- Dec 9, 2013
- 1 min
Sizing a beaded slip-on cuff can be a challenge…
So much depends on the tension with which one beads. My beading is neither too loose nor too tight and that’s a huge plus. I usually use...
- 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 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...
- Feb 23, 2013
- 1 min
A Geometric Experiment…
As eager as I am to work other geometric designs, (Double Helix, Pyramids, and others shown “ Contemporary Geometric Beadwork – Volume 1...
- Jan 3, 2013
- 1 min
The geometric bangle is finished!
I had a wonderful time creating this piece and I’m so pleased with the end result!Watching the design evolve row by row as a variety of...
- Dec 21, 2012
- 1 min
The finished prototype…
This beaded insert for my brass bangle definitely had a mind of its own! Although it serves as a prototype for an insert in the channel...
- Aug 6, 2012
- 1 min
I’m attracted to jewelry that has…
Texture and surface design. These elements play such an important part in jewelry making. Imagine how different these bronze metal clay...
- Apr 29, 2012
- 1 min
Blog – Shopping on the Miracle Mile…
I love fashion and besides making jewelry, I was born to shop. I’ve had a lot of practice too, but now that I live in the country, I...
- Sep 19, 2010
- 1 min
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 29, 2010
- 1 min
More Fun With Polymer Clay!
Have you ever seen a bracelet made from the hair of an elephant? The hair is incredibly coarse and thick and might be mistaken for...
- Jul 23, 2010
- 1 min
Faux Bone Bangle
I’m really having a good time working with Faux Bone™ . This piece has a contemporary feel, yet the “old world sepia toned finish...
- Mar 16, 2010
- 1 min
Lucky Bangle
A Bakelite die, carved bone rabbit, several lovely lampworked beads, and fine silver metal clay beads adorn this bangle. I think of...