- Jun 11, 2014
- 1 min
Fused glass treasures from class…
Aside from enameling, I had never worked with glass, but had always been tempted by the beauty of fused glass cabochons, so when I saw...
- Jun 7, 2014
- 1 min
What a class!
What fun! I took Susan Lenart Kazmer’s class, “Caging Common Objects”, yesterday and it was a blast! She is by far one of the most...
- Jun 6, 2014
- 1 min
Great class!
I took Jeff Fulkerson’s “Fabulous Fold-Form Copper Cuff” class yesterday and it was so much fun. In just three hours I learned so much...
- Jun 3, 2014
- 1 min
I’m stealing a few moments…
I’m having a difficult time putting this cuff down because every row presents a new adventure! I’ve decided to add a Guide Row (see...
- Jun 2, 2014
- 1 min
In light of the fact that…
I’m taking a metals class from Jeff Fulkerson at Bead&Button, I’m packing my travel case with the required hammers (ball peen, chasing,...
- May 30, 2014
- 1 min
I’ve come to the conclusion that..
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...
- May 29, 2014
- 1 min
Judy’s latest…
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...
- May 27, 2014
- 1 min
Getting ready for Bead&Button!
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...
- May 24, 2014
- 1 min
A lovely surprise!
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...
- May 20, 2014
- 1 min
Time to repair….
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,...
- May 15, 2014
- 1 min
Sequins…
Sequins…they’re not just for tutus and costumes.They are great jewelry components as well! As seen in the variation of my “Creative...
- May 13, 2014
- 1 min
More fun with the Creative Components Wrap!
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...
- May 9, 2014
- 1 min
New and improved…
I’ve just revamped one of my older tutorials . Several years ago I created the “Interlocking Rings” bracelet followed by the “Beaded...
- Apr 26, 2014
- 1 min
My first foray into geometrically beaded cone exploration is…
Finished! Kate McKinnon ‘s recent posts challenging beaders to attempt working with Cone shapes from CGB Volume 1 lit the...
- Apr 24, 2014
- 1 min
Up-cycle…
That’s the new term for using recycled materials and making them into something useful and/or beautiful. Abhorring waste, up-cycling is...
- Apr 17, 2014
- 1 min
What a whimsical, wild, riot of color these are!
The beading kits are assembled and waiting for anyone who wants to make a bold and colorful “fashion statement” accessory. Measuring...
- Apr 16, 2014
- 1 min
Closer than close!
Hurray…the tutorial for the “Floral Brooch” is finished! I’m always so relieved when all the proofreading is done. Now comes what I...
- Apr 14, 2014
- 1 min
The third time’s the charm…
I’ve just finished my third Floral Brooch, which I’ve titled “Tiger Lily”. You’ll notice that the petals are more curved than those in my...
- Apr 11, 2014
- 1 min
Almost…
I should have had this third floral brooch finished by now but life, as usual, has a habit of getting in the way and just when I think I...
- Apr 8, 2014
- 1 min
A sneak peek….
I’m still hard at work on my “Floral Brooch” design. The tutorial is written and I’m making a third brooch to fine-tune the design and...