Oct 3, 20191 min read
Hunkering Down...
If you’ve been looking for me or wondering what I’m making of late, here’s your answer. I’ve been in my metals studio immersed in...
Sep 19, 20192 min read
Joy and Sorrow...
This past week has been one that is both bittersweet and emotional. I rode high on a cloud of excitement and inspiration upon returning...
Sep 12, 20191 min read
Hurrah!!!
I’m off to take a three-day workshop with Susan Lenart Kazmer! I know I will learn so much! Friday will be spent doing a full day of...
Sep 7, 20191 min read
Banglemania...
What have I been working on this past week? You guessed it...a slew of bangles. I’ve been filling orders for them and have also managed...
Aug 30, 20192 min read
I Never Thought I'd Be Saying This, But...
I LOVE steel wire! The blue-black flashing that results with torching contrasts with silver and bronze so beautifully and hammered...
Aug 22, 20191 min read
The Right Stuff...
Just as every good cook likes a well-equipped kitchen, every metalsmith will find it advantageous to have good tools. Over the years I...
Aug 13, 20191 min read
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...
Aug 7, 20191 min read
And Now...
It’s what’s on your work table Wednesday! I’ve been working with polymer clay this past week and these faux ivory, bone, ebony, and...
Aug 2, 20191 min read
My Task For The Day...
I’d rather be in the studio creating today, but upon receiving an Etsy order for the “Carnival” Geometric Beaded Bracelet kit, I found...
Jul 24, 20191 min read
Frankly...
It’s just too beautiful outdoors to be in the studio right now. Thus far we’ve had a miserable summer with humid, sweltering hot weather...