just wish I could remember NOT to use rubio on ivory.

[Diane Woodall]

Hi Cynthia, Congratulations on your tutorial. I just purchased mine and can't wait to get to my torch. Sculptural beads are so much fun to make, and yours are in a class by themselves!

You go girl!

Diane

[Bluejeangirlnc]

Ordered mine this morning as well! Can't wait to see it!

~Wendy

[Kerri LeRoux]

Hi Cynthia. I just ordered one . . . but, regardless what it says under my name, I am very new at this. Will I be able to figure it out?:p And do it?:cool:

Regardless, I am in awe of your talent. Thank you for making this available.

[infinitecharms]

I just ordered one, I can't wait to try it. :)

[glassactcc]

Hi Kerri. It is a bead that requires an intermediate skill level and basic knowledge of lampworking. But if your anything like me, that description would never stop me:rolleyes: My Mom always tells me that I start from the back of the book, which is true. I think even if your bead does not turn out perfect, it is a great learning tool. I would not hesitate at all for newer lampworkers to try out. Just don't be disappointed if you can't get it to look like you want on the first tries. Practice, practice practice.

Right now I'm working on making murrini, thanks to MIKE H and I am very uncomfortable doing them. But I'm pluggin' along and one day, I'll get it down. So there you go. I'm out of my comfort zone too:shock:

Hi Cynthia. I just ordered one . . . but, regardless what it says under my name, I am very new at this. Will I be able to figure it out?:p And do it?:cool:

Regardless, I am in awe of your talent. Thank you for making this available.

[glassactcc]

Thank you so much. I'm going over to Etsy to send it right now.



I just ordered one, I can't wait to try it. :)

[Kerri LeRoux]

Thank you for your encouraging words! I don't think I am terribly artistic or creative, got a D in 7th grade Art class you know:-( But I am finally, at 53, determined to at least try! Glass is so fascinating.

[Parrotise]

Whoo-hoo!!! Just ordered mine!!! Thank you for doing this!

[whimzicalities]

This is an awesome tutorial, well-written with clear photos. And the Keepers are adorable!! Thank you so much!!

[wildwire]

I got mine! thanks so much - its an awesome tutorial!

Shauna

[Parrotise]

aaahhh!!! The waiting is killing me! Lol, JK. I would have to order it right around dinner time, lol.

[MerryFool]

Veeeery cute, Cynthia. They remind me of Hobbits!

[Ekkie]

Have paid and now I'm waiting impatiently for the tut to arrive.(I guess I have been spoilt by the tuts available for instant download!!!)

Thanks Cynthia - I love your beads!

Jenn

[madelyn1]

Cynthia, thanks so much - just got the tutorial and it looks wonderful!!!
Can't wait for the weather to improve [snow & sleet forecast for tomorrow!!] so I can try the tut out!
Thanks again,
Shirley

[glassactcc]

Thank you everyone for your kind words. I am so happy that you all like it. You have truly made my day!

Now, let see some more pictures please!

[Ekkie]

Thanks Cynthia. I just got mine and it looks great. I hope you didn't get up in the middle of the night to send it!!! It's 2.15pm in Sydney and I've no idea what time it is where you are.

Jenn

[glasshouse]

Oh, I get it....Keep...her.....we'll Keep....er!

I was hoping you would catch that! You're still sharp as a tack, I don't care what they say about you. ;)

I'm glad your tutorial is so well received. When I read through it, I thought it was the best tutorial I had ever read.

:) Kelly

[Troll Lover]

Cynthia, I tried your tut today and I think it's awesome!!! (the result is in the kiln now, pics will follow asap ;)), I only had some troubles with the hat (pulling that thing out of my ball with the tweezers, you know what I mean?) and I would love to know which color enamel to use for the cheeks. My Keeper's got hot pink blushes :lol: LOL.

[rifie]

OMG look at you! They are adorable, and you put them in the thicket to take the picture:grin:. You really did a wonderful job. I really like the one in the blue hat but they are both great. Thanks for the compliments on the tut too. I am really glad to hear that it was clear for you. That was my biggest concern. I would love to see more!


Thanks Cynthia :) You are a great teacher. I couldn't thank you enough. You've helped me a lot with my sculptural techniques. I did 3 more and added a lil twist. I hope you like em :) I'm looking forward to more tutes that will be written by you in the future.

Wumpmonk, great minds think alike. My feline keeper was in the kiln when you've posted yours.


Here's the result of my second batch. The feline keeper is double the size of the other two. I've added my handmade rose murrinis and shaped it into hearts for embellishments.

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The alien keeper is a test bead for my alien bead exchange in the other forum. I've added a handmade smilie murrini at the end of the hat - he appeared troubled here. I reckon the alien scared him lol! I've added ears to the alien.
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whilst the cutesy clover keeper is for St Patty's day. My dh is half Irish and I have Irish friends :)

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Cheerios,
Rifie

[glassactcc]

Haaaa....Anouk, there is nothing wrong with hot pink cheeks:shock: My tester Toni, told me I should put this bit of information in the tut, but I forgot. I use "Light Petal Pink" for the cheeks.

The hat pull is a bit tricky. I wish I could show you in person. Can you come over?:-P It's described exactly the way I do it but you know how it is sometimes with pictures and words. Not as nice as watching.

Now get those "Keepers" out of the kiln and I'll be anxiously awaiting their arrival.

Cynthia, I tried your tut today and I think it's awesome!!! (the result is in the kiln now, pics will follow asap ;)), I only had some troubles with the hat (pulling that thing out of my ball with the tweezers, you know what I mean?) and I would love to know which color enamel to use for the cheeks. My Keeper's got hot pink blushes :lol: LOL.

[Troll Lover]

Awwww Cynthia, thanks for the enamel color :love:!

And yes, it was a bit tricky but I'll gladly show you my pics and you can always tell me what I did wrong LOL! Don't worry, you did a fantastic job on the tut!!!

And yes, I will be coming over, just not sure when ;) :D. Maybe YOU can come over to the Netherlands and give some workshops here :D?

[ukiacat]

This is a wonderful tutorial.

And, Rifie, I love the FELINE keeper. THAT is exactly what I had in mind when I bought the tutorial. I want to do cats! We'll see what I end up with; my first attempts will surely not be anywhere as great at the one you've shown, Rifie.

Thank you Cynthia, for the sculptural inspiration.

Jennifer

[Troll Lover]

Okay, I really tried this tut completely. So no own twist to it, just trying to make a Keeper!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3576/3348861665_de15723af1.jpg?v=1236878941
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3555/3349691722_3db74ff4a5.jpg?v=1236879019

[Pat]

Nice job, Anouk. I've tried and tried and still haven't made a decent Chaos bead!

[glassactcc]

First, I have to say that Rifie, you have done an awsome job. You have taken a bead style and totally made it your own. I love your ideas with the cat and the alien. The are soooooooo cute.

Anouk, yours is wonderful. Wow, you have wonderful control which I already knew from the beads that you make.

It's so nice to get to see these pictures. Keep them coming!

[ukiacat]

Well, here goes. I didn't know I was going to try this till I sat down at the torch and I didn't have the tutorial in my studio to refer to. I had nothing prepared, just used what I had and did it in Bullseye glass. I think I'll switch to Effetre next time because their ivory is more opaque. Also I didn't have pink so I used purple enamel for the blush (and I got some on the eyes). And here's a tip: make sure your pick is clean before you shape the mouth and do follow the directions for melting in the blush. I forgot about the blush until the end and then, after running around the studio frantically searching for enamel before the bead cooled too much, I hit the enamel too fast. Enough excuses :rolleyes: Here she is.

Cynthia, you are right they take on a personality. I think this one is a gyspy.



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[dla]

Wow ! Awesome Keepers you guys ! They're all great ! Nice job ! =D>

[glassactcc]

Oh, I just came here to see what was up and here is Jennifer's "Keeper". Jennifer, you did a wonderful job, and you didn't have it to refer too? Wow, that's even more impressive. I love the all of the Goldstone on his/her hat! The face is adorable. I think you deserve a big hand=D>=D>=D>

That is exactly what happens to the enamel if it gets a bit too much heat. It separates and causes freckles, which might be a good thing:-D

Keep them coming. This is the best part of the whole tutorial thing. I get to see all of the "Keepers".

[EmbellishYourself]

Oh man, I can't wait!! I have been a huge fan of your work!! Thank you so much for sharing. I will pick up my copy next week, I hope!

[ukiacat]

Oh, I just came here to see what was up and here is Jennifer's "Keeper". Jennifer, you did a wonderful job, and you didn't have it to refer too? Wow, that's even more impressive. I love the all of the Goldstone on his/her hat! The face is adorable. I think you deserve a big hand=D>=D>=D>

That is exactly what happens to the enamel if it gets a bit too much heat. It separates and causes freckles, which might be a good thing:-D

Keep them coming. This is the best part of the whole tutorial thing. I get to see all of the "Keepers".

Thank you Cynthia, you made my day.

I want to point out that Cynthia's tutorial is so well written that I was able to remember most of it after reviewing the night before I made the bead. Since I didn't have the instructions with me, I did forget a couple things (like when to put the chin in place) but I couldn't have done it if her instructions weren't so clear to me while I read them. That said, I think it would be a little less stressful if you have them nearby while you work. I'll make a couple more of these before I try to branch out into my own version of this bead but I highly recommend it if you want to try something new!

Thanks so much for doing this one Cynthia. I wish I could come take a class with you someday.

[Troll Lover]

Thank you Cynthia :love:! And Jennifer, I totally agree with you. I read the tutorial twice and just started at the torch, without the instructions nearby. It is so well written and pictured!

And I had a BLAST :D!!!! These guys/girls are just so much fun!!!

[patries74]

Cynthia, thank you so much for this great tutorial! :love:
Yesterday I ried to make a Keeper and I had so much fun!
I know I have to practice a lot to make it look good, but it's so nice to make these Keepers!
I made 5 of yhem and the last one is whit coppermesh. I wanted to make a normal lentil, but the coppermesh didn't go right so I made a fase on the other side :mrgreen:
The big purple "Keeper" at the top is the firts one I tried to make...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1183/3352649513_b6d4966440.jpg?v=0

This is the one with the coppermesh...
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1268/3352649045_c55aa744c6.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1065/3353473974_7a3dcc80de.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1262/3352648637_a012f72b75.jpg?v=0

[Soupy]

Oh my gosh, where have I been lately?! I didn't see this!

I have, of course gone and ordered the tut!! I'd have been willing to pay for a class and drive the four hours to Santa Rosa to learn this! Actually, I'd STILL be willing to drive the four hours! :-D

[Curly Irish Girl]

My first sad little Keeper just went into the kiln....I forgot the tassel on the end of the cap!

This tut is excellent....well written and specific without rambling....but I do need to go back and re-read and see when/where to use the goldstone stringer......

[glassactcc]

Cocobeads...your "Keepers" are great. I really love the one with the orange hat and the copper mesh bead gone "Keeper" is just outrageous. I love it. Great job and wow, you were busy, I can't believe how many you made.

Lynn, I have done that before. Actually, I have forgotten the nose several times. You know if that happens, you can just pop the bead back into the kiln and at the end of your beading session, pull it out and just fix what you forgot. Lord knows I have done that too many times to count.

Now I would really like to see what is in that kiln of yours so please, please post!

[jeepinwelch]

Cocobeads...your "Keepers" are great. I really love the one with the orange hat and the copper mesh bead gone "Keeper" is just outrageous. I love it. Great job and wow, you were busy, I can't believe how many you made.

Lynn, I have done that before. Actually, I have forgotten the nose several times. You know if that happens, you can just pop the bead back into the kiln and at the end of your beading session, pull it out and just fix what you forgot. Lord knows I have done that too many times to count.

Now I would really like to see what is in that kiln of yours so please, please post!

I don't feel so bad now. 15 minutes after I popped it in the kiln I realized I forgot the nose. I pulled it back out and added the nose. The only problem I had with that was a few of my stringers blew off. I still absolutely love it and can't wait to try another one.

[glassactcc]

Yep, that has also happened to me too:rolleyes: The stringer popping off I mean. At the end of the whole process when the bead is completely finished, I just sit there and heat the bead very well all the way around to make sure everything is really attached and nothing is apt to pop off. I really look at the stringer and make sure there are no spaces under any of them too. Going over bumpy stuff with stringer means sometimes it's not anchored down in all of the nooks and crannies so I take my brass paddle and push the stringer down where ever it's not attached. It's only taken me about 10 years to figure that out:shock: After making a gazzilion of these guys, only now do I have a good success rate to where they don't have to go back into the kiln. I probably should have had a step by step and I would have never forgotten to add body parts:confused:

I don't feel so bad now. 15 minutes after I popped it in the kiln I realized I forgot the nose. I pulled it back out and added the nose. The only problem I had with that was a few of my stringers blew off. I still absolutely love it and can't wait to try another one.

[dgg112]

Cynthia, thanks for the great tutorial!! I love it. I particularly loved your wonderful sense of humor!! The last page had me rolling!!!! LOL

[Soupy]

Cynthia, I got mine, thanks! It's SO fabulous!!!
I can't wait to get in some torch time!
:fireblob:

[glassactcc]

Thank you so much Debbie and Sue.

Hey Sue, it's nice to see you up there in your avatar:grin:

[Soupy]

Thank you so much Debbie and Sue.

Hey Sue, it's nice to see you up there in your avatar:grin:

If I can make a decent "Keeper", maybe he (or she) will become my avatar. :-D

[glassactcc]

Well then, get busy!!! Maybe you can have one of those changing ones. Your face, than Keepers face, than your face. I don't know how to do that:confused:

If I can make a decent "Keeper", maybe he (or she) will become my avatar. :-D

[zen-mom]

Damn... I don't even "do" sculptural type beads but I couldn't resist! Here we go :)

[ukiacat]

Hi Cynthia;

I tried again, this time with Effetre. I know she's got problems, this tutorial is great for learning heat control (she wasn't "born" with her eyes looking to the side like that). And I think I'm going to file my pick till it's shiny so I don't get that unwanted crud on my glass. But I have a question....this time I did get the enamel blush on her when I was supposed to and she still has freckles. Do you think I'm getting my application too thin? I really did make sure to let the enamel melt in slowly while I was working on other areas.


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[zen-mom]

I like the freckles :) Great job...

I can't wait to try it out... tap, tap, tap... I'm trying to be patient! :)

[glassactcc]

Heee....Donna, I better check my email!:shock:

As for the enamel question. Are you putting a pretty good coating of it on? I really heat the cheeks up well, and then dip. I have only used the pink though, so maybe the color you are using is too contrasting. Just make sure there is a good coating of it, and if you need to re-dip later, that is fine too. Just make sure that when you are trying to melt the enamel in, you do it slowly and in a cool flame. Be careful though not to let your bead cool to much. If you do it at the end, just sit and warm the bead all around while the enamel is melting in.

[zen-mom]

Eeep! It's here, it's here! :) I have an hour and half left in the studio today... I was gonna leave early, but now I'm stayin'! Thanks Cynthia :)

[glassactcc]

Oh dear, I made you stay late. I would love to see pictures palleeeese! When your done of course.

Eeep! It's here, it's here! :) I have an hour and half left in the studio today... I was gonna leave early, but now I'm stayin'! Thanks Cynthia :)

[zen-mom]

LOL... I'm such a dork! I thought I was gonna get to make one today! Not... must read instructions first... :) Slowing down now...

[Teena]

Hi Cynthia,
Well tomorrow is the day I'm going to try to make a "keeper"! I have read threw the instruction like 3 or 4 times now. Just reading this thread helps too. (I must file my pick clean before I start). I will post the picture of my "Keeper" tuesday 3-17. Wish me luck!
Teena

[dgg112]

Ok for your amusement tonite!!!
First we have Wanda, she was the first I made and when I was putting the dots on her head, while the dots were hot they looked like those little pink spongie rollers!! Wanda has a little bit of a mouth problem!!
Second was Leon the Leprechan, well it is almost St Patty's day. Leon is a little different but we love him anyway. He has a little nose and mouth problem!!!
Then last but not least is Judy the Jester. I think while Judy's mouth was being reconstructed, she lost her nares!!! Don't ya hate it when that happens!!! I might try and make Judy into a doll of some kind and send her to a friend who loves jesters.

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Obviously I haven't got it down yet, but it sure is fun trying!!!!

[glassactcc]

Teena, may the torch be with you:grin:

OMG, Wanda and the gang are adorable. She certainly does have personality. I think she's my fav but.....how can I say that in front of Leon when it's almost his special day. And Judy, well she's not just any body....I mean, I want to see her body when you finish. I love them all.=D>=D>=D>

[patries74]

Yesterday I mad some more "Keepers". I love to make them!!!
So thanks again for this great tuorial!!!

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[Soupy]

Ooo, nice job!

[Wumpmonk]

Wow! Great "Keepers" everyone. I made a couple more "Kittys of the Thicket" this weekend. I'll post them later.

[s38hyler]

Those beads are adoreable, I just love them.
Sandra

[glassactcc]

Wow, more "Keepers". They are looking fabulous!!!

[Corey]

I caved and bought it! I soo hope I can make something worth showing. lol

[Teena]

Monday update: No keepers for me today, I had to work on orders, hope to make one tomorrow am....
Teena

[ukiacat]

The Cowardly Lion! And NO blush to worry about :-)
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[glassactcc]

Jennifer. He's adorable. I love his face.=D>=D> Such a great idea. Thanks for sharing him.

[ukiacat]

Jennifer. He's adorable. I love his face.=D>=D> Such a great idea. Thanks for sharing him.

Thanks Cynthia. The Cowardly Lion started out as a leopard. It's got leopard spots that are not very visible in the front, under the mane.

When I am nervous about doing something I'm unsure of, I jump in without too much thought so I don't give up before I even start. I didn't think about what texture would go around the leopard face; leopards are so smooth. So I added the lion's mane, which pretty much covered up all the work I'd done to create the spots. If I did a lion again, I would first pull lots of encased stringer and do a finer textured mane with the stringer rather than the way I did the one above. Not sure yet how to do the leopard. I took an art-doll class a few years ago and have a leopard in mind for a design. Maybe it will be a leopard with a hat or a tiara ;-)

I'm learning a lot about shaping glass. I highly recommend this tutorial.

~J

[Corey]

OMG I love this!!!
The Cowardly Lion! And NO blush to worry about :-)
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[jam4254]

She was looking pretty good until she cracked in the back and I had to get her pretty hot to heal her. Very rosy cheeks, looks like she has a fever or got really carried away with blush. This was a lot of fun and I will definitely try again. Love the tutorial, thanks so much.

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[zen-mom]

Well, I got the tut and read it over and now I'm looking at all the great "keepers" everybody is making and startin' to feel a bit intimidated! I have the kiln on, so we'll see what happens today :)

[Soupy]

Here are my first two tries:
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This is a great tutorial, thanks Cynthia! I'd still pay to take a Keeper class. :D

[glassactcc]

Awe....Sue, they are just too cute. Like I said before, I love the green eyes on the right one, and the left one has such a sweet face. You did good girl!=D>=D>=D>

[dgg112]

The Cowardly Lion! And NO blush to worry about :-)
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~J

ahhhh he's so cute!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ukiacat]

Thanks for the compliments on my "Cowardly Lion" :waving:

This is a wonderful tutorial. I've made a few more beads based on it. I really recommend it as a way to expand your techniques if you haven't done anything like it before.

[Soupy]

Here are three I made last weekend. They're getting smaller.
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Hey Cynthia, I'll be in your part of town today thru Tuesday morning visiting the #1 son (he turns 30 tomorrow,yikes!). I'll wave in your direction. :lol:

[dgg112]

Here are three I made last weekend. They're getting smaller.
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Hey Cynthia, I'll be in your part of town today thru Tuesday morning visiting the #1 son (he turns 30 tomorrow,yikes!). I'll wave in your direction. :lol:

I was loving the pink one til I scrolled all the way down and saw the bunny!!! He's too cute!!!!

[Soupy]

Thanks! :wave: I was pretty darn happy with that little bunny person. :D

[wildwire]

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I love the bunny! Everyone's out done themselves!

[Soupy]

Cute jester! What a great idea! :)

[glassactcc]

This is so cute. I love to see the different versions you guys are coming up with.


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I love the bunny! Everyone's out done themselves!

[Carols Glass]

I've got one in the kiln, it was so much fun to make, I hope it looks ok when it comes out.

I love this tutorial!

[Carols Glass]

I would like to add that I love coming to this thread since I found it yesterday and adoring everyone's keepers.

How can anyone resist getting this tutorial and making one of these?

[Carols Glass]

Everyone else's are so perfect and their heat control is amazing to me. I'm going to show mine anyways. My first two or three of anything is usually BAD so what did I expect? BUT I sure had fun making these. I love making things that make me laugh as I torch!

I have a clown with extra eyebrows and a keeper with a fat lip.

Here goes: :hide:

[glassactcc]

Carol, those look great. The first one really looks like a clown face. You did great on the eye brows and the liner around the eyes too. That part is not easy.

Good job!!!

[Carols Glass]

Thank you, Cynthia!

I felt embarrassed about them and wished I hadn't put the pics on here but you made me feel better.

All I think about now is when will I be able to make some more. I hope the next ones are better, I won't be so nervous about adding extras to them.

[glassactcc]

Oh don't every be embarrassed to show your work here. I love seeing all of the "Keepers" and the different ideas everyone is coming up with. This is the fun part for me. Please post your next tries too, I'll check back to see:grin:.




Thank you, Cynthia!

I felt embarrassed about them and wished I hadn't put the pics on here but you made me feel better.

All I think about now is when will I be able to make some more. I hope the next ones are better, I won't be so nervous about adding extras to them.

[Carols Glass]

Ok, Cynthia, you asked for it. :-)

I made a couple more yesterday and these "Circus Keeper Clowns" are wild.

So much fun! I'll take pics today.

[Soupy]

Carol, your clown looks great! I love that idea!

Does anyone else agree with me that doing the tiny nostrils is HARD to get right!?

[glassactcc]

Yeah, I do! I think I do them about four or five times. They always seem to disappear on me:-&


Carol, your clown looks great! I love that idea!

Does anyone else agree with me that doing the tiny nostrils is HARD to get right!?

[Carols Glass]

Thanks, Sue :-) I LOVE your bunny!

Yes, the clown nose takes away the nostril problem, hehe. The one I did nostrils on sort of reminds me of a pig nose (not that there is anything wrong with that!)

Well, after closer inspection today when they came out of the kiln, ummm, the really cute one has a tiny red stringer running through the eyeball and the other one has different color cheeks and chin than the rest of the face. I will try again today.

[Soupy]

Thanks, Sue :-)

Yes, the clown nose takes away the nostril problem, hehe. The one I did nostrils on sort of reminds me of a pig nose (not that there is anything wrong with that!)

Well, after closer inspection today when they came out of the kiln, ummm, the really cute one has a tiny red stringer running through the eyeball and the other one has different color cheeks and chin than the rest of the face. I will try again today.

Share pictures anyway? Pretty please? [-o<

[Carols Glass]

the one super awful clown is going into the bad bead box

this one doesn't have a stringer on it I find it is the enamels that I put on near the end and it got all over the place!

lesson learned......

here is that one:

[Soupy]

Ooo, I like how you did above his eyes!

[Carols Glass]

thank you, Sue.

I meant to cover up the top part of those black lines but you know I just get so excited I forget!

Sculptures are just too much fun, huh? I love your little s'elfs, too!

[Carols Glass]

In trying to make this more my own style, I didn't put the cheeks up near the eyes and now I have a very sad looking clown :-(.

So, cheeks back up next time, lol!

My other two clowns are just too pathetic to show you.

[Soupy]

Awww, he does look sad.

[jeepinwelch]

I think he looks confused. Kind of like me in the morning.

[Carols Glass]

Whatever his look is, it still makes me laugh!

[Carols Glass]

I just have to share this smiling face with you. This tutorial has given me the techniques I really needed to try new and fun sculptures like this here monkey.

I want to try doing a monkey soon with the bigger keeper cheeks, too.

But this was FUN!

[Carols Glass]

well......my DH, son and grandson likes my monkies :-)

[madelyn1]

=D>Carol, your monkey is great!! He is so happy looking!! I meant to say this yesterday when I saw your post, sorry I didn't. Can't wait to see your monkey with bigger cheeks!! I have the tut but have not attempted to make anything yet.. I guess I should go ahead and give it a try - I have so enjoyed seeing everyone's keepers!

Shirley

[Carols Glass]

awww, thanks Shirley, you made my day!

I started to make a "keeper" today....one more like the tutorial and then later the monkey keeper with bigger cheeks and on the first one the bead release was cracking so I just gave up on that one. While I was making flower cane, I hurt my back and have a hot water bottle on it now and taking pain killers but nothing is helping. I hope later to get back to the torch.

When you do these you will never want to stop. They are so much fun. I can't wait to see what you make and thanks again for your post :-).

I love looking at everyone else's too, they are all great!

[Soupy]

What a cute monkey! Now I want to try one!

Everyone has such neat ideas to make them different. Me? All I can do is copy exactly, but smaller.

[Soupy]

I would swear that someone, somewhere asked about the size difference between mine and Cynthia's. I can't find that anywhere. :-k

However, I WAS able to snag one of Cynthia's keepers when I took her class so am able to take a picture of my pitiful little one next to her awesome one.
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[Carols Glass]

Sue,

um, I confess I did ask you about something I had read saying you were making your beads smaller so I wondered how small, lol! I did ask you about it but since you didn't answer instantaneously I figured it must have been too personal and I deleted that post. Can't get anything by you though, hey?

Your keeper is so cute! I did a little better on my keeper over the weekend but haven't taken a pic yet. I never did get to make a keeper monkey with big cheeks yet but I will :-).

Thanks for showing your pics and show us your monkey or clown or whatever you do. I aim to make one of your s'elfs pretty soon. So many plans, so little time.....

Thanks for the compliment on the monkey :-).

[Soupy]

Carol, NOTHING'S too personal to ask me! LOL

I'm glad you "fessed up" about that post, I thought I was seeing things! I'm sorry it took me so long to answer, but I've been on minimal posting since school let out (or maybe before that) I've been basically doing drive by readings of post, but I think I'm recharged now and am ready to be chattier. :D

[Carols Glass]

I'm glad you are glad and chattier now :-).

I wouldn't want you to think you were losing your mind!

[Soupy]

Thanks, me either!132059

[Carols Glass]

Sue,

My guess would be that the smaller one on the left is Cynthias. But you said yours is smaller? If yours is the one on the left it looks more like Cynthias than Cynthias!

[Soupy]

Sue,

My guess would be that the smaller one on the left is Cynthias. But you said yours is smaller? If yours is the one on the left it looks more like Cynthias than Cynthias!

Carol, I :love:love:love: you!
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[Carols Glass]

wow, you mean the one on the left IS yours?

WOW!

[glassactcc]

Hey, I've been missing this little get together here. Carol, I absolutely LOVE your monkey! He is just so cute. And your clowns. I agree with everything that has been said. I love above the eyes, and the other looks very melancholy (thank God for spell check).

Now Sue, we've got to talk. That is a "Whippersnapper" not a "Keeper" silly. :fnwl::fnwl::fnwl:

The "Whippersnappers" I make smaller than the keepers. Of course, not as small as yours. I don't think my hands would allow me to do that. We are on other ends of the spectrum on that score:biggrin:

[Carols Glass]

Thank you, Cynthia. I love your Whippersnapper.

You guys are both amazing!

I liked my latest keeper but again it has a pig nose. I need to work on that!

[Parrotise]

I would swear that someone, somewhere asked about the size difference between mine and Cynthia's. I can't find that anywhere. :-k

However, I WAS able to snag one of Cynthia's keepers when I took her class so am able to take a picture of my pitiful little one next to her awesome one.
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I also thought Cynthia's was the one one the left! Incredible job Sue! And I love the one of Cynthia's that you got! The teeth and freckles crack me up! Reminds me of me when I was a kid pre-braces ;-) I really need to pull out my tutorial and get busy on these! I bought it and sadly it's been sitting there all this time. What I need is a Cynthia class! Cynthia, you coming anywhere near Arkansas in the near future?

[glassactcc]

Aww...Vicki, I would love to come to Arkansas but I'm not much of a traveler. I would like to just be there...ya know, like beam me up.

[Parrotise]

I completely understand! And I'll probably never come to California again. Had a really bad experience out there and ended up sitting in Antelope Valley Hospital for a month while hubby was in CCU. Not much of a vacation! I know it's not CA's fault...but still, the memory lasts.

[glassactcc]

I'm sorry that happened to both of you. It sounds terrible. I can understand your feelings. It's not California's fault but bad memories make places where they occur look not so good anymore.

But please get busy on your "Keeper"! I would love to see what you come up with or just make it exactly as it is.

[Soupy]

wow, you mean the one on the left IS yours?

WOW!
*giggle* Thank so much! I take that as a HUGE compliment!


Hey, I've been missing this little get together here. Carol, I absolutely LOVE your monkey! He is just so cute. And your clowns. I agree with everything that has been said. I love above the eyes, and the other looks very melancholy (thank God for spell check).

Now Sue, we've got to talk. That is a "Whippersnapper" not a "Keeper" silly. :fnwl::fnwl::fnwl:

The "Whippersnappers" I make smaller than the keepers. Of course, not as small as yours. I don't think my hands would allow me to do that. We are on other ends of the spectrum on that score:biggrin:
Oh, a Whippersnapper, of course! #-o Silly me!


I also thought Cynthia's was the one one the left! Incredible job Sue! And I love the one of Cynthia's that you got! The teeth and freckles crack me up! Reminds me of me when I was a kid pre-braces ;-) I really need to pull out my tutorial and get busy on these! I bought it and sadly it's been sitting there all this time. What I need is a Cynthia class! Cynthia, you coming anywhere near Arkansas in the near future?
Thanks so much! I :love:love:love: you! :D

I too would love a Keeper class Cynthia! And I can come to you. LOL

[Frit Diva]

Carol that monkey is just great! very very cool!


Jo

[glassactcc]

Sue, anytime!!! I would love you to come.

[Carols Glass]

Thank you, Jo! I really should have put a banana in his hands but near the end is when I seem to mess everything up so he didn't get a banana.

I turned around and made another one just like it, no banana, they look like monkey twins!

I love all your work. I visited your website and saw your gorgeous bottles and jewelry.

[Soupy]

Sue, anytime!!! I would love you to come.

I just may have to make a "visit" to my son! :lol:

[Carols Glass]

I did this one a while ago and got around to taking pics today. As you can see, heat control is very important and I haven't mastered it yet!

But, this so far is my best shot and can't wait till I make another one better hopefully.

[dcaaw]

I did this one a while ago and got around to taking pics today. As you can see, heat control is very important and I haven't mastered it yet!

But, this so far is my best shot and can't wait till I make another one better hopefully.

good work, how long have you been at the torch?

[glassactcc]

Hey Carol, he looks great. I love the hat. He looks like he's in the wind. Heat control is the most important skill in bead making IMO.

[Carols Glass]

good work, how long have you been at the torch?

Thanks!


I believe it was right after Mother's Day 2006.

[Carols Glass]

Hey Carol, he looks great. I love the hat. He looks like he's in the wind. Heat control is the most important skill in bead making IMO.

Cynthia,

Thanks, I keep meaning to bend those hats down at the end but always forget. I like that you think it looks like it is blowing in the wind though.

I'm going to make my next one on the middle of the mandrel and see if it will help keep one side from sagging too much in the cheek area.

[glassactcc]

another thing you could try is to frequently change hands while building to face. That helps keep it in balance which is a heat control thing too. That's what I do.

[Carols Glass]

another thing you could try is to frequently change hands while building to face. That helps keep it in balance which is a heat control thing too. That's what I do.

Sounds like great advice, I'll change hands and use middle of the mandrel, too, lol.

[Soupy]

Carol, it does look like his hat is blowing in the wind, I like it!

Okay Cynthia, I don't know how I manage it, but they keep getting smaller. Is my stringer too small? What? LOL

Earlier I shared my white winter one beside the one I managed to snag from Cynthia.
Now, here is the white winter one next to my newest strawberry sweetie.
I really need eye practice. And the "black" dots are actually green adventurine.
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[Carols Glass]

Carol, it does look like his hat is blowing in the wind, I like it!

Okay Cynthia, I don't know how I manage it, but they keep getting smaller. Is my stringer too small? What? LOL

Earlier I shared my white winter one beside the one I managed to snag from Cynthia.
Now, here is the white winter one next to my newest strawberry sweetie.
I really need eye practice. And the "black" dots are actually green adventurine.
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Thanks so much, Sue :-)

You should see the tiny little s'elfs I have been making, and they keep getting smaller and smaller, too, but aren't you trying to make your keepers smaller?

I'm making the s'elfs for my 4 sisters to cheer them up after losing our baby sister. I only have one more to go but I'm sure I won't stop there. I'm going to write letters with each one about how they should love their s'elfs, lol.

I'm sorry if this should be in another thread but thought you would see it here just as well.

Hope to try my hand at another keeper soon, too!

[Soupy]

No, I wasn't trying to make my keepers smaller, I grabbed the wrong marble mold. LOL

So are you going to post pictures of your S'elfs on the S'elf page? :)

[Carols Glass]

No, I wasn't trying to make my keepers smaller, I grabbed the wrong marble mold. LOL

So are you going to post pictures of your S'elfs on the S'elf page? :)


No, I'm going to post pics of my S'elfs right here in this thread :lol:

Just kidding.

I will try to take pics tomorrow of all my s'elfs and then make necklaces out of them and send them to their new homes. I think there are sets of twins among them because I decorated some alike.

[Soupy]

:lol:
Funny girl!

No, I'm going to post pics of my S'elfs right here in this thread :lol:

Just kidding.

I will try to take pics tomorrow of all my s'elfs and then make necklaces out of them and send them to their new homes. I think there are sets of twins among them because I decorated some alike.

[Carols Glass]

Sue, your keepers are fantastic, I love all the decorations you put on them, too.

[Carols Glass]

I never give up, I'm still trying to perfect my Clowns. Here are my latest ones, I hope the pics aren't too big.

Cynthia, when is your next tutorial coming out?

[glassactcc]

Oh wow, there's more! Sue, those are just too stinkin' cute. I love the strawberry, what a good idea! And the Winter White is beautiful! It's funny because mine start changing with the seasons too. It's like playing dress up. I was trying to think of a Halloween themed one but for some reason, they just don't go.

Carol, wonderful job on your "Keeper" I love the small pink flowers and he's got such a sweet looking face. I have to go and make one pretty soon so I don't forget how. It's funny, after not making a certain bead, I get rusty and do things in the wrong order.

[PaulaD]

Those are great!! Paula

[Carols Glass]

Thanks!

now...........I'm wondering

Cynthia if you just ignored my question about another tutorial or if you didn't see it? lol

How about an Owl tutorial? I love your amazing owls, Cynthia!

I made an owl long ago and one of my grandsons liked it so much I gave it to him but I really miss it. Isn't it funny how attached we get to our little creatures?

I just ETA that I loved my owl but would much rather make an owl like yours, Cynthia!

[Tillie]

I was trying to think of a Halloween themed one but for some reason, they just don't go.


Cynthia, what about a pumpkin patch keeper?

[glassactcc]

You guys have got my work cut out for me. Actually, I did see your post Carol (LOL)! The owls are so new that I can't even get them right all of the time. Yup, some come out looking a bit interesting, but I think I'm getting the hang of it. I think the hardest part of making a bead is to be able to repeat it. To get the steps down so everything flows. Then I actually have to write the steps down for myself:rolleyes:

Tillie, I was really thinking about how I could make a fall "Keeper" other than just the colors. I thought about making a pumpkin as a hat but have not tried it yet. I have to get in there and do it. Unfortunately, it's suppose to be very hot this week, so I think I'm going to take a bead break. I think YOU should make one and post it here so we all can be inspired:-P

[Carols Glass]

Oh, Cynthia that's ok. I will just make me another corny looking owl, LOL!

Don't feel bad......

Kids like them.....

I'll put a pic of them in a new gallery I'm thinking of calling the "Goofy Gallery" for people who are not newbies but not gallery worthy either, hehe.

[glassactcc]

That's a great idea. "The Goofy Gallery". I'm sure I can come up with a few good ones:lol: Like the dragon I made the other day. He would feel right at home there.

[Carols Glass]

Oh, I bet it is cute, I would love to see that dragon.

Would you be so kind as to start the goofy gallery and I will follow right behind ya. :lol:

In my case I would have to warn that it was "image heavy" because I have so many. Everything I make would be comfortable there.

[sansan239s]

Yeah...... I finally was able to purchase this tut....!! Now, just waiting for it to pop into my email..!! thanks for sharing Cynthia!

[j2canoe]

I finally tried the Keeper - after almost a year of trepidation about trying this tutorial!! :) Here is my first attempt - Freesia the Floozy (due to her makeup being rather mussed; she looks so happy about it I can only assume she is fresh from a mossy assignation, lol!!) :)

[Carols Glass]

Wow is all I can say, that is one amazing first attempt. You're GOOD!

[glassactcc]

Joan, what Carol Said. I didn't see the post here until now but I did see it in the S&T. I love that name you gave her. She is adorable and I also love the green eyes. You did great! Now you can try a triple:hide:

[j2canoe]

You both are so sweet!!! *blushing here* :) But it is not me so much as it is Cynthia's Wonderfully written tutorial!! Her directions are super easy to understand and the photographs just capture every little nuance of what it is she wants you to do. Very well-thought-out and super-informative!!! I hope that she writes more tutorials as hers are priceless!!! :)

[Three Muses Glass]

I bought this tutorial ages ago and tried it today. Everyone has posted such cute Keepers!!! I'm going to bring the cute factor to a screeching halt. lol
So....I was going for a kind of Greenman Keeper. You know leaves and such. Welllllll what I got was The Keepers of The Pesticides, Herbicides and Toxic Chemical Shed. Here we have Hemlock and Poison Ivan. Oh yes indeedy, those faces are green too.
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I had a super fun time at the torch today! Even though these guys are not what I was shooting for, I'm going to keep trying the Greenman thing. Only next time I'd like to keep them from drinking the chemicals and melting their eyeballs. lol

Really fun Cynthia! Thanks!

[j2canoe]

Ooooo Rebecca!!! They came out GREAT!!!! I LOVE them!!! I've got to try this style again - I've been collecting pictures of the Old North Wind and have been trying to figure out a way to use this face technique with it!! Aren't Cynthia's tutorials Great!!?!! :)

[glassactcc]

Rebecca, OMG they are NOT the pesticide "Keepers".:lol: Your description of them had me trying to swallow my coffee before it was too late. They turned out so darling. But I do have to say I love the names you gave them. The green lips really seem to work. I would have never thought of that.

Joan, you are so kind. I'm glad you like the tut. Ahheemmm...you did see the last page, didn't you? Such a professional I am.

[Three Muses Glass]

Thanks Joan. The Old North Wind sounds like a fantastic idea!!! Yes, this tutorial is fab! So many directions to run with it. I can't wait to see the Wind!

[Three Muses Glass]

You're way too kind Cynthia. lol The green lips just kind of went with the green skin. I used CIM Dirty Martini for the face and pretty much CIM colors for the rest. Never having used much of it before, I've got to say it is wonderful for sculpture! Kind of stiff like BE or Lauscha.

[glassactcc]

Oh, I'll have to try the CIM. I don't have any of the Dirty Martini. That color would look great for sculls and stuff like that. It looks like porcelain or bone. I love it. Thanks for the tip. I'll have to order some. It's very hard to find a good face color. I use the Vetro Pastel Ivory but that is hard to find. I was lucky enough to find a stash of it so I'm good, but I like the color you used too. Really, the only other color that I have seen that I like for faces.

[Three Muses Glass]

OK, one more from me. The dirty martini kind of did that green thing today...you know the line thing most greens do? I thought it was immune to that but I guess not. It's not really pronounced the way some greens get but still...
Oh and Cynthia? How the heck do you do these?!? When this was getting finished I was shaking like a teeny bopper at a Justin Beiber concert. And an hour of prep (off mandrel leaves and stuff) and an hour to make it! I just don't know how the heck you could do a triple!!!
So anyway, I tried the Greenman thing. No torch for me for about 3 weeks and had to get this idea outta my brain until I get back. I'm not quite but almost happy with him. I had some eye issues again and you can tell I'm not brave enough to cover up the eyes with cheeks yet. lol
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[j2canoe]

Rebecca that Greenkeeper is Fabo!!!! :)

[glassactcc]

I love the leaf hat. That is a great addition. Yup, the addition lines. That is the problem with the face colors too. Mostly every color leaves addition marks. Ok Rebecca, suck it up and cover the eyes. That's my most unfavorite part of the whole thing. I have been known to dance wildly at the torch too. I'm sure it looks really cute. Good thing I torch ALONE! Oh, that's some perfect eye liner.

[Margrieten]

Wow, I am a fan from this tutorial, but this lady is even more fantastic!
Great job Rebecca!

[Teena]

Rebecca= I love the green keeper!!

[Three Muses Glass]

Thanks everyone! Looks like I may get some torch time after all for the next week. Yay!
I made the Greenman into a key chain. It's about the size of a cannonball so that's one key that won't get lost. lol

[rdhjanice]

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here are my first trys, i didnt realize, i had to make it a lot bigger, still working on the face, it seems to want to droop to left, i want bigger lips, but they are so fun to make. not sure how to crop pics yet, or take them for that matter oops.

[glassactcc]

Janice, the look great. I really love the one on the top left. His face is great and the eyebrows are perfect. Nice job!