Here is the progress on the sugilite ring so far. The basic structure of the ring is finished. The next step is polishing and setting the stone. What do you think, Carine? This is your ring
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For my friend in Belgium, here are the lightning bolts next to the sugilite stone. Which one is your favorite?
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How to do broom straw casting!
First you need to set up all your tools and supplies. You need:
old broom, soaked in water for about a half hour some concrete blocks and fire brick a ceramic crucible to melt the metal in a torch, I’m using an oxy-acetylene welding torch because it works [...]
Check it out! I got a great used foredom flex shaft, and I’m just now breaking it in I love foredom machines – they are the best. I bought my last one used many years ago, and it never broke down. It just needed some brushes, some new shafts, and some lubrication now [...]
In just a few hours, I will be setting up my booth at the Granville Art Affair and Wine Festival at the Bryn Du Mansion in Granville, Ohio.
So, of course I am furious working at my bench to finish just a few more pieces to offer at the show! I’m sure [...]
On Thursday afternoon from 1 to 5, I will be showing my work at Capital University. The even is called Art at the Fountains, and it should be a lot of fun. Hopefully, it won’t rain! Last year, my spoon rings were a big hit, and so I’m getting a new selection together [...]
I think this is my favorite place to be, the Cultural Arts Center. I guess I just can’t stop blogging about it. Tomorrow, I’ll be a student working on my own projects in the afternoon and a teacher helping people with theirs at night. As an artist, I find myself inspired by [...]
In preparation for enameling class, I ran across this book in the Cultural Arts Center library. The splendor of the jewelry and metalwork of ancient Greece and Rome captured my imagination. I made 2 fibula style brooches last year. One was a commission and the other sold in Chicago. I need to get [...]
Just as I was about to snap a picture of my new wax gerber daisy, the wind picked up, blew it out of my hands and knocked off 3 petals. Now I keep thinking to myself, Loves me? Loves me not?
Eventually, the wax flower will be cast in sterling silver, [...]
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