- Apr 11, 2018
- 1 min
Not Too Long Ago…
When I had first purchased my “Now That’s a Jig” wire-working tool at the Bead and Button show in 2015, I made a bracelet that I titled...
- Sep 29, 2017
- 1 min
The Kit and Tutorial are Listed!
Have you been eager to bead a project composed of Warped Squares, but didn’t know where to start? Then you might be interested in my...
- Sep 24, 2017
- 1 min
It’s been a long time coming, but…
Here it is…my “Staggered Geometric Warped Square Bracelet”. I’m extremely pleased with the finished design and feel it was definitely...
- Aug 19, 2017
- 1 min
I’m Back in the Studio…
While vacationing in California over the past two weeks, I did find some time to work on a beading project and that was something I...
- Jul 29, 2017
- 2 min
Last Weekend…
I took a class taught by Richard Salley (great teacher BTW!!!) and learned to make the “Ketoh Bracelet”…typically a wrist guard worn by...
- Jul 12, 2017
- 1 min
A productive week thus far…
Can you tell that I’m having fun? All beading and polymer clay projects have taken a backseat to resin for the moment. I’m still...
- Jun 25, 2017
- 1 min
Faux Amber, Coral, and Turquoise Revisited…
I spent time this past week replenishing the polymer clay faux amber, coral, and turquoise beads that are included in my “Tibetan...
- Jun 2, 2017
- 2 min
I’m Goin’ Shoppin’…
My contest entries have just been returned and thanks to Fire Mountain Gems & Beads and a $150 gift certificate (the silver medal award...
- May 19, 2017
- 1 min
Charmed…
Woohoo! The results of the 2017 Fire Mountain Gems and Beads Jewelry-making Contest featuring Metal have finally been announced! I’m...
- Jan 16, 2017
- 1 min
The “Tide Pool” Cuff Beading Kit is listed…
Although the tutorial for this design has been available, it’s been a while since the “Tide Pool” Cuff beading kit has been listed...
- Nov 30, 2016
- 1 min
At the moment…
I’m still catching up from being away from my studio for almost two weeks…amazing how much work piles up. There are orders to fill and...
- Mar 9, 2016
- 1 min
My blog has moved to barbarabriggsdesigns.com
I’ve consolidated by moving my blog to my website. I post several times a week so if you’d like to see what I’m writing about, please go...
- Nov 4, 2015
- 1 min
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...
- Oct 29, 2015
- 1 min
I’m at it again…
Shutterfly.com offers freebies every now and then…free photos, cards, calendars, etc., but what I love is when free books are offered!...
- Oct 16, 2015
- 1 min
I couldn’t resist these beads…
Miyuki of Japan manufactures Delica beads, which I have used extensively in my geometric beaded creations. But Miyuki also makes...
- Oct 13, 2015
- 1 min
Fit for a Sea Goddess…
I’ve been working on this design for much longer than anticipated, but my bead embroidered “Amphitrite’s Cuff” is finally finished and...
- Sep 4, 2015
- 1 min
Hurray!
The results of the Fire Mountain Gems and Beads 2015 Jewelry-Making Contest featuring Seed Beads have finally been announced. ...
- Aug 11, 2015
- 1 min
Is fashion going to the dogs?
Well, if this poodle has anything to say about it, the answer is definitely yes! Last weekend we dined in a restaurant that is located in...