Resin Experiments
I wanted to see what alcohol inks, metal leaf, glitter and bits of metal and glass would do when I suspended them in epoxy resin. I got some interesting results! […]
Category Archives: jewelry
Shades of Blue Earrings
You can read my newest project article on how to make these cool drop earrings in the November/December issue of Step By Step Beads. You probably know that SBS Beads […]
My Blue Heart
My husband had an extremely difficult 2008- so bad his heart was broken and he finished the year undergoing open heart surgery. He’s getting better, regaining his strength and looking […]
More Metal Etching Experiments
Last week I said that I would post some pictures of my etching experiments. Here they are. This is a piece of brass etched with the Edinburgh etch solution. […]
Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild Auction
Who doesn’t like to take classes with nationally known artists? Now, imagine doing it for free. You can if you’re a member of the Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild and […]
Make Your Own Jewelry Tools
About a month ago, I put up a post about how I made a small jeweler’s bench from a small desk and scrap wood. Since then, I have been trolling […]
Make Clasps from Found Objects
I’ve been thinking a lot about jewelry made from found objects lately, probably because I have been asked to give a talk on the topic at the April meeting of […]
New Products and Old Favorites
A few weeks ago, I wrote about Pardo Clay and Precious Metal Paint from German Company Viva Decor. At the time, no one I knew of in the U.S. carried […]
A New Polymer Clay
Robin Milne introduced her fellow members of the The Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild to a brand new clay at our last meeting! Robin had been tapped to introduce Pardo […]
Beading on the Copacabana
I am so cold! I disagree with T.S. Eliot. February is the cruelest month. It was 14 today in Philadelphia and I wish I was below the equator where […]
