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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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