Double Helix and Complex Cane can be Wonderful Friends. (And really make these traditionally shaped beads pop!)

 Although some of the beads in this slide-show have already been made into Sterling Silver Jewellery, these are just the beads themselves, in all their glory!  I acheived some really fantastic results from using Double Helix Glass, as well as some Complex Cane with truly inspired colour combinations.  My favourite is the one I call “Night Lake” which you can see on the set of beads that have solid Ivory as their back-ground.

Feast your eyes!

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GypsyRoad Portfolio Pictures: Chapter 1.

There are many many pictures that I have taken over the years of my work, but I will post some of the most current here.

This Spring (April 2010), I hope to participate in the “Halifax Crafter’s Spring Show”, for which I submitted my application in plenty of time!

I’ll also show and demonstrate my glass work at the Parrsboro Gem and Mineral show again this year, as I have for the past 3 years.  More on that and on other shows in the future, when my actual presence there is confirmed.

I thought it might be nice to give you folks a taste of what to expect on April 17th and 18th at the Olympic Centre, so I am posting some pictures for you all to see here.

Amber and 925 Sterling Silver. Size 8. Original Design by Janelle Tyler.

This design of this piece is clean and modern.  I could see a no-frills lady with a love of trees being the ideal wearer of this piece.

"Road and Path" Sterling Silver Pendant. Approximately 55x25mm

Another piece that is modern, but a bit more organic is entitled “Road and Path”.  It is the first in a series of many pieces that explore through line and texture our experiences with staying on the conventional “road”, and following our true “path”.

Matching earrings, and other pieces in this series are currently sitting on my jeweller’s bench awaiting final finishing.

Nova Scotia Wildflower Vase "Seafoam" Approx 65x45mm

Nova Scotia Wildflower Vase "Purple Lace" by Artisan Janelle Tyler

Nova Scotia Wildflower Vase "Blue Ribbon" Approx. 60x40mm.

While it is true that these vases were made about 2 years ago, I continue to make new ones for my mother’s collection, and for sale when the show timing and venue is appropriate to display this type of work.  The first one I ever made was given to my best friend, and she kept a “Johnny Jump-Up” alive for 2 weeks in her itty-bitty Nova Scotia Wildflower Vase.

Making these vases without them cracking from thermal shock can be difficult, but it is definately worth it.  The vase in the picture below was made much more recently, and I love the way it throws vibrant coloured light.  More of these are slated to be made in time for Mother’s Day.

Nova Scotia Wildflower Vase with Sculptural Trees

Hope you’ve liked what you’ve seen, and that you’ll visit again soon to see some Glass Faeries and Angels!

~Janelle

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