Several of the editors here at Art Bead Scene have been busy collaborating with bead makers and designers on all sorts of exciting side projects lately!
One of the projects is called Collaboration Exploration, and is the idea of Cindy Gimbrone. This project involves two beadmakers working with a designer. All three get the same sets of beads from the two bead makers, and all three have to design jewelry or other crafts with those items. They do it secretly, and all reveal at the same time. It is an exciting surprise to see the different ways each has used the beads. Its a ton of fun!
Check out the Collaboration entries by these three artists, who used the same handcrafted enamelled components and lampwork beads:
Cindy Gimbrone
Bridgitte Tucker
Laura Bracken
Now check out the collaborations between these three artists, who used the same handmade porcelain and polymer beads:
Melanie Brooks Lukacs
Heather PowersThe editors here are addicted to this fun process, so if you think you would like to collaborate in the future, either as a bead maker or a designer, please post a comment here or send an email to our suggestion box in the side bar. Let’s explore!
Jean
October 14, 2007 at 1:26 amanytime you would like me to do this again, just let me know! I loved it!
maryharding
October 14, 2007 at 12:50 pmI love the collaboration idea and would be more than willing to participate in the future as a bead maker or designer.
Deon DeLange
October 15, 2007 at 5:14 amI like the collaboration idea you are doing, and I would like to participate as a designer. Can I get more details about how to go about participating?
Melissa
October 15, 2007 at 8:28 pmI would do this again in a heartbeat, too. It was so much fun!!
Joy
October 16, 2007 at 6:18 amI would LOVE to participate as a designer! Great inspiration!
Lora
November 16, 2007 at 8:02 pmThis looks like so much fun, I would love to play! I have just seen the most recent collaboration, between Pam, Melanie and AJ, and it’s great!