Mar 16, 20211 min read
Oooohhhh...
I’ve had my eyes on this collection for a while and I finally nabbed these stones during Susan Lenart Kazmer’s recent gemstone sale! I...
Mar 12, 20211 min read
When Life Hands You a Lemon, Make Lemonade...
When the going gets tough, the tough get creative! This bangle was supposed to have six set stones. The bangle, made from 18 gauge...
Jan 22, 20201 min read
It's What's On Your Workbench Wednesday!
Here's what I've been working on...bezels and charms. I'm now ready to set the oval moss-colored nephrite cabochon into a bezel that has...
Oct 31, 20191 min read
Maybe It’s The Weather...
My workbench is filled with half-finished jewelry projects, but frankly, I just want to hibernate today! I feel like a bear...ready to...
Oct 18, 20191 min read
Lots Going On Here!
Lest you surmise that I’ve spent the last few weeks lounging around, eating bon-bons and drinking champagne, this should set the record...
Oct 3, 20191 min read
Hunkering Down...
If you’ve been looking for me or wondering what I’m making of late, here’s your answer. I’ve been in my metals studio immersed in...
Aug 7, 20191 min read
And Now...
It’s what’s on your work table Wednesday! I’ve been working with polymer clay this past week and these faux ivory, bone, ebony, and...
Jul 19, 20191 min read
A Great Find!
I’ve fired up the torch, polished my tools, and am back at my jeweler’s workbench and while looking through drawers and in storage boxes...
Jul 12, 20191 min read
Of Course...
You’ve heard the saying “Use it or loose it” and the result of devoting the last few years solely to beading is that my metals skills...
Feb 7, 20191 min read
Play Time!
Our weather of late leaves little alternative but to stay indoors! Last week we endured subzero temperatures. Today, every branch,...
Jul 13, 20181 min read
I’m Almost There...
Granted, I haven’t had a lot of time to bead lately. With our summer weather being so hot and humid, weeds have taken over and general...
Nov 26, 20172 min read
Reflecting on time...
When I was a young girl, it seemed that every person over the age of fifty constantly remarked how fast time was passing. I didn’t...
Jul 19, 20171 min read
Twin Peaks...
I've finished another! This third in a series of resin faux crystal rings is titled "Faux Beryl Crystals Ring". Measuring 25mm in height...
Jul 15, 20171 min read
Before and After...
This ring started with just three pieces of silver...a bezel, backing, and ring shank. Having hammer-textured the silver, the bezel join...
Feb 25, 20171 min read
Let the fun begin!
I love geometric beading! I love the preciseness, how the beads line up so perfectly, and how a project can sprout spikes and folds!...
Feb 3, 20171 min read
Busy work...
I'm running low so it's time to make more components for the "Tibetan Inspired Beaded Rope Necklace" Kit . This entails creating more...
Jan 12, 20171 min read
Formed, Dried, and Sanded...
These bronze metal clay seashell charms and buttons are now ready to be fired. I've recently had requests for "Tide Pool" Cuff...
Sep 23, 20161 min read
A New Toy!
It was on my birthday list and my wonderful husband gifted me with this nifty piece of equipment! This manually operated machine...
Jul 12, 20161 min read
Now That I Have Your Attention...
Jackson sitting at my workbench has nothing to do with this post so I'll get right to the heart of the matter...if you have begun...
Nov 4, 20151 min read
At the workbench today…
I’m in the process of creating several more pairs of earrings. They have become my favorite "go to" jewelry of late and there are several...
