I’ve always been fascinated with things that are encased in clear resin or glass. Having them frozen in space and being able to study them carefully from all angles is just so amazing. In today’s video I show how to use UV…
If you haven’t yet seen the Pebeo paints and their amazing surface effects, you are in for a a treat! I’ve only begun to experiment and play with them, but in this video I share what I’ve learned and discovered about what…
This project began when I saw a similar ammonite piece on Pinterest. Although the photo showed step-by-step directions they didn’t make much sense to me, so I went ahead and developed my own way of doing it. I was pleasantly surprised that…
I decided to call this project “Post & Charm Earrings” rather than “Flower & Cat Earrings” because I wanted the focus to be on the design instead of the particular elements I chose. This project is so incredibly simple, but so versatile!…
It occurred to me the other day that 99% of my earrings are the dangly hook style. I do have a few smaller, post type earrings for the second pierced hole in each ear, but that’s it. It became a problem when…
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…
