How big?

This is the longest bead I have made to date. It is approx. 2 1/4 inches (5.5 cm) long.

Its not the most perfect bead technically, and I kind of overcooked it in places, but I'm still a little amazed at myself.

Some more beads

Have you seen this yet? Playing with silver glass and murrini again.

This is very orange, but I like orange.

Bubbles

Here are a variety of bubble beads I have managed to make recently, using different techniques.

Some new goodies

I took part in an exchange for beads made with silver glass, here is what I got. Are they not gorgeous?

Not so good, just bad and ugly

Sometimes I try so hard that the results are really bad. Here are some ugly beads for you.

Flame Off

I have been looking forward to this weekend for such a long time.

Big responsibilities, helping to organise the competition. The judges took their task seriously.

I went to the TUC rally back in March, protesting against the speed of the government cuts. It was a great day, and a brilliant atmosphere.