- Oct 5, 2021
- 1 min
I Wish I May, I Wish I Might…
If ever there were an object one could wish upon, I think this pendant would be it. The glow of the opal breathes such fire and light!...
- Sep 30, 2021
- 1 min
Two Done, More to Come…
Goodness, listing takes a lot of time! Taking photos of finished pieces from several angles, then editing the photos, writing...
- Sep 25, 2021
- 1 min
Bit by Bit…
I’m beginning to add metal work to my Etsy shop . I’ve just listed these fun hammer-textured steel bangles that are embellished with...
- Sep 2, 2021
- 1 min
My Latest Favorite Earrings!
I’m still loving working with cast silver twigs! This pair of earrings is “hot off the press” and have quickly become my new favorite...
- Aug 26, 2021
- 1 min
Hot Times!
Torch in hand…I’m in the midst of soldering a hollow form prayer box pendant. Since taking Susan Lenart’s Intentional Metalsmithing ...
- Aug 18, 2021
- 1 min
Twiggy…
In the late 1990’s I took a jewelry class geared primarily to casting. I had always wanted to try casting metal and I figured I would...
- Aug 7, 2021
- 1 min
Primordial…
My “Primordial” neckpiece is actually a work in progress. I’d been creating components for several weeks and managed to finish enough to...
- Aug 2, 2021
- 1 min
Just Four Days Left!
Time’s running out! If you’ve been thinking about signing up but haven’t, I want to remind you that registration for the Intentional...
- Jul 15, 2021
- 1 min
Working with “Way Back When”…
During the Ice Age Mastodon roamed the earth from the Arctic to what is now the Tropics. To hold Mastodon bone in my hands and work with...
- Jun 21, 2021
- 1 min
Classes?
I’m frequently asked if I teach. I do write beading and jewelry-making tutorials , but aside from that, I don’t teach. However I know of...
- Jun 15, 2021
- 1 min
Just Sayin’…
Sometimes the most simple of designs offers the most fashion mileage. I made this beaded neck ring last summer, but I have worn it with...
- May 31, 2021
- 1 min
Brrrrrrr…
A week ago, it felt as if summer had arrived. With temperatures reaching close to the high 70’s I was actually able to gather my beads...
- Apr 26, 2021
- 1 min
Matching…
While I truly prefer mismatched earrings (they are so much more fun to wear, I think!), I’ve decided to make several matched pair. I’m...
- Apr 15, 2021
- 1 min
Better Late Than Never!
The beautiful gemstones, fossil walrus teeth, and mammoth bones I ordered during Susan Lenart Kazmer’s sale on April 3 have finally...
- Mar 31, 2021
- 1 min
Embracing Asymmetry…
I’m on a bit of an earring kick now. Because my wardrobe these days consists of so many beautifully embroidered Johnny Was tops and...
- Mar 24, 2021
- 1 min
Rings and Things…
This past week has been spent in my metals studio creating these stacking rings and bangles. I’m finally making use of the many gemstones...
- Mar 16, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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...
- Feb 22, 2021
- 1 min
How About Some Color!
The Bronze and Copper polymer clay components that I listed in my Etsy shop the other day have been very well received. Several of you...
- Feb 19, 2021
- 1 min
I’ve Been a Bit Remiss…
It’s been quite a while since I’ve worked with polymer clay and I’ve needed to replenish these components to use in my work and to have...