Monday, March 2, 2009

Why Pink?

These past years that I have spent learning to make beads and falling in love with the process, I somehow became known in my little corner of the beadmaking world as the queen of pink glass (and other pink names). I sometimes have felt almost like a "pink pusher" or drug dealer of sorts when it comes to pink glass - especially the odd lots.



So why is it that I became known that way, and why do I love pink so darn much? I mean, I don't wear a lot of pink. I don't have a lot of pink decor in my house (much to the relief of my husband). However, I absolutely cannot get enough pink glass, and I have a soft spot for any bead, yarn, paper, or craft of any kind that uses pink.


For me, it's not as much about pink as a solid color - it's the pink spectrum of colors, and pink paired with other colors that gets me excited. Show me something that is verigated pinks with maybe some coral, orange and cream thrown in and I just bliss out. Pair pink with deep brown or khaki green and I am in love.

It's not that I love pink with everything - there are some colors which I cannot pair pink with. I dislike pinks and blues used together, and this includes aquas and teals, too. And pink and purple? Only once in awhile can I accept something so incredibly girly. :)

I honestly don't know what the deal is with me and pink. I was never a lover of pink as a child or teenager - I liked jewel tones and vivid oranges, yellows and purples as a kid. My fair skin and reddish hair do not make a good base for pink clothing, so I didn't wear it all that often, unless it was with white in spring, as a print or something.

But pink beads? Oh, yeah. I'll wear those any day. Maybe the little girl in me is finally making herself known and wants to paint everything cheerful shades of rose and fuchsia. Who knows? I'm just glad I have a wonderful medium to use to express my love of all things pink.

12 comments:

  1. Haha,like me,never I loved pink or rose,and now it drive me crazy - I see pink and could buy it,because it´s pink...crazy...and your beads are so cute! Great work!

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  2. Your work qualifies you as an expert in pink, or any other color. You deserve the title "queen" of lampworking! Absolutely beautiful! I'm in awe.

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  3. ha ha.. what a sweet post! And I am with you.. Pink and Green!! LOOVE that combination!! =D

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  4. I love the pink glasses, too, especially the Cranberry pinks from CIM. They are so rich and lovely!

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  5. I have to admit, I'm not a pink lover either, but your beads are so amazing!! They almost make me reconsider my love of pink!!!!

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  7. I don't wear or use pink either, but I love pink roses! They're special!

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  8. Thank you for the kind words, everyone! :)

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  9. These pink beads are so beautiful! You have such a talent!

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  10. Those are beautiful. You're very talented!

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  11. Isn't it funny how we sort of get known for a "thing" even when we didn't exactly mean to???

    I became "mermaid lady" really quick and known for all things girly girl. If you looked at my regular life, my home, you don't see that at all. It's just the "me" that comes out in the studio....and apparently the "me" that other people expect. When I took some time off from mermaids and did some other things... people didn't like it. I did.

    It's just funny to get pegged. I'm glad you enjoy what you've been pegged as so much.

    Love your blog!!!

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  12. Wow, I did a little post on you about a week ago and now i have found you, (just bought your "pink tutorial!")I CAN TELL YOU :-D hehe. Unfortunately... my fave colour combination is bright pink, aqua blue and deep purple... and you will see my banner is done in those exact colours!!!! I just love all colours. I am dead excited cuz after months and months of drulling over lampwork beads, i've book myself on a beginers weekend. and cannot wait!!! hope you like the article.

    Peace, Vicki x

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