by Barbara | Mar 8, 2013 | Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Handmade, Inspiration, One-of-a-Kind, Seed Beads
I’ve been working on these beaded beads over the past few days. Not only did I enjoy the process of making them and the instant gratification they provide, they also serve as a way to explore color combinations. If one is at all unsure as to which shades look...
by Barbara | Mar 6, 2013 | Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Handmade, Inspiration, Materials and Supplies, Metal Clay, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Polymer Clay, Seed Beads, Techniques
No, this is not the aftermath of a huge blowout bead store sale! It is the space with which I share polymer clay and metal clay work. At present, my Delica beads have run amuck and taken over the entire surface, as you can plainly see! A riot of tubes filled with...
by Barbara | Mar 4, 2013 | Art to Wear, At the Bench, Beading, Beads and Materials, Classes, Components, Designer Patterns, Embellishments, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Seed Beads
I’m often asked if I teach and the answer is a resounding “No”. Standing in front of an audience causes my brain to freeze up and words escape me. I’m the consummate introvert – totally contented to be in my studio with just the company...
by Barbara | Mar 2, 2013 | Art to Wear, Beading, Beads and Materials, Designer Patterns, Handmade, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Seed Beads
My colorful “Azteca” bangle (inspired by the Wings section in Contemporary Geometric Beadwork) has been well received and I’ve had several requests asking for the color names and numbers of the Delica beads I used to make it – well get your pen and paper ready because...