Second on the 2nd

 Hi Everyone!
I am joining Elizabeth for Second on the 2. You bring back a post that you are happy with. I had a lot of people, at the time, ask me how I paint my glass cabochons. So here it is. This was posted in 2017.

 I want to thank all of you who have been writing me about my hand painted cabs. A few of you asked, "What is a cabochon/cab?"   If you are not into stones or jewelry making you would not know that.  The true definition of a cab is a stone or more so a gemstone which has been cut, shaped and polished without facets. The shape is domed on top and a flat bottom. Over the years this has changed a lot. Cabs are faceted, they are now made of every material known to woman, and the dimensions and shapes are what ever you want. Cabs were originally  used for jewelry, but now they are used in every aspect of art. I was also asked how I paint my cabs. Here are a few step by steps. 

OK, you need glass cabs. Plastic scratches too much and losses value if you are going to sell them. Plus you want your art on the best canvas. I also use TesTors enamel paints. Yes, I know some people use nail polish, but again I am looking at a value point to this art. 

Plus I get brighter color satiation with the TesTors.

Like any glass painting art, you start with the colors or design you want to show first. So, if I want the middle of a flower I would paint that first and work 
backward from there. 

The start

Adding color with paint brush

 Adding more paint

 Use a stiff fan brush

 Continue to add paint and design as you go.

 TesTors paints can be found in most hobby, and art stores.

Nicole/Beadwright/DVAtrist

 Honor and integrity in art, in life.

4 More Days Till closing

Hi Everyone!

Just a note to let all of you know that beadwright.com will be closed in just 4 days. We will be closed beginning Dec. 10, 2017 and reopen Jan. 2018. All items are reduced in price. Come see all the the beautiful colors we have in Nicole's BeadBacking, Ultrasuede, and all the hand painted glass cabs and beads. There is much more to check out so click on the link and stock up before we close.

Don't forget we now have gift certificates too. 

15 colors of Nicole's BeadBacking perfect for beading and multimedia art projects.

Lots of lush beautiful Ultrasuede and Novasuede

Hand painted glass cabs

 Beads and Bead Sets

You may write a short note for your gift certificate.

 

Nicole/Beadwright

 Honor and integrity in art, in life.

PAINT PARTY FRIDAY 10/13

Hi Everyone!

Friday the 13th are my favorite days. There is something special about them for me and this one is no different. Just gives me a good ghostly feel 👻  and I always have the best luck on Friday the 13th. So something really good is going to happen. One thing I am meeting up with one of my beat beady friends for breakfast and then a day of shopping. My DH needs some rest and with me out of the house he can do that better. So with traveling back and for to Salem, OR. From Florence, OR. (a 3 hour drive one way) I haven't had much time to create. I am having itchy finger to get some painting done, ya know on canvas.  Maybe this weekend that will happen. For now I have a special order finished and more painted glass cabs. I am in love with the polka dots and may just have to keep those for myself. LOL  Bit thanks to Eva and Kristen for hosting Paint Party Friday. I look forward to seeing what all of you have created this week. 

This was so much fun. I used a fan brush 

to create this

Again using a fan brush with a totally different effect.

These are SOOOO COOOOO and have such depth. The polka dots seem to float on the gold shinny background. The polka dots are vinyl.

Special order for a lady in Oklahoma. She wanted brown earthy colors and simple/pretty

Nicole/Beadwright

 Honor and integrity in art, in life.

PPF GLASS CAB PAINTING

Hi Everyone!

I am just amazed that it is September already. Life just seems to zip on by these days. I want to thank everyone for the very nice comments and well wishes for my health. I have done a lot of research, talked to many people and I believe I have a good regime going. Time will tell.  

A bit thanks to Eva and Kristen for hosting Paint Party Friday and to all of the artist who join in. I look forward to seeing what you are showing this week. For me, I am hooked on painting glass cabs. They are selling nicely too.  Here are the latest cabs. All hand painted by me.

Nicole/Beadwright 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.