Friday, 18 July 2025

Iced Tea

Handmade lampwork glass beads by Laura Sparling

This is CiM Burnt Sugar which is a transparent brown that has a warm rosy tint to it. It catches the light in such a pretty way. I've used it over CiM Foam here (I'm almost out of this and I will really miss it when it's gone) and the scrolls are Effetre White 204.

Handmade lampwork glass beads by Laura Sparling

I can tumble-etch these 'Iced Tea' beads, although I think they look best left shiny. There's also the option of a bracelet upgrade if you'd like me to make them wearable for you. All the details can be found here.

Talking of bracelet upgrades, one of my customers asked if I could turn a set of the Bubblebumps beads into a bracelet for her.

Handmade lampwork glass bead bracelet by Laura Sparling

I made some pink spacers and strung the beads with turquoise seed beads and sterling silver.

Handmade lampwork glass bead bracelet by Laura Sparling

The result was a very juicy-fruity and utterly summery bracelet. I hope my customer likes it and enjoys wearing it.


In knitting news...

I have got some pairs that aren't striped in the Pile-o-Socks but yeah, here are some more striped ones.

Hand knitted striped socks made with Yarnsmiths Merino Sock
Hand knitted striped socks made with Yarnsmiths Merino Soc

These are Yarnsmiths Merino Sock in 2K172 Duckling and 2K045 Off White.

Hand knitted striped socks made with Yarnsmiths Merino Soc
Hand knitted striped socks made with Yarnsmiths Merino Soc

I was going for a custard cream thing and now custard creams are all I think of whenever I look at them.

Apparently it's going to be another warm day today so I'd better go and water the garden plants before I head off to the foodbank for a hot and sweaty morning hefting crates of food about in the warehouse.

Have a good Friday and enjoy your weekend!

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