Some of Jenny's first beads went into making these darling earrings, which she provides the tutorial for HERE. She wrote a rockin' review of my book HERE. I think she nailed it and I'm very grateful ... I know how much time she spent on the review ... it's so thorough.
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| Jenny's Lantern Earrings |
Today I'll be giving away some enamel head pins. I know some of them look like glass ... well enamel is glass, what am I saying?!!! But the largest head pins with the transparent glass are made with a Thompson Enamel grain size called 6/20, which is the size of lampworking frit. The book goes into detail on how to make an enamel head pin. I know you're sitting there thinking, "What the big deal?" Well, enamel head pins have a tendency to crack, leaving bits of enamel chunks on your beading table. I spent so much time trying to figure out a foolproof way to get enamel head pins. If you're interested in learning how, join www.paintingwithfire.ning.com and search the forum for "enamel head pins." It's all there, free of charge, plus you'll also find it in the book.
Here's the giveaway from my blog...
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| Head Pin giveaway! |
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| Jenny's earring design giveaway! |
We have giveaway winners ... Stephanie McGinley, you're the winner of Erin Prais-Hintz's darling earrings "Nothin' but Blue Skies."
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| Erin's earring giveaway |
Courtney of Beads by Breul is the winner of a signed copy of the book. Congratulations, ladies. Thank you for following along!
Remember, you're at the Virtual Book Tour for this book!
So you don't miss out on any of the blog posts, here is the list of hosts for you to follow:
October 6, Mary Jane Dodd, www.mairedodd.blogspot.com
October 7, Gaea Cannaday, www.gaeabeads.blogspot.com
October 8, Linda Larsen, www.objectsandelements.typepad.com
October 10, Andrew Thornton, www.andrew-thornton.blogspot.com
October 11, Lori Plyler, www.waterstonejewelry.blogspot.com
October 12, Diane Cook, www.rosa-josies.blogspot.com
October 13, Lori Anderson, http://www.prettythingsblog.com
October 14, LeAnn Weih, www.summersstudio.blogspot.com
October 15, Jen Judd Velasquez, www.jenjuddrocks.blogspot.com
October 17, Melissa Meman, www.melissameman.blogspot.com
October 18, Lisa Crone, www.abeadaday.blogspot.com
October 19, Shannon LeVart, www.missficklemediacom.blogspot.com
October 20, Cindy Wimmer, www.sweetbeadstudio.com
October 21, Laura Twiford, www.souvenirsfromlife.blogspot.com
October 22, Erin Prais-Hintz, www.treasures-found.blogspot.com
October 24, Jennifer Cameron, www.glassaddictions.com
October 25, Sharilyn Miller, www.sharilynmiller.blogspot.comTo thank you for following along, we will have a BONUS PRIZE at the end of the book tour! All of the entries will be included in the drawing for a kit containing all the elements of "Floral Cascade," one of the projects in the book. You'll receive everything you need to make the necklace, including the chain, jump rings, clasp, enamel beads, and head pins!
But that's not all! Really? Seriously? Seriously.
For a chance to win the Grand Prize - a Torch-Firing Kit (or $110 shopping experience atwww.paintingwithfireartwear.com) - please leave a review at Amazon.com by November 24. Remember, leave an honest review... the book must stand on its own.
Thanks for playing along! This is going to be a lot of fun!
P.S. Unfortunately, we have to restrict the giveaways to U.S. residents. Winners should contact me with their name and address through my author website: www.torchfiredenameljewelry.com so that you can receive your prizes!
your work on the head pins is wonderful!!! thank you again!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous headpins!! And...I am so enjoying your book tour!
ReplyDeleteLove those headpins and Jenny is awesome, I'm thrilled she combined her enamel beads with some of my copper components, the necklace is gorgeous!! Gotta get me some of that larger frit to make bigger headpins, I use them alot.
ReplyDeleteThe headpins are gorgeous! Loving the tour!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winners. Jennifer's earrings are so cute. I got my book late Friday and I've been reading and reading. I'm so anxious to get a kit now and try my hand at it. Headping are definitely something I want to try, to add to my jewelry and Glass Kreationz.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower.
Beautiful head pins. I find myself drooling when I see sweet little jewels like this.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the lucky winners!
Barbara, one of the things I really appreciate is that the enameled beads are so pretty, they don't need a lot of dressing up. I just love Jenny's earrings. And totally blown away by the head pins!
ReplyDeleteStill loving the book tour, sad that it's almost over. I'm now following Jen's blog, thanks for "introducing" me to her.
ReplyDeleteLoving the book tour and I would love to win me some head pins, although I am still holding out hope for the big prize ;-)
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!!!
Omygosh..to much gorgeousness(I think thats a word)to sit and drool over!!Warmest Regards,Cat
ReplyDeleteLove the headpins and loving this book tour just tweeted about it and I am following. Turning into an enamel junkie, bringing the book everywhere I go when I am not able to torch:-)
ReplyDeleteThe headpins are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour headpins are wonderful. Mine always turn uniformly black, no wonder what color I use. Have to go through your book again and really read now (instead of mostly looking at the gorgeous pictures).
ReplyDeleteI just love your headpins. Jen's tip on making them larger is a great idea to share. I enjoyed her review of your book as well. The giveaways today are a delight.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad I have followed along each day. It has been great fun.
Congrats to the winners and .... ooooooohhhhh! LOOOVE the headpins!
ReplyDeleteJust checked out Jennifer's blog. Awesome headpins!
ReplyDeleteI want to make some head pins!
ReplyDeleteThose headpins are very cool!
ReplyDeleteEnamel headpins?!! Oh my, genius! I'd love these. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity, Barbara!
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ReplyDeleteThe head-pins are gorgeous! Okey-doke next stop Amazon :>
ReplyDeleteThe head pins are great!
ReplyDeleteStill following along with the tour.
Learning about all the talented bloggers is a bonus!
Thanks Barbara!
I love the head pins using the frit! I am a follower and have posted a link on Facebook. Jennifer's work is beautiful and Jennifer's blog is just as inspiring as the rest of the tour. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThe head pins are absolutely delicious and I love Jenn's earings.
ReplyDeleteohhhh how i love handmade headpins...it would be so cool to win these...play well...
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