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Creating with Copper
I recently picked up one of my favorite jewelry design magazines, Belle Armoire Jewelry. The Fall ’08 issue is just beautiful with so many inspiring designs and crisp photos. There was a particular bracelet that immediately caught my eye….must have been the use of lampwork and wire. I’m not usually one to try out a […]
Simple Classics
Here’s a quick update with a few simple classics. The loop necklace and hoop earrings below were hand formed with sterling wire, oxidized and tumble polished. The striking lampwork necklace was created using glass beads by several lampwork artists, then linked with a chain created with silver jumprings. Hope you’re enjoying your week and new […]
8-08-08!
Happy 8-08-08! There is this super neat lady in my neighborhood who hosts a party – and she always invites everyone in the neighborhood – on these “special” number days. Last year she had a lawn party on July 7th of ’07. Isn’t that a novel idea? She’s just one of those people that comes up […]
Exciting news for sweet bead studio!
My little beady dreams have come true. 🙂 I am so excited to announce that you can find my original wire jewelry tutorials in the current issues of two jewelry magazines!!! The Summer ’08 issue of Step by Step Wire recently hit the news stands and includes my wire and lampwork necklace “Heartstrings”. You may remember this […]
Weekend Jewelry Update!
It’s the weekend! 🙂 And as promised I have a few photos to share of the new pieces I’ve added to the sweet bead studio shop. As you’ll see I’ve been inspired by the beauty of the Ocean. After all, summer time is my favorite season by far! I wasn’t too thrilled that today is […]
Favorite Combination
Wire, lampwork, and sterling silver beads. These are my top favorite to mix together to create a new piece of jewelry. I’m finally posting a picture here of that necklace I may have mentioned a few weeks ago. This one took forever to finish….I just worked on bits and pieces and put them aside. It […]
PMC=FUN
I finally understand why so many people want to learn about this mysterious thing, Precious Metal Clay. The year before last when I was first starting out with jewelry design, I traveled up to the Rockville area to take a class with wire. There was a group hustling in to start their PMC class. I […]
A silly name like Sugarloaf
Have you been to a Sugarloaf Craft Festival? This juried art show may have a strange name, but they are a great place to see a variety of art work in one place. I think I may have attended one maybe 10 years ago and I finally went again this past weekend. They come to cities all […]