This beads in this bracelet are hollow, so they’re lightweight and comfortable to wear. I just love the silver painted designs, so easy to do with silk screening. In this video I teach several different techniques that build on each other to make…
The name “Fantasy Flower Necklace” came to me because the green & purple colors along with the twining brown & green strands made me think of fairy tales. Dunno why, it just did. You’ll notice that I added a couple of dangles…
Jump rings are one of those basics that you learn about early in jewelry making. It’s convenient that we can buy them ready made by the dozens if not hundreds, but there may be times when you need a particular size, color…
In today’s video I show you not so much a project, but a technique. Combining translucent polymer clay with oil paints in shades of blue to give a gorgeous marbled, watery effect. Adding a touch of gold leaf lends a bit of nice sparkle….
The folks at Wazoo Survival Gear sent me a really cool necklace to review. Most of the time when I’m making jewelry the only consideration is how it looks. This necklace, however, is quite functional, possibly even life-saving. (And it looks good, too! My…
Today’s video is the fourth and final in our polymer clay Wildflower Candle Holder series. Have you enjoyed learning how to make these different flowers and foliage? I’d be interested to know your favorites or if there were any you found too…
When I was trying to think of a name for this bracelet, what popped into my mind was what I thought was the beginning of a poem, something about summer and green and gold. (Have you noticed that I’ve been trying to be…
Did you know that I have nearly 350 video tutorials on my YouTube channel? Wowza, that’s a lot of editing! I hope it’s also a lot of inspiration and creative encouragement for you, my viewers. That’s my reason for doing it, after…
Today I have for you the third in our series on how to make this floral votive candle holder. So far we’ve done large leaves with a simple scrap cane, fiddle heads and ferny-type things (Part 1,) salvia/larkspur type flowers and tall phlox, which…
There’s just something about the casual, rustic look of leather jewelry that makes me think of summer. This necklace with it’s earthy green, brown and gold tones puts me in mind of a hike in woods on a warm, sunny day. I love…