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Bernadette Fuentés
Wheat Ridge, Co. 80033
817-658-9457
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Flamework art glass beads by
Bernadette Fuentés
Specializing in lampwork glass items including glass beads, glass pendants, murrini, the use of fine silver, and 24kt gold. No two pieces are ever alike. I am currently use Moretti and Bullseye glass to make my beads. All beads are kiln annealed.
Tuesday, November 18th,
I will be doing a One Person Show at Taza de Café the first weekend of December. Friday December 5th and Saturday the 6th from 9am to 2pm!!! This is a really great coffee shop with great coffee, pastries, food, great people and much, much more!!! While I lived in Texas and my DH live in Colorado these people, owners and customers were so supportive of him. Come look at some new beads and jewelry that I am making.
Till next time,
Bernadette
Tuesday, November 4th,
Today is election day!!! I did get out there to vote as we, my DH and I have done for many years. My our next President do for this country what is needed for the good of all!!!!
Till next time,
Bernadette
Monday November 3rd,
I arrived in Colorado one year ago today!!! I do miss my friends in Texas but do not miss the very hot and humid weather. The doors and windows are wide open and the sun is shining bright. The mornings are cool and crisp, the afternoon is warmer and evening are cool.
Till next time,
Bernadette
Monday October 27th,
After unpacking box after box after box, both for the house and for my studio (AKA a garage) I went to work making beads and jewelry. Then sent out a few boxes of beads and jewelry to galleries. I did not arrive in Colorado last year in time to see the changing of the leaves! So a couple of weeks ago, my husband and I went to the Rock Mountain National Forest. It was a wonderful trip. While at the top I started jumping up and down saying IT'S SNOWING, IT'S SNOWING. People look at me as if I was crazy because where we were standing it was raining, but further back the rain had turned to snow they just could not see it. Then they smiled when it came to where we were.
This is how I felt when it was snowing!
This is how my DH Paul felt!
Till next time,
Bernadette
Thursday September 18th,
There have been many, many, many boxes to unpack. Most everything is unpacked. There are still two boxes of art that need to be unpacked. Not sure where they will got but I do know that I will not be getting rid of any of it. I am able to work but tools and equipment still need to be organized so that they are easily accessible. We are really enjoying our new home. It is very comfortable. We looked at about 75 houses and this is the only one that we wanted to call home.
Till next time,
Bernadette
Wednesday September 10th,
Has it been over a month already!!!!! I went to the Gathering in Oakland and had such a great time. Then I came home to inspections, appraisal, and negotiating repairs on the home that we put a bid on. We closed on our new home on August 22nd. Then the work began packing the house and studio. We had to stay organized so that the kitchen boxes did not end up in the studio (which is in the garage at this time) and the studio boxes in the kitchen. The movers came to move the furniture and my DH family came to help unload all the boxes. There are still a few boxes to unpack and all the art work still need to find a home. I am so happy to see the art work that has been in storage for 10 months. Thank you for being patient on orders that were delayed due to the move.
Till next time,
Bernadette
Wednesday August 6,
I will be in Oakland for the ISGB conference leaving tomorrow and will not return till Monday. Today was a difficult day because we buried my husband's grandmother. She was 98 years old. It was a beautiful day and then this evening we finally got some much needed rain.
Till next time,
Bernadette
Wednesday July 30,
Can you believe it!!!!! It is already the end of July. I have been very busy. We have been looking for a house to call home. The prices here in Colorado are 2 1/2 time the price as in Texas. We did finally put a bid on one this last weekend. Now more work! Lots of paper work and because we are renting there are still lots of things in storage and some of them are the papers we need for the lender. All this while trying to get ready for ISGB. It is always great to see friends and make new one. I really enjoy people and wished that I could remember everyone's name. Well!!! Here is what I have been working on in glass. The heart is red glass layered with fine silver.
Till next time,
Bernadette
Friday July 11th,
Where does the time go!!!! For the 4th of July weekend we went to Estes Park where we saw some spectacular fireworks as well as getting in some fishing and hiking. There was lots of smoke form the fires in California so visitors center told us.. I had a bad reaction to the smoke!!! My eyes burned so bad that I could not open them for almost an hour as the tears run down my face like a turned on water faucet. I put some drops in them that helped and we were able to have a great weekend. I could not see well enough to take pictures but here is a great one that my husband took.
Have a great weekend everyone,
Bernadette
Wednesday July 2nd,
A couple of weeks ago I was in Albuquerque because my nephew Adam was in the hospital. His kidneys were failing and his blood pressure was very high. He was allowed only 8 oz of water per day and no food because of test that were being done. He kept asking for something to drink. My heart broke for him. When it was my shift to watch him, his food and water intake were increased. he was allowed a limited diet (very low sodium) and his liquid intake was increased to 1500cc a day. His favorite things to eat are jolly ranchers, Subway cookies, coconut marshmallows and donuts!!! But his favorite of all is cotton candy!!!! At first he was limited because the doctors thought he would not be able to hold it down. I gave him as much as he wanted as long as he ate his meal. Well, he was so hungry after a 4 day fast that he ate and ate and ate. He is home now after a 24 day stay in the hospital. However, he will be starting a round of experimental drugs that I pray will cure him. I was sad to leave him. A couple days later he asked his mom if it be possible for me to stay with him.
Till next time,
Bernadette
Friday June 27th, I have been working hard filling orders. Today I got started to late and it was way to hot, 94 degrees in the studio, (AKA as the shack) to work. I have to work early in the morning or later in the evening. In Texas my studio would not drop below 92 degrees in the summer even with the air conditioner on. Because we are only living here temporary, till we find a home, we will not be putting to much into it. However, I did take the time to have a vented box put in and the glass organized. I am so very happy with it. My husband's friend John built it.
Of course once I got back to work it did not stay this clean!! This is a pic from a few months ago when the vent box was built. Now it is filled with tools, enamels, bits of glass, glass rods and silver. Till next time,
Bernadette
Sunday June, 15th Happy
fathers day to all the fathers out there. It was a great day we had a
BBQ with ribs, steak, hamburgers and hot dogs along with lots of side
dishes. Although the food is great, the most wonderful part is to have
and take time with our grandchildren!!! Here is a picture of my DH
playing with our grandchildren. 
I will be in New Mexico for a few day! Till next time,
Bernadette
Wednesday June, 11th The Bead & Button Show was a success. My new beads were received quite well. I am enjoying making them and the ideas are coming faster that I can make them. I received some custom orders!!!! On Saturday night while in Milwaukee there was a TORNADO warning. Yes!! a tornado warning!!! Everyone was sent into the hall for safety. It touched down about 25 miles from where we were and was heading in our direction but never got to where we were. From my booth I could see out the doors to the hall and out great big windows. Never in the 12 years we live in Texas did I see the sky so green. I did miss having my friend Jackie there. But she will be back next year.
Till next time,
Bernadette
Tuesday June, 3rdSome more pics for the Bead & Button Show! 
Bernadette
Monday June, 2nd This is a preview of what I have been working on for the Bead & Button Show!! Come visit me in BOOTH #801 
See you there,
Bernadette
My beads are crafted individually using centuries old techniques of flameworking.
~Bernadette Fuentés ~
Wheat Ridge, Co. 80033
Phone: 817-658-9457
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