Jun 2, 20141 min read
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, 20141 min read
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, 20141 min read
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, 20141 min read
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, 20141 min read
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, 20141 min read
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 17, 20141 min read
A new geometric cuff is in the works...
I’m making headway on my latest cuff design (thus far inspired by Wings and Horns in CGB ). As yet, I’m not sure what I will do when I...
May 15, 20141 min read
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, 20141 min read
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, 20141 min read
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, 20141 min read
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, 20141 min read
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 21, 20141 min read
Before I can fire these metal clay seashells…
I have to refine the holes and smooth edges. It’s dusty, dirty, time-consuming work, but essential to the quality of the finished...
Apr 17, 20141 min read
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, 20141 min read
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, 20141 min read
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, 20141 min read
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, 20141 min read
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...
Apr 4, 20141 min read
H.R.H. Princess Peek-a-Boo
While sorting through files recently, I came across a photo that I had taken shortly after receiving the long-awaited CGB Volume One . I...
Apr 1, 20141 min read
The Learning Curve...
There are stitches I’ve worked so often that I feel as if I could do them while half asleep, but there is something to be said in favor...
