Moldavite - substance of meteorite impact
Fashion Colorworks 2015. FAQ
Wafting a breath of perfume and mist...
New book: Art Without Borders
Perlen Poesie Magazine. Issue 23
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From MyLovelyBeads.com TeamThanksgiving is behind us, and Holiday Season is around the corner! Have a seat and read in our late November's issue: info@mylovelybeads.com.Best regards, MyLovelyBeads.com Team
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Moldavite - substance of meteorite impactMoldavite (Czech: Vltavin from the Vltava river) is an olive-green or dull greenish vitreous substance possibly formed by a meteorite impact. It was introduced to the scientific public in 1786 as "chrysolites" from Tyn nad Vltavou in a lecture by professor Josef Mayer of Prague University. The term "moldavite" derived from the town of Moldauthein (Czech: Tyn nad Vltavou) where the described pieces came from was first used in 1836. In 1900, F. E. Suess pointed out that the gravel-size moldavites exhibited curious pittings and wrinkles on the surface, which could not be due to the action of water, but resembled the characteristic markings on many meteorites. Boldly attributing the material to a cosmic origin, he regarded moldavites as a special type of meteorite. However, for a long time, it was generally believed to be a variety of obsidian. Currently scientists believe that moldavites were formed about 14,700,000 years ago during the impact of a giant meteorite in present-day Nordlinger Ries. 99% of all moldavite finds have come from the South Bohemian localities, 1% were found in South Moravian localities. Only tens of pieces were found in the Lusatian area (near Dresden), Cheb basin area (West Bohemia) and Northern Austria (near Radessen). The total amount of Moldavite scattered around the world is estimated at 275 tons. There are typically two grades of moldavite: high quality, often referred to as museum grade, and regular grade. The regular grade pieces are usually darker and more saturated in their green color, and the surface is seen as closely spaced pitting or weathering. The museum grade has a distinct fern-like pattern and is much more translucent than the regular grade. High-quality moldavite stones are often used in hand-crafted jewelry and have gained an almost cult status. |
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Fashion Colorworks 2015. FAQThe sixth International Fashion Colorworks 2015 Beading Contest is on the way. We'll start to accept entries on April 1, so you've got a lot of time. Before you begin designing and making your contest submissions, we'd like to remind you about some important things.
• BEADWORK REQUIREMENTS: you can
submit up to 9 entries - three beadworks designed in
each color combination to each category; entry must
be a new creation made after May, 2014.
• PHOTO REQUIREMENTS: you can submit three photographs of each entry; images must be not less than 1000 pixels in each dimension; a file size should not exceed 2 Mb.
Fashion Colorworks 2015 rules
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Wafting a breath of perfume and mist...Svetlana Gaponenko from the city of Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia, is better known by her nickname "Needle." Since her childhood she liked crafting and chose the profession of a school sewing teacher. Svetlana have always loved vintage beaded handbags, cords, tassels, purses, embroidered naive cute scenes and flowers. When she was introduced to seed beads and received some experience, she decided to learn making such items and made success! Svetlana says, "I still remember some significant moments of my young age: a trip to Leningrad, the city which is impossible not to admire. I remember how I was excited by my mother's brooches made from the beads produced in Czechoslovakia, such bright and elegant. We visited lots of museums and exhibits where my attention was usually attracted by fans, shoes and other amazing, delicate and beautiful feminine "things"; they have always been nice to my heart. As time went on, I get new hobbies, they changed, but creativity has always been with me. My restless nature demanded to try everything: cross-stitching and embroidery, different types of knitting, sewing by hands and on a sewing machine, paintings and decorating vases, jugs and photo frames. My character is like that: if I knit - I need to knit a lot and different designs, if I sew - I have to create clothes I could wear something new in summer every day. I remember, once during the Holiday Season shopping fever I sewed a luxurious evening dress with gloves and embroidered it with beads. Yes, that was when I had my first bead experience! Soon after I got married and a year later gave birth to my first daughter. At Easter, a friend of mine gifted me a beaded Easter egg. What a delight! I still don't understand how these itty-bitty beads could delight me so much! And, of course, I fell in love with them... I found an issue of the Wonderful Moments Magazine with an eggs embroidery patterns. Long and hard, I looked into it understanding nothing neither in terms nor in description. Twice I've dissolved almost finished beadwork, but won! It was like a miracle! I began search for new patterns and thanks to that I have developed my computer skills. Quite by accident, as it often happens, I found one of the most popular Russian forums at that time. My dear friends and teachers, thank you for your support and knowledge you share, I've been learning and "growing" with you for six years! I've tried to bead lots of things - decorations and accessories, flowers and trees. All that my new friends have picked up and made! Wonderful work and wonderful people - delight, delight!.."
Full article by Svetlana Gaponenko
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New book: Art Without Borders"Art is the great connector, as proven here in the stories these seven Eastern European female artists share about their work, their immigration experiences, and their acclimation into American culture. Victoria Averbukh, of Russian and Jewish descent, journalist by profession, knows firsthand what these women have faced, having come to the United States and raised American children while successfully keeping their Russian heritage alive. These seven artists all work in different mediums. Their work could not be more different; however, their shared experiences create a common thread, weaving their Eastern European roots into their American lifestyles. Their work on a whole is vibrant, colorful, and passionate. Victoria has chosen a group of women whose stories are as fascinating and powerful as the work they create. She has chosen well. Each of them makes the world a brighter, more beautiful place, and for that, we all must stand up and applaud!"
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Perlen Poesie Magazine. Issue 23PERLEN POESIE 23 is already live! Draw attention to yourself with noble pendants, necklaces, rings, earrings and a "scarf necklace". Find inspiration from 18 jewelry projects where a total of 11 techniques are used. Precise explanations and clear illustrations will make you successful! Good for beginners, the first of a two-part course will show you the basics of the Peyote stitch. In addition to news, tips and interesting fairs, learn about a historic craft: Gorl Stitchery.
• Powerful Presence
Monica Vinci: The strong-willed Sardinian has studied veterinary medicine, sold luxury cars and taught karate - and now handicrafts. Since her pregnancy, she has become devoted to the art of beading. Her dazzling jewelry always makes a statement. • Meditative Course - Peyote, Part 1: We again present the popular and perhaps most versatile technique in depth. Part 1 covers even and odd count peyote stitch as well as increases and decreases. • Lampwork Lampwork Symposium: Each year in September, the historic town of Wertheim, with its glass museum, hosts the annual gathering of lampworkers from throughout Germany and the neighboring countries. • Gorl Stitchery Historical: One of the many textile decoration techniques - also called trimmings - was the creation of decorative bands or beaded lace trims, similar forms of which are experiencing a Renaissance today.
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December 19-21, 2014 The "Original" Classic International Gem and Jewelry Show is the Showplace-Marketplace for Fine Jewelry, Loose Gems, Gold, Silver, Watches, Rings, Necklaces, Earrings and the "hottest" trending fashion accessories. The International Gem and Jewelry Show is the first jewelry industry trade show that opened its doors to the public. The show has stood the test of time and continues to grow new customers. Buy directly from diverse award winning designers from around the world - all under one roof! Extraordinary Beads Exhibition
January 5 - March 1, 2015 Artist: Zoya Gutina • Admission: Free • Info: 804-261-2787 The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen offers residents and visitors in the metropolitan Richmond region an unparalleled opportunity to experience the arts, entertain new ideas, develop a new talent, and experience first-hand, all the best this community has to offer. |
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