Jan 14, 20111 min read
Back at the Bench!
A new tool just arrived! It's the Knew Concepts jeweler's saw frame made by Lee Marshall of Bonny Doon Engineering...and it's...
Jan 10, 20111 min read
More Clay Work in Progress...
I'm working on a batch of bronze metal clay at the moment...lots and lots of teeny seashells to have on hand and to include in my "Tide...
Jan 2, 20111 min read
Polymer Clay Mania...
has struck again! A set of tools used for carving both metal and polymer clays may work beautifully, but if they have wood grips that...
Dec 29, 20101 min read
Here's Another Item...
that Santa put under the tree - a RingMaker mold! I first saw these at the 2008 PMC Conference where the RingMaker molds set was...
Dec 27, 20101 min read
Santa was...
was very good to me! One of the items on my Xmas list was a new jewelry tumbler. My present tumbler still works, but it labors when in...
Dec 11, 20101 min read
Gifts from the heart, made with love...
are very special to both the creator and the recipient. Whether it's a baked item (nothing tasted as good as Grandma's...
Nov 5, 20102 min read
Out of Order
I wish I were a bit more ambidextrous. I've grasped the hammer in my left hand and employed my left arm to pound and texture metal,...
Oct 7, 20101 min read
The Iron Maiden...
That's what I call her! For years I contemplated the purchase of a necklace form, but instead I always "made do" by forming and...
Sep 25, 20101 min read
Nautilus Ring
Have I mentioned that I really like big rings? I'm rather petite, but I like jewelry that makes a statement! My "Nautilus" ring...
Sep 23, 20101 min read
New Tool!
Resin, polymer clay, and Faux Bone™ are materials that cannot endure the heat of soldering, so I use cold connections when making pieces...
Sep 19, 20101 min read
Polymer Clay Bangle with a Message
Because I like text so much, I enjoy adding it to my jewelry in any way, shape, or form. For instance, when I work in resin, I usually...
Aug 19, 20101 min read
Artful Polymer Clay Covered Tools
One of the many things I like about polymer clay is the ability to use it in so many ways! It's really fun to incase a tool artfully in...
Aug 16, 20101 min read
The Dream Machine is Here!
You may remember that I met the people who own Polymer Clay Express at the Bead & Button Show last June. It was there I ordered their...
Aug 5, 20101 min read
Several Uses for These Tools!
If you're a metalsmith, one "must have" tool is the dapping block. I have a collection of dapping blocks, both large and small, some...
Jul 30, 20101 min read
More Goodies!
I love my UPS man - he keeps bringing me goodies! This is a disk cutter and shaping set which comes in a lovely wooden box. With this...
Jul 29, 20101 min read
Christmas in July!
I think Santa Claus must be stuck in my chimney because all sorts of great things are arriving this week! Here is my darling Kate Wolf...
Jul 3, 20101 min read
Newly Acquired!
Isn't it beautiful! I've just added this set of Fretz Forming Stakes to my tool collection. I just couldn't resist it! Seven smooth...
