- Jun 24, 2015
- 1 min
Like Christmas in July!
Look at the goodies that just arrived from Potter USA. I can hardly wait to play with these! There are two flower-shaped pancake dies, a...
- Mar 23, 2015
- 1 min
After twenty-five years of metalsmithing…
My original set of disc cutters, which has served me well, has seen better days, so I’ve treated myself to the “king” of disc cutters…a...
- May 27, 2014
- 1 min
Getting ready for Bead&Button!
I’m busy packing tools and equipment that I’ll need for the classes I’m taking at Bead&Button. Thankfully, I don’t have to take much for...
- Aug 3, 2012
- 2 min
I’m a huge fan of anything that saves time!
I’ve been making jewelry a long time. Having learned with basic hand tools, I was happy enough to use them until I started doing shows...
- May 26, 2012
- 1 min
My bags are packed, I’m ready to go…
It’s still a week away, but never one to procrastinate, I’ve already packed all the tools, materials, and various doo-dads that I’ll need...
- Apr 5, 2011
- 1 min
I’m so surprised…
I can hardly believe my eyes! This is a batch of BronzClay FASTfire metal clay that I’ve just removed from the kiln. When firing...
- Feb 8, 2011
- 1 min
It’s hard to believe…
that something that so closely resembles animal crackers in the unfinished state can be so gorgeous after being fired and run in a...
- Feb 5, 2011
- 1 min
I’m working with…
BRONZclay FASTfire for the first time and I’m really surprised by the color of the clay. It is somewhat of a mustard color opposed to...
- Jan 18, 2011
- 1 min
This Piece of Equipment…
is a rolling mill and it serves several purposes. It is invaluable for reducing the thickness of metal sheet and it can be used to...