Terre Nova, Polymer Clay at the Crossroads” is a show you won’t want to miss. Running from October 21, 2011 through February 5, 2012 the...

Is a pattern that I designed two years ago.  I’ve recently updated it to include directions for making the bronze metal clay links,...

These mixed media earrings are such fun and they have a lot of movement!   My “Billie Bass” earrings were made earlier this year when I...

It’s no wonder that my color choices have decidedly been influenced by the season.  I’ve been fortunate to wake up to this view every day...

that interests me.  I’ve made several bracelets in various chain maille patterns and did enjoy the process, but between beading,...

Because a semi-precious gem drusy (a rock cavity lined with a crust of projecting crystals) is held firmly by silver prongs inside a...

and very mathematical.  It is the antithesis of free-form beading which allows one to use almost any type or size of bead and vary the...

are working on a new book titled "Geometrics" which will be published next spring.  The book is available for pre-order on Kate's...

especially when they make a project easier and more fun!  I've just started a new beaded cuff design and it is truly a pleasure to work...

have been added to m y Etsy shop.  I've had several orders for these petite treasures which make wonderful necklace and bracelet...

from the Lapidary Journal/Jewelry Artist Metalsmith Essential series recently arrived in my mailbox and I'll be watching them while I...

I've been wearing it a lot now that autumn has set in and shawls and heavy sweaters are being worn to keep the chill at bay.  I've titled...

are now available in my Etsy shop.  The kit comes with step-by-step instructions accompanied by large full color photos plus a 4x6 color...

and I've titled it "Rain Forest".   It combines polymer clay buds which are set into textured bronze metal clay blossom shapes.  The...

has a primitive feeling about it which I like.  The components are an interesting mix representing strength with a one and one-half inch...

for the first time in over a month and I can't think of a better way to spend my birthday!  I've made a pot of tasty Russian tea that I...

and are now in Word for Mac documents.  I have more work ahead of me...fifteen more patterns await updating.  I'd much rather be beading,...

with my new MacBook Pro.  And for a while I was having a love-hate relationship with it, spending a lot of time discovering the huge...

and I've made several this past week. Most people think of a leg bone when the word fibula is mentioned, but in Ancient Greece and Rome,...

If you're going to be in Galena, IL today, I hope you'll drop in  Brio and visit for a while, enjoy a glass of wine, and view my latest...