Jul 22, 20152 min read
How many saws does a jewelry artist need?
Well, that depends. The answer is actually one…unless you are a tool junkie like me! The classic jeweler’s saw at the far left in the...
Jul 19, 20151 min read
“A Rose in Spanish Harlem”…
It’s a song I first heard on the album “She Cried” by Jay and the Americans in 1962. I was in 8 grade then and I played that record so...
Jul 16, 20151 min read
Just finished...
When it comes to heart-themed jewelry, there are those who simply can't abide it and those who love it...I fall into the latter category!...
Jul 14, 20151 min read
It's not all about jewelry-making...
Although it's a wonderful material for making beads and jewelry components, epoxy resin clay does so much more! I've used it for mending...
Jul 11, 20151 min read
If you take photos of your artwork…
You know it isn’t easy to get professional results by just snapping the shutter button! Back in the 1980’s, I was dependent on...
Jul 8, 20151 min read
Die-version…
It’s lovely to finally have a few free days to do whatever I please! I spent several days last week making metal clay embellishments and...
Jul 5, 20151 min read
Why didn't I purchase one of these years ago!
Truly, I should have, but a drill press always seemed like an expensive luxury...one I could do without. However, I do a serious amount...
Jun 30, 20151 min read
It’s a metal clay play day!
I’ve already sold out of the collections of fine silver metal clay Ammonite components I listed several days ago so it’s time to make...
Jun 27, 20151 min read
It’s been a long time since I’ve made anything with silver metal clay.
Why? Because it is so expensive! When the price of silver skyrocketed several years ago, a lot of jewelry artists started to use bronze...
Jun 24, 20151 min read
Like Christmas in July!
Look at the goodies that just arrived from Potter USA. I can hardly wait to play with these! There are two flower-shaped pancake dies, a...
