Bead Fest Texas

I just returned from Bead Fest Texas. It was a great event and all the students were very active in their local Jewelry and Bead groups. I was amazed how advanced and dedicated everyone was. I had two students all the way from Costa Rica. It is always fun to see where people come from to attend. All my students were great and I learned a lot and enjoyed the energy in my classes. I look forward to going back next year.

Apoxie Demo Post

Fire Mountain newsletter post about all the great demo's at the Bead&Button Show, including my Apoxie demos. It was a lot of fun.

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Learn the basics of filling bezels with two-part resin. From mixing to adding inclusions, this class covers it all. Instructor Debbi Simon takes the mystery out of the process and shares many tips and tricks to make working with resin simple and fun. Get started with this popular technique today! 

My Top TEN resin Tips

1. To ensure curing success make sure you have a drop or two extra hardener in batch.
2. Remember TOO much extra hardener your piece will yellow (there is a delicate balance).
3. Baby wipes are the best studio wipe to have on hand.
4. Parchment makes a nice non-stick surface to cure resined paper.
5. Mold everything you come across (two-part silicone putty)
6. Color - if you thought of it...try it! (remember, if liquid color add extra hardener if powder just mix in.)
7. Layer objects and art in multiple pours for extra depth.
8. Look in the kids toy box....so many treasures to mold and cast.
9. Pearl Ex mica powders create great effects.
10. To learn more of my tips link to http://www.beaducation.com/vids/detail/99 and download my FREE Bezel, Bezel resin class. 40 minutes of tips and techniques for free...it's easy.