- Jul 23, 2012
- 1 min
Baubles, bangles, guitar wire?
My husband changed his guitar strings last week…beautiful brass strings from the same guitar that singer/songwriter extraordinaire, Steve...
- Jul 18, 2012
- 1 min
Speaking of bugs…
I picked up this book at the Chicago Field Museum. I was attracted by the beautiful water-color illustrations of a variety of bugs that...
- Jul 13, 2012
- 1 min
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, 2012
- 1 min
“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 4, 2012
- 1 min
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...
- Jun 13, 2012
- 1 min
Generally speaking…
I think the back of a piece should be as pleasing to look at as the front. This is the same pendant that was featured in my previous...
- Jun 11, 2012
- 2 min
Metamorphosis…
I like to travel light, so when taking a class, I tend to pare down the supplies and tools I bring from my studio. So when asked to...
- May 23, 2012
- 1 min
A new publication…
It’s official…my mixed media bracelet, “Prairie Blossom” graces the cover of a new Kalmbach publication titled “Metal Clay and...
- May 14, 2012
- 1 min
A very special Mother’s day gift…
I truly did not expect a gift because I’ve never given birth. My motherly instinct goes only as far as loving and caring for our two...
- May 7, 2012
- 1 min
Another epoxy resin clay piece…
I’ve titled this mixed media brooch “Faux Fossil”. I’ve sawed a cutout on the backside of the brooch to expose a peek at the texture and...
- May 4, 2012
- 1 min
More epoxy resin clay pieces to use in jewelry!
I’ve used my entire tube of epoxy resin clay (note to self: must get more!) and I love the “cement” look and color it imparts. I’ll use...
- Apr 29, 2012
- 1 min
Blog – Shopping on the Miracle Mile…
I love fashion and besides making jewelry, I was born to shop. I’ve had a lot of practice too, but now that I live in the country, I...
- Apr 25, 2012
- 1 min
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...
- Apr 21, 2012
- 1 min
Like having two pieces of jewelry…
This mixed media one-of-a-kind reversible brooch gives a lot of fashion mileage! It is titled “Past time”. One side of this hammer...
- Apr 19, 2012
- 1 min
Working with Epoxy Resin Clay…
It’s something I should have done two years ago…that’s how long ago I bought this tube. Like many purchases I make at the Bead and...
- Apr 6, 2012
- 1 min
With all the Springtime greenery popping up…
I just had to wear these earrings today! The green is the same as the leaf buds that are bursting open on the trees outside my studio...
- Apr 4, 2012
- 1 min
Niobium jumprings, polymer clay, silver and more…
These are the materials I used to make my “Exotic Blossoms” bracelet. The step-by-step project is currently featured in Metal Clay...
- Apr 2, 2012
- 1 min
It’s here!
The latest issue of Metal Clay Artist Magazine just arrived in my mailbox and with great anticipation, I rifled through the pages until I...
- Mar 17, 2012
- 1 min
Brio Gallery…this one’s for you!
Gallery owner extraordinaire, Marsha Rinetti has been asking for a piece that features one of my “cosmic cabochons” and I’ve finally...
- Mar 14, 2012
- 1 min
Can you hear them?
Birds are singing us awake now. It’s a bit early, but soon Spring peepers will appear and they will make lovely night music! After our...