Monthly Colors July
Artist: S. Diener
Interview with: Susanne Diener
How long have you been making glass beads, and how did you get started?
My love for glass began with my first hobby, Tiffany glass. Glass is so versatile and sometimes unpredictable, which makes working with it particularly exciting. I also have a passion for jewelry and have experimented with various materials. At some point, I thought about how wonderful it would be to complete my jewelry with custom beads or stones. That is how the desire to learn the technique of bead making was born.
In 2024, the time had finally come!
At the end of January, I took a glass bead making course at the Neus Shop. Since that day, I’ve been truly addicted to trying out new things, but also simply to letting the inner peace that comes with bead making take effect.
What did you find the most difficult to learn?
Getting all the beads to be the same size.
Who is your role model, and where do you get your inspiration?
I don’t have one single role model. I like to be inspired by other people, for example, other users of the Neus Shop studio, in courses, and on social networks. I try to let my own touch flow into my creations.
I am still in the experimental phase and love to be inspired by very different techniques, subjects, and creations.
What are your goals?
????To own the matching glass bead jewelry for every color combination in my closet.
What do you take away from this challenge? What did you enjoy about it?
The biggest challenge and at the same time the greatest fun in this task was the combination of the specified colors. The interplay of the different reaction patterns of the assigned glass colors offered an exciting voyage of discovery. While experimenting, I discovered how I could transform a delicate pink into a bold pink with a thin layer of transparent pink. The ivory glass rods challenged me. On one hand, this color softened the sweetness of the combination; on the other, it unfolded a complex color structure with darker and lighter nuances, which unfortunately did not always correspond to my expectations.
Throughout the challenge, I felt the pressure to be able to present something beautiful. I am all the more happy now to be able to show you something that I really like. I am especially looking forward to wearing these pieces with a matching summer dress after the exhibition month.
I would participate in this challenge again anytime—it was an exciting experience. Answering the interview questions has also made it clear to me once again how much I love bead making and how happy it makes me to be able to pursue this hobby.
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Contents of set: 3 glass rods each, approx. 30cm, in the following colors:
Effetre:
Trans Amethyst G00.591040
Lavender G00.591220
Pink G00.591260
Lapis G00.591245
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Are you already familiar with our Monthly Colors Challenge?
Every month, we publish a predetermined color combination for which we would like to see your creations. Take part in our challenge, and your bead project will be published and linked with your name, photo, and, if desired, a short interview.
In addition, you will receive a bundle with the color rods of the month. Would you like to take over a color month? The months of February - December 2025 are still available. So? Are you taking on a month? Get in touch with us!
Everyone else has the opportunity to purchase the respective glass rod set, consisting of 3 glass rods approx. 30cm each per color, in our shop.
