Jun 9, 20141 min read
Post Show Treasure!
I never know what goodies I’ll come home with from Bead & Button! Besides purchasing a new Fretz hammer with interchangeable heads, this...
Jun 7, 20141 min read
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 3, 20141 min read
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...
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 19, 20141 min read
A nice surprise!
Some time ago my friend, Verda, had purchased beading kits for my “ Sea Dragon Wrap” , “Sea Dragon Wrap Variation” , and the “Loch Ness...
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...
May 1, 20141 min read
Why am I not surprised?
One thing that usually happens when I start designing is that the color palette I start with always expands. I’m simply compelled to add...
Apr 29, 20141 min read
What's next?
I’ve selected a delicious color palette for my upcoming project! You can tell from this collection of Delica beads that I’m definitely...
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 22, 20141 min read
The kiln gods have favored me...
Every time I unload the kiln, I am amazed with the shrinkage factor. For these sea-themed metal clay bead/buttons, I’ve used BronzClay,...
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 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...
