Bead Bazaar

Even though it's been a week ago now, I want to share a few photos of the event. It was held at Montgomery Park the weekend of Nov. 7-8.

I've only been once before, two years ago, but this is a yearly event and quite a large show. I was overwhelmed quite early on, which I often am at shows like this. There's so much to see and take in that after an hour or so it all starts to look like a jumble. lol

Here are just a few of the highlights....

Basic sparklies....


These pieces, called Bowlerite or Billiardite by the artist (David Horste of DVH Designs) are carved from old bowling balls. Something unique that I've never seen before!


They were all pretty, but this one really caught my eye.


There were also Raku pieces by artist Jim Stocker of Essence of Fire. Almost too shiny to look at aren't they?



There were also natural beads. These made from the shoots of various trees. The vendor is an elderly gentleman who truly enjoys his craft. I've misplaced his business card and can't remember his name, but I do remember that he didn't have a website. He does however attend various shows throughout the year.


Of course Greg Hanson of Hanson-Stone was in attendance, but I only looked briefly. He makes fabulous glass buttons (among other glass beads), but since I have one of the buttons (and have yet to do anything with it) I decided that looking and possibly buying more would be a bad idea.

The only vendor that I missed out on and wish I could have seen was Eco Beads. Unfortunately their booth was so packed that I passed it up and then never made it back. I'll probably end up buying something online eventually. Very cool stuff.

After the show we made our way across the Burnside Bridge, and after a day of heavy rain (so heavy that the glassed in ceiling of the Montgomery Building was leaking badly) this rainbow appeared. If you looks closely you can see a faint double to the right.


Homeward bound though the city at night....Darkness comes so early at this time of year.