With the launch of my new jewelry line MiraVos SF some of you had questions about marketing, branding, graphic design and web design. I do have a background in graphic design. As a matter of fact I’ve spent my entire professional career in the creative industry in one way or another. In the 80’s I […]
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I’ve been busy designing a NEW project to add to my upcoming workshop on sand casting jewelry. Sand casting is perfect for making one-of-kind designs. However not only can you recycle scrap silver, PMC etc but you can use one master pattern to create many different iterations of the original design. The technique is
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Learn sand casting and recycle your scrap silver I just re-posted a workshop that I’m teaching at The Ranch Center for Arts and Crafts in Snohomish, WA near Seattle. Learn how to use your old scrap silver to make new jewelry by sand casting. A low entry cost, easy way to make real silver cast
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During the beginning part of every year I preform my usual ritual of studio tool maintenance and studio clean up. Although maintenance on some tools and equipment happens year round, the start of year usually leaves me extra time to do some serious cleaning. This year I noticed that some of my tools had garnered
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Reviewing my notes for my new CraftCast class. This one is going to fun! Learn how to use scrap silver in sand casting to make new jewelry! You learn the basic tools needed to get started wax carving and sand casting. Not into wax carving? You’ll learn what other materials you can use to make
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Don’t miss tonight’s FREE LIVE online webinar, I LOVE Tools #5 Join us at 7:30pm ET Click HERE to register. Even if you can’t make it, make sure and register so you get a link to the recording. You will get to see some amazing tools plus get lots of coupon codes to use for
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Working on the final details of my Narrative Frames Workshop at Rio Grande. We are gonna work with metal clay AND resin! There might be a spot or two left. Check here for the latest info. If you are in my workshop don’t forget to bring images to put inside your frames! Bring images in
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I love great craftsmanship. It can be in the most ordinary thing, but if it is well crafted it tells me that someone paid close attention to every detail. I somehow feel a kinship with whoever made the piece. I guess this is part of why I’m a designer. Earlier today I was trolling the
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I found this great little video on YouTube by Aniko of My Mandarin Ducky. www.mandarin-duck.com She has wonderful videos on polymer clay and a great Etsy shop with polymer clay tutorials. Check it out this video on how to make textures using a ball stylus. There are 50 designs!
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While you are out holiday shopping you might find this info interesting when you buy gold. Of course from Rio Grand! Mark Nelson describes the different colors you can achieve using various gold alloys. Plus he talks about the different types of gold plating and the legal definition of Vermeil. Thanks to Martha for suggesting
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Last night I heard a wonderful lecture by Paul Koudounaris PhD. author of Empire of Death and his new book Heavenly Bodies, Spectacular Jeweled Skeletons. Who knew these wonderful masterpieces existed? I was first introduced to Paul’s work when I stumbled upon his first book Empire of Death last year in the book shop at
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Hello all! I usually don’t share stuff like this on my blog but this is such a great idea. If you are like me and have a more than a couple of credit cards then take a look at this. Between my business cards, personal cards and “rewards” card this little gadget will save space,
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Hey everyone. The lovely Kate Richbourg is hosting Bob Burket in her studio for a two day wax working workshop. This is a great opportunity to learn from a master! Bob’s work is fantastic! This is one class I have to take! Hope to see you there. Click on this link to register. PLUS Check
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Thinking about going to the BABE! Show in Oakland? Well here is a coupon! With the extra cash you might be able to buy a couple more beads! If you are at the show come up stairs to the classrooms and drop by and say hi! If you come during lunch we can chat plus
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The Bay Area Bead Extravaganza is right around the corner. There are still a few seats available in both of my classes. Sign up today to ensure your place. Stop by and see me during lunch and check out some of my new designs for sale. See you at BABE! Sign up today at the
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