Jun 14, 20213 minDetailed Process of Lampwork Beadmaking (3rd in a series)In previous posts I introduced the concept of lampwork bead making and showed how I have used them in my necklaces, earrings and...
Jun 14, 20212 minArtisans I Buy From ...I use Facebook quite a lot ... to stay in touch with friends and family and to see what people are thinking about. However, my most...
Jun 14, 20212 minMore About Lampwork Beads (2nd in a series)Many of the most unique focal beads that I incorporate into my work are referred to as lampwork glass beads. An earlier post discussed...
Oct 28, 20202 minJust What Are Seed Beads?I use a lot of what are called seed beads in my work and you might be wondering what they are. I will share some information here about...
Oct 28, 20202 minLampwork Glass BeadsI mention lampwork glass beads quite frequently in my design descriptions. Lampwork beads are handmade beads that are crafted out of...
Sep 13, 20202 minTell Me About Your Silver WorkSo now I can make my own focal beads that are pure silver and design around them.
Aug 22, 20202 minThe Many Shapes and Sizes of Seed Beads Seed beads also come in many other shapes and sizes, and I have used many of those in my work
Aug 15, 20202 minAbout Sterling Silver ChainSterling silver has increased strength than other metals like pure silver or gold.
Aug 8, 20202 minAre Swarovski crystal pearls real?Swarovski pearls aren't actually produced inside an oyster!
Aug 1, 20202 minHow Are Seed Beads Made?I just read an article published by Interweave which focuses on this topic and 2 artists who toured the Toho bead factory.