That the chunky chain got a home. Didn’t happen. Instead I started a new painting. Yes, I know I said I’d given it up again… So I got this far and then decided I was bored with it. So I moved over to the jewelry area and half heartedly played around with some sketches and stones. […]
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I don’t know where I’ve been all week.
It’s just flown by. I have been a little bored with the jewelry and just can’t seem to be bothered to start anything new. I finished this for Serina. And then decided to use up some more of my larimar beads. That bead cap needs a little adjusting. And then I started a new chain. But […]
Another quickie…
For anyone out there who would like a comprehensive tutorial on prong setting, bezel setting, and flush setting faceted stones, Ann Cahoon has one of the better demonstrations I’ve watched. You can download it to watch immediately or purchase the dvd. HERE Enjoy. Actually they have a lot of good dvd’s. And here’s another piece I’ve […]
A hundred days of what?
I came across the 100 day project and thought why not. Trouble is I didn’t know what I’d want to do for a hundred days. I’m not usually up for challenges as I believe they are set ups for failure, but I thought, hey, I might give this one a go. So I decided I […]
What’s up?
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The Green Bellied Corfunculus
I wanted to show you this one’s progress so I started by looking at my doodles. To get in the mood. Then I found a stone and designed around it. And included a little bit of the left over filigree experiment. I traced the finished shape on some sticky back clear film (which I forgot […]
From here to there.
This is how one of my paintings was shaping up, pre Spain. And, this is how it is now, post Spain. Mmmm. But now I’m sick and the painting will have to wait. But that’s O.K. because I’ve had another sign. I know I said I didn’t believe in signs, and I don’t, but look. […]