- Jan 6, 2013
- 1 min
Another project...
Yes, I've embarked on another beady geometric adventure. How this design will evolve is still a mystery. I'm visualizing a cuff this time...
- 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...
- Jan 1, 2013
- 2 min
A geometric work in progress...
I'm eagerly awaiting the publication of "Contemporary Geometric Beadwork", a book by Kate McKinnon in collaboration with Dustin Wedekind,...
- Dec 30, 2012
- 1 min
What will the New Year bring?
Who knows? Frankly, the idea of being able to see into the future without the ability to change it is a frightening proposition. I...
- Dec 27, 2012
- 1 min
Santa was extremely generous this year...
I must admit that my Xmas list was a bit long. Some items were frivolous, fun things that I wouldn't buy for myself, but are so very...
- 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...
- Dec 18, 2012
- 1 min
This is how it starts...
When I contemplate a new design, whether it be a piece crafted in metal, polymer clay, or beadwork, I usually have a purpose in mind. In...
- Dec 15, 2012
- 1 min
It's no wonder that...
Beading kits are expensive, especially if they contain beads from Japan. Many kits, my own designer beading kits included, are priced in...
- Dec 12, 2012
- 1 min
This was worth the wait!
I've designed and written quite a few beading tutorials, but I must admit that I'm a total novice when it comes to stitching geometric...