eeek where is January going ?

Two minutes ago it was new year ! It seems 2011 is racing along already, maybe it's because I have so many ideas at the moment that I want to try out, and due to having to sort accounts and other paprerwork-y things out I seem to have little time actually at my torch ? either that or the kiln fairies have become time goblins ?!?

I have made some new cabochons, more of the nebula style ones in reactive soft glass some of which have turned out very "flashy" and Im really pleased with, and one in particular is talking to me asking to be made into something (it didn't specify what unfortunately) and it would be the one that despite doing the exact same process again I cannot get close to the effect of.

My other current project needs a few little adjustments and then I will be very excited to share that with you too, I will give you a clue, it will mean more changes to my website ...in the way of a new category being added ! Very exciting for me as it involves a different set of skills but dont worry, Im not going to stop making beads or cabochons. In fact I have some ideas for both that I cant wait to try out next week when I am back at the torch again.