Kristin Halvorsen’s newest beads from the Hooked on Polymer Facebook page match my FIMO50 party mood.

Kristin’s from Norway and her tube beads are formed from a wild patchwork of bright cane slices. The beads are are made uniform with color-matched metal grommets baked into each of their ends. Here’s Kristin on Pinterest.

The Symposium classes have started and I’m suffering from FIMO FOMO with the rest of you because I’m still adventuring in the city. I’ll join the festivities in earnest on Friday. Meanwhile check the great pictures all over Facebook.

What is FIMO FOMO? It’s the Fear Of Missing Out on the party. But fear not, there’s more coverage to come.