- Jan 20, 2015
- 1 min
Pure enjoyment!
Until recently, creating rings has been my least favorite of jewelry items. But I’m discovering they are really fun to make…in fact, they...
- Dec 22, 2014
- 1 min
I’m becoming a wire wrangler!
During the past few weeks I’ve been honing my skills with my NTAJ (Now That’s a Jig!). I purchased the starter kit, which includes the...
- Dec 13, 2014
- 1 min
Having fun with the NTAJ!
Granted, these bangles could be formed with a variety of round-nose pliers, but the NTAJ (Now That’s a Jig), makes the process far more...
- Nov 29, 2014
- 1 min
Yes! I’m still playing with Polymer clay!
And I’m still making rings! This latest ring is aptly titled “La Joie de Lapin”, which is French for “Rabbit’s Joy” because it looks like...
- Jun 11, 2013
- 1 min
Spinner Ring Redux!
This is the spinner ring that I made in Robyn Cornelius’s class at Bead & Button. The ring is made of silver and the interior spinning...
- May 4, 2012
- 1 min
More epoxy resin clay pieces to use in jewelry!
I’ve used my entire tube of epoxy resin clay (note to self: must get more!) and I love the “cement” look and color it imparts. I’ll use...
- Jan 29, 2012
- 1 min
I’m ready to do some bead embroidery!
I want extraordinary focal pieces to use in my work. I’m not content to use just readily available stone cabochons or crystals for the...
- Sep 17, 2010
- 1 min
Fun with Faux Bone
Here is the latest ring I’ve made using Faux Bone™. I really like this material. It is incredibly strong and I think you could drive...
- Sep 4, 2010
- 1 min
Spinner Ring – Bling!
I seldom make rings, but I’m feeling a need for extra fun, and adorning my fingers is just one way to accomplish this! A very simple...
- Jun 8, 2010
- 1 min
Day 3
It’s been a busy three days and, as always, I never fail to learn something new. The class made pendants and rings from their cast glass...