Category Archives: jewelry

Good Enough versus Better

Posted on December 5, 2018 by

I love making earrings. I wear them a lot and I prefer a post versus a wire. Just my preference. When assembling the post portion of the earring you have options. You can completely finish the earring and simply glue … Continue reading →

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Some Eye Candy

Posted on June 14, 2018 by

Prior to leaving for Bead and Button I needed to get some new work completed. I put my nose to the proverbial grind stone and got it done.  I am pretty happy with the results.  And while I am still … Continue reading →

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Gobsmacked

Posted on October 17, 2017 by

I just received the email from Bead and Button regarding class submittals. Out of nine classes submitted, they choose five!! I am surprised, thrilled, scared, shocked . . . . you get the idea. I can’t lie, I did do … Continue reading →

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An Artistic Challenge

Posted on July 13, 2017 by

I mentioned last October in a post “Putting Yourself Out There” that I was participating in a conference called Synergy 4. The International Polymer Clay Association (theipca.org) holds a conference every few years that is focused on the advancement of … Continue reading →

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Collaborating Continues

Posted on March 30, 2017 by

While the blog has been idle, my hands have not been! I don’t think I have spent this much time in the studio . . . . . well, ever!! And that’s a good thing. My friends at Banyan Bay Studio continue … Continue reading →

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Pounding Metal

Posted on March 18, 2017 by

I haven’t played with metal in a while, but I had an opportunity to take a fold forming workshop with Nancy Megan Corwin!! Yes, I know about my addiction to workshops, but who could say no to this opportunity?!?! Nancy … Continue reading →

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Wooden Components

Posted on March 4, 2017 by

I have been playing with a new type of component, designed to be used with polymer clay . . . . wood. My friends at Banyan Bay Studios create these amazing wood components for jewelers like turned drops, toggle clasps, … Continue reading →

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