- Jul 6, 2012
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Transformation
I had one large cone bead in the collection of core beads I featured in my previous post. This is the end result. I’ve wrapped a thin...
- Jul 4, 2012
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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...
- Jul 2, 2012
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Another collar…
Perhaps watching all those 1940’s mummy movies has contributed to the rhythm in my recent works. Everything has an ancient look about it...
- Jun 29, 2012
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Experiments with Polymer Clay…
Color and design can be carefully planned, but I tend to love playing with Polymer Clay in a purely serendipitous fashion. In the past,...
- Jun 27, 2012
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My “Pebbles” collars are finished and…
I couldn’t be more pleased with these! I love the colors, shapes, patterns, and textures of the beads and I especially like the addition...
- Jun 25, 2012
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Step two in the pebble bead saga…
Now that my polymer clay pebble beads are finished, I’m working on a collection of bronze metal clay beads to match. I’m just giving...
- Jun 22, 2012
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Polymer Clay Beads ala Pebbles Flintstone!
Do you remember “The Flintstones” series, which first aired in 1960? It wasn’t until 1963 that Pebbles Flintstone was introduced (born on...
- Jun 20, 2012
- 1 min
Playing with color…
Although I tend to wear black almost all the time, I really do love to play with color! There is something almost zen-like in blending...
- Jun 18, 2012
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“Zipper Teeth and Freeform Beading”…
This is another class I signed up for at the Bead&Button Show. Jeanne Barta-Craine, a wonderfully patient teacher and all-around...
- Jun 15, 2012
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This year’s Bead and Button Show stash…
I didn’t spend as much time shopping at the show this year and I came home with far fewer goodies than in past years. There seemed to be...
- Jun 13, 2012
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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 9, 2012
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Farewell Milwaukee…adieu Bead & Button Show!
After a pleasant and thankfully uneventful drive home, I’m back in my studio and ready to get to work! You can bet I’ll be putting the...
- Jun 7, 2012
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More fun at Bead and Button!
Robert Dancik’s class today was a blast. I’d post a photo of the piece I made, but although my iPad takes marvelous photos, it won’t let...
- Jun 6, 2012
- 1 min
Toolmaking 101
Richard Salley’s class was great. I made eight tools and I’ll post photos of them when I return home. I’m looking forward to Robert...
- Jun 5, 2012
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I’m on my way!
Zelfgemaakte foto op 20 juni 2006. Lakenvelders bij Leusden. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) With a kiss for my husband and gentle hugs and a...
- Jun 3, 2012
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I’ve never been one to record my daily musings…
I remember receiving a diary as a birthday present when I was nine years old. I filled a total of two pages. Frankly, the closest I’ve...
- Jun 1, 2012
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My seed beads have been woefully neglected of late…
Bags and tubes of sparkly little treasures ensconced in their respective trays and categorized by color and materials, are patiently...
- May 30, 2012
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This floral themed choker was created as…
My quest for the perfect choker continues. I happened to have a good-sized stash of polymer clay beads that I had made while designing...
- May 28, 2012
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In search of the perfect choker…
I’ve always liked the look of big, bold beads gracing the neck and there are so many fashions that look wonderful with the addition of a...
- May 26, 2012
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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...