Glass by Gundula is having a Sale!!!!

That's right, through June 30th 2008 you will get 10% off ( and that is in addition to any quantity discounts!!!!) any purchase!!! Just click here.....

Glass by Gundula has a new website!

Here it is, then, a new website, not yet fully stocked, a few wrinkles to be ironed out, but I'm so happy with it!
And I want to show off some of the pens I made, if you are looking for a unique gift, these would be perfect! My favorite is A, with the amber-purple boro beads, so much nicer in person...
Last weekend I did the Shop Til You Drop show in Bossier City LA, what a friendly show! Too bad it rained both days, that kept attendance down but I will be back for sure.

A Happy 2008 To All from Glass by Gundula

This is one of my hand-etched dichroic cabochons, I'll probably wire-wrap it later this week.
I've had a very busy show season, it's good to be off for a few months and to play with my torch, I've been making borosilicate beads, a whole new game but so much fun!
Also, I'm just finishing up a big custom order, it's challenging to come up with so many different ideas for cabs.
And it's high time to update my website to add more cabs and beads.

Glass by Gundula now on Etsy!!!

I've only put a few dichroic cabochon sets up, but here's the link:

http://www.glassbygundula.etsy.com

Looks like it is more for finished jewelry than for components, but I will go ahead with some cabs, beads and bails to see how it goes.

Come visit me there, won't you?

Gundula

My Insomnia Pendant

This is just a prototype, I'm trying out all these ideas that go through my mind during the ( many ) nights when sleep is elusive....most of these ideas never even make it past the wakeup stage, but this one makes it possible to make a good-sized pendant out of a smallish but special cabochon by adding rows of beads ( or crystals ) within a frame.
This will be my personal one since it's not symmetrical and not perfectly done, but I like it well enough!
Maybe I'll have a few to offer on June 2 and 3 in Stafford at the Bead Market, I would like to see if people like it.
Glassbygundula

You asked for it - Glass by Gundula's new bails!!

I've had requests for different bail sizes and am now offering the Sterling Silver Style A bail in 4 widths:
the small is 4mm wide for $ 1.50, medium is 6mm ( that is the size that I have offered before ) for $ 2.00, large is 8mm wide for $ 2.50 ( pictured to the left ) and xlarge is 10mm wide for $ 3.00. That should just about cover it!
Here's the direct link

http://www.glassbygundula.com/page5

Of course, let me know if you need a custom bail made just for you....

I delivered the hearts last week, and when I got back home I really missed having hearts everywhere so I'm making more!!!

More Computer Woes for Glass by Gundula!

My desktop was acting up, turning itself off and on, sometimes it would give me 30 minutes, or maybe just 3 minutes. Well, I have this great maintenance program, so I took it in, of course I was told, it’s a worm and software is not covered.
I havn't decided yet if I'll try to have it removed, maybe have the hard drive swiped clean and start over on it...
So I’ve been limping along on my laptop, going through all the motions: disbelief, anger, bargaining, anger, sadness, anger and finally acceptance - and anger…..
I had to dig out the CD’s to install the printer and the scanner and finally am almost ready to post more cabs and beads to my website. Yeah!
Here’s what I’ve been busy with: making 400 hearts, to be delivered next week, truly a labor of love!
I’ll probably have several dozens extra, just a little too small or too large, that I’ll put on the website, just give me time!