- Oct 10, 2015
- 1 min
In good company…
When my husband goes on business trips he always brings “presents” home for me…usually hotel soaps and other amenities! This time he...
- Oct 7, 2015
- 1 min
Finished!
I can cross this project off my “to do” list. In spite of my little helpers who were constantly jumping up on my work table and playing...
- Oct 4, 2015
- 1 min
What am I working on?
At the moment I have several projects in various states of completion…a bead embroidered cuff that I started last February, a pair of...
- Oct 1, 2015
- 1 min
It’s not all about making jewelry…
Utilitarian items have been on my bench over the years as well…a series of small brass picture frames for one. Then there was the...
- Sep 28, 2015
- 2 min
Another ring inspired by a Medieval Muse…
Daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth ascended the throne at the age of 25 in 1558, succeeding her half-sister, Queen Mary....
- Sep 22, 2015
- 1 min
The FMG gift certificate was burning a hole in my pocket and…
It didn’t take long for me to decide what I wanted…actually needed! Every geometric beadwork design I’ve created uses thousands of Delica...
- Sep 19, 2015
- 2 min
Fit for a Queen…
The latest addition to my “Medieval Muses” collection is a ring titled “Lady Jane” for Lady Jane Grey who reigned for only nine days....
- Sep 16, 2015
- 1 min
Oh, well…it could be worse!
It’s a good thing that I’m not superstitious or I’d plan on having bad luck until I’m 74! I’ve taken several days away from the metals...
- Sep 13, 2015
- 1 min
September is my favorite month of the year…
Summer heat is transitioning into warm days and cool nights with the onset of autumn. The green leaves of summer have begun...
- Sep 4, 2015
- 1 min
Hurray!
The results of the Fire Mountain Gems and Beads 2015 Jewelry-Making Contest featuring Seed Beads have finally been announced. ...
- Aug 18, 2015
- 1 min
“Let them eat cake!”
That statement has been attributed to Marie Antoinette when she was told the people had no bread. Born an Archduchess of Austria and...
- Aug 11, 2015
- 1 min
Is fashion going to the dogs?
Well, if this poodle has anything to say about it, the answer is definitely yes! Last weekend we dined in a restaurant that is located in...
- Aug 8, 2015
- 1 min
A great jewelry storage idea!
I’m always on the lookout for storage for my jewelry and I love this piece! It’s made from an antique drawer that once housed...
- Aug 2, 2015
- 1 min
Now that I’m using set stones again in my work…
I’ve realized that I need more organization. For years I had been storing numerous packets of both tiny and large cabochons and cramming...
- Jul 27, 2015
- 2 min
Repurposing Redux…
If you’ve been following my blog, you probably know that I never throw anything away that can be reused or repurposed. Here are four...
- Jul 22, 2015
- 2 min
How many saws does a jewelry artist need?
Well, that depends. The answer is actually one…unless you are a tool junkie like me! The classic jeweler’s saw at the far left in the...
- Jul 14, 2015
- 1 min
It’s not all about jewelry-making…
Although it’s a wonderful material for making beads and jewelry components, epoxy resin clay does so much more! I’ve used it for mending...
- Jul 11, 2015
- 1 min
If you take photos of your artwork…
You know it isn’t easy to get professional results by just snapping the shutter button! Back in the 1980’s, I was dependent on...
- Jul 5, 2015
- 1 min
Why didn’t I purchase one of these years ago!
Truly, I should have, but a drill press always seemed like an expensive luxury…one I could do without. However, I do a serious amount of...
- Jun 30, 2015
- 1 min
It’s a metal clay play day!
I’ve already sold out of the collections of fine silver metal clay Ammonite components I listed several days ago so it’s time to make...