by Barbara | Jun 14, 2013 | At the Bench, One-of-a-Kind
I tried to be very good this year by not buying more of what I already have and I think I did pretty well. With so many classes scheduled, I only had about six hours to shop the floor show. Had I had more time and money to spend, I could have done some serious damage!...
by Barbara | Jun 11, 2013 | Art to Wear, At the Bench, Classes, Components, Handmade, One-of-a-Kind, Tutorials
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 rings are silver and copper. It’s a rather wide band and I liked the looks of it, but it was just a bit too wide for me. So when...
by Barbara | Jun 9, 2013 | Art to Wear, At the Bench, Beading, Beads and Materials, Classes, Handmade, Inspiration, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Resin, Techniques, Tools
The last five days I’ve spent at the Bead and Button Show have been fun-filled, exhilarating, exhausting, and awakening. I’ve met with friends and participated in jewelry-making classes with like-minded individuals who share my passion for all things bead...
by Barbara | Mar 4, 2013 | Art to Wear, At the Bench, Beading, Beads and Materials, Classes, Components, Designer Patterns, Embellishments, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Seed Beads
I’m often asked if I teach and the answer is a resounding “No”. Standing in front of an audience causes my brain to freeze up and words escape me. I’m the consummate introvert – totally contented to be in my studio with just the company...