My hobby is making bead earrings, necklaces and bracelets from
semi-precious stones, crystal, glass, and lamp work beads with either
sterling silver or 14KT gold filled components.
I have been designing jewelry since 1999 or before. I have taken numerous
classes on the various techniques. In the beginning I made jewelry just
for myself and then for friends. There is a great deal of enjoyment in
making something beautiful for someone. I have been selling on Ebay
since 2003 with a 100% rating. Ebay account is "carolyns_busy_beads"
if you would like to look me up there.
I have always loved beads, as a teenager it was the hippie era with
flower power and love beads. I can remember making a necklace out of
acorns. Now I use a lot better materials for my necklaces. They are
much prettier and more durable.
My greatest love is of long sparkling earrings. My husband calls them
fishing lures, lures for men. The sparkle and beauty they add to your
face is the best part. You can never have too many earrings! The
colors and design possibilities are endless.