- Mar 3, 2017
- 1 min
Dazzling…
This is a sneak peek at several resin Faux Fire Opals that I made last week and the colors are mesmerizing…they are absolute “eye candy”!...
- Feb 25, 2017
- 1 min
Let the fun begin!
I love geometric beading! I love the preciseness, how the beads line up so perfectly, and how a project can sprout spikes and folds!...
- Feb 17, 2017
- 1 min
Another Pair of Warped Square Earrings!
I’ve been busy this past week playing with Geometric Warped Squares once again! Aside from the influence of several of my favorite...
- Feb 10, 2017
- 1 min
Ooooh…
This shipment of pearls just arrived and they are beautiful. The colors are luscious and the variety of types include button, round,...
- Feb 3, 2017
- 1 min
Busy work…
I’m running low so it’s time to make more components for the “Tibetan Inspired Beaded Rope Necklace” Kit . This entails creating more...
- Jan 27, 2017
- 1 min
I’m so pleased!
Have you ever made a Shutterfly photo book? Over the last few years, I’ve made four featuring my metal and beadwork and now I have a...
- Jan 16, 2017
- 1 min
The “Tide Pool” Cuff Beading Kit is listed…
Although the tutorial for this design has been available, it’s been a while since the “Tide Pool” Cuff beading kit has been listed...
- Jan 12, 2017
- 1 min
Formed, Dried, and Sanded…
These bronze metal clay seashell charms and buttons are now ready to be fired. I’ve recently had requests for “Tide Pool” Cuff...
- Jan 6, 2017
- 1 min
It’s that time of year again…
Registration is open for the 2017 Bead&Button show . I’ve been perusing the class catalog and there are several classes I’d consider...
- Jan 1, 2017
- 1 min
Happy New Year and…
What better way to start the New Year than with something colorful and sparkly! I’ve just finished this pair of mismatched earrings (I...
- Dec 28, 2016
- 1 min
Remember Those Polymer Clay Beads…
I made the beads several weeks ago, but couldn’t post what I did with them until after Xmas because they were used as components in these...
- Dec 26, 2016
- 1 min
What Does Santa Bring a Metalsmith?
Lucky me! Among other desirable goodies, Santa gave me two hammers and a really nice steel block set inside a non-slip, noise reducing...
- Dec 17, 2016
- 1 min
A Subtle Difference…
In the photo below, I’ve shown these polymer clay beads in their “raw” state prior to being baked. Although col ors always seem to...
- Dec 9, 2016
- 1 min
Hurray!
I’ve just been notified that my “Coral Reef” bangle is a bronze medal winner in the Fire Mountain Gems 2016 Creative Clays contest !...
- Dec 3, 2016
- 1 min
Remember those beads in tropical colors?
I’ve just finished another pair of geometric warped square (inspired by CGB ) arrow-shaped drop earrings using yummy greens, pale purple,...
- Nov 12, 2016
- 1 min
Stop the World – I Want to Get Off…
That is the title of a 1961 musical written by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, but I tend to vociferate that phrase when it seems...
- Oct 28, 2016
- 1 min
Really…
I should have started playing with Warped Squares several years ago when the craze for geometric beading was in its infancy. But there...
- Oct 23, 2016
- 1 min
They’re Ready!
My “Geometric Warped Square Arrow” Drop Earrings were such fun to make that I will want to create several more pair in different colors!...
- Oct 21, 2016
- 1 min
Another take on the Warped Square…
I’m almost finished with my tutorial for the “Geometric Warped Square Arrow Drop Earrings” that were featured in my previous post, but I...
- Oct 16, 2016
- 2 min
My Take on the Warped Square…
This may be the start of a beautiful friendship…with the warped square! Inspired by Kate McKinnon’s book, “Contemporary Geometric...