Wood and Glass Necklace

Sometimes I find myself gravitating toward similar colors or combinations, so I decided to direct that into creating a few collections. This is a first for me, because I generally go into the creative process without much of a plan. I may have a vague idea or sketch, but usually, I just let the beads…

Wow, I don’t know about anyone else, but this year just flew by. Maybe that is a feature of getting older. I didn’t really set goals last year, and I let my social media promotion take a serious dive. I do plan on setting some goals for 2026, focusing on making them realistic and enjoyable,…

Recently, as I was trying to sleep, I started thinking about a necklace I made a while back, before I was even a business. I thought it must be in my box of stuff to revisit, so I got that box out and went through it. Not only did I find the necklace I had…

I struggled today with wire work on top of my lack of creativity, but I endeavored to persevere! This is more in keeping with my Summer Series idea. I am waiting impatiently for a few more strands of tiny beads as well as some cool focals I ordered last week. Below is today’s effort.

I love my new Pepe Tools round disc cutter, but sometimes I want different shapes. I have figured out how to stretch washers into oval and tear-drop shapes, and wanted to try a square shape. Using a mandrel, rubber mallet, and nylon pliers, I think I did a pretty good job. I made a set…

I am excited to announce that the 4th annual Hyde Park Holiday Art Fair has been scheduled for December 14, 10am to 5pm. I will be there with about 25 other Austin area artists and makers. I have been working on new pieces, focusing on earrings, so come by and check out my booth! After…