Cheap and Easy (Drill Bit Storage That Is!)
I was trolling that delightful time sucker Pinterest a few months ago when I saw an awesome bur holder sold on the Stuller website. It looked like it would hold hundreds of burs […]
Category Archives: Hand Made
What We Made at Clayathon
The Dinner Party A collaborative effort by the attendees of Clayathon 2013, presented to Clayathon founder and organizer (and really cool person!!!) Arlene Groch with gratitude, affection and a big round […]
The Big Reveal Revisited
The August 11 reveal date for group 2 of Lori Anderson’s 6th Bead Soup Blog Party has passed. I was blown away by all of the outstanding work I saw […]
Now Playing on My Computer Screen
Now and then I like to share the blogs and web sites that are current addictions or on my must check out list. Here’s what’s currently playing my computer screen: fauna […]
The Glass Ceiling
Dale Chuhily gives a new meaning to the term “glass ceiling”. His blown glass creations grace the lobby ceiling of the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. I filmed it earlier […]
My First Quilt
I did not plan to make this quilt. I wanted new quilts or comforters for my bedroom but could not justify buying new ones when the old ones were perfectly […]
Art in the Open: Brian Dennis
When my friend Jeri told me that her friend Brian was participating in the second Philadelphia Art in the Open, which took place on June 9-12, 2011, I was itching […]
The Story of Nomge
One theme I try to address in this blog is how “big history” (the kind you study in school) and “little history” (personal and family history) affect the creative process. The […]
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 […]
More Collage Jewelry
I am doing a demonstration on making collage jewelry for the Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild this Sunday. You can have a lot of fun making little assemblages, pendants, and memory […]
