Jewelry from the Trash Can
I have been exploring textile arts and learning techniques for incorporating them into jewelry. And making up a few of my own. The bracelets below are from recycled materials: old […]
Category Archives: Altered Art
The Fabric Workshop: A Philadelphia Treasure
I recently had the opportunity to see an exhibit at the new home of the Fabric Workshop and Museum . It’s a roomy, comfortable space that takes up several buildings […]
Collage Jewelry
First I cut the clear glass and a piece of stained glass (from scraps) for the back. The tiny collages come from my scrap paper collection- magazines, menus, calligraphy, newspapers, […]
Make Mine Mosaic
My latest project is covering the countertop between my dining room and kitchen with a tile mosaic. I cut lots of glass tiles, tumbled some to get a matte finish […]
Amulets, Talismans, Polymer and Wire
There are two new books that will enhance the library of anyone creative. Both show you how to elevate non precious material into art imbued with special meaning. The first […]
My New Old Work Bench
Ever since I took the classes with Susan Lenart Kazmer and Jane Wynn, I have been inspired to get back into metal work. I was Jonsing for a Jeweler’s bench […]
Appointment in Damascus (Maryland)
I’m off to Polymer Clay Express at The Artway Studio to take a class in Creating Objects and Elements in Jewelry with Susan Lenart Kazmer. If you’re not familiar with […]
Dancik with the Stars
Dancik was Riveting I mentioned last week that I took a two day class called Forming Lasting and Meaningful Attachments with Robert Dancik and sponsored by the […]
Some Web Sites I Like
For interesting takes on Metalsmithing and Metal Jewelry, check out the work of David Paul Bacharach, Barbara Briggs and Connie Fox’s wonderful site, Jatayu To learn to make just about […]
My New Hat
Life has its ups and downs. Sometimes a girl’s just gotta get herself a new hat. I got this great hat from The Hats You Want Then I decided […]
