Back To Work

It's been a great summer...For those of you awaiting the beading class schedule, it is coming.  As you can see, I haven't focused on beading this summer.  I am back to work and will be getting schedules out soon.  I will also be teaching at Gemstone and Bead Imports beginning in September.  Check their Facebook page for schedules.  Hope to see you soon.  

Obsidian in it's Natural State

Ok all you beaders...it's been a really long time since I posted.  I have to admit I have been in the Pacific NW having an awesome time enjoying nature.  I have to post this...the photos are not great, but ladies....this is Obsidian....pure obsidian. It is shiny, black and so beautiful you will want to bead it.  The rocks I am sitting in are so black and shiny they take your breath away.  We collected a few pieces but they are so rough.  If anyone gets an opportunity to work with Obsidian, go for it.   There is an amazing history behind this lava flow.  It is the youngest flow and it is one of the few Obsidian flows.  Located south of Bend Oregon, in the Newberry Crater area, this flow is 1 mile long.  There are no words....