- Mar 23, 2013
- 1 min
Honestly…
I think earrings are the most difficult jewelry to photograph. Because of reflection, shooting jewelry is not an easy task in of itself,...
- Mar 20, 2013
- 1 min
I’m still at it and…
This earth-toned Variation of the Sea Dragon wrist wrap is coming along nicely (albeit, each row for a piece of this length is taking...
- Mar 15, 2013
- 1 min
Another publication!
Have you received your April 2013 issue of Bead and Button magazine? On pages 64 through 66 you’ll find a tutorial for my designer...
- Mar 12, 2013
- 1 min
Another Sea Dragon is in Progress!
Ever since I finished my jungle toned green “Sea Dragon” wrist wrap (inspired by the Sea Serpent in CGB ), I’ve wanted to make another in...
- Mar 10, 2013
- 1 min
More Delica Beads Are On The Way!
One hundred seventy-six tubes of one hundred colors to be exact will arrive by the end of the week – that’s 1,320 grams, which is almost...
- Mar 8, 2013
- 1 min
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, 2013
- 1 min
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 2, 2013
- 1 min
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, 2013
- 1 min
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, 2013
- 1 min
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, 2013
- 1 min
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 13, 2013
- 1 min
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, 2013
- 1 min
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 5, 2013
- 1 min
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 motto...
- Jan 31, 2013
- 1 min
Getting there….
This latest geometric piece is my interpretation of the Sea Serpent design from Kate McKinnon’s book, Contemporary Geometric Beadwork ....
- Jan 29, 2013
- 1 min
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, 2013
- 1 min
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, 2013
- 2 min
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 21, 2013
- 1 min
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....
- Jan 18, 2013
- 1 min
Enter planet Mongo…
If you were raised on a diet of television in the 1950’s, you are sure to remember the Flash Gordon series. I would rush home from school...