- May 23, 2013
- 1 min
Beading time has been catch as catch can of late…
I haven’t really had an entire day to bead in the past three weeks! With the arrival of warmer weather, many chores have demanded my time...
- May 22, 2013
- 1 min
Inspiration…
It can come from anywhere. This robin’s nest, perched on a stone pillar outside our garage, contains five beautiful blue eggs. Mama Robin...
- May 7, 2013
- 1 min
Sequins galore!
These just showed up in my mailbox and I can’t wait to play with them! What wonderful additions they will be to my work. Sequins are not...
- Apr 13, 2013
- 1 min
More Wings! And Horns!
I’m not sure what the title of this Sea Dragon (my third) will be. When finished, it will sport eleven wings and seventy (yes, 70!)...
- Apr 2, 2013
- 1 min
My little helper…
Peekaboo in her regal and aloof pose is modeling my bangle, “Moroccan Delight”, which was my first foray into geometric beading with...
- Mar 28, 2013
- 1 min
At long last and after quite a few hours…
My Sea Dragon wrist wrap Variation is finished and I LOVE it! Initially inspired by the Sea Serpent in Contemporary Geometric Beadwork...
- 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 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...
- 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...
- 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 13, 2013
- 1 min
Rome wasn’t built in a day…
That saying applies to this beaded cuff as well. I have invested at least twenty hours so far and depending on where this beading...
- Jan 12, 2013
- 2 min
I’m registered and ready!
It’s that time of year again – registration for the Bead&Button Show is open and classes are filling rapidly. I’ve signed up for four...
- Jan 1, 2013
- 2 min
A geometric work in progress…
I’m eagerly awaiting the publication of “Contemporary Geometric Beadwork”, a book by Kate McKinnon in collaboration with Dustin Wedekind,...
- Dec 27, 2012
- 1 min
Santa was extremely generous this year…
I must admit that my Xmas list was a bit long. Some items were frivolous, fun things that I wouldn’t buy for myself, but are so very...
- Oct 8, 2012
- 1 min
Hattie Sanderson’s new book….
“Contemporary Metal Clay Rings” just arrived in my mailbox. What a delight! I’ve long admired Hattie’s designs – she could easily be...
- Oct 8, 2012
- 1 min
Of all the texturing tools I own…
This decorative tool is one of my favorites. I made it seven years ago while taking a PMC certification class taught by Barbara Becker...
- Sep 17, 2012
- 1 min
Since I’ve just reviewed PMC Decade…
I thought you might like to see a pair of earrings that have been created with Precious Metal Clay components. The tiny, textured PMC...
- Sep 5, 2012
- 1 min
Another piece for Brio Gallery!
I definitely prefer working in mixed media. A multitude of design options are possible when one has a variety of materials with which to...
- Aug 31, 2012
- 1 min
Swing and sway…
That would be a fitting title for these tear drop earrings. Hand cut crystal teardrops of zircon are captured inside hammer-textured...