Santa Came Early!!!

Ok so I have been wanting to start making my own ceramic beads and pendants for my jewelry.

So I set out to find me a very small kiln, I didn't want a new kiln to pricey for me. 

I am a true bargain shopper, so I went hunting on Craigslist.

 In a matter of days I had found the perfect one, a super nice

 lady Mrs. Linda had put up for sale (she used it for glass.) So I talked to the hubby

 he said if it's what you need and want then you can have it!!! How sweet is that 

then he said oh yeah and it's your Christmas present you get nothing else. 

Isn't it awesome? It is the perfect size for what I need and look how shiny.

So then I had to find some clay right? So google searching I went and came across 

Claudia's Mud Hut ( located in Pensacola, FL)and met the nicest couple.

 They have been doing ceramics longer then I have been living.

 They are full of knowledge and very eager to help ( thank goodness cause I am clueless.)

So 50lbs of clay later, yes you read it right 50lbs of clay!!! 

How many beads you think I can make with that?

So you know I had to get busy and start working on some beads.

Who knew that skewers can be used on beads?

So then I glazed and put them in the kiln. 

The next morning it was like Christmas morning as a child.

I jumped out of bed, ran to the garage and opened the lid.

They are so pretty and now I can't wait to make something with them. 

So what's on your Christmas list this year?