New Work
I still have a buzz from Clayathon and am exploring some new ideas. Here are some pictures.
Category Archives: Wire Working
Do Overs
Do Overs. Don’t you wish you had the chance to do some things again because they didn’t turn out the way you wanted the first time? Or, maybe you thought […]
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, […]
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 […]
Five Pendants for Five Women
Last year, I wrote about Shari’s rainbow. The year before that, I wrote about a trip to Nag’s Head, North Carolina and the shells I found there. I didn’t know […]
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 […]
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 […]
Art News Philadelphia and Beyond
Calling all artists: Take Part in the Artists & Art Materials USA 2009 Survey and Help the Art Community! Raise money for visual-arts scholarships, help advocacy for art education 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 […]
What I Learned from Susan Lenart Kazmer
Mike Models Susan’s Bracelet If you read this Blog last week, you know that I was heading down to Damascus, MD to take a class with Susan Lenart Kazmer at […]
