- Oct 9, 2010
- 1 min
The Pearl of the Orient
The Pearl of the Orient sounds like a good title for a novel, but it’s actually the title I’ve given this double-sided sterling silver...
- Oct 7, 2010
- 1 min
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 10, 2010
- 1 min
Feeling Tired? The Energizer Pendant!
I’ve been playing with wire wrapping of late. I like the idea of encasing items – enfolding and wrapping them tightly to hold fast. ...
- Sep 9, 2010
- 1 min
Wire Wrapped Polymer Clay Hearts
Some people love hearts while others can’t abide them. I fall into the former category and use heart themes in many of my jewelry...
- Aug 30, 2010
- 1 min
Resin and Polymer Clay with a Musical Theme
Oh, how lovely is the music! “Musica” is the title of this petite pendant. The “Musica” theme is stamped in polymer clay and set in a...
- Aug 26, 2010
- 1 min
Two Sides To This Story
Double-sided pendants offer a great deal of versatility. They are like having two pieces of jewelry in one! I’ve titled this pendant...
- Aug 20, 2010
- 1 min
The Dog Days Return!
After a brief interlude of wonderfully cool weather, the sultry dog days of summer have returned with oppressive high humidity which...
- Aug 20, 2010
- 1 min
Resin “Artifact” Pendant
Imagine being in a foreign land on an archeological dig and finding an ancient bronze pendant. That’s what I thought of upon finishing...
- Aug 18, 2010
- 1 min
Aloha means…
This resin pendant is titled “Aloha”, a word that has so many meanings – love, hello, goodbye, and until we meet again, to name a few. ...
- Jul 29, 2010
- 1 min
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 27, 2010
- 1 min
A Mixed Media Collage
Mixed media…I love it! It’s difficult for me to settle on one passion. Without question, I love working in metal, but the colors one...
- Jul 15, 2010
- 1 min
Marginal Error
I’ve finished another resin pendant. I had actually started it in a Susan Lenart Kazmer class at the Bead&Button show this past June. ...
- Jun 6, 2010
- 1 min
Bead and Button – Day One
I’m having a blast! This was the first day of a two-day workshop with Susan Lenart Kazmer – she is a really interesting wild and crazy...
- Jun 2, 2010
- 1 min
Expression Through Art Jewelry
An article about Madeleine Albright’s pins and how they are used to communicate thoughts and emotions reminded me of a pin that I have...
- May 26, 2010
- 1 min
Speaking of Snakes…
No, we haven’t found one in the house, thank goodness. Except, of course, for the snakes I like to make from polymer clay. This...
- May 24, 2010
- 1 min
Polymer Clay in Bronze and Stardust
As promised. Here is the “Potpourri Bracelet” I’ve just finished in bronze tones with a touch of color that I call “stardust” . It’s...
- May 12, 2010
- 1 min
Winning Streak!
What the world needs now is a bit of whimsy! There’s a lot of movement in these 2 1/2″ long dangle earrings, and if you think seven is a...
- May 10, 2010
- 1 min
Heart to Heart
Here is another piece I have submitted to the PMC Guild for inclusion in the PMC Annual #4. I really like this bracelet, especially the...
- May 9, 2010
- 1 min
Mother’s Day
This lady is jumping for joy! Could it be that she’s feeling fulfilled and happy with her life? I’d like to think so and have aptly...
- Apr 1, 2010
- 1 min
Charming
I so enjoy stitching beaded bezels around crystals and stones! There is something so satisfying about the process. Taking a beautiful...