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: problem solving
Creativity Can Be Messy
Creativity can be messy. If you don’t believe me, you probably kept your crayons in perfect condition when you were a kid, organized by color in a box that nobody ever […]
In Arlene’s Studio
Earlier this summer I got to spend some time in Arlene Groch’s spanking new studio. For years , the room had been a makeshift storage closet for Arlene and her […]
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 […]
For the Bezel Challenged
My friend Sherman claims to be bezel challenged. That got me thinking. Who hasn’t had a cool stone or glass cab that would look great in a metal […]
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 […]
On-Line Ideas and Inspiration for Jewelry Makers
I troll the Internet in search of ideas and inspiration. Here are some new finds and some old favorites I want to share: Nancy LT Hamilton offers free metalsmithing videos […]
Litter Critters!
The City of Philadelphia invested in some solar powered trash and recycling units a couple of years ago. But I knew something was up when I was walking on South […]
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 […]
Viking Knit Unraveled and Revealed
I recently spent time trying to puzzle out the Viking Knit. There some excellent directions on the Internet including these on the Fine Art by Rocio website. The problem is, […]
