Apr 26, 20141 min read
My first foray into geometrically beaded cone exploration is…
Finished! Kate McKinnon 's recent posts challenging beaders to attempt working with Cone shapes from CGB Volume 1 lit the...
Apr 24, 20141 min read
Up-cycle...
That’s the new term for using recycled materials and making them into something useful and/or beautiful. Abhorring waste, up-cycling is...
Apr 22, 20141 min read
The kiln gods have favored me...
Every time I unload the kiln, I am amazed with the shrinkage factor. For these sea-themed metal clay bead/buttons, I’ve used BronzClay,...
Apr 21, 20141 min read
Before I can fire these metal clay seashells…
I have to refine the holes and smooth edges. It’s dusty, dirty, time-consuming work, but essential to the quality of the finished...
Apr 19, 20141 min read
Wouldn't you know...
Just as I finished the tutorial and assembled kits for the “ Floral Brooch ”design, I find that a new task awaits me. I thought I’d have...
Apr 17, 20141 min read
What a whimsical, wild, riot of color these are!
The beading kits are assembled and waiting for anyone who wants to make a bold and colorful "fashion statement" accessory. Measuring...
Apr 16, 20141 min read
Closer than close!
Hurray…the tutorial for the “Floral Brooch” is finished! I’m always so relieved when all the proofreading is done. Now comes what I...
Apr 14, 20141 min read
The third time's the charm...
I've just finished my third Floral Brooch, which I've titled "Tiger Lily". You'll notice that the petals are more curved than those in my...
Apr 11, 20141 min read
Almost...
I should have had this third floral brooch finished by now but life, as usual, has a habit of getting in the way and just when I think I...
Apr 8, 20141 min read
A sneak peek….
I’m still hard at work on my “Floral Brooch” design. The tutorial is written and I’m making a third brooch to fine-tune the design and...
