I really love the bracelet that I've just made. It uses my own copper clasp and the links are all made by myself so I feel proud that a lot of care and love went into making it. The problem is that I would really like to make another in a different colour and I have a very clear image in my head. So what's the problem, I here you ask? Well making the lampwork beads nearly killed me. Ok, so I exaggerate slightly, but it did take some time and commitment to make them. I settled with all my equipment in front of me and turned each lampie into a lovingly prepared dangly and then set about composing the whole piece, only to find that I had no where near enough danglies to achieve the look I was after:
So I had to make some more. The only problem with that is, that every time I went near the torch, the last thing I felt like making was more of the same type of beads. I did, however dig deep into my reserves of energy and perseverance and eventually made more and completed the bracelet, but not until some time had elapsed. I now face the prospect of facing this huge challenge all over again - this time though I'll be sure to make all the beads necessary in one sitting! Wish me luck!
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