beadedbear.com - Sig Wynne-Evans

Commentary from the warped mind of Sig...

Intro., to "The Cracked Bead"

Be forewarned. What you may be reading may insult you, may make you angry, you might even think I wrote about YOU. Perhaps I did. Perhaps there are more than one of you who inspired the chapters that are about to follow. Or perhaps its all just made up. Only I will know for sure.

The point of me taking on a writing venture like this, is that I have seen, heard and read so much that make me want to laugh, cry, shake my head in dismay, rejoice, give me hope in my fellow beaders, make me want to crawl into a hole and say screw it to the whole bead business, and make me proud to be part of such an artistic friendly community. I felt it was time I share some of my experiences with you, so that you can see what drives me, what frustrates me, what gives me joy and ultimately what keeps me going in this crazy business. You may even relate to my musings if you have been in the business.

Its Yin and Yang. Good and Bad. A rainbow of experiences. In short it represents life. You have to take what it gives you and learn to deal with it or leave.

I will add more chapters as time goes. No particular set time schedule, but when I can, and when the writing creative juices flow. It cannot be forced.

If you are easily offended, DON'T read on. As I said, what I write is bound to make you feel all the assorted emotions as I do. Happy, Sad, hopeless, inspired, angry, tears of joy, shame... I write from my heart, and won't hold back. You may see some "bad words", you may even have heard of, or experienced some of my stories. Maybe you might even suspect who I am writing about. I will never tell you who inspired my stories, any names I use are made up, but if the shoe fits....you may find that you are not the only Cinderella in my writings. It's NOT all about you, whoever you are.

So, take heed, take caution and read at your own risk. I hope you will enjoy, and learn something about human nature and perhaps even yourself. And of course, only positive comments are welcome!!! ;)

Sig

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Synopsis: I Want to Become a Millionaire...

Everyone wants to make lots of money beading.

Thoughts on making money beading and designing.

Chapter One...

I Want to be a Millionaire

Synopsis: You Wish You Could Have My Talent!

Giving credit where credit is due.

Dealing with rip-off artists

Chapter Two

You Wish You Could Have My Talent

Synopsis: If It’s Not Free, I’m Not Gonna Buy it!

Dealing with Free requests for pattern, books and beads.

My thoughts on free loaders, charities and the "American Work Ethic"

Chapter Three

If It’s Not Free, I’m Not Gonna Buy It!

Synopsis: I Didn't Get What I Paid For!

Complaints from customers claiming that they "didn't get what they paid for".

My retorts to the their crazy claims and expectations.

Chapter Four

I Didn't Get What I Paid For!

Synopsis: A Guide to the Identification and Handling of Various Genus and Species of Students!

Chapter Five

A Field Guide to the Genus and Species of Bead Class Students

Synopsis: Tips for Designers: How to design Creatively Rich, Artistically Perfect, and Phenomenally Yummy (C.R.A.P.P.Y.) Patterns

Chapter Six

Chapter 6, How to design Creatively Rich, Artistically Perfect, and Phenomenally Yummy (C.R.A.P.P.Y.) Patterns

Synopsis: You Get What You Deserve!

Chapter Seven

You Get What You Deserve!

Synopsis: Inspiration

Chapter Eight

Inspiration

Synopsis: Grumpy OLD Women