Category Archives: tutorials

heatwave

Well, it’s hotter than Hades here today. Walked my youngest two blocks to school this morning on his first day back and needed another shower by the time I walked the two blocks back home. YUCK! Yes, it’s early to … Continue reading

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today I’m working on…

I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable 4th of July! I enjoyed some much needed down time, but now it’s back to work. Today I’m working on editing some photo retakes for my pottery beads tutorial. The tutorial should … Continue reading

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if one is good, more is better, right?

I ordered some of the new Pardo Art Clay recently for a project. I need the strength and flexibility of the Pardo Jewellery Clay for thin pieces, but find it’s softness hard to work with. Of course I can’t buy … Continue reading

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silver cored beads

I was out of town last week and am still playing catch up, but I wanted to answer Lori’s questions regarding the silver cored pandora beads. The beads I’ve shown were made and cured first. I then drilled a hole … Continue reading

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tutorial ideas

I had someone ask what tutorial I was working on. I’m working on ribbons and roses tutorial (see photo below), which I hope to have finished next week. I’ve had requests for a tutorial on my stretchy spiral bracelet shown … Continue reading

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goals

I’ve been thinking about my goals for the new year. One of my goals is to do more tutorials. I’ll admit to not being the most patient person which is why I have such a hard time submitting articles to … Continue reading

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floating garden/dragonfly gems tutorial

(Adapted from Dona Kato’s layered “dichroic” effects tutorial.) Supplies Needed: ~sterling silver bezel cups with loops* ~FIMO decorating gel ~foils (I used Jones Tones foils) ~liquid silver leaf (for the dragonfly gems) ~tiny polymer clay flowers (for floating garden) I … Continue reading

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