- Sep 16, 2013
- 1 min
An “Empress Ming’s Cuff” is my next project, but first…
It’s time to replenish the stock of components in my Etsy shop. I’ve had many requests for fine silver sea-themed and flower disk...
- Sep 12, 2013
- 1 min
I’ve been busy counting, weighing, and packaging beads…
Fifty-seven grams of Delica and seed beads per kit to be precise, all in various shades of teal, mauve, lime, coral, blue, and green,...
- Sep 9, 2013
- 1 min
It seems like it took forever, but…
My “Parrot Fish Cuff” is finally finished as are the beading kit and tutorial (available in my Etsy shop). I am pleased beyond words...
- Sep 5, 2013
- 1 min
Did you know…
Ancient Egyptians pierced their ears in an attempt to ward off evil demons. That’s an interesting concept. When I was in high school, I...
- Sep 2, 2013
- 1 min
I’m still working…
You may think this cuff is finished, but it isn’t. At this point, the cuff (inspired by CGB ) doesn’t have enough body and easily...
- Aug 26, 2013
- 1 min
No doubt about it…
There is a plethora of pattern and color going on in this cuff and I believe it is my most ambitious piece to date! The photo shows the...
- Aug 23, 2013
- 1 min
The repair is finished!
See the new inner sleeve on this bangle? It has made the bangle a bit smaller and given it more body, which is most favorable! While...
- Aug 17, 2013
- 1 min
Slowly, but surely….
I’m making progress on my geometric ZigZag design (inspired by the RickRack section of CGB ). Writing the step-by-step directions and...
- Aug 15, 2013
- 1 min
Yummmmmmm…..
I have little sales resistance when it comes to beads and I’m always eager to add new colors to my Delica stash. This luscious collection...
- Aug 13, 2013
- 1 min
Feedback is always welcome…
I’m always so thrilled and thankful when customers leave positive feedback for me on Etsy , and I want to thank everyone for the lovely...
- Aug 8, 2013
- 1 min
One bead at a time…
I haven’t had as much time to devote to beading this week as I would like. I’ve been working on my latest geometric ZigZag piece, the...
- Aug 2, 2013
- 1 min
Adieu my lovelies!
Albeit for a brief period – these pieces are on their way to Kate McKinnon . She’ll take photos of them for Contemporary Geometric...
- Jul 28, 2013
- 2 min
The chart is finished and…
As I mentioned in my last post, end product charts are usually far different from the initial ideas I experiment with. This design has...
- Jul 25, 2013
- 1 min
Industrious is the operative word…
I’ve been on the computer creating charts for my upcoming project. I’m toying with several ideas, all of which are sea-themed. Here is...
- Jul 22, 2013
- 1 min
Another Geometric ZigZag cuff is in progress…
I’ve selected my colors…aren’t these luscious! It’s like having a rainbow at my fingertips! I have an idea for this cuff and I’ll start...
- Jul 16, 2013
- 1 min
I’m happy to report that…
My “Safari Cuff” design (inspired www.ContemporaryGeometricBeadwork.com ) is being well received! I’ve spent a good part of the last...
- Jul 13, 2013
- 1 min
Yes!!!
My ZigZag “Safari Cuff” (inspired by the Rick-Rack designs in Kate McKinnon’s CGB ) is finally finished and it has fast become one of...
- Jul 10, 2013
- 1 min
It’s so frustrating….
Although time for beading and jewelry making is so abundant during the winter months, it just seems to disappear in summer. Entertaining...
- Jul 6, 2013
- 1 min
A different finish…
Look at the great wrist-wrap that Donna Barkanic made with my Sea Dragon Variation beading kit (inspired by CGB ). I love the novel way...
- Jul 3, 2013
- 1 min
Slowly, but surely…
I’m making headway on my ZigZag cuff. I’d lost four days of beading time – daily minutiae and secretarial projects for our homeowners...