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Anvils and Hammers: Hand Stamping in a Small Studio
I’ve recently published an article on the equipment that I use for hand stamping. I make many poker tournament champion bracelets and hand stamp the event and year on each one to customize it. Recently, I’ve wanted to use more … Continue reading
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Copper Penannular Brooch
This is a 2″ Copper Penannular Brooch or Kilt Pin. It is an ancient design dating back to the middle ages and was used to fasten shawls, tartans and cloaks. My pin is made of heavy gauge copper wire that … Continue reading
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Sterling Alice in Wonderland Charm Bracelet
I’ve been going crazy for all things “Alice” this year. There were three Alice in Wonderland movies released in a year’s time and all three were unique and highly interesting movies. With that as my inspiration, I created this handstamped … Continue reading
New Materials To Work With
I’ve returned from my buying trip in Tucson, AZ with lots of new goodies to be made into jewelry and many tools that will allow me to explore new techniques. Stones include peruvian opal, kyanite, tourmaline, sunstone, rainbow moonstone, assorted … Continue reading
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Tree of Life Pendants
The tree of life is an ancient celtic symbol that pops up in all forms of celtic arts. I’ve taken a basic pendant design and ramped it up with additional wire weaving and coiling techniques to create something a bit … Continue reading
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Spring Season Concludes
The last of my spring shows have concluded and I am now home for the next six weeks or so to manufacture new jewelry items for my booth. It has been lovely to have time to enjoy a soda on … Continue reading
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General Update
First off, I’d like to apologize for not keeping up with my blog on this website. 2009 has been a very busy year for me. As a thoughtful Christmas gift, my husband gave me a new fancy computer and in … Continue reading
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Artist Profile: Simply Shiny
I belong to an online marketing group known as the “JETS” which is composed of jewelry artisans that have shops on ETSY. It has been a fun group to belong to and I’ve learned a lot about how to set … Continue reading
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Jewelry and Beading: Pom Pom Earrings Tutorial
My tutorial on how to make pom pom earrings has been published on the Jewelry and Beading Blog. I used to make dozens of these earrings to sell in my booth. Sadly, I only have a single pair left…the one … Continue reading
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Sterling Prehenite Dangle Bracelet
One of the joys of winter is journeying to Tucson, AZ where I participated in the giant gem and lapidary shows that engulf that southwestern city for a couple of weeks in February. This is my first buying trip to … Continue reading
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