***April*** S&T
 

Since it is almost April here in Europe I am going to start the new month.
I posted this also in the Marble section but would like to share it also here with you guys. :-\"

Last night I tried some new techniques and here is the result of it...

I call this boro marble Flaming Vortex and it is 49mm (1.93″) in diameter.
It’s hard to capture the real deep 3D look of the inside in a photo, you need to look at it in different angles.

http://www.fairytalebeads.at/Images/...ortex_quad.jpg

Cheers

Can't decide which side I like better, that is an amazing marble !!

im in the same boat! simply amazing!

Stunning marble !!

Awesome!! So did you need the other fire on the Kabuki to get that round? haha

I've been playing with Alien Tech:
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._5403295_n.jpg

Still trying to find out all kinds of pink colors.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5179/...2dfbfd4e_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/...fd79919b_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5182/...c42c3087_z.jpg

Thanks for your comments - I really appreciate it! \\:D/

Nope - I save that for the 3"+ ones..... :shock: .... up to 2" the middle Phantom ring is more than enough.
Nice colors on the Alien tech pendant.

@Miriam: I'm not a great fan of pink - but those colors turned out awesome.

Cheers
Michael

Well that's good to know, maybe just a Phantom torch would do for my next torch...

And thanks, I'm loving Alien Tech! Next I want to make a marble with a 'squiggle' of it through the middle like in that pendant, just filling out the rest with clear...

Cool marble! Real nice touch with the crayon colors. Looks great =)

Really gorgeous pinks, Miriam!
Love the flames on that marble...remarkable!

Beautiful beads
 

Have you ever talked with Nancy Tobey? Pink, Maroon, Magenta colors out of boro is one of her passions. If you haven't touched base with her or taken any of her classes, you would enjoy it.
She tried her darndest to teach me dots, but nothing like your wonderful bubbles and dots!

Sue

Wow. I have so much to learn about boro lol! Here is a simple set from me, its sometimes difficult to switch back and forth from soft to boro. And I have no idea what i am doing either lol.
http://static.artfire.com/admin/prod...humb_large.jpg

I thin I met Nancy at the Gathering last year. I took a year of boro classes once a month with a scientific lampworker and I learned about colors from Gail Crosman moore when she was teaching in my studio. And I like to try and see for myself what happens. That is the best way to learn IMO. ;-)

God, those pinks are gorgeous

Miriam, the pinks are a beautiful color. Would you mind
telling us what color boro you used? I have been trying
lots of different brands to find a simular shade of pink.

Well here goes my first attempt with boro. A few marbles & a heart.

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Very nice Paula.

Thank you Deb.

Wow! April is off to a great start! I'm loving all of the marbles, beads, and pendants!

Fairytale Beads - I LOVE this marble. If it would like to travel, I am more than willing to give it a home in Pennsylvania, US! I would even take it to a Phillies game and buy it a Gino's cheesesteak!

Rodger- Nice job with the Alien Tech! I really have to get my hands on some and play.

Miriam - Gorgeous pinks!!!! I especially love the clear one with pink dots.

Sonja - Wow! You made a very successful transisition into Boro! Your beads are perfect!

Paula - Great marbles and heart! Boro is fun, isn't it?!

just a small sample of what i've been doing lately...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...r/IMG_3956.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...r/IMG_3948.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...r/IMG_4003.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...r/eb5784c8.jpg

Shawn that is just awesome. I just started to play with Boro and so much want to learn it all. You certainly have the touch.

I like them! Good job!

Beautiful! I am envious!

piece i twisted up for a set im working on last night http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/590118c1.jpg
http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/d6bbe94f.jpg

Very cool Chris! I really like the movement in the bottom one!

Shawn- nice collection of pieces. The "rati" pendant isvreally cool! You must have awesome stringer control!

Wow beautiful
 

I have done a dozen or so pendants using the bubbles, but I just can't quite see placing the color dots on top of the holes made from the "frog" I have developed a technique I call, bubbles for old people to compensate. But would be very interested if you have any tips or tricks on adding the color dots on top of the holes.
Here is a picture of my modified sytle


Those are very beautiful.....I am in awe

Great job PaulaP
 

Wecome to the Light "Boro" side. Before you know it you will be making your Grand daughter her own bracelet. Can't wait to see some of your Boro Critters. If they are anything like your soft glass we will all be drueling..... Love them, can't wait. Get Flaming.

Your number one fan,
Sue

Thank you Sue. I am expecting a package of Boro any day now from my son Steven he also likes to play with it. Can't wait to see what he is sending me.

Here are a couple of boro key beads I made tonight.

So much beautiful art this month.:) so inspiring:cool:
Here is my raven goblet ;)