by Barbara | Mar 4, 2015 | An Aside, One-of-a-Kind, Polymer Clay, Techniques
I’m big on recycling! Being one who wastes nothing that may have a chance at a second life, I always contemplate a purpose for something that would otherwise be discarded. The term “Upcycle” kicks recycling up a notch by taking an object and making it even better than...
by Barbara | Mar 1, 2015 | An Aside, Beading, Beads and Materials, Embellishments, Handmade, One-of-a-Kind, Techniques, Tools
I had been coveting an Ezel Beading Pal for the longest time. The folks who make the Beading Pal had a booth at last June’s Bead and Button show and I was sorely tempted to purchase one then, but I’ll admit that the $100 price tag gave me a bit of sticker shock! Over...