by Barbara | Nov 4, 2015 | Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, At the Bench, Beading, Beads and Materials, Bracelets, Earrings, Gemstones, Handmade, One-of-a-Kind
I’m in the process of creating several more pairs of earrings. They have become my favorite “go to” jewelry of late and there are several reasons for that. I had always favored bracelets, but discovered they have been responsible for snagging my fine knit...
by Barbara | Oct 29, 2015 | An Aside, Art Jewelry, Bead Embroidery, Bracelets, Earrings, Handmade, Inspiration, One-of-a-Kind
Shutterfly.com offers freebies every now and then…free photos, cards, calendars, etc., but what I love is when free books are offered! Over the past few years, I’ve assembled three 8″ x 8″ photo books of my metalwork and beaded art jewelry and...
by Barbara | Oct 16, 2015 | An Aside, Art to Wear, At the Bench, Beads and Materials, Bracelets, Bronze, Cabochons and Gemstones, Components, Delica beads, Embellishments, Handmade, One-of-a-Kind, Seed Beads, Sterling Silver, Techniques
Miyuki of Japan manufactures Delica beads, which I have used extensively in my geometric beaded creations. But Miyuki also makes wonderful beads in many shapes and sizes…bugles, tilas, triangles, square, etc., and of course, seed beads in many sizes. I especially like...
by Barbara | Oct 13, 2015 | Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Bead Embroidery, Beads and Materials, Bracelets, Cabochons and Gemstones, Components, One-of-a-Kind
I’ve been working on this design for much longer than anticipated, but my bead embroidered “Amphitrite’s Cuff” is finally finished and ready to wear! I began the project nine months ago while on vacation and it had languished in a drawer partially...
by Barbara | Sep 4, 2015 | An Aside, Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Beading, Bracelets, Components, Embellishments, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Resin, Tutorials
The results of the Fire Mountain Gems and Beads 2015 Jewelry-Making Contest featuring Seed Beads have finally been announced. Drumroll…rat-tat-tat-tat-tat! My “Sea Dragon Variation Wrist Wrap” (inspired by CGB) has won the Gold Medal Prize in the...
by Barbara | Aug 11, 2015 | An Aside, Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Bracelets, Inspiration, One-of-a-Kind
Well, if this poodle has anything to say about it, the answer is definitely yes! Last weekend we dined in a restaurant that is located in a large hotel and it just so happened that a dog groomer’s convention was being held in an adjacent ballroom. The...
