It was a Teeny Tini, Micro Mini Monkee that she made for the first time today . .

Well, yesterday to be precise. I was feeling discouraged with the temporary loss of my oxycon and trying to think of ways around the problem.

• No Torching! - not really a possibilty


• Torch with Hot Head and 1lb cannisters - Yuk! Yuk! Yuk!


• Torch with Hot Head and bulk propane - requires change to current setup


• Try another option! - but what?

Then! Like a bolt of lightening from the blue I remembered the little torch I was gifted a while back. It only requires propane, and has the same hookup as my Mega Minor!
I pulled this little torch out and hooked it up, thinking this might be a good learning experience, making mini beads (for that's all it would do for sure!).

Without further ado, here's my first Micro Mini Monkee - I put it next to a regular sized one so that you can see the size difference. The neat thing about this is how tiny I can make details with this torch, combining this torch with my Mega Minor could yeild some very interesting results! It would also mean I'd need to rework my set up so that I could have two torches running at the same time, or in tandem at least.

I'll be a week or so without a concentrator, I've spoken to John at Artistry In Glass, he has been super helpful and is having a replacement shipped asap from the company in the States, and will have my dead one picked up next week. I am really happy with the service they have given and continue to give me - thank you John and Carri!

Hooray for Hollywood!

These three little guys on their way to Hollywood, I can't help but wonder what adventures lie in store for them!

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Alvin's feeling pretty pleased with himself too - he won a prize in Artistry In Glass' Intermediate catagory of their latest contest.  He's sure it's going to make him even more appealing to the ladies!

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Things are happening

I'm feeling excited, it seems like a lot of positive things are happening at the minute.  My thoughts are exploding in my brain!!  Oh wait, that doesn't sound positive does it?  Well it is, or it will be once they all get lined up and settled down.

So what is all the excitement about?

1. I just heard that my submission for the Women in Glass edition of The Flow magazine has been accepted!


2. The deadline for Artistry In Glass' next competition is almost upon us! I sent some pictures off for that this morning.


3. I am in a treasury on Etsy! Thank you PrettyCheap!
   
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4. I'm so happy to have found Meghann as we've got lots of ideas for future projects including fundraising for local animal charities.  Our first joint endeavor will be a donation to the Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary who are going to be having an auction.  We are thinking about creating a two piece set - a bracelet and brooch, so I need to get the torch fired up for this!


5. The First Annual Ottawa Glass Bead Artist's Show in November is something I am so proud to be a part of.  If you click the link you will be amazed at the talented bead makers who are going to be taking part in this event!  If you can make it to Ottawa on November 15th - don't miss this event!


6. My online Wet Canvas friends have set up a Google group to explore ways in which we can promote our work and I'm finding it very helpful.  Online selling is a very competitive thing, but there are lots of tricks and tools to help you get your name and your beads - or other product out there for people to see.  One of our members Maxine just made a $100 sale on Etsy!  Congratulations Maxine!