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 16, 20121 min read
Beaded Bugs...
When I get the beading bug (pun intended) and do actually pick up needle and thread again, I'm going to play with a few of these designs....
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 11, 20121 min read
“Metal Clay and Color”…
That’s the title of this new book from Kalmbach Publishers. I’ve just received my copy and I’m delighted! The book features projects by...
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 4, 20121 min read
These don’t look like much yet, but they will!
I spent yesterday making this collection of polymer clay core beads. They will eventually become colorful focal beads to add to...
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 25, 20121 min read
Step two in the pebble bead saga…
Now that my polymer clay pebble beads are finished, I’m working on a collection of bronze metal clay beads to match. I’m just giving...
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 18, 20121 min read
“Zipper Teeth and Freeform Beading”…
This is another class I signed up for at the Bead&Button Show. Jeanne Barta-Craine, a wonderfully patient teacher and all-around...
Jun 15, 20121 min read
This year’s Bead and Button Show stash…
I didn't spend as much time shopping at the show this year and I came home with far fewer goodies than in past years. There seemed to be...
Jun 1, 20121 min read
My seed beads have been woefully neglected of late...
Bags and tubes of sparkly little treasures ensconced in their respective trays and categorized by color and materials, are patiently...
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 25, 20121 min read
I'm saving my pennies, nickels, and dimes...
Temptation abounds! I receive emails daily from various bead companies offering sale upon sale, but the Bead and Button show is now ...
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 17, 20121 min read
It’s not always easy to make a pair of matching earrings…
With bronze metal clay, even if two exact pieces are placed next to each other in a kiln, I find the color of the metal on the finished...
Apr 9, 20121 min read
If you’re a pastry chef…
You may recognize these as helpful gadgets used to cut out puff pastry, but they are also marvelous for cutting out metal and polymer...
