I’m so excited to be teaching at Bead and Button Show again. It’s always such a great time with lots of learning and lots of fun things to see. Plus I’ll be with my tribe, like minded individuals who are mad about jewelry! Today I’m finishing up my handouts and samples for the show. If […]
Preping for Bead and Button 2012 Metal Clay Classes! Read More »
Yesterday I walked out to get the mail and was pleasantly surprised. It was a postcard from Rio Grande promoting PMC Sterling featuring my ring was in my mailbox!! Sooo cool! It’s always so exciting to see my work in print and on the web! Of course I knew that they were going to be
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By request of Kathleen at Chain Weavers. If you have ever wanted to make your own custom texture stamps for metal clay or polymer clay here is an inexpensive, yet perfect solution! If this looks familiar it’s the same eraser that we use in the Rio Rewards PMC Certification Course. Carves smoothly, is compact and
Make your own custom stamp for metal clay with an eraser. Read More »
It was a great time here in Albuquerque! We were very productive and I’m looking forward to spending some time at home. While I was at the airport I bumped into Tim and Terry. The subject of the PMC Conference came up and Tim reminded me of one the first ever PMC Spoon making race!
Looking forward to the PMC Conference! Read More »
Day two What a great way to start the morning with this fun and creative group. Willing to humor me with my jazz hands request! Spent the morning working with these guys. I’m so lucky to have them in my life! Special appearance by Mark Nelson, you might have seen him on Baubles and Beads.
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The first say is always fun. Coming back to Rio is like having a family reunion. I’m so grateful it’s like seeing old friends and catching up on each other’s new projects. Saw Virginia and Gail, some of you might know them as the voice behind the phone at Rio Rewards program. Among other things
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I’m excited to be visiting my friends at The Ranch Center for Arts and Craft in Snohomish, WA! We’re going to have such fun making shadowboxes and we’re going to do a texture swap as well! Come join us, there are a couple of spaces left, just for you! See the description from their website
A couple more spots open for metal clay shadowboxes in WA state. Read More »
Hi everyone! I haven’t posted in a while because I’ve been on the road teaching. My goal this next trip is to learn how to email photos directly to the blog! That should make my plane rides more productive. A HUGE thank you to Spring Beads in Houston, Texas. www.springbeads.com We had a great time
Thank you Houston, thank you Scottsdale! Read More »
For Mercedes. Bronze Buddha sculpture that I got on a trip to Thailand. Candle shelf with mirror from Marshalls. The rest from other trips, offerings from the garden. Here’s a what a quick google search turned up. Buddha click here.
Close up of Buddha Read More »
Hi everyone, By request from Michelle and for those who missed my virtual book signing and metal clay tip event on CraftCast, here is the video!. In it is my new technique for making granulation effects with micro beads, mold compound and metal clay! Check out the video and let me know what you think!
Granulation Effects in metal clay Read More »
I’m always looking for interesting things to blog about that I think my readers will find interesting. A couple of weeks ago I looked out of the door of my studio and saw it. The first signs of Spring, and the welcome sight of my garden coming back to life. One of the first things
Design concepts obversed: complementary color Read More »
You are invited to a demo on the world of textures! March 24 I’ll be doing a free demo at Spring Beads everyone is welcome. It should be a fun time and I love sharing new things! PLUS I’ll be talking about my new book and doing a book signing. Woodland Chic: Metal Clay Jewelry
Houston Area! Book signing and metal clay demo Read More »
Spending part the day getting ready for the my classes at Spring Beads in Spring, Texas right outside of Houston, TX! There is still some room for my additional metal clay classes on March 26 and March 27 March 26 is my Shadow Box Class March 27 is my Birds Nest Ring Class Both, of
Getting ready…CraftCast, Rio Cert Class in Texas, Book Signing… Read More »
There are still a few opening left for my classes at Bead and Button. All classes include the PMC and other materials! Plus you’ll get a bonus Dynasty Texture Sheet! The best quality stamps around! Check out my video. Sign up today to guarantee a spot at www.beadandbuttonshow.com [wpvideo GZ0UXxa6]
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On my way to the Mendocino Art Center to teach my Shadowbox class! Going to be a fun weekend on the coast even though we’ll be socked with rain all weekend! What better way to spend a rainy day! Check out the video at the end of the post about The Mendocino Art Center. [youtube
Mendocino Art Center, I’m on the way! Read More »
Textures, textures everywhere. This video shows something I found at the craft store that I can use as a texture. Also speaking of textures. Check out my friend Catherine Witherell’s Texture Tuesday’s Facebook page. “Like it” it’s pretty cool. [wpvideo M3Nij7tv]
Another texture for metal clay or polymer Read More »
Last week I posted about the class that I took on Glass Clay. The first batch I fired according to directions. But I forgot to take out the pieces and left them in the kiln over night. The result was that the pieces had a glossy look to them they looked great! But it was
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Last Friday got a chance to take a class in glass clay. The brand we used was ArtGlass Clay. See Paula Radke’s website. It was pleasantly surprised to see a former student there which made the class extra fun and extra extra fun cause Steven was there. In the short time we learned how to
Learning glass clay Read More »