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Worth Exploring
Recently, I added an industrial heat gun to my arsenal of tools. I was singing its praises to one of the coordinators of a polymer group, when she requested that I demo its use…GULP!!! My expertise ends with clearing liquid … Continue reading
Experiments & Samples
As I mentioned in an earlier post, the studio doubles as a guest bedroom. In early August, my son and his family came for their annual beach vacation. So, the studio was the domain of my teenage grandsons for eight … Continue reading
Surprises & Experiments
During our move in 2015, the supplies from two studies were combined. Aside from the duplicates, there were some pleasant surprises buried in the moving boxes i.e Dr. Ph. Martins Iridescent 11R Copper Plate Gold. This little one ounce bottle … Continue reading
Off to the Publisher-Chapter 2
The last post featured 5 bracelets that were submitted to Belle Armoire Jewelry for the Summer 2017 issue. Hooray…they were accepted!!! But, be careful ‘what you wish for’. Writing a technique based article for 5 bracelets turned into a rather … Continue reading
Dot-Dot-Dot
It is surprising how a series of small dots can change the energy in a piece. Recently, I acquired two much desired additions to my ‘tool box’ from Dr. Matt Liebentritt…amalgam carriers. The most interesting part of my quest was the … Continue reading
Possibilities
I’ve spent the last two days on the ‘what if’ road. What if you mix diluent…oops!!! clay softener… and alcohol ink on baked clay and rebake. Some of the colors are ghastly, but others are very interesting, breaking down into … Continue reading
Steep Learning Curve!
Upon my return from Virginia, I found a nice check from Charleston Crafts waiting for me. (I think this gig is going to work!!!) It made me feel a bit better about all of the new toys that I purchased … Continue reading
Nothing Ventured!!!…Nothing Gained!!!
I learned this morning that I am the newest member of the Charleston Crafts Cooperative Gallery. WOW!!!…my mother was correct…Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained. This will mean working one day a month in the gallery, but the trade off is being included … Continue reading
Evolution
The hidden magnetic clasp for the Fiesta Necklace has evolved through the years. Initially, it was a shiny silver ‘end cap’ on the buna cord. Jan Frame suggested painting the silver, so it would blend with the flat black of … Continue reading
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