Aug 12, 20171 min read
Do You Like to Play With Color?
The power of color is amazing! How it is used determines what the eye sees. For example, these three geometric warped squares were woven...
Aug 4, 20171 min read
More Beads...
This order of Delica beads arrived several weeks ago, but I've been so busy playing with resin and making rings that I haven't had gotten...
Jun 25, 20171 min read
Faux Amber, Coral, and Turquoise Revisited...
I spent time this past week replenishing the polymer clay faux amber, coral, and turquoise beads that are included in my “Tibetan...
Jun 21, 20171 min read
Lucky Me!
Richard Salley is teaching the Ketoh Bracelet (shown above) workshop in Mineral Point , Wisconsin at Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts...
Jun 10, 20172 min read
Report from the Show...
It was a whirlwind trip to the Bead&Button Show...a four hour drive to Milwaukee on Thursday and a repeat back home on Friday. I solely...
Jun 5, 20171 min read
Gotta' Bead!
It's just too beautiful outdoors to stay inside today! I've gathered up a selection of Delica beads, needle, thread, and beading mat and...
May 26, 20171 min read
A New Tutorial!
I’ve received so many inquiries from fellow polymer clay enthusiasts who love my “Matisse Inspired Cutouts” Earrings as to whether a...
May 19, 20171 min read
Charmed...
Woohoo! The results of the 2017 Fire Mountain Gems and Beads Jewelry-making Contest featuring Metal have finally been announced! I'm...
May 6, 20171 min read
Back in Working Order...
My hydraulic press has been out of service for several months. After 26 years of service, the ram was leaking oil like mad and the...
Apr 8, 20171 min read
In a Blue Mood...
Presently I am loving the color blue...everything from Twilight to Powder. Perhaps the profusion of beautiful bluebells sprouting along...
Feb 10, 20171 min read
Ooooh...
This shipment of pearls just arrived and they are beautiful. The colors are luscious and the variety of types include button, round,...
Feb 3, 20171 min read
Busy work...
I'm running low so it's time to make more components for the "Tibetan Inspired Beaded Rope Necklace" Kit . This entails creating more...
Jan 27, 20171 min read
I'm so pleased!
Have you ever made a Shutterfly photo book? Over the last few years, I've made four featuring my metal and beadwork and now I have a...
Jan 22, 20171 min read
Materials and Supplies...
This is a stash of goodies I purchased previously at the Bead&Button show. I've just received a list of the floor show exhibitors for...
Jan 16, 20171 min read
The "Tide Pool" Cuff Beading Kit is listed...
Although the tutorial for this design has been available, it's been a while since the "Tide Pool" Cuff beading kit has been listed...
Jan 12, 20171 min read
Formed, Dried, and Sanded...
These bronze metal clay seashell charms and buttons are now ready to be fired. I've recently had requests for "Tide Pool" Cuff...
Jan 9, 20171 min read
Time to reorganize...
I have an entire drawer dedicated to Delica beads...hundreds of 7 gram tubes have been stored there. But in the past year I've started...
Dec 28, 20161 min read
Remember Those Polymer Clay Beads...
I made the beads several weeks ago, but couldn't post what I did with them until after Xmas because they were used as components in these...
Dec 26, 20161 min read
What Does Santa Bring a Metalsmith?
Lucky me! Among other desirable goodies, Santa gave me two hammers and a really nice steel block set inside a non-slip, noise reducing...
Dec 22, 20161 min read
Moo...You're the Best!
I was running low on business cards and Moo.com had a sale...25% off. I simply couldn't pass up a deal like that! I've ordered from Moo...
