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a long and winding path

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Chris

Yes, two posts in one day! What can I say? Some days the thoughts come fast and furious. Often the path we take to get where we’re going is a long and winding one. While working on cleaning up my … Continue reading →

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proud to be an angel and other things

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Chris

The Etsy Angels team raised over $500 for breast cancer awareness organizations during the month of the October. Please take a moment to read the blog post about the money raised and where it went. I am very proud to … Continue reading →

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Earthstone Pottery Beads Tutorial

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Chris

This lesson will teach you the basics of creating beads that look like pottery. The tutorial includes the color mixes used, how to create the pottery look, and some examples of how to shape the beads and how to make … Continue reading →

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Geometric Beads Tutorial

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Chris

Tutorial includes list of materials, tools, step by step instructions and lots of photos to help you create your own geometric beads. (5 pages) Tutorial is in PDF format. Tools * Pasta machine (can also roll flat with a glass) … Continue reading →

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heatwave

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Chris

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…

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Chris

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?

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Chris

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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