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BCP 10 | Geometric Beadwork with Kate McKinnon

Mandi Ainsworth — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:52:43 +0000

In my interview with Kate McKinnon, we discuss architecture, self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, and the ever morphing concepts in her latest work, Contemporary Geometric Beadwork. I hope you enjoy the interview!

54 days until the Bead & Button Show! I want to have a Bead Circle meetup of some kind where we all have lunch or dinner. I would love to meet listeners in person and hear your ideas and opinions. If you will be attending the show and want to meetup, email me at mandi@beadcircle.com. I will get back to everyone with the date and time after I see how many are interested.

Links

Kate’s blog

Kate’s architectural inspirations: John Lautner and Antoni Gaudi

Book Order links: US/other, Europe, UK, and Canada.

Book Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ContemporaryGeometricBeadwork

Book Blog: http://beadmobile.wordpress.com/

More listening options:

Want to win a copy of Contemporary Geometric Beadwork? All you have to do is leave a comment answering this question:

“What building or natural structure inspires you the most?”

Include links to your images because Kate will also create a piece of beadwork using the winner’s inspiration! Be sure to include your email address and I will choose the winner next Thursday.

Update: The winner of the copy of Contemporary Geometric Beadwork is Ronel Durandt! Kate was grateful to be reminded about the biological sketches of Ernst Haeckel. I agree, fabulous inspiration!

BCP 09 | Inspiration to Design with Met Innmon

Mandi Ainsworth — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:43:14 +0000

In my interview with Met Innmon, we discuss taking a idea from inspiration to design, the ping-pong effect of design collaboration, and the cool classes she will be teaching at Bead & Button. I hope you enjoy the interview.

Jolie Navette bracelet and ring by Met Innmon

Show Notes

Met’s website: www.metbeads.com

Met’s Gallery where you can view Egyptian Waves Collar and Beads in Motion

Creative Bead Weaving and The Art & Elegance of Beadweaving, both by Carol Wilcox Wells (affiliate links)

Met’s work appears in Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry: Photographs of Beautiful Contemporary Beadwork
The making of my Moving Mountains freeform peyote necklace

Beading in the Ozarks

Tyler Bead Retreat

Ribbon Arches Bracelet by Met Innmon

More listening options:

Midnight Magic class with Met Innmon, the 3-fer

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What do you think? Where do you get your inspiration? Do you sketch out your designs, or just start beading? Both? Please share with us in the comments!

BCP 08 | Interview with Kerrie Slade

Mandi Ainsworth — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:33:28 +0000

In my interview with Kerrie Slade, we discuss beading in only one color, dragons, and the true meaning of whimsy. I hope you enjoy the interview!

To the right, I’ve selected two photos from Kerrie’s Midnight Garden Collection. See more on her Facebook page.

Thanks!

I want to give a big thanks to our sponsor, The Bead Shop! They have all the beads to feed your addiction, and tools for Jewellery Making, too! Check them out and support a business that supports the show.

Links

Kerrie’s website: http://www.kerrieslade.co.uk/

Kerrie’s blog: http://kerrieslade.blogspot.co.uk/

Kerrie on Facebook

Pilgrims Cross Fundraiser- 100% of the proceeds go to Hospice

Free Gumdrops in my Garden pattern from Bead & Button

The new online Australian beading magazine ‘Digital Beading Magazine‘

More listening options:

Want to win the Rivoli Daisy Tutorial designed by Kerrie? All you have to do is leave a comment below and answer the question: “If you could only bead in one color, what color would you choose?” Be sure to include your email address and I will randomly select the winner next week.

Update: And the winner of Kerrie’s pattern is… Mary Kearney! Congrats! Thanks everyone for your lovely comments

BCP 07 | Freeform Peyote with Karen Williams

Mandi Ainsworth — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:47:11 +0000

Wrack and Ruin by Karen Williams

In my interview with bead artist, Karen Williams, we discuss approaches to freeform peyote, drunken octopi, and reveal our challenge and blog hop. Click here for the challenge details. I hope you enjoy the interview.

Karen and me at Bead Fest Texas

Show Notes

Karen’s website: www.skunkhillstudio.com

Karen’s blog: Baublicious

Karen published her book through Creatspace.com and wrote a post on Self-publishing

The necklace, Hunting Fae, inspired by two paintings by John Anster Fitzgerald – (1819? – 1906), The Captive Robin and The Storm

The necklace, Wrack and Ruin, with the drunken octopus story you can read in the comments section

FB Page: http://www.facebook.com/FreeformPeyoteBeading

FB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/390473577713549/

I referenced the Free Online Pattern Maker, and my post Learning Freeform Peyote

More listening options:

FreeForm Peyote Beading: Design and Creation of Original Wearable Art Jewelry

Want to win an autographed copy of Karen’s book, Freeform Peyote Beading? All you have to do is leave a comment below and answer the question “What is your experience with freeform peyote?” Also, what excites you or scares you about the challenge? Be sure to include your email address and I will randomly select the winner next week. Good Luck!

Update: I want to thank everyone for sharing. I’m so excited about the interest in freeform, and our FB group exploding! I can’t wait for the Feb. 23rd Reveal! And the winner of Karen’s book is…. Lori F! Congrats!

BCP 06 | Interview with Marcia DeCoster

Mandi Ainsworth — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:10:45 +0000

A Chorus of Urchins by Marcia DeCoster and the Dallas Bead Society

In this episode, I chat with bead artist and author, Marcia DeCoster. We discuss her 3 keys to a great design, Marcia’s sold out retreat Beading by the Bay, and her grand baby Malayna. We recorded this back in September, so I’m really excited to finally share it with you. I hope you enjoy the interview.

Links

Marcia’s website which is currently featuring a photo of the Aberge bracelet

Marcia’s blog

her book, Beaded Opulence on Amazon

my journal of Beading by the Bay Part 1, 2, and 3

The Beading Frenzy in San Mateo, CA

Beadventure in NY

Southern Bead Retreat

As promised, here is the link to the Rocky Mountain Bead Bazaar information. Registration is not yet available, but will be soon.

More listening options:

What do you think? Marcia’s 3 keys to design are: design inspiration, play, and knowing your stitches. How do you apply these to your own beadwork? Please share with us in the comments below along with any other comments about the podcast. Thank you!

BCP 05 | Talking Organization with the Clutter Fairy

Mandi Ainsworth — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:05:22 +0000

In this episode, I talk with Gayle Goddard, the Clutter Fairy, who teaches people how to be more creative and productive through organization. We discuss why its important to be organized, her unique perspective on studio organization, and give a bit of a class preview. I hope you enjoy the interview!

BCP 04 | Talking with Jean Campbell

Mandi Ainsworth — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:53:15 +0000

In this episode, I will share my conversation with designer and author Jean Campbell. We discuss the unlikely origins of Beadwork magazine, steps beaders can take to get published, and a behind the scenes look at her newest book, Creating Glamorous Jewelry with Swarovski Elements. I hope you enjoy the interview.

BCP 03 | Top 7 Reasons to Enter a Beading Contest

Mandi Ainsworth — Fri, 27 May 2011 14:46:55 +0000

We have a new format this week, and I invited my friend and creative engineer Ralonda Patterson to co-host with me. We discuss the 7 benefits of entering a beading contest, and we hope more of you are inspired to take the plunge. The interview shows aren’t going away, just thought we would change it up this week. Enjoy!

Willow: Earthen Mother by Ralonda Patterson

Links

Fashion Colorworks Beading Contest

Ralonda’s class, Waves of Grace, at Bead Fest Texas: Sunday, October 23, 2011 at 8:30 AM-11:30 AM.

Texas Bead Retreat

Land of Odds Beaded Art Doll Competition

Ladija Fairbanks

Bead Mavens’ Blog

Ralonda’s Steampunk Beaded Cog Kits and her post on new beginnings and being inspired by multiple mediums can both be found here.

Thanks to Sarah of Operation Tackle That Bead Stash for her review of the show!

Waves of Grace by Ralonda Patterson

What do you think? All comments about the show are welcome! Will you be entering a beading contest in the future? Do you let your beadwork be inspired by other mediums? Do you like this format? Have an idea for who I should interview or a topic we should discuss? Have you subscribed in itunes? Please share with us in the comments below. Thanks!

BCP 02 | Talking with the Lone Beader®

Mandi Ainsworth — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 13:57:53 +0000

This week is all about bead embroidery! Today I am excited to share my conversation with bead embroidery artist the Lone Beader, aka. Diana Grygo. We discuss how to find shows for your bead art, trademarks, and her unique style of bead embroidery. We will also be giving away a copy of her Intro to Extreme ~~Basic~~ Bead Embroidery Tutorial. I hope you enjoy the interview!

The Lone Beader with the Time Traveler Trilogy

Detailed shots of the Time Traveler Trilogy: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3

Links

the Lone Beader’s Blog: Adventures in Bead Embroidery

the Lone Beader on Etsy

The White House trees in progress

The Lone Beader’s photos from her trip to Russia

Just a few of her many bead embroidered vehicles

Link to Giveaway for Sherry Serafini’s Sensational Bead Embroidery

The Divas

Giveaway Question: What vehicle should the Lone Beader bead next? To win a copy of Intro to Extreme ~~Basic~~ Bead Embroidery Tutorial, just leave a comment below with your answer to the question. Be sure to include your email address and I will randomly select the winner next week. Good Luck!

BCP 01 | Interview with Nancy Zellers

Mandi Ainsworth — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:44:05 +0000

I’m so excited about posting the very first episode of the Bead Circle Podcast! In my interview with designer and teacher Nancy Zellers, we discuss beadwork as art, scanning your pieces, the evolution of beading, and her new book Bead Tube Jewelry. Kalmbach was kind enough to provide a copy to giveaway! I hope you enjoy the interview.

Links

Nancy’s Gallery: Check out the fringe series and robe series.

David Chatt: His beaded sculptures, jewelry, and vessels are amazing!

My crash course (2 full days) in Right Angle Weave from Marcia DeCoster: Ringlets and Portico Pendant

Diane Gilleland helped me break through the ice with my podcast, and I love working with her. If you want to get your crafty business on the road to success without all the stumbling blocks of learning the hard way, check out her ebooks, classes, and consulting sessions. (Shh…she doesn’t know I’m bragging about her, but I have to tell you how amazing she is because it’s true.)

Nancy sent me a beautiful image from the scanned Snow Princess/Orange series. She said she cut the resolution down and it still looks amazing! I cropped a section of the file so you could see the detail closer without waiting all day for it to load.

Want to win a copy of Bead Tube Jewelry? All you have to do is leave a comment below about the show. Be sure to include your email address and I will randomly select the winner next week.