Oct 8, 20121 min read
Hattie Sanderson's new book....
"Contemporary Metal Clay Rings" just arrived in my mailbox. What a delight! I've long admired Hattie's designs - she could easily be...
Oct 8, 20121 min read
Of all the texturing tools I own...
This decorative tool is one of my favorites. I made it seven years ago while taking a PMC certification class taught by Barbara Becker...
Oct 4, 20121 min read
Waste not. Want not...
My parents pronounced that old adage often as I was growing up and and as a result, I am quite frugal. Food does not go to waste in this...
Sep 20, 20121 min read
How lucky can a girl get...
I love my newfound freedom! No demands, no agenda. Today I have nothing scheduled except a two-hour massage (Steven has poison ivy, so...
Sep 13, 20121 min read
A joy to read...
Last year the PMC Guild announced it would be disbanding and would cease publishing the journal, Fusion. Like many other subscribers, I...
Sep 10, 20122 min read
Change of life...
I feel like a kid just let out of school for summer vacation with weeks of freedom ahead - weeks and months to play and do anything I...
Aug 1, 20121 min read
Heads up...
I've been working many long hours making new work for my upcoming trunk show and now it's time to take a break. I'll be putting my Etsy...
Jul 18, 20121 min read
Speaking of bugs...
I picked up this book at the Chicago Field Museum. I was attracted by the beautiful water-color illustrations of a variety of bugs that...
Jul 16, 20121 min read
Beaded Bugs...
When I get the beading bug (pun intended) and do actually pick up needle and thread again, I'm going to play with a few of these designs....
Jul 11, 20121 min read
“Metal Clay and Color”…
That’s the title of this new book from Kalmbach Publishers. I’ve just received my copy and I’m delighted! The book features projects by...
Jun 20, 20121 min read
Playing with color...
Although I tend to wear black almost all the time, I really do love to play with color! There is something almost zen-like in blending...
Jun 5, 20121 min read
I'm on my way!
With a kiss for my husband and gentle hugs and a pat on the head for each cat, I’m out the door and on my way to the Bead and Button...
Jun 3, 20121 min read
I’ve never been one to record my daily musings…
I remember receiving a diary as a birthday present when I was nine years old. I filled a total of two pages. Frankly, the closest I’ve...
May 26, 20121 min read
My bags are packed, I'm ready to go...
It's still a week away, but never one to procrastinate, I've already packed all the tools, materials, and various doo-dads that I'll need...
May 14, 20121 min read
A very special Mother’s day gift…
I truly did not expect a gift because I’ve never given birth. My motherly instinct goes only as far as loving and caring for our two...
May 6, 20121 min read
It's a lazy Sunday...
My normal routine of "get up and go" feels somewhat diminished so I may take the day off from my studio. I usually work seven days a...
May 2, 20121 min read
Last week was really busy...
After working in the garden for several days, then traveling to Chicago for the weekend, I am once again back in the studio playing catch...
Apr 27, 20121 min read
I have taken the week off from jewelry making...
The prairie and herb garden are in need of dire attention. Crabgrass has infiltrated every available inch of ground, as have garlic...
Apr 9, 20121 min read
If you’re a pastry chef…
You may recognize these as helpful gadgets used to cut out puff pastry, but they are also marvelous for cutting out metal and polymer...
Apr 2, 20121 min read
It's here!
The latest issue of Metal Clay Artist Magazine just arrived in my mailbox and with great anticipation, I rifled through the pages until I...
