Apr 21, 20101 min read
More Memories
Another memory pendant made with fine silver metal clay, it measures two inches in diameter. I have very few photos of my parents...
Apr 20, 20101 min read
Cleo's Little Friends
Springtime has comfortably settled in and the temperature keeps rising. It's time to pull back my hair and get out the fun earrings! I...
Apr 19, 20101 min read
Taking Flight
My husband and I have a bet going. He thinks it's going to snow once more - I don't believe it will. It may be snowing in New...
Apr 18, 20101 min read
For the Birds
For the first time in three years, our blue bird house finally has a blue bird family residing in it. Until now, house wrens have always...
Apr 16, 20101 min read
Heavy Metal
This charm necklace is made entirely of heavy gauge fine silver wire and metal clay and it's one of my favorite pieces. It's a dramatic...
Apr 14, 20101 min read
An Ancient Mr. Bill
In my enameling days...perhaps I should say daze, I had looked through the various cabochans in my stash and came across a large piece of...
Apr 12, 20101 min read
Mixed Metals
I find jewelry that is made from a variety of materials and/or metals interesting. I like the contrast of gold, copper, and...
Apr 11, 20101 min read
Lotus Ring/Pendant
It's true that April showers bring May flowers so I have a very unique blossom to show you today. This "Lotus" flower ring is made of...
Apr 10, 20101 min read
Spring and Flora
I have the answer. I've been emersed working on floral beads in polymer clay of late and it just occurred to me that it all has to do...
Apr 9, 20101 min read
More Night Shade Flora
Here is another pair of polymer clay earrings in the Night Shade Flora theme. They are delightfully lightweight. These drop...
Apr 8, 20101 min read
Night Shade Flora Drops
I'm working with polymer clay again and having great fun making these "Flora" beads. I start with a wooden bead as my base, then apply...
Apr 7, 20101 min read
Fired Metal Clay
In my March 27 post, I showed you how fine silver metal clay looks in the "greenware" state after the clay has dried and is ready to...
Apr 6, 20101 min read
A Night for Dr. Frankenstein
I shudder to even contemplate what manner of creature Dr. Frankenstein might have created last night. We had a massive storm with...
Apr 5, 20101 min read
"We'll Always Have Paris"
These earrings are the result of a brief stay in Paris two years ago. There was so much to see in the short time we were there...the Arc...
Apr 4, 20101 min read
Caring for Crystals
I keep a varied selection of crystal stones in my supply stash. When set in beaded bezels, these "gems" become stellar additions to my...
Apr 3, 20101 min read
Decisions
It's one of those days when so many fresh ideas are floating around in my head...new beading projects, clasps made with metal clay, and...
Apr 2, 20101 min read
Five Simple Steps
I don't like commercially made ear wires. They lack the weight and richness of a handmade ear wire. So I always make my own and it...
Apr 1, 20101 min read
Charming
I so enjoy stitching beaded bezels around crystals and stones! There is something so satisfying about the process. Taking a beautiful...
Mar 31, 20101 min read
Pagoda Blossom Drops
More fun with woolen felt orbs! These earring projects are great to take on the road. They work up really fast and require very few...
Mar 30, 20101 min read
Easy and Elegant Polymer Clay Beads!
Polymer clay beads are such fun to make and there are so many great design possibilities! I love playing with color and what never...
