Home decor, things I find, places I like outside of the studio. I know, I know, I can’t spend ALL my time in the studio.
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 […]
Prepping for my metal clay narrative frames workshop at Rio Read More »
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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As usual I’m so very excited to see the work of the Woodland Chic Design Team. This week is no exception. Lora gave us a wonderful example of how to take a commercially produced texture and modify it to make it more customized. By doing this she was able to compose the different design elements
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This week’s featured artist is Donna Penoyer. I love Donna’s creativity. I often tell my students that there are 3 “C’s” when designing new jewelry, 1) Concept 2) Creativity and 3) Craftsmanship. Her work simply sings! Ok her work also literally sings! Donna is known as “The Whistle Lady” and true to form she created
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When I asked artists to be on my Woodland Chic Design Team I knew they would produce beautiful pieces, but I was pleasantly surprised with some of the unique solutions artist came up. When I asked Paula, she immediately took the challenge to heart. She created this wonderful locket. While simple at first glance, this
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This weeks featured artist is Tracey Spurgin! Tracey is a smiling beam of light when she walks into any room! I love her energy! I was so happy that she joined the Woodland Chic Design Team. For you lucky metal clay artists in the UK, Tracey owns CraftWorx. Check out her great school and learn
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This weeks featured artist is Donna Lewis! I’ve admired Donna’s work for some time now and I was so thrilled that she joined the Woodland Chic Design Team. Donna’s creative take on the task was to make a mold from the texture plate. By making a mold of the Woodland Chic Texture plate she was
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Catching up on blogging again. I had terrible computer issues, lost files, corruption etc, general over all computer yuck! After recovering from that then the website had to be updated. Travel teaching took priority over the blog and low and behold it is WEEKS later since my last post. However…now that the behind the scenes
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What can I say about this weeks featured artist. Alison Lee is the creative powerhouse behind www.craftcast.com. She’s also an accomplished artist, proud mother of a very talented son and someone I’m happy to call a friend. Alison took plain cuffs and transformed them into something interesting by using traditional and non-tradition methods. The next
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Last week we announced an official stockist in the UK for the Woodland Chic Texture Sheet Here is a little bit about Emma of Bluebell Design Studio and a couple of photos of her work. If you are in the UK you can save on shipping by ordering from Emma. About Emma Emma Gordon is
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Well another week, another wonderful project from a member of the Woodland Chic Design Team! Last week I was traveling so I missed posting Week 5. As a result, I’ll be posting Week 5 today and Week 6 tomorrow. Both are fabulous ! Part of the designs teams challenge was to show how the Woodland
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Blue Hills Glass and Beads Scottsdale, AZ www.bluehillsglassandbeads.com March 22, 10:00 to 5:00 In this make-n-take workshop you’ll learn how make several different styles of chain from metal clay. Spend the day making your custom chain design, then take it home and fire it or come back to fire your design in the studio. In
New Workshop Announced – Chain, Chain, Chain Read More »
Just to let everyone know that my Florida Workshops are almost full. Check the Florida Guild website.
Florida Workshops almost full Read More »
Hi everyone, Join me and 15 other metal clay artists in San Diego this August. It should be a wonderful event. Plus San Diego is a great place to sight see, enjoy good food, the sun, the beach, who could ask for anything more! Oh yes, how about a discount! See the information below to
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Hi everyone! Check out this new contest by Mitsubishi. It looks like it will be great fun. I’m looking forward to seeing some great entries! Details: Competition sponsored by Mitsubishi Materials Corporation Competition details: All objects submitted must contain a heart. At least 50% of the piece must be made from PMC: fine silver, sterling
Wanna win $1000! You just gotta have a heart! Read More »
Some of you might know that I’m a collector of beautiful aged weathered things. Anything with rust, or fox spots, or stains is a certain addition to my stash. Anything with cracks moves to the top of the list. My friend Paulette gave me an old resin shield with cracks. I love it! Ended up
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Saw this article on line, AMAZING! Check out the full article on this artist. She collected all of the dandelions by hand, secured with an adhesive and transported by car. Check out this link. Well if you are like me, all you’ll be able to read are the photos by still worth the look. http://www.regineramseier.ch/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=73&Itemid=79
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A few months ago I proposed an article using PMC Sterling to Jeannette at MCAM magazine. It’s been like waiting for Christmas waiting to see it in print. Yesterday I got the magazine in the mail! It’s always nice to see your work in print, on-line and included in books. Two of my favorite things
So excited about my article in Metal Clay Artist Magazine! Read More »
Hi everyone, I know a lot of you already own a copy of Woodland Chic, thank you! BUT if you don’t have a copy, for the next 3 days until the 21st,www.Lulu.com will be having a sale. Save 15% off of the list price. Buy one for a gift, Xmas is coming! The promo code is:
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