- Jan 7, 2013
- 1 min
And the colors are…
The colors I used for my “Moroccan Delight” bangle have been a huge hit and I’ve had more than a few inquiries asking if I could provide...
- Jan 3, 2013
- 1 min
The geometric bangle is finished!
I had a wonderful time creating this piece and I’m so pleased with the end result!Watching the design evolve row by row as a variety of...
- Jan 1, 2013
- 2 min
A geometric work in progress…
I’m eagerly awaiting the publication of “Contemporary Geometric Beadwork”, a book by Kate McKinnon in collaboration with Dustin Wedekind,...
- Dec 21, 2012
- 1 min
The finished prototype…
This beaded insert for my brass bangle definitely had a mind of its own! Although it serves as a prototype for an insert in the channel...
- Dec 18, 2012
- 1 min
This is how it starts…
When I contemplate a new design, whether it be a piece crafted in metal, polymer clay, or beadwork, I usually have a purpose in mind. In...
- Dec 15, 2012
- 1 min
It’s no wonder that…
Beading kits are expensive, especially if they contain beads from Japan. Many kits, my own designer beading kits included, are priced in...
- Dec 7, 2012
- 1 min
Ooooohhhhh…more yummy beads!
Gosh, I just couldn’t resist these! I love the colors! They are bright, yet they have an earthy undertone, which imparts a such...
- Dec 7, 2012
- 1 min
One can never have too many beads!
Like most of you at this time of year, I’ve been shopping for holiday gifts to give. While perusing various shops, I happened upon this...
- Dec 2, 2012
- 1 min
I’ve been waiting for this…
Look what showed up in my mailbox yesterday…the 2013 Bead and Button Show class catalogue! I’m going to have a lot of fun perusing this...
- Nov 28, 2012
- 1 min
‘Tis the season…
Have you started your holiday shopping? That was on my list of tasks to accomplish during my preparation for “down time” and I’m pleased...
- Nov 26, 2012
- 1 min
I love working with Delica beads!
I love the enormous color range, their precise size and shape, and the way they line up in such neat little rows. I’m using them in the...
- Nov 23, 2012
- 1 min
Time to start shopping!
I’m feeling so much better and Steven has been a tremendous help to me. He’s been chief cook, sous chef, and the kitchen clean-up crew...
- Nov 21, 2012
- 1 min
Making progress…
I’ve been to my doctor for my post-op visit and she said I am healing well and there is no sign of infection. I must admit that while...
- Nov 12, 2012
- 1 min
Last minute tasks…
I’ve been busy working on various projects that I won’t be able to do while I’m in “down time” mode and I’ve recently had requests for...
- Nov 1, 2012
- 1 min
Chain, chain, chain…
With the exorbitant cost of precious metals these days, this chain would easily cost several hundred dollars if I had made it with...
- Oct 29, 2012
- 2 min
I’m playing with bead colourways…
Selecting colors for a project is very time consuming, especially when using a lot of different materials. It’s frustrating when all you...
- Oct 22, 2012
- 1 min
New jewelry listings in my Etsy shop and a Bonus!
I don’t often have finished jewelry pieces for sale in my Etsy shop. Most often, I put my jewelry making efforts into creating pieces...
- Oct 8, 2012
- 1 min
Of all the texturing tools I own…
This decorative tool is one of my favorites. I made it seven years ago while taking a PMC certification class taught by Barbara Becker...
- Oct 1, 2012
- 1 min
Great displays are essential to selling jewelry…
In fact, they can make or break a sale. Countless times I’ve seen earrings shown on flimsy and/or dog-eared cards. Some are attached to...
- Sep 27, 2012
- 1 min
Bold and beautiful…
I could easily have made this choker with polymer clay, but given the size of the beads, I wanted them to be as lightweight as possible....