Mar 8, 20131 min read
A Bevy of Geometric Beads!
I've been working on these beaded beads over the past few days. Not only did I enjoy the process of making them and the instant...
Mar 6, 20131 min read
A Colossal Mess...
No, this is not the aftermath of a huge blowout bead store sale! It is the space with which I share polymer clay and metal clay work. At...
Mar 4, 20131 min read
Do You Teach?
I'm often asked if I teach and the answer is a resounding "No". Standing in front of an audience causes my brain to freeze up and words...
Mar 2, 20131 min read
And The Colors Are...
My colorful “Azteca” bangle (inspired by the Wings section in Contemporary Geometric Beadwork ) has been well received and I’ve had...
Feb 28, 20131 min read
A Close Call!
I love this bracelet (inspired by Jean Power's "Caldera" and CGB) and after spending what seems like an eternity stitching all these tiny...
Feb 26, 20131 min read
The "Sea Dragon" pattern and kit is ready!
You've seen my "Sea Dragon" wrist wrap (inspired by Contemporary Geometric Beadwork ) in previous posts. Well good news - the pattern and...
Feb 23, 20131 min read
A Geometric Experiment...
As eager as I am to work other geometric designs, (Double Helix, Pyramids, and others shown " Contemporary Geometric Beadwork - Volume 1...
Feb 21, 20131 min read
I'm back to work, but....
My mind is in a fog. I do rather poorly dealing with jet lag. Long flights and time zone changes zap my chi like nothing else! We've...
Feb 19, 20131 min read
Homeward bound
All good things must come to an end! Vacation time is drawing to an end also and my studio awaits!
Feb 16, 20131 min read
Treasure hunting...
Wherever I travel, I look for bead shops and one of my favorites is Aloha Beads in Maui. It's a very tiny shop with limited stock, but I...
Feb 13, 20131 min read
What does a beader do on vacation?
Bead, of course! I've done enough sightseeing to last for a long time. I just want to rest and relax, soak up the sounds of tropical...
Feb 11, 20131 min read
I'll get you my pretties!
No, it's not the witch from the Wizard of Oz screaming at Dorothy! It's me ogling the Delica colors that I need to reorder for the Sea...
Feb 7, 20131 min read
Finito!
I've finally finished my interpretation of the Sea Serpent from Kate McKinnon's book, "Contemporary Geometric Beadwork" Volume 1 and I'm...
Feb 5, 20131 min read
Ready to go at a moment's notice...
I always have a beading project with me wherever I go. I even keep a beading kit in my car...the Girl Scout in me subscribes to the...
Jan 31, 20131 min read
Getting there....
This latest geometric piece is my interpretation of the Sea Serpent design from Kate McKinnon's book, Contemporary Geometric Beadwork ....
Jan 29, 20131 min read
More inspiration!
My neighbor had a birthday yesterday (Happy Birthday, Julie!) and received a bouquet of gorgeous roses of which I am the fortunate...
Jan 28, 20131 min read
Inspiration abounds...
This photo was taken in San Francisco at Hotel Monaco's restaurant, Le Brasserie, last August. I was quite taken with the splendor of...
Jan 26, 20132 min read
Full steam ahead...
Why this renewed burst of beading energy? I'm first to admit that my interest in beading had waned. Contented to hammer away in my...
Jan 23, 20131 min read
How long did it take you to make this?
People ask that question all the time. I used to do art fairs and, besides the occasional comment by some proud parent (i.e. My daughter...
Jan 21, 20131 min read
It's that time of year again and...
I'd rather be doing just about anything other than taxes. I'd gladly clean my cat's litter box all day long in lieu of this boring task....
