Category Archives: jewelry

We All Do It

Posted on July 24, 2019 by

We see some wonderful handmade item and think ‘I can do that!’  And with the blackhole of inspiration and ideas called “Pinterest’ available, it probably happens more and more. I have to admit, I spend WAY too much time on Pinterest. … Continue reading →

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Teaching and Learning

Posted on January 18, 2019 by

It was a great beginning to the New Year! I started off teaching a class for the Florida Gulf Coast Polymer Clay Guild! It was my Gone Fishin’ class.  What a great group of ladies.  And with every class, I am always so … Continue reading →

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Good Enough vs Better (Part 2)

Posted on December 20, 2018 by

Okay, we talked earlier about taking things a step further to go from ‘good enough’ to better.  Specifically about embedding the pad of an earring post in your clay when designing polymer clay earrings. (see Good Enough vs Better, Part … Continue reading →

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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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