- Jul 27
- 1 min
Beads, Beads, and More Beads…
Although I’ve been very busy this summer, I’ve managed to spend a bit of time working with Polymer. These beads are part of a growing...
- Jun 2, 2022
- 1 min
What’s On My Bench Now…
I’m working on a neckpiece with lots of components. Cast fine silver twigs, fossil mammoth, shark tooth, and crinoid, along with coral,...
- Jun 19, 2020
- 1 min
I Am So Excited!!!
The results of the 2020 Fire Mountain Gems and Beads Metals Jewelry-Making Contest have been announced and I’ve just learned that my...
- Aug 13, 2019
- 1 min
Remember the Polymer Clay Components Shown in My Last Post?
Several of you have inquired as to whether I will have these polymer clay beads and components for sale. The answer is Yes…I’ve just...
- May 1, 2019
- 2 min
It’s Time to Create Metal Components…
It’s been some time since I’ve worked with metal. I’ve been making lots of polymer clay components, but I want to use sterling silver as...
- Mar 19, 2019
- 1 min
What’s On My Work Table?
There’s a riot of color here! I’ve been very busy this past week making one-of-a-kind polymer clay cabochons that I’ll bezel with...
- Aug 8, 2015
- 1 min
A great jewelry storage idea!
I’m always on the lookout for storage for my jewelry and I love this piece! It’s made from an antique drawer that once housed...
- Dec 7, 2012
- 1 min
Ooooohhhhh…more yummy beads!
Gosh, I just couldn’t resist these! I love the colors! They are bright, yet they have an earthy undertone, which imparts a such...
- Oct 11, 2012
- 1 min
The perfect solution!
My husband is a neatnik and I love that because I never have to clean up after him! He dislikes clutter and I’ll admit that my side of...
- Jul 4, 2012
- 1 min
These don’t look like much yet, but they will!
I spent yesterday making this collection of polymer clay core beads. They will eventually become colorful focal beads to add to...
- Jul 2, 2012
- 1 min
Another collar…
Perhaps watching all those 1940’s mummy movies has contributed to the rhythm in my recent works. Everything has an ancient look about it...
- Mar 13, 2010
- 1 min
Girls Just Wann’a Have Fun!
Do you remember your first string of Pop beads? I received mine for my tenth birthday and they looked like huge pearls. I felt so...