Monthly Archives: February 2010

My first attempt at designing my own magnetic clasps had mixed results. When it came time to epoxy the magnets in place, there were more failures than successes. But I learned a LOT! I followed the instructions from Hattie Sanderson’s … Continue reading →

I don’t know who the original artist is, but these were sent to me in an e-mail by my friend Stevie Quinn, mom of Meg. I was looking for something fun to post as I work on oxidizing and finishing … Continue reading →

…made me forget whatever was bothering me earlier today. As the tide went out, miniature rivers showed up in the sand; their banks catching the  light of the setting sun. Balm for the soul.

Last night I became encouraged by additional success with fusing fine silver  jump rings. I attached one to a PMC3 oval to use as a clasp. Rather than fuse the jump ring in place, after firing the PMC clasp, I … Continue reading →

Things that are smaller than life, yet have all the right details. Like my tiny refrigerator. (My husband added the tiny grocery list and tiny photo of the Dali Lama as a tiny joke when I was out of the … Continue reading →

All of the 14 gauge rings (in the back) fused.  But they are too chunky for me right now. (Soon to be hammered and become some stand-by necklace or earring element.)  The rings in front are 18 gauge wire, I … Continue reading →

Today = Clasps. I bought one of Hattie Sanderson’s  Maglette kits at the Metal Clay World Conference in Chicago last summer and I finally got around to using it, today.  Nothing is fired yet, but I am experimenting and it … Continue reading →

This morning I was so excited to be home on the island for three full days; looking at finally settling down to work in the studio. Time to make some clasps and come up with some new designs. But there … Continue reading →

As I pack my bags to catch an early flight home from Baltimore tomorrow, I want to center myself on jewelry designs to get ready for work when I get home. One plan is to make some knotted necklaces with … Continue reading →

Still having a great time. Last night we walked in the snow to go out to dinner at the restaurant, Salt. The duck fat french fries with three kinds of aioli were a hit. So was the rest of the … Continue reading →