Aug 20, 20121 min read
Goodbye bird...goodbye Bodega Bay!
My vacation is over. I had a wonderful time in California relaxing and visiting family and beading - the first bit of beading I'd done...
Aug 13, 20121 min read
More polymer fun...
Once again, I've started with core beads in a variety of sizes - some round while others are pebble shaped. Instead of applying...
Aug 6, 20121 min read
I'm attracted to jewelry that has...
Texture and surface design. These elements play such an important part in jewelry making. Imagine how different these bronze metal clay...
Jul 27, 20121 min read
You know...
Those bronze metal clay stars that I’ve been making are coming in handy already. I had made this bracelet a while ago, but I always felt...
Jul 23, 20121 min read
Baubles, bangles, guitar wire?
My husband changed his guitar strings last week...beautiful brass strings from the same guitar that singer/songwriter extraordinaire,...
Jul 20, 20121 min read
Another "Bronze Age" piece...
I really love the look of bronze! When polished to a high shine, it resembles gold at a fraction of the cost. If a patina is applied,...
Jul 13, 20121 min read
Another piece for my Brio trunk show...
My previous series of fibulae (functional brooches used to adorn and fasten clothing) were well received at Brio Gallery so I'm making...
Jul 9, 20121 min read
A second framed pendant…
You may remember that I took Robert Dancik’s “Concrete: It’s Not Just For Sidewalks Anymore” class. I don’t really care to muck about...
Jul 6, 20121 min read
Transformation
I had one large cone bead in the collection of core beads I featured in my previous post. This is the end result. I’ve wrapped a thin...
Jul 2, 20121 min read
Another collar...
Perhaps watching all those 1940’s mummy movies has contributed to the rhythm in my recent works. Everything has an ancient look about it...
Jun 27, 20121 min read
My “Pebbles” collars are finished and…
I couldn’t be more pleased with these! I love the colors, shapes, patterns, and textures of the beads and I especially like the addition...
Jun 22, 20121 min read
Polymer Clay Beads ala Pebbles Flintstone!
Do you remember “The Flintstones” series, which first aired in 1960? It wasn’t until 1963 that Pebbles Flintstone was introduced (born on...
Jun 13, 20121 min read
Generally speaking...
I think the back of a piece should be as pleasing to look at as the front. This is the same pendant that was featured in my previous...
Jun 11, 20122 min read
Metamorphosis...
I like to travel light, so when taking a class, I tend to pare down the supplies and tools I bring from my studio. So when as ked to...
May 30, 20121 min read
This floral themed choker was created as…
My quest for the perfect choker continues. I happened to have a good-sized stash of polymer clay beads that I had made while designing...
May 28, 20121 min read
In search of the perfect choker...
I've always liked the look of big, bold beads gracing the neck and there are so many fashions that look wonderful with the addition of a...
Apr 29, 20121 min read
Blog - Shopping on the Miracle Mile...
I love fashion and besides making jewelry, I was born to shop. I've had a lot of practice too, but now that I live in the country, I...
Apr 23, 20121 min read
I have a modest collection of lampworked glass beads…
Included in my stash is a lovely large bead made by Dustin Tabor and a selection of beads made by Sarah Moran , Nikki Thornburg-Lanigan...
Apr 21, 20121 min read
Like having two pieces of jewelry…
This mixed media one-of-a-kind reversible brooch gives a lot of fashion mileage! It is titled “Past time”. One side of this hammer...
Apr 19, 20121 min read
Working with Epoxy Resin Clay…
It’s something I should have done two years ago…that’s how long ago I bought this tube. Like many purchases I make at the Bead and...
