- Nov 3, 2021
- 1 min
‘Serenity’ – A Hollow-Formed Prayer Box Pendant
I have slowly and methodically worked on the above pendant for several weeks. Because I tend not to sketch ideas (yes, I know I should...
- Oct 5, 2021
- 1 min
I Wish I May, I Wish I Might…
If ever there were an object one could wish upon, I think this pendant would be it. The glow of the opal breathes such fire and light!...
- Sep 30, 2021
- 1 min
Two Done, More to Come…
Goodness, listing takes a lot of time! Taking photos of finished pieces from several angles, then editing the photos, writing...
- Sep 21, 2021
- 1 min
Birthday Bling!
T he Birthday Fairy was exceptionally good to me, but then it’s not every day one turns 73! Besides some lovely additions to my wardrobe...
- Sep 14, 2021
- 1 min
I’m Gettin’ My Cowgirl On…
“Lone Heart” Hollow-Formed Sterling Silver Pendant It’s been a long time since I’ve worn cowgirl boots. I recently tried on the two pair...
- Aug 26, 2021
- 1 min
Hot Times!
Torch in hand…I’m in the midst of soldering a hollow form prayer box pendant. Since taking Susan Lenart’s Intentional Metalsmithing ...
- Aug 7, 2021
- 1 min
Primordial…
My “Primordial” neckpiece is actually a work in progress. I’d been creating components for several weeks and managed to finish enough to...
- Aug 2, 2021
- 1 min
Just Four Days Left!
Time’s running out! If you’ve been thinking about signing up but haven’t, I want to remind you that registration for the Intentional...
- Jul 28, 2021
- 1 min
Deja Vu…
It’s been seven years since I last wore these clodhoppers after I’d had surgery on both feet and here I am again! I’ll be laid up and out...
- Jul 22, 2021
- 1 min
Carpe Diem!
Are you ready? Now’s the time to sign up…registration for the live Intentional Metalsmithing e-course is now open! Whether you want to...
- Jul 15, 2021
- 1 min
Working with “Way Back When”…
During the Ice Age Mastodon roamed the earth from the Arctic to what is now the Tropics. To hold Mastodon bone in my hands and work with...
- Jul 7, 2021
- 1 min
Something New, Something Blue…
Lapis Lazuli and Carnelian Heart Drop Earrings Something red/orange too! Our weather has been so lovely that I haven’t been spending as...
- Mar 24, 2021
- 1 min
Rings and Things…
This past week has been spent in my metals studio creating these stacking rings and bangles. I’m finally making use of the many gemstones...
- Mar 12, 2021
- 2 min
When Life Hands You a Lemon, Make Lemonade…
When the going gets tough, the tough get creative! This bangle was supposed to have six set stones. The bangle, made from 18 gauge...
- Mar 8, 2021
- 1 min
So Much Going On And…
Ideas for new beading designs are dancing in my brain, but I’m saving them for warmer weather when I can take my beads outdoors and work...
- Feb 22, 2021
- 1 min
How About Some Color!
The Bronze and Copper polymer clay components that I listed in my Etsy shop the other day have been very well received. Several of you...
- Feb 15, 2021
- 1 min
All Done, and…
How sweet is this! I’ve just finished this petite bead-embroidered Amulet Pouch made with cutouts that are pre-scored with exact fold...
- Feb 11, 2021
- 1 min
Today…
I’m resuming the unfinished project that I laid aside while focusing on my “Peace Dove” Bead-Embroidered Brooch . What is this project?...
- Jan 13, 2021
- 1 min
On My Beading Table…
I’ll give you a hint…this bead-embroidered piece is not a bracelet. I’ve been working off and on, stitching around each of the various...
- Jan 1, 2021
- 1 min
How Are You Spending This First Day of 2021?
I’m repairing a Xmas present today. I have no idea how this Johnny Was scarf came to have inch-long tears in four equal corners, but I do...