by Barbara | May 30, 2014 | Art to Wear, Beading, Handmade, Inspiration, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Techniques
There is no way I will have my “Fantasy Flora” Cuff finished before I leave for Bead & Button next week! I am almost finished with the petal portion and will begin working on the band soon. Having started this project several weeks ago, I should be...
by Barbara | May 29, 2014 | An Aside, Art to Wear, Designer Patterns, Handmade, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind
Judy Drew sent me this photo of her finished “Loch Ness – Sea Dragon III” Wrap (inspired by CGB) and she is thrilled with the way it turned out! She requested that purple beads be substituted for some of the blue Delica beads in the beading kit that...
by Barbara | May 27, 2014 | An Aside, Art to Wear, Classes, Components, Equipment, One-of-a-Kind
I’m busy packing tools and equipment that I’ll need for the classes I’m taking at Bead&Button. Thankfully, I don’t have to take much for three of the classes I’ve signed up for, but a class given by Susan Lenart Kazmer always requires a lot of jewelry making...
by Barbara | May 24, 2014 | An Aside, Art to Wear, Found Objects, Handmade, Inspiration, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind
Lorena Angulo’s book “Behind the Brooch” arrived in my mailbox today and after a brief perusal, I must say that I am overwhelmed with the plethora of fantastic art brooches shown in this book. I love brooches…they are such versatile pieces of jewelry! But what makes...
by Barbara | May 22, 2014 | An Aside, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Techniques
Interweave press recently had a sale so I figured it was the opportune time to select several that I’d wanted for some time. These four consist of DVDs from Helen Driggs, Gail Crosman Moore, and Susan Lenart Kazmer. Considering that I’ll be taking a class from Susan...
by Barbara | May 20, 2014 | An Aside, Art to Wear, Beading, Beads and Materials, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Embellishments, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Techniques, Tutorials
I have worn my “Mermaid” Cuff to death! Life is short and I refuse to save my beadwork for so-called special occasions because frankly, at my age, I consider every day to be a special occasion! Wearing a sparkly, razzle-dazzle piece of jewelry makes me happy and...
by Barbara | May 19, 2014 | An Aside, Beading, Beads and Materials, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, One-of-a-Kind, Tutorials
Some time ago my friend, Verda, had purchased beading kits for my “Sea Dragon Wrap”, “Sea Dragon Wrap Variation”, and the “Loch Ness Sea Dragon III” designs (all inspired by the Sea Serpent in CGB). She just sent me this photo of her recently completed trio of Sea...
by Barbara | May 17, 2014 | An Aside, Art to Wear, Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Techniques, Tutorials
I’m making headway on my latest cuff design (thus far inspired by Wings and Horns in CGB). As yet, I’m not sure what I will do when I begin working off the MRAW (modified right angle weave) foundation band. I have several ideas in mind, all of which dance in my...
by Barbara | May 15, 2014 | An Aside, Art to Wear, Beaded Beads, Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Designer Patterns, Found Objects, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind
Sequins…they’re not just for tutus and costumes.They are great jewelry components as well! As seen in the variation of my “Creative Components Wrap” (inspired by CGB) in the last photo, When stacked together and strung on memory wire, they become delightful spacers!...
by Barbara | May 13, 2014 | Art to Wear, Beaded Beads, Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Embellishments, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Resin, Tutorials
I’m in the midst of working on a new geometric cuff, but I felt the need for a brief interlude. My incentive was a project that could be beaded quickly and worn for an upcoming special occasion. Several months ago I wrote a tutorial for the “Creative Components Wrap”...
